Parenting in the 21st Century: Challenges, Hacks, and Soapbox Moments Ep 4

Parenting today is more complex than ever—meal planning, screen time, childcare costs, school pressures, and raising kids in a digital world. In this episode of The Sibling Soapbox Podcast, we share real stories, hacks, and heartfelt truths.

Parenting in today’s world is not what it used to be. From skyrocketing childcare costs to juggling work-from-home chaos, digital distractions, and rising safety concerns, modern parents are carrying more than ever before.

In our latest episode of The Sibling Soapbox Podcast, we dive into the realities of parenting in the 21st century. We share stories about meal planning (and surviving as “non-cooks”), balancing screen time, navigating school systems for kids with special needs, and the mental and emotional toll of raising teenagers.

We also tackle controversial topics like school safety, the role of grandparents, and why inclusion in schools isn’t just good for kids with special needs — it’s good for everyone.

Key Takeaways:

• Parenting today requires balancing time, technology, and mental health.
• Meal planning hacks (and why the Instant Pot might just save your sanity).
• Why incentives work better than punishments in raising kids.
• Inclusion in schools benefits all children.
• Why parenting today deserves more empathy from older generations.

💬 We want to hear from you! Share your own parenting hacks or “soapbox drops” on social media and tag us: #SiblingSoapbox

👉 Listen to the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you stream podcasts.