Hello & Welcome

I am a parent, educator, friend, forever-learner and self-proclaimed nerd who, over time, began noticing small things that no longer felt so small.​

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Phones slipping into everyday moments, at the grocery store, in restaurants, on the bus, in bedrooms, even in bathrooms. Smartphones and tablets finding their way into childhood earlier and earlier. It became harder to ignore how much children can be exposed to before they are ready, and how difficult it can feel for families to slow things down.

I also noticed that many parents (like me), felt overwhelmed, unsure, and at times pressured to “keep up” or “fit in.” Choosing to delay or limit access to smartphones, tablets, video games, or even questioning 1:1 devices in school can feel isolating.

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Over time, through reading, listening, and engaging with research around childhood, attention, and digital life, I began to see a clear connection between what studies were showing and what families were living. I have heard far too many stories of children impacted by the risks that can come with technology—even in homes where parents are thoughtful and actively involved. 

 

This led me to start a Suffolk County chapter of MAMA (Mothers Against Media Addiction), where I’ve helped build a small—but mighty—community of parents committed to protecting childhood while learning how to thoughtfully navigate a digital world.

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The Low Tech Mom grew out of these experiences—my observations, conversations, and a desire to both support others and find community for my own family. It is a space for connection, learning, and a slower, more intentional approach to technology.

 

This work is not about fear or extremes. It’s about noticing. Asking better questions.
And choosing presence over pressure—together.