Screen Time, Social Media & Kids with Cat & Nat
About this episode
The episode discusses modern parenting challenges related to screen time and social media, featuring insights from Cat & Nat.
Parenting has changed - and there’s no universal guidebook for raising kids in a world of smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity. In this episode of Parents Uncharted, I sit down with Cat & Nat; the creators of The Common Parent and the Screen Sense Guide. We talk about what modern parenting actually looks like when your kids are growing up online. Because here’s the reality: their kids have phones. And instead of pushing for complete abstinence, their approach is rooted in delay, intentional introduction, and ongoing management - meeting families where they are, without telling parents there’s only one “right” way to do this. From screen time battles to social media pressure, we unpack how technology is shaping our kids and what we can actually do about it. We get into the evolution of platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and even Pinterest and why some may be impacting kids in ways parents aren’t fully seeing. This is a candid, practical conversation about: Setting realistic screen time boundaries (that actually stick) Teaching digital literacy and critical thinking Navigating influencer culture and kids’ online identities Balancing privacy, independence, and safety…
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