Momming as a Millennial

1. What's millennial got to do with it?


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Ever feel like you're drowning in a sea of unsolicited advice, or that Google has become your go-to parenting guru? You're not alone. We millennial moms are navigating a world that's vastly different from our own parents'.

On today's episode I get real about the pressures we face – from climbing the career ladder to living up to the Instagram image of an always-engaged parent. Not to mention playtime expectations!

And I reveal the greatest currency we have to share as mamas.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The struggle to balance work and parenting, while also dealing with societal expectations to be deeply involved in children's playtime.
  • The generation shift of parenting styles from hands-off to perfect playmate.
  • The importance of uncovering your values to find a parenting approach that aligns with your true self and promotes the goals you have for your children.
  • What we're doing differently to raise kind, loving humans.

Resources & Links:

  • See what the CDC says about special playtime with children on the Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers page
  • Utah State University weighs in on the importance of playing with your child
  • Go down the Reddit Rabbit hole where our generation laments expectation of playing with children compared to the treatment we got
  • From the American Academy of Pediatrics: The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds

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Momming as a MillennialBy Christine Giarrizzo