Why I started Media Minded

I remember being a first time parent and bringing my baby home from the hospital. I was terrified! How could any medical professional possibly think I was qualified to take care of this tiny being, this vulnerable life that depended on me so completely? It was utterly overwhelming. Between the challenges of learning how to care for a baby, beign sleep deprived and hormonal, it's a wonder any baby survives! And yet, one day at a time, like every other parent, I got to know my new baby and her needs, as well as my own needs and limits and slowly but surely, I felt competent and capable of taking care of my child. Inevitably, as she grew, her needs and behavior would change and I'd struggle all over again to figure out how best to parent. But once more, with time, trial and error, the support of other parents and professionals, I would muddle through. This experience it turns out is the perfect analogy for raising kids in the digital age.

Understanding how to raise children in a world where technology is a constant presence is

a brand-new challenge. Previous generations never had to deal with anything as widespread, influential, or rapidly evolving as the internet. Knowing how to parent kids in today's world can feel utterly overwhelming in the same way as bringing home a new baby. However, the good news is, you are not alone. I founded Media Minded because I understand on a personal level what it's like to struggle with navigating parenting and technology. I have three daughters, aged 22, 19, and 16, and all three have had very different experiences and challenges with technology. I also have a background working in the media and have a Master's in Media Studies, so I come at the issue from an informed and experienced place.

By providing regular blog posts, newsletters, a podcast and live talks, I will share my knowledge of the media and technology, along with tips on how to navigate it as a parent of tweens and teens. I hope I can become your trusted source of information and support on your journey to protect your child in the digital age.