45. When FaceTime Outs Your Parenting

About this episode

Matty and Esther discuss modern parenting challenges, including discipline and the impact of technology on family interactions.

This week on Underaged Grandparents… Matty & Esther had to ground their son Zander — which led to the realisation that kids barely get grounded anymore. So what actually works when it comes to disciplining pre-teens these days? Esther also had a scary moment after a mammogram. It’s a powerful reminder for everyone: don’t put it off — get checked. And we’re talking about those awkward parenting moments when your kids are on the iPad FaceTiming their friends… and suddenly everything you say (or yell) is being broadcast live to another household. We’d love you to be part of the show! Jump on our socials and search “Underaged Grandparents Podcast” on Instagram, TikTok, or join our Facebook group. Send us your stories — if we read yours on the show, We'll send you a gift!

People in this episode

Hosts: Matty Acton, Esther Acton

Topics covered

• parenting
• discipline
• health
• technology
• family dynamics

Keywords

• parenting
• discipline
• FaceTime
• mammogram
• pre-teens
• awkward moments
• family

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