Social media algorithms and parenting anxieties
A podcast series explores the impact of social media algorithms on parenting, specifically addressing how constant comparison and information overload affect mothers' confidence. The episode encourages parents to trust their instincts and seek community support outside of digital platforms.
Why it matters
It addresses the growing societal concern regarding the psychological impact of digital media consumption on modern parenting and mental health.
As parenting advice floods our feeds, this episode explores how mothers can filter the noise, trust their instincts and find support beyond the screen.
Listen Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday.
Social media has become a lifeline for many mothers - offering advice, reassurance and community at the tap of a screen. But what happens when the endless parenting tips and constant comparison start to undermine our confidence instead?
In this episode, host Vanessa Chelvan sits down with Huda Rasid, founder of The Mum Collective, and Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam to talk candidly about the pressures of raising children in the digital age.
From information overload to screen time guilt and the pressures of competitive parenting, they unpack why so many mothers feel like they’re constantly falling short - even when they’re doing their best.
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