Social Media Is Lying to You About Motherhood

In this episode of MOMents, host Madge sits down with Vicki Sleet to unpack the impact of social media on modern motherhood. From the comparison trap to curated perfection, they get real about how platforms like Instagram are quietly fuelling burnout, guilt and unrealistic expectations for parents, especially working moms.✨ Vicki shares her own vulnerable experiences✨ Why authenticity matters more than perfection✨ How to model healthy social media habits for your kids✨ And why it’s OK not to “do it all” This is your reminder: you’re not failing, you're just being fed a filtered reality. Watch now if you’re tired of pretending and ready to parent from a place of presence, balance, and truth.Chapters00:03:05 – How Social Media Shapes Modern Parenting00:03:48 – The Triggers: Why Moms Feel “Not Enough”00:04:42 – Parenting Before vs. After Social Media00:06:11 – Stuck in the Comparison Trap00:06:34 – Vicki’s Struggle with Inadequacy00:08:10 – Why Authenticity is better than Perfection00:09:00 – Are Brands Fuelling Unrealistic Mom Goals?00:10:05 – Teaching Kids to Navigate Social Media00:10:47 – Nutrition Shaming and Other Modern Pressures00:12:33 – Generational Comparison: Are We Doing Better or Worse?00:13:57 – Helicopter Parenting: Finding the Line00:14:40 – Balance trumps Perfection00:16:03 – The Power of Vulnerability in Motherhood00:18:40 – Setting Social Media Boundaries (Yes, You Can)00:20:16 – Helping Kids See Through the Filters00:22:46 – What Really Defines a Successful Mom00:23:04 – The Gift of Being Present00:23:32 – Playing with Your Kids: Not Just for Fun00:24:27 – Final Five Questions00:24:56 – How Motherhood Softened Vicki’s Relationship with Her Own Mom00:25:43 – Regrets & Reflections on Early Motherhood00:26:34 – Parenting Through a Pandemic: Mental Health Check00:27:01 – Teaching Grace to Ourselves & Our Kids00:27:28 – Gratitude, Growth & the Depth of Motherhood00:28:37 – Postnatal Anxiety: Let’s Talk About It00:31:27 – Why Apologising to Your Kids Builds Connection00:31:53 – Short-Term Chaos vs. Long-Term Parenting Wins00:33:11 – Balance with Your Partner: It Takes Two00:34:01 – Final Message: You’re Doing Better Than You Think Follow The MOMents Podcast:Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263&locale=mt_MT# LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/#SocialMediaOverwhelm #WorkingMomLife #MomGuilt #DigitalBoundaries #MomBurnout