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292: Millennial Parenting - The Good and the Bad
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In this episode, I sit down with Katherine from Moms Off the Record for an honest, unscripted conversation about how parenting changed so drastically - and why so many parents feel overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out.
This isn’t advice.
It’s not a how-to.
And it’s definitely not prescriptive.
It’s two moms from different generations trying to understand how parenting got so complicated — and how we might loosen our grip without losing our minds.
We talk about:
How Gen X and Millennial parenting philosophies diverged
Risk aversion, safety culture, and why kids aren’t allowed to fall anymore
Playground helicoptering and why kids end up “up our asses”
The illusion that we can keep kids 100% safe
How fear, guilt, and surveillance culture fuel burnout
Why boredom, discomfort, and small risks matter
The loss of creativity, independence, and community
Late-stage capitalism and hyper-individualized parenting
Why “core memories” are overrated and connection isn’t
We’re not trying to solve parenting.
We’re trying to understand what changed - and where we still have agency.
If you’ve ever felt like:
Parenting shouldn’t feel this hard
You’re doing too much but don’t know how to stop
You’re exhausted by constant vigilance
Or you’re quietly wondering if we lost the plot somewhere
This conversation is for you.
As always - rock on, put your phone down, and have an awesome day.
Connect with Kat: https://www.instagram.com/momsofftherecordpod/
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