292: Millennial Parenting - The Good and the Bad
Podcast: Oh Crap with JamiePublished On: Tue Jan 27 2026
Description: 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 divergedRisk aversion, safety culture, and why kids aren’t allowed to fall anymorePlayground helicoptering and why kids end up “up our asses”The illusion that we can keep kids 100% safeHow fear, guilt, and surveillance culture fuel burnoutWhy boredom, discomfort, and small risks matterThe loss of creativity, independence, and communityLate-stage capitalism and hyper-individualized parentingWhy “core memories” are overrated and connection isn’tWe’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 hardYou’re doing too much but don’t know how to stopYou’re exhausted by constant vigilanceOr you’re quietly wondering if we lost the plot somewhereThis 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/👉 Sign up for my newsletterJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapeeBrick for Phones(Save 10%)
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