Modeling Digital Behavior for our Kids

In this honest and relatable episode of Just 4 Moms, the hosts open up about how their own digital habits shape their kids’ behavior—and what they’re doing to be more intentional with screen time. From phones at bedtime to constant multitasking, Megan, Caitlin, Kallie, and Charlotte discuss the everyday struggle of being present while living in a digital world.

Megan gives tips from a recent event with Verizon and Mel Robbins about intentional tech use and how small family routines can make a big difference. Caitlin admits she didn’t realize how often she was on her phone until her kids started pointing it out (“Why are you always holding your phone?”). Charlotte reflects on how even working on her computer or editing videos means she’s rarely giving her kids her full attention—eye to eye and knee to knee. Kallie, who’s known for being screen-minimal, shares how she and her husband slowly moved away from smartphones and why she’s so passionate about reducing digital noise at home.

The conversation dives into the idea that kids mirror what they see—and that it’s never too late to reset our own habits. The hosts talk about setting “no phone” zones at dinner or bedtime, leading by example, and remembering that phones are designed to be addictive.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Just 4 Moms without some laughs. The moms discuss “6-7,” share their latest Mom Fails—from forgotten snacks to a dance class mix-up—and wrap things up with their weekly Pits and Peaks.