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.
Chapters
00:03:05 – How Social Media Shapes Modern Parenting
00:03:48 – The Triggers: Why Moms Feel “Not Enough”
00:04:42 – Parenting Before vs. After Social Media
00:06:11 – Stuck in the Comparison Trap
00:06:34 – Vicki’s Struggle with Inadequacy
00:08:10 – Why Authenticity is better than Perfection
00:09:00 – Are Brands Fuelling Unrealistic Mom Goals?
00:10:05 – Teaching Kids to Navigate Social Media
00:10:47 – Nutrition Shaming and Other Modern Pressures
00:12:33 – Generational Comparison: Are We Doing Better or Worse?
00:13:57 – Helicopter Parenting: Finding the Line
00:14:40 – Balance trumps Perfection
00:16:03 – The Power of Vulnerability in Motherhood
00:18:40 – Setting Social Media Boundaries (Yes, You Can)
00:20:16 – Helping Kids See Through the Filters
00:22:46 – What Really Defines a Successful Mom
00:23:04 – The Gift of Being Present
00:23:32 – Playing with Your Kids: Not Just for Fun
00:24:27 – Final Five Questions
00:24:56 – How Motherhood Softened Vicki’s Relationship with Her Own Mom
00:25:43 – Regrets & Reflections on Early Motherhood
00:26:34 – Parenting Through a Pandemic: Mental Health Check
00:27:01 – Teaching Grace to Ourselves & Our Kids
00:27:28 – Gratitude, Growth & the Depth of Motherhood
00:28:37 – Postnatal Anxiety: Let’s Talk About It
00:31:27 – Why Apologising to Your Kids Builds Connection
00:31:53 – Short-Term Chaos vs. Long-Term Parenting Wins
00:33:11 – Balance with Your Partner: It Takes Two
00:34:01 – Final Message: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
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