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Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat

Welcome to ‘Parenting Teens: Unfiltered" hosted by Cat & Nat! This is your one-stop shop that shares everything you need to know about parenting teens.Every Monday, we discuss the trending news topics that you need to know and host experts to discuss key issues. Our goal is to create a space where no topic is off limits, authenticity reigns, and laughter is a must.This podcast is sponsored by The Common Parent. The Common Parent is your go-to-resource for everything parenting teens. Search our

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43:13

Body Confidence in a Digital World

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/08/25

A new generation of parents is waking up to how damaging social media can be for their teens’ body image. But when used thoughtfully, it can also become a tool for body confidence and empowerment. Dr. Samantha DeCaro, PsyD—Director of Clinical Outreach and Education at The Renfrew Center—joins us to unpack how social media shapes teens’ self-image. She shares practical tips on recognizing red flags for disordered eating, fostering body confidence, and creating a healthier digital environment at

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30:11

When Their Phone Is Their Lifeline

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/08/18

We’re bringing back this episode just in time for back-to-school. Our teens have grown up in a world where Snapchat has always been a thing, and there’s this whole secret set of rules no adult ever agreed to—let alone understands. So what’s the move? Taking their phone away isn’t it. Because like it or not, that little screen is their wallet, their bus pass, and their “call for help” button. It’s messy, it’s exhausting, and we’re over here trying to figure it out right alongside them—sometimes

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43:26

Bullying IRL vs Online with Jaime Hamilton

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/08/11

Communication is at the heart of everything. It builds our relationships, and when it breaks down, so do we. Professor Jaime Hamilton knows this better than anyone, and she’s passionate about teaching people how to communicate in a way that actually brings more connection, clarity, and calm — especially when it matters most. Jaime helps explain how bullying can look different in real life versus online — and how parents and kids alike can use communication as a powerful tool to stop a bully in their

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39:45

Is Your Teen’s Cell Phone Use a Problem?

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/08/04

SUMMER 2025 RERUNSWe are officially at the half way point of our summer and bringing you another one of your favourite episodes! Every day, there’s another headline about kids and phones — how screen time is hurting their mental health, their ability to focus, and even how we parent. There’s clearly a problem. But we’re on our phones too. And sometimes handing over a screen is the only way to get through dinner, a grocery run, or just one quiet moment. We’re not proud of it, but it’s the reality for

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37:20

Are Teens Really Supposed To Know?

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/07/28

In today’s repeat episode, we talk about the pressure cooker that comes with Grade 11 decision-making. Are teens really supposed to know what they want to do with the rest of their lives before they’ve even finished high school? Apparently. Because here in Canada, what you choose now dictates what courses you take, and that dictates what doors stay open—or close. Kids are feeling the weight of “figuring it all out” way too soon.This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one parenting

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38:05

The Challenges of Raising Boys

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/07/21

Raising boys and girls can feel like parenting two entirely different species. The experience is different, the energy is different—and both come with their own unique challenges and rewards. In this episode, we unpack some of the common stereotypes and doomsday narratives about raising boys—and why those stories miss the mark. Boys today are often more emotionally aware than we give them credit for, sometimes even more in tune than their dads. As moms, one of our most important roles is learning

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31:22

Underage Drinking in Your Home

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/07/14

This week we’re talking about one of those hot-button parenting topics that always gets people going: Would you ever let your underage teen and their friends drink at your house because—hey—they're “safe” under your roof?This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one parenting resource you need to for your teens & tweens. We've uncovered every parenting issue, so you don't have too.Are you a parent that is struggling understanding the online world, setting healthy screen-time

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31:17

Parenting Teens Without Fear with Dr. Jenny Hwang

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/07/07

Putting boundaries in place with toddlers can feel straightforward—but when our kids become teenagers, those boundaries start to shift, take on new forms, and become important for entirely different reasons. There’s a lot of fear wrapped up in parenting teens, so we brought in Dr. Jenny Hwang, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping parents navigate connection, conflict, and everything in between—without fear, shame, or fluff. With a no-nonsense approach, Jenny

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52:58

Setting Boundaries

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/06/30

Just when you think you’ve got this parenting thing down, they become teenagers and start pushing every boundary. Wendy Snyder, certified parenting educator, family life coach, and mom of two is all about helping parents ditch the yelling, threats, and punishments—and instead parent from a place of connection Wendy’s approach is all about raising good humans without losing your mind. She teaches strategies that actually work. If you're in the thick of teen chaos or just want to feel like a better

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31:22

Underage Drinking at Home

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/06/23

In this popular repeat episode, we’re chatting about one of those parenting topics that always gets people talking—do you let your underage teen and their friends have a drink at your house? Some parents feel like it’s the responsible choice because it’s a safe space, while others are a firm no. We’re talking through both sides and sharing how we feel about it....at this moment in time.This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one parenting resource you need to for your teens &

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37:42

The People You Never Forget

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2025/06/16

Some people you forget the second they walk away. And then there are the ones you never forget—because they were either so kind… or so not. This week, we’re talking about the people from grade school and high school who left a mark, and how something they said or did can stay with you for a lifetime. And now, with social media in the mix, it’s easier than ever for someone to get into your head and leave a lasting impact—good or bad.This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one

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36:41

Rejection Isn't Failure

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/06/09

This week we’re chatting about relationships between girls and boys — the sometimes awkward, messy, confusing kind. From school friends to heartbreaks, what does it really mean when someone rejects you? You don’t have to be besties with everyone, and just because someone doesn’t want to date you doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you. Rejection is not failure — it’s redirection. Let’s normalize what real connection looks like — not just romantic, but supportive, solid friendships too.This

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35:16

Undercover with Heidi Chance; Protecting Kids in a...

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/06/02

We strongly encourage everyone to listen to this episode with Heidi Chance, a former undercover detective with over 27 years of experience fighting sex trafficking. Heidi shares what she’s seen firsthand, the dangers many parents don’t even realize are out there, and how we can start having the hard—but crucial—conversations with our kids to keep them safer online. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in sex trafficking and a trusted Expert Witness in trials, Heidi is known for her powerful case

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28:28

Our Kid Is Hanging With The Wrong Crowd

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/05/26

We are brining you one of your favourite episodes on this holiday Monday.As our teens get older, we start to realize something big: our voice — the one they used to hang on every word of — isn’t the loudest in their world anymore. Suddenly, we’re just one of many voices competing for space. Their friends matter. Like, really matter. The people they hang out with can shape everything — for better or worse. Are we on the sidelines watching it all unfold, or are we still able to step in and say, “Hey…

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37:00

The Mean Girl in a Digital World

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/05/19

We’re talking about "mean girls" and how mean girl behavior has evolved in the digital age. It’s no longer just whispered comments or exclusion at recess—today, manipulation can happen through group chats, DMs, screenshots and social media posts. Girls are being targeted in more subtle, calculated ways—using each other’s words against them, turning private conversations into public humiliation, and isolating others with just a few taps on a screen. It’s hard to know how to help. How can we support

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43:14

Don't Assume They'd Know Better

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/05/12

What’s really happening behind our kids’ screens? As parents, it’s more important than ever to educate ourselves to the max. We can’t assume our kids would “know better” — because when it comes to fast decisions and online pressure, common sense often goes out the window. N*des are being sent and received every single day. And most of us weren’t raised with any kind of rulebook for how to handle that — let alone how to help our kids through it. That’s why we need to truly understand what’s going on

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37:20

Making Bank with Shannon Lee Simmons

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/05/05

We’re joined by Shannon Lee Simmons — award-winning Certified Financial Planner, speaker, bestselling author, Chartered Investment Manager, founder of the New School of Finance, and personal finance writer for The Globe and Mail and CBC Radio’s Metro Morning money columnist. Her new book, Making Bank, is written specifically for teens and covers everything from managing money earned through part-time jobs and allowances to saving, spending, and even investing. Shannon also dives into the topics

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35:02

When To Let Your Teens Quit Sports

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/04/28

Teen sports are equal parts commitment and carpooling. In this episode, we’re talking about that tricky moment in time when your kid wants to quit sports. Do you let them? Do you push through? Some parents have rules like “one school sport per semester,” but we’re not in the market for forcing our kids to do things they’re miserable doing—because then guess what? It becomes our problem. When to back off, when to encourage, and when to just let them call it quits?This podcast is presented by The

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39:09

Middle Of The Road Parenting

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/04/21

There’s helicopter parenting, bulldozer parenting, attachment parenting—and now lighthouse parenting. Honestly, we think we do middle of the road parenting: the do-what-works-best-for-you kind of parenting. It all gets messy when we start judging other people’s choices. We’re doing what works for us, and that doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else. You can love us or hate us, but at the end of the day, we’re just here to share our experiences. Do what’s right for your family.This podcast is

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32:02

Before ChatGPT We Called A Friend

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat ·

2025/04/14

We're not here to pat ourselves on the back, but we do like to keep it pretty real with our kids. Like how open we are about who we were back in the day—what we were like at school, how we handled being students and how we literally tapped out of traditional education at a certain point. We can help our kids with homework but at some point we hit our cap. When we were growing up, there was no ChatGPT—you had to call a friend, compare notes, and figure it out together. It was all peer-to-peer, and we

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