EP 2: Motherhood in the Digital Age & Evolving Friendships

In this episode, we're diving deep into the impact of social media on motherhood and how it's shaping our children's lives. We'll share our personal beliefs about kids and social media, exploring how it influences their upbringing and our parenting choices. From parents who make a business out of sharing their kids' lives to the balance of protecting privacy and staying connected in a digital world, we're talking all about it.

Next, we dive into how friendships change after motherhood. Dex reflects on her evolving friendships as her child grows into adulthood, while Carla talks about juggling her younger child and the need for a babysitter again. We also touch on the importance of maintaining strong connections with other women, despite the challenges of friendship fatigue.

Lastly, we talk about navigating identity shifts in our 30s and 40s—how we redefine ourselves beyond our roles as mothers and professionals. It's an honest, real conversation you don't want to miss!

SO WHAT NOW? TAKEAWAYS

Parenting with Awareness in the Social Media Era: Carla and Dex discuss how toset boundaries on social media for kids and navigate privacy challenges to create a safeenvironment online.

 

Importance of Balance: Balancing work, personal passions, and family time iscrucial, especially when transitioning between careers or creative pursuits.

 

Honest Communication: Maintaining open communication with friends and familyis essential to prevent misunderstandings and strengthen relationships.

 

Gentle Parenting Insights: The hosts offer lighthearted advice on modernparenting methods, showing the value of intentional language and mutual respect.

 

Social Media Humor and Reality: They humorously address the ups and downs ofsocial media's influence on family life, from silly trends to the challenges of maintainingauthenticity

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