Figuring out parenting in the 21st Century

“In today’s age, every time there is a problem, we will look up the solution to it, look at how others dealt with it, and follow that rather than trusting ourselves. Most of the time, if you take the time to navigate it yourself you will get the answer that is true to yourself and your family.”

In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Rachel Jones from Kepler Academy to discuss how to hold boundaries with intrusive friends and in-laws and how to find the answers you truly need within influencer advice.

Tune in to this episode to hear Kinia and Rachel’s advice on figuring out parenting in the 21st century, the impact of ‘sharenting’, and how to deal with unsolicited advice.

Rachel is Marketing Manager for Kepler Academy Early Learning and Child Care located in Edmonton, Alberta. Rachel shares Kepler's story and services in a variety of markets, where quality care for children is in high demand. Her background includes public relations and marketing with a progressive work history in both the private and public sectors in Alberta. Connect with Rachel on Linkedin, personal website or Kepler Academy’s website.

0:00 Intro

2:01 Meet Rachel

3:03 The differences of parenthood pre-pandemic vs. post-pandemic

4:17 Navigating parenting through an overflow of information

10:30 How to navigate advice around being a dual-career household

14:16 We need to be open and flexible in parenting in order to not get overwhelmed

16:32 The age of social media its effect on new mothers

21:22 Trusting in your own wisdom

26:05 What is a common theme of parenting in different cultures?

32:09 Listening to your inner mentor can give you more power as a mom and as a woman

33:45 To share or not to share: posting babies on social media

38:08 Questions to ask yourself to make sure you are on the right track to your 25-year vision

40:15 Connect with Rachel

41:47 Endnotes

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Kinia Romanowska, BA, MA, is a well-traveled award-winning journalist turned entrepreneur, maternity leave strategist, and working parent whisperer. A wife and mom of three passionate about making sure the next generation doesn’t experience the “Motherhood Penalty,” she is the founder and CEO of Pros&Babes and creator of the MoMBA (Mom MBA), the pioneering 360-leadership and personal development program for the busy, ambitious mom in Canada. She is the host of the “Engineer Your Success, Leadership, and Life Harmony #likeamother” podcast.