Screen Time, Social Media & Kids with Cat & Nat
Sarah speaks 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.
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
Using tools like the Screen Sense Guide to better support kids online
We also talk about the pressure parents feel to “get it right” and why connection, communication, and consistency matter more than perfection.
If you’ve ever wondered how to raise grounded, resilient kids in a digital world without extremes, this episode is for you.
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(00:00) Parenting Teens in a Digital World
(01:42) Technology & Modern Parenting Challenges
(04:13) How Social Media Has Changed for Kids
(08:27) Why Digital Literacy Matters More Than Ever
(11:53) Talking to Kids About Social Media
(16:13) Screen Time Boundaries That Work
(19:51) Sleep, Devices & Healthy Habits
(22:43) What Parents Need to Know (But Don’t)
(24:50) Kids’ Relationships With Technology
(26:42) Setting Boundaries That Stick
(27:54) Influencer Culture & Kids Online
(28:27) When Kids Become Content
(33:43) Understanding Today’s Platforms
(35:55) Why Parents Need Better Insight Tools
(38:41) The Reality of Parenting in 2026
(42:47) Teaching Digital Responsibility
(48:18) What the Future of Parenting Looks Like
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