HuffPost: Millennials Who Grew Up As 'Bedroom Kids' Are Noticing They're Raising 'Living Room Kids'

In this HuffPost feature, I shared a perspective that often gets left out of the viral "bedroom kids vs. living room kids" conversation on TikTok and Instagram. While the trend has become a meaningful symbol of breaking generational cycles, the framing can overlook something important: that a child spending time alone isn't always a red flag, and may actually reflect healthy development.

"You could argue that it's also a sign of great parenting if a child feels comfortable enough to spend some time alone and safely explore their own inner world." — Lauren Maher, LMFT

Read the full article to learn more about what the bedroom kid vs. living room kid dynamic really tells us.