# You Can’t Control The Next Phase

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Podcast: [Cat & Nat Unfiltered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cat-nat-unfiltered-1000010)
Published: 2026-06-02T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/momtruths/episodes/you-cant-control-the-next-phase
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## Resource

This week we're talking about that weird phase of parenting where there's somehow less hands-on work, but way more mental load. We used to feel like teachers. Now we feel like principals. Every child develops on their own timeline, and parenting advice starts to feel less helpful the older they get. We talk about respect, boundaries, letting go of control, and why our kids are learning far more from watching us than from anything we actually say. And because our brains never stay on one topic for long, we somehow end up designing our dream Cat & Nat game show—complete with audience participation, dance-offs, giant prizes, confetti, and enough chaos to make us immediately want to go back on tour! Keywords parenting, life phases, parenting advice, childhood milestones, authenticity, parenting humor, family life, parenting tips, parenting journey, parenting challenges Key topics Parenting through life phases Balancing discipline and fun The impact of modeling behavior Parenting individuality and uniqueness Creating meaningful family moments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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