Parenting in the Age of Instagram: How to Silence the Noise and Feel More Easeful
New moms and parents are constantly inundated with advice, tips, and “must-do” strategies from social media. While this access to information can be helpful, it can also fuel self-doubt, anxiety, and the feeling that you’re not doing enough. This blog explores the ways social media influences our parenting mindset and provides practical strategies to filter out the noise.
By identifying your core parenting values, curating your feed, and being mindful of content designed to sell you a problem (so you’ll buy a solution), you can regain confidence in your own parenting instincts. Learn how to step away from the comparison trap, focus on what truly matters to your family, and trust that you are exactly the parent your child needs—without the constant scrolling.
Authors
Dr. Emma Basch is a licensed clinical psychologist in DC and NY, with PsyPact privileges to offer teletherapy in over 40 states—including MD and VA. She specializes in women’s mental health, with a warm, integrative approach to perinatal care, trauma, fertility challenges, and life transitions.
Now accepting new clients for teletherapy and in-person sessions.
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Dr. Jillian Neill is a warm, compassionate clinical psychologist licensed in NC and NY, with PsyPact privileges to offer teletherapy in over 40 states—including DC, MD, and VA. She specializes in identity development, perinatal mental health, neurodivergence, and complex trauma.
Reach out to schedule a session:
Jillian.Neill@dremmabasch.com | (336) 355-1796