My daughters are Gen Alpha
Both of my daughters are Generation Alpha. I’m not a researcher or educator. I’m a mom who’s watching my girls navigate technology while still fiercely protecting their childhood.
Here’s what I’ve learned from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Screens from the start
By age 2, many already have tablets. By age 8, about 1/2 have their own phones.
The challenge
Most spend 7–8 hours a day on devices. That much screen time is linked to shorter attention spans, anxiety, and trouble connecting face-to-face.
Too much screen time can lead to
Impaired social development, Anxiety, Depression, Poor Body Image, Disordered Eating and let’s not forget about Cyberbullying.
All of these stats seem scary. It seems like this generation is doomed. But watching my daughters, their friends, kids in my neighborhood, etc.. I see an impressive kids every day.
Kids actively learning about the world and celebrating when they learn online that sea turtles are no longer endangered.
Kids using their screens to search up science experiments to try at home.
In short, Gen Alpha is smart, adaptable, and diverse. But they need balance — fresh air, friendships, and real adventures.
Join me as I build Wanderwing. For parents, Wanderwing offers a different approach to screen balance. Instead of limits and power struggles, we focus on redirection—turning screens into a bridge toward imagination, movement, and presence. We also support family travel with kid-friendly prep tools that help children feel involved, grounded, and excited.
