In this episode, recorded on day thirty-nine without scrolling or TV, I explore a question that has become increasingly important to me as a parent:

Why do we say we turn to TV or scrolling in order to disconnect, while with our children we say we want to connect?

And if we look at the triangle that forms between parents, children, and screens, another question naturally arises:when we watch a movie together with our children, are we truly connecting — or are we disconnecting together?

Drawing from my own experience over the past weeks, I reflect on how stepping away from TV and scrolling has reshaped my relationship with my son, Daivek. Without screens as our main source of relaxation, playtime, presence, and genuine quality time increased significantly.

This episode is not about banning screens or rejecting technology.It’s about discernment.

Perhaps TV and scrolling should be approached in the same way nutritionists recommend approaching cakes made with refined sugar and preservatives — something consumed rarely, not daily — because of their impact on our mental and emotional health.

This is an invitation to reflect on connection, presence, and the choices we make inside family life.

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