Would you leave your child in a room with a hungry lion? Probably not. But giving kids unlimited access to the internet can be just as dangerous.In this episode of MOMents, Madge chats with Rachelle Best, founder of FYI Play It Safe, about the real struggles working parents face with kids, screens and online safety. They unpack the hidden dangers of digital exposure, how to balance screen time and practical ways to keep children safe without losing trust or your sanity.From parental guilt to peer pressure, from chat rooms to digital addiction — this conversation gives working moms and dads the tools to parent confidently in the digital age.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The biggest risks kids face online and how parents can respond.How to create a realistic family screen time plan.Age restrictions, peer pressure, and what they really mean.Practical tools & parental controls that actually help.How to build trust and keep communication open with your child.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction: Screen time, online safety & parental guilt01:03 – The “Hungry Lion” analogy & parental responsibility03:15 – Resources for parents & learning together06:04 – Creating a responsible family screen time plan08:15 – The trust trap & revisiting agreements09:20 – Chat rooms, online friendships & grooming risks14:38 – Why apps are addictive & explaining it to kids18:26 – Online privacy, parental involvement & monitoring21:10 – Parental controls: Tools that work (and limits to know)24:34 – Age restrictions & peer pressure challenges28:37 – Laws on social media for under-16s & SA context31:52 – Screen culture, family outings & modeling good habits33:53 – Living through screens vs living real life34:52 – The reality of online dangers for kids38:42 – Ongoing communication & building trust40:12 – Final Five: Motherhood & parenting reflections45:35 – Key takeaways: Education, conversation & monitoring