Hey Night Owls! Welcome back to Up Past Bedtime. In Episode 5, we’re diving into all things ‘Parasocial Parenting’.  Navigate with us through the complex terrain of parenting and privacy in the age of social media. We discuss the fine line between sharing our journey as parents and protecting our children's right to a private childhood, shedding light on the thoughtful decisions we make to safeguard their experiences. Hear about the measures we take to shield their identities, from setting firm boundaries on the content we share to rejecting certain daycare apps. Our chat also takes a turn into the less visible pressures, including the weight of external judgments and the art of handling unsolicited opinions while in the public eye. (12:49) - Parenting and Social Media Privacy (17:55) - Setting Boundaries for Online Child Privacy (24:49) - Navigating Parenting in the Public Eye (34:12) - Social Media and Child Privacy (43:32) - Privacy and Regrets in Social Media (46:49) - Navigating Online Criticism and Recommendations Adrian’s recommendation of the week: Royal Otis - Linger Cover Bella’s recommendation of the week: Bridgerton Watch/Rewatch Up Past Bedtime is a podcast putting the P back in pillow talk; broadcasting the after-hours conversations of parents! Join the husband and wife duo, Bella & Adrian Messina, for weekly unfiltered discussions that explore the rollercoaster ride of relationships/marriage after kids while navigating the challenges and triumphs of parenting today.  UPB Socials: Instagram: @uppastbedtimepodcast Tik Tok: @uppastbedtimepodcast Facebook Community: Here Watch on Youtube: Here Or Email Us: [email protected] Bella’s Socials:  Instagram: @bellsmessina Tik Tok: @bellsmessina Adrian’s Socials:  Instagram: @adrianmessina Tik Tok: @itsyaboyado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.