Marion Laleve

As parents, we often think about guiding our children’s relationship with technology by setting limits, offering alternatives, or explaining the risks. These pieces matter — but the most transformative place to begin is much closer to home:  our own awareness of how we use technology. Children learn far more from what we  embody  than what we instruct. When we model presence, discernment, and emotional regulation, they quietly absorb it. When we use technology without noticing what it does to...

Creating a Safe Den at Home Helping Your Child grow familiar with the inner feeling of peace and focus for a more balanced use of technology Children today live in a whirlwind of stimulation — screens, school expectations, fast-moving images, and social pressures. Many find it difficult to slow down, tune in to themselves, or take pleasure in quiet, offline moments. Their attention is often pulled outward by rewards, notifications, and demands, rather than guided by curiosity or inner...

Some children may feel constantly stimulated — by screens, school expectations, and social dynamics. Some children may find it hard to slow down, express their feelings, or simply be.  Screens are everywhere — in our homes, our schools, our pockets. For many children, they are both a source of stimulation and a place to escape. Many children I meet struggle to relax or to find pleasure in offline activities. Their attention is often externally driven — fast images, competitive rewards,...