Parenting in the age of social media

Motherhood unites us across cultural, geographical and religious lines. But as a black mother, I needed a safe space where I could talk about my concerns.

We've all spent countless hours lost in emails or Instagram, but experts are worried that when we're connecting online, we're connecting less with our kids.

Hashtags can be a great way to rack up likes and boost your social presence, but they can also make your kids vulnerable to child predators.

"My babies were becoming little boys, with personalities and opinions. In their own way, they could ask me to be fed and to be held, but not once did they ask me to be Instagram posts."