Get to Know the Social Media Expert Behind the Mission for Safer Online Spaces for Kids
Hi, I’m Katrina—a social media marketing expert, digital safety advocate, and most importantly, a mom of three young kids navigating the wild intersection of parenting and technology.
LISTO didn’t start as a business. It started as a gut feeling I couldn’t ignore.
Like many parents, I thought screen time was manageable—until it wasn’t. I noticed strange cartoons, rapid visuals, and sounds that felt chaotic even to me. It wasn’t just the content—it was the way my kids began acting after watching. More irritable. More zoned out. More obsessed.
At first, I tried the basics: limit the time, swap the app, turn off autoplay. But it wasn’t enough. It was a full lifestyle change with reducing screentime as a priority.
Why I Created LISTO
As someone who’s worked in social media for over a decade, I know how these platforms work.
I’ve helped brands grow followings, engineer viral content, and build long-term engagement. Behind the scenes, I’ve seen how algorithms are built to trigger dopamine, how autoplay and scroll loops are used to keep users on longer, and how subtle design choices influence behavior. These features aren’t all bad, but they are powerful. And kids, whose brains are still developing, are especially vulnerable to them.
When I saw the patterns in my own kids, I couldn’t unsee them. I knew I had to use what I knew professionally to protect them personally. So I started learning everything I could – about safety settings, content filters, screen-time psychology, and how kids are bypassing the very tools we thought were keeping them safe.
The deeper I went, the more I realized: parents are flying blind. Not because they don’t care, but because no one ever taught us how to parent through this.
What You’ll Find Here
LISTO is a digital safety resource built by someone who understands both sides – how platforms work, and how parenting really feels.
Here, you’ll find:
- Step-by-step guides for setting up parental controls and privacy settings
- Platform-specific risks
- The latest trends and viral challenges decoded so you can stay one step ahead
- Strategies to build healthy screen habits
- Support that doesn’t shame or overwhelm you
This isn’t just a resource. It’s the one I wish existed when I was searching at midnight.
My Goal for You
You don’t need to be a tech expert.
You just need a plan, a guide, and someone who gets it.
My mission with LISTO is to give you clarity and confidence in a space that often feels like quicksand. I want to help you set boundaries, start conversations, and create an environment where your kids can thrive online—not get lost in it.
You’re not behind. You’re not failing. And you’re definitely not alone.
You’re doing the most important job in the world: raising good humans. LISTO is here to help you protect them—not by fear, but by understanding what they’re facing.