# Why Imperfect Parenting Isn't as Bad as You Think | parenting myths, mom anxiety, | Cat & Nat

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Podcast: [The First Seven Years](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-first-seven-years-7188831)
Published: 2025-11-28T22:00:16+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4365

## Resource

What if the secret to raising healthy, happy kids isn't perfection but embracing the beautiful mess of real parenting? In this raw and honest episode, we sit down with Cat and Nat, the viral duo behind "Cat and Nat Unfiltered" and bestselling authors who've built a massive community by dismantling the myth of the perfect mom. As mothers of seven kids between them, they share the unfiltered truth about parenting struggles, from breastfeeding challenges to managing screen time, and why your kids don't actually want you to be perfect. Cat opens up about lying to her doctor about breastfeeding, the pressure of "mother's intuition," and how they learned that experience not instinct is what really guides good parenting. We dive deep into the science of child development with insights on sleep training, nutrition myths, picky eating, and why vitamin C and omega-3s are game-changers for kids' health. Plus, they reveal their comprehensive screen time guide and why messy, authentic parenting is actually what children need most. The conversation gets real about managing health challenges, from myositis to mast cell activation syndrome, and how trusting your gut as a parent sometimes means going against conventional medical advice. Most importantly, they remind us that your kids would choose you over and over again exactly as you are. LIKE this video if you found it helpful COMMENT with your biggest parenting challenge SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and nutrition insights DISCLAIMER:The information provided in The First Seven Years is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your doctor regarding any medical concerns or health conditions. The view…

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