In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into one of the most pressing challenges modern parents face when it comes to kids and social media. From knowing when to give your child a phone to setting healthy boundaries around screen time, Dr. Shefali offers practical advice and conscious parenting strategies to help you navigate this complex terrain. She explores the emotional and psychological toll of social media on young minds and shares tools to help your child resist its addictive pull—especially when their mental health is at stake. Whether you're struggling with when to take the phone away, how to talk to your child about online influence, or how to foster real connection in a digital world, this episode is packed with insights every parent needs. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Dr. Shefali is a NYT bestselling author of The Conscious Parent, and The Awakened Family. She is also a clinical psychologist, an international speaker and a wisdom teacher, integrating Eastern philosophy with Western psychology. Learn more about her at: https://www.drshefali.com Join Conscious Circle Community: https://theconsciouscirclecommunity.com Follow her Parenting & You podcast: https://www.drshefali.com/podcast Learn more about Dr. Shefali's Coaching Institute: https://institute.drshefali.com Purchase Conscious Courses: https://courses.drshefali.com