I’m addicted to my phone—and my baby’s taken notice

A mother of a 1-year-old daughter was surprised when she started scrolling and swiping with the muscle memory of a bored teen on TikTok .

The World Health Organization and similar bodies agree that there’s no benefit for babies to watch digital screens before age 2 .

Screen time is associated with feelings of loneliness and a skyrocketing suicide rate.

Children whose parents are glued to a screen can show lower emotional intelligence, according to a study.

Being snubbed in favor of a phone can make kids feel lonely, isolated, and depressed.

Eileen Kennedy-Moore , a clinical psychologist focusing on parenting and child development, talked me out of my shame spiral.

Parents can also try putting phones away at designated times, like when they come home from work or school.

The doctor says it's easier to replace a behavior than to stop it.

The answer is connecting with your daughter, she says.

When she does want my attention, I can make sure to stay phone-free, then I can check my texts.