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Parenting Unfiltered: Emojis Tell a Story
Emojis aren’t just cute little symbols. Our kids are using them to tell a story, and most parents have no clue what they actually mean. In this episode, we dive into the Netflix show "Adolescence" and how we often hear parents say the words “my kid would never”. Those words might be the most naive thing you can say as a parent. It’s our job to set the boundaries, to teach them how to navigate a device that can expose them to things they’re not ready for. If we don’t understand the way they use their phones, how can we help them build a healthy relationship with technology?
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77. Teenagers Are a Different Breed
30:49||Season 13, Ep. 77Teenagers and their BIG FEELINGS. From sky-high highs to dramatic lows, it’s all actually pretty normal. Being self-focused is part of their job right now — it's how they’re wired. But that doesn’t mean we can’t help them process and release those emotions in healthier ways. Sometimes they just need permission to feel without being told there’s a problem. Teenagers are a different breed, in the best way possible.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat’s ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial!76. Parenting Unfiltered: Rejection Isn't Failure
36:41||Season 13, Ep. 76This week we’re chatting about relationships between girls and boys — the sometimes awkward, messy, confusing kind. From school friends to heartbreaks, what does it really mean when someone rejects you? You don’t have to be besties with everyone, and just because someone doesn’t want to date you doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you. Rejection is not failure — it’s redirection. Let’s normalize what real connection looks like — not just romantic, but supportive, solid friendships too.This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one parenting resource you need to for your teens & tweens. We've uncovered every parenting issue, so you don't have too.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat’s ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow @thecommonparent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonparent/75. We Blame Periods for Our Ugly Underwear
33:08||Season 13, Ep. 75This week we’re talking underwear — the sad state of our current collection, how ridiculously expensive it is to buy the good stuff, and why we’re leaning into all-black undies thanks to the surprise periods of perimenopause. But post-menopause? Game on. Lacy, colourful, white, downright sexy — no more playing it safe. We’re manifesting a future where our underwear drawer is more “ooh la la” and less “laundry day emergency” (aka our current situation).Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat’s ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial!74. Will Our Kids Be Dating Robots?
41:33||Season 13, Ep. 74By the time our kids are dating, apparently their plus-ones might be robots. Yep—literal robots. Sitting at our dinner tables, making awkward small talk… or maybe it wouldn’t be awkward because they’d be programmed to say all the right things? Either way, it’s a hard no from us. We’re totally here for robots that do the grocery shopping and make us dinner —but robot boyfriends or girlfriends joining us at the dinner table? No thanks.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat’s ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial!73. Parenting Unfiltered: Undercover with Heidi Chance: Protecting Kids in a Digital World
35:16||Season 13, Ep. 73We strongly encourage everyone to listen to this episode with Heidi Chance, a former undercover detective with over 27 years of experience fighting sex trafficking. Heidi shares what she’s seen firsthand, the dangers many parents don’t even realize are out there, and how we can start having the hard—but crucial—conversations with our kids to keep them safer online. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in sex trafficking and a trusted Expert Witness in trials, Heidi is known for her powerful case work and lived experience in the field. She’s been featured in the PBS Frontline documentary Sex Trafficking in America, is a contributor to BRAINZ Magazine, and regularly trains law enforcement and communities through her platform, A Chance for Awareness. Her debut book, Talk to Them, offers essential strategies for parents and mentors navigating difficult conversations with youth in the digital age. Note: This episode contains subject matter that may be sensitive to some listeners. Follow Heidi at @a_chance_for_awareness for more.This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one parenting resource you need to for your teens & tweens. We've uncovered every parenting issue, so you don't have too.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat’s ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow @thecommonparent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonparent/72. Why Are We Still Sleeping With Our Husbands?
24:42||Season 13, Ep. 72From chaotic pillow piles to pets on the bed, we’re breaking down what your sleep setup really says about you. Are you a hot mess under the sheets or a neat freak who fluffs before hopping into bed? Do you need total silence or fall asleep to true crime podcasts (Nat!!)? We’re diving into sleep habits, bedtime quirks, and all the weird things we do once we crawl under the covers. And also, should we be sleep divorcing our husbands? Why are we meant to share a bed for all of eternity???Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat’s ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial!71. Moms, Get in the Pool!
34:34||Season 13, Ep. 71We’re recapping our amazing trip to the Bahamas with two of our boys — just the four of us this time. The other five kids stayed home (and shockingly… didn’t even complain about it). We put on the swimsuits, got our hair wet, and made core memories. It was the kind of trip that reminded us what really matters. And here’s your reminder: wear the dang suit. Get in the water. Splash around. Be in the memories. Your kids won’t remember what you looked like — they’ll remember that you were there.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat’s ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial!70. Parenting Unfiltered: Our Kid Is Hanging With The Wrong Crowd
28:28||Season 13, Ep. 70We are brining you one of your favourite episodes on this holiday Monday. As our teens get older, we start to realize something big: our voice — the one they used to hang on every word of — isn’t the loudest in their world anymore. Suddenly, we’re just one of many voices competing for space. Their friends matter. Like, really matter. The people they hang out with can shape everything — for better or worse. Are we on the sidelines watching it all unfold, or are we still able to step in and say, “Hey… I’m not sure about this”? We brought in Marybeth Bock, MPH (Master of Public Health), to talk about how parents can approach these moments from a place of curiosity instead of judgment — and why that shift can make all the difference. Marybeth writes for platforms like Raising Teens Today, Grown and Flown, and Collegiate Parent, and she gets it. Check her out on Instagram at @mbbock for more real-talk wisdom on raising teens.This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one parenting resource you need to for your teens & tweens. We've uncovered every parenting issue, so you don't have too.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat’s ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow @thecommonparent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommonparent/69. Confessions of a Dry Humper
31:36||Season 13, Ep. 69In this episode, Nat takes us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane—back to the days of makeout sessions that stopped just short of the main event: dry humping, plus a few of the unfortunate accidents that came with it. From the curse of khakis to doors that really should’ve been locked, nothing is off the table. We’re also officially putting out a call: we need a guy to come on the pod and tell us what it was all like from their perspective.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time limits, or navigating harmful online content? Purchase screen sense for $49.99 & unlock Cat & Nat’s ultimate guide to parenting in the digital age. Go to https://www.thecommonparent.com/guideFollow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial!