Confronting my worst addiction

How I learned to recognize and address my dependence on my phone

A few weeks ago, my daughter had a massive meltdown.

She saw me using my phone and demanded that I give it to her. When I told her no, she became unconsolable, kicking and screaming as if I’d taken away her favorite toy. The only thing that instantly appeased her hysterical crying was my phone.

Immediately, I blamed myself for being a terrible mom.

I remem…