From Dial-Up to Doomscrolling: Parenting After the 90s
What does it look like when two 90s kids become parents in a world that never logs off?
In this episode, we talk through a chaotic start to 2026, one marked by illness, holiday health scares, ER visits, and the reality of keeping life (and a podcast) moving when modern motherhood doesn’t slow down.
We take a nostalgic detour back to the 90s, revisiting childhood memories shaped by landlines, dial-up internet, and growing up offline. As trends resurface and nostalgia creeps in, we reflect on why that era feels especially comforting now and how different it is to raise kids in a technology-driven world where constant connection is the default.
Alongside the personal, we touch on the broader cultural and political moments shaping family life today, from the background hum of the news cycle to the rising costs and pressures parents are navigating. These conversations sit alongside everyday questions about screen time, phones, and how much access kids really need to the digital world.
We close by talking through how we’re navigating this moment as parents, what we’re paying attention to, what we’re still figuring out, and how we’re trying to raise kids who are thoughtful, curious, and kind in a world that feels anything but simple.
We discuss:
00:00 – Welcome back to Momarchy: Where politics meets parenting
03:30 – “This country was built on protest” — the power of marching moms
07:00 – How school shootings have changed the way we parent
11:00 – Feeling unsafe at school drop-off — and why that matters
14:45 – Why parenting in 2026 feels heavier than ever
18:00 – Civic motherhood: how moms show up when it counts
23:30 – Moms Demand Action: what real advocacy looks like
28:00 – Being political ≠ being extreme — it means being engaged
32:30 – It’s not about red or blue, it’s about keeping kids safe
38:00 – Final message: Your voice matters more than you think
Learn more about:
Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently a Principal at a nationally-based grasstops consulting firm, she's a Denver native living with her year old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.
Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.
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