Screen Time, Social Media & Kids with Cat & Nat

Screen Time, Social Media & Kids with Cat & Nat

From Parents Uncharted: From The Creator of Mom Uncharted by Sarah Adams (Mom Uncharted)

April 22, 2026 · 58 min · Season 1 · Episode 13

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…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Adams

Guests: Cat, Nat

Topics covered

  • screen time
  • social media
  • parenting
  • digital literacy
  • children's online safety
  • technology impact

Keywords

  • screen time boundaries
  • digital literacy
  • influencer culture
  • online identities
  • parenting strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Common Parent, Screen Sense Guide

Books & works: Parents Uncharted

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