Download the Free Guide Trusted by Moms Who Raised Themselves Offline—

But Now Parent in a Digital Storm

You were raised wild.

Now you’re raising kids in algorithm territory.

Get the cheat sheet that shows you how to block, monitor, and protect without micromanaging—or losing their trust.

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The apps they’re on today are shaping how they think, feel, and respond.

Bark’s phones and smartwatches were the only tools that helped me parent like it’s 2025

—without falling into 2005 helicopter panic.

This Isn’t Just About Screen Time. It’s About Brain Wiring.
“Monitor texts and apps (without invading)

Block the chaos—while giving freedom.
Know when it’s time to intervene.
And still keep their trust intact.”

Before the clicks shape their brains—shield them with devices built for trust, alerts, and safety.

Created by a Real Gen X Mom Who Still Mashes Buttons

I’m Dr. Charlie M. Hornes, DMin, BCC, MCP

I’m a Doctorate-Level, Certified Clinical Spiritual Counseling Provider

Podcast Host of The Art of Managing Your Brain (480K+ Subscribers!)

Master Certified Thought Work Strategist

And a parenting tech guide extraordinaire since 2020.

I’ve spent two decades helping women navigate neurobehavioral survival, now in a digital world—while protecting their kids without panic — as a bonus!

Because it’s my journey, too

What You’ll Learn Inside the Free Guide

This Changed Everything for My Family.

“ The 6-step framework I used to stop screen spirals at the source

How to talk about strangers, sexting, and scary content calmly

What not to say when your kid is hiding their phone

How Bark’s phone + smartwatch changed the game in 24 hours”

Get the Parenting Strategy You Didn’t Know You Needed—Until Now.

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    Keynote Speaker, Mindset Mastery Coach, Author of MY GURU WEARS HEELS & the upcoming book BEST. LIFE. EVER.

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  • “Let me tell you, she is just fantastic at teasing out the truth and the deeper reasons why we are who we are, and we react the way we do, as well as being a fun person to talk to.”

    ~ CMSgt Casy Boomershine, MHRM, SPHR

    Retired Air Force Command Chief

    Human Resource Business Partner and Human Resource Manager at Spectrum

    Public Speaker

    E18 Podcast Guest

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    “Your videos have had such an impact that I couldn’t hold back—I’ve been binge-watching your content, and it even made its way into my dreams thinking about making these changes for myself - it was so unforgettable.“

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  • "Charlie is very talented and professional in all aspects of her work. She has a way of making you feel comfortable to share your thoughts in a way that does not feel awkward. I was blessed to share my experiences and hopefully encourage others. Keep being Great!"

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    Mayor, The City of Live Oak, Texas

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  • Dr. Charlie Hornes is the real deal! She knows how life experiences, circumstances and cultural norms influence all human relationships. Learning from her is enlightening, challenging, and practical!

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  • "Charlie is a sponge for knowledge, always one step ahead in applying what she’s learned. Now, I’m learning deeply from her. Her blend of formal education, research, and life experience makes her guidance invaluable. She’s not just a coach—she’s a mentor."

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    Head Pastor, Spiritual Leader,

    Master Educator, All-around kindest human 

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  • "Your authentic energy is showing in all of your posts! Your episode about "Why burnout feels like a loop you can’t escape and what you can do to break free" is so insightful! The actionable takeaways, like the "Burnout Audit" and "Recalibration Routine," are such practical ways to reclaim our energy. 💪🌿 The "Reclaim Your Morning" tip is so simple yet powerful! ☕️✨ Thanks for sharinggg, Dr. Charlie! 🙌 "

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