Overview

• Frost cautioned that social media “crept in drip by drip” and is now “quietly causing chaos” in family interactions.
• She likened platforms to a “smart drug” and called mobile phones a “socially accepted vice” driving functional addiction at home.
• Frost urged families to put down their phones, talk, listen and embrace awkward moments as essential steps to rebuild connection.
• She warned that tech companies profit from families “numbing out” and insisted devices should be tools, not household masters.
• Instagram users praised the advice and shared that reducing screen time has helped them feel more in control and connected with loved ones.