When my 4-year-old named her imaginary friend 'Instagram,' I was mortified. It was a sign I needed to adjust my own screen time.

A family vacation revealed the impact of social media on parenting. The author was taken aback when their daughter named an imaginary friend 'Instagram,' prompting a reflection on phone usage. Tracking screen time showed an average of 176 phone pickups daily, leading to realizations about the potential effects on their child's behavior. This experience highlighted the need for being more present and conscious of social media habits around children, as they absorb cues from their parents' behaviors.

I was shocked when it said I picked up my phone on average 176 times a day. ... I couldn't go longer without a phone fix.

Surely I hadn't been on social media so much around my children that Instagram had become part of their lexicon.

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