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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 16 MIN

Hot Takes & Snack Time: Honest Parenting in a Screen-Full World

from The SocialDad Podcast · host James R.C. Smith

Today we’re saying the quiet parent thoughts out loud. 🙃From “Dads aren’t babysitters” to “your kid doesn’t need a perfect childhood, they need a soft place to fall apart,” we’re running through a whole slate of spicy-but-kind hot takes about modern parenting.In this episode, we chat about:Why “back in my day…” advice doesn’t always work for kids growing up with iPads and group chatsThe difference between gentle parenting and zero boundariesToddler meltdowns, public judgment, and what our reactions are teaching our kidsScreens as survival tools vs screens as babysittersRed flags in kids’ products and “smart” toysThe pressure to be a “content creator” parent while staying sane and keeping your kids’ privacy intactIf you’ve ever reheated the same coffee three times and questioned everything you’re doing as a parent, you’re in the right place.

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