2024 Parenting Trends: A Millennial & ‘Geriatric Gen Z’ Mixed Tape!
On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the parenting trends that have emerged in 2024. They weigh in on setting strict baby boundaries, nesting parties over baby showers, the gentle parenting revolution, the rise of weed moms vs. wine moms, grandparents choosing unconventional titles and pregnancy announcements vs. hard launching babies. (Like Paris Hilton; not NASA).
Topics discussed in this episode:
Hey Geriatric Mamas! (17:07)
Setting Strict Baby Boundaries (18:15)
Nesting Parties (24:01)
Is Gentle Parenting Out? (40:14)
Unwinding After A Busy Day (49:06)
Custom Grandparent Names (55:57)
Opting Out of Pregnancy Announcements (1:04:03)
A Very Geriatric Bonus Track (1:15:25)
“For a nesting party... just send me someone to clean my toilet and make me a fucking pie.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
6 Parenting Trends You’ll See in 2024 by Health and Lifestyle Journalist and Editor Melissa Bykofsky for WhatToExpect.com
Gentle parenting is out; weed moms are in. We polled hundreds of What to Expect Moms, and here's what they say will be big this year.
There are as many ways to parent as there are babies. But even with all of the many, many options, certain trends start to emerge as being more popular than others.(WhatToExpect.com)
Grandma Showers: Fun New Tradition or Tacky?
Becoming a grandparent is an occasion worth celebrating! And for some grandparents-to-be, that means having a grandma shower. Unsure what a grandma baby shower is? Keep reading to learn all about this budding trend and decide for yourself: Are grandparent showers inappropriate gift grabs—or are they thoughtful get-togethers to honor a special time in a nana-to-be’s life? (HappiestBaby.com)
Why Paris Hilton Kept Her Son a Secret From Her Mother, Kathy Hilton
Paris Hilton is stepping into her mom era — her “best era yet.” Speaking to Romper, the socialite and mother of two candidly speaks about surrogacy with her son, Phoenix, and daughter, London. Paris reveals during the pregnancy of her first child, she and her husband, Carter Reum, kept mum about their exciting, expecting news while the rest of the Hilton family was kept in the dark — even her mother, Kathy Hilton. (InStyle.com)
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