Ep. 42 - Teenagers, Pausing Time & IG Trends I Had to Try - Host Demetra Soterakis in Solo Episode #4

Ep. 42 - Teenagers, Pausing Time & IG Trends I Had to Try - Host Demetra Soterakis in Solo Episode #4

Author: Local Moms Network June 10, 2025 Duration: 19:24
Moms, I have a teenager! All the cheesy cliches feel so appropriate right now (Time has wings! They grow up so fast! Blink and they’re big!). In fact, all three of my kids have summer birthdays so it’s a reflective season. Learning to be a better mom hasn’t been easy, but I’m here and I’m wiser. And who would have thought the mom who once wished her kids would grow up just a bit faster is desperately clinging onto the little kid phase! Today I’m opening up about:* celebrating my “momiversary” and the perspective that passing years bring * my textbook case of “infantalizing” my youngest kid (don’t come at me!)* how spoiling my kids and breaking generational habits can look eerily similar* the IG trend that proves you’re a great mom! Who knew social media could be this reassuring??As Season One of MomCast nears an end, we’re so grateful for all of the amazing guests who have fed our mama souls. Their wisdom, humor, and resilience are EVERYTHING!Help us spread the word! Rate and review MomCast and share an episode with a mom who needs it. Remember, when we know better, we do better.Find Demetra at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.com

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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