Like a lot of moms I know, I didn’t set out to build my life around a screen. It just… happened. Somewhere between grocery lists, calendars, podcasts, notes apps, social media, and “just one quick check,” my phone quietly became the default tool for nearly everything. And while technology can be helpful, I’ve noticed that it’s also been shaping my attention, my patience, and my ability to be fully present in ways I don’t always like.

So in 2026, I’m intentionally going more analog.