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The Crashtest Mummies Podcast
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Hi there! We are Karen and Alexie, two Mums; one in the UK and one in the US who also happen to be best friends. In our podcast you'll find all things parenting and beyond. We don't sugarcoat our approach to raising the 5 tiny humans we have between us and openly discuss our challenges and struggles to be the best parent we can be while also learning along the way. We are The Crashtest Mummies... why don't you join us for a natter?
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The Silver Linings in Lockdown
Jul 7, 202000:31:02Tap to summarizeReading actual books, binge watching HBO shows and guilt-free 'me-time'... these are a few of the silver linings we have found to have emerged during the past 100+ days in this strange reality that we call 'lockdown'. In this episode, we try to look beyond the monotony, the homeschooling, the cabin fever to see the good during this time. Without the constraints of the school-run and fixed working hours, our days have opened up some much needed 'quiet time' in which we have indulged ourselves in putting ourselves first for a change, as let's face it - having the kids at home for this long is a whole new level of stress. We talk Crime Junkie, American Dirt and Big Little Lies, and if you don't know what they are, I encourage you to have a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Homeschooling: An Honest Review
May 29, 202000:51:01Tap to summarizeSo we've lost count of how many weeks into lockdown we are in, and the uncharted waters of homeschooling has become our new 'normal' but what do we really feel about it all? In this episode we talk openly about how we are finding educating our children at home; the highs and the lows and what advice we would give our former selves in preparation for these unprecedented times! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →What we DON'T do as parents
May 12, 202000:36:00Tap to summarizeYou know the phrase 'you can do anything but you can't do everything?' Well in this episode, we open up about about some of the things that you may be expected to do as perfect parents but have completely scrapped from our manuals. One of us doesn't iron ANYTHING, the other doesn't do family dinners, but that doesn't make us bad parents... our kids still wear clothes (allbeit crumpled) and we still feed our kids! Sometimes it's important to take a step back and look at what's expected of you as a parent versus reality and to realise that your 'normal' isn't really all that bad now, is it? We've avoided talking about the 'C' word this week (no, not that one, the other one!) because Coronavirus can just do one at this point. So if you have a spare half hour (and if you don't, just pretend the kids are at school and make time!) and join us to hear just how terrible we are at this parenting gig - you won't believe some of the things we don't do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Surviving Lockdown, Carole Baskin, and Pregnancy and COVID-19
Apr 7, 202000:40:19Tap to summarizeWe completed week THREE of lockdown and we are sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of this crazy time. We are focusing on mental health, and how difficult this time can be on all of us who are either feeling alone, or overstimulated! We obviously couldn't finish the episode without getting side-tracked and discussing the ins and outs of tiger king, Joe Exotic, and Carole Baskin...did she murder her husband? We are breaking it down. And if you HAVEN'T watched Tiger King, be like Karen and binge watch 7 45 minute episodes in one night. Just do it and thank us later! Lastly, Alexie talks about being pregnant during the lockdown and how it has affected her view on pregnancy, health, and fear. We know it is a WEIRD TIME right now and we hope that we can be the constant! We are laughing, crying, moaning, and being thankful all at once, as i'm sure we all are. It's ok to not be ok, but know that even though you may feel alone, you are never alone here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Lockdown #1
Apr 1, 202000:48:14Tap to summarizeWe are living in crazy times, aren't we? No one could have predicted that by the end of March, over a quarter of the world's population was in lockdown. It's a very anxious and scary time for many, and yet the sense of unity among humanity is stronger than ever. From celebrities making us smile on social media, to the younger generations stepping up to look after the elderly, the world is a different place than it was a few weeks ago. We are staying positive this week, in lockdown for the 3rd week for both our families, we are sharing how we are surviving, what life looks like at home 24/7 and exploring the different actions the US and the UK have taken. If you fancy some background noise to your busy household, or want to steal away for a little while, grab a tea, coffee, wine or gin and enjoy!If you like what we do, please leave us a 5 star rating and a review on iTunes!Speak soon,Karen and Alexie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Homeschooling Tips with Little Teacher Moment's Amanda Mignone
Mar 21, 202000:40:28Tap to summarizeWe have special guest, Amanda Mignone who is a kindergarten teacher and administrator at a private school in South Carolina and runs the blog Little Teacher Moments (@littleteachermoments) on today to talk about how to keep our kids learning and staying sane as parents while they are out of school! We know this is a stressful time for many parents! The pressure to be the perfect parent and now perfect teacher can feel overwhelming, but Amanda is breaking it down and giving helpful ideas for independent play and learning tools so everyone stays sane!Here are some links to the resources we talked about in the episode:Switcheroo zoo : Watch, listen, and play games to learn all about amazing animals!Nat Geo for Kids: Learn all about geography and fascinating animalsInto the Book: Go "into the book" to play games that practice reading strategiesSuessville: Read, Play games, and hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friendsABC YA: Practice math and reading skills all while playing fun games!Fun Brain: Play games while practicing math and reading skillsPBS KIDS: Hangout with all your favorite characters all while learningStar Fall: Practice your phonics skills with these read-along storiesStoryline Online: Have some of your favorite stories read to you by movie starsHighlights Kids: Read, Play fames and conduct cool science experimentsVooks: All your favorite kids books animated Earth Rangers Podcast: A super fun animal focused podcast! Hudson's all-time fave! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Try not to smile when singing 'COVID-19' to 'Come on Eileen'
Mar 17, 202000:46:59Tap to summarizeWe couldn't NOT talk about the elephant in the room today, with so many in lockdown and dystopia in the air, Coronavirus has all but taken over the lives of the human race. Different decisions are being made in each country and things can change drastically day by day... people showing their worst and best qualities in this unconventional time. We are just sharing our experiences thus far, we are not specialists and we are not scientists (imagine?) but were are voicing what we know and what we are doing to protect our families as best we can. Please get in touch and share your experiences with us via DM on Instagram:http://wwwinstagram.com/crashtestmummies_podcastStay safe,All our love,Karen and Alexie xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The C Word, Ancestry and a Big Announcement!
Mar 5, 202000:32:50Tap to summarizeGuys, we have a seriously good episode for you today with one HUGE announcement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Mean Moms
Mar 3, 202000:28:32Tap to summarizeWe always read about "women supporting women" and "lift each other up" but are we practicing what we preach?? Why does the drop-off line feel like a high school cafeteria, and even as an adult, you don't have anywhere to sit? Why do we thrive on drama and gossip instead of support and encouragement? Why are we all so insecure that we have to hurt other moms who are fighting their own battles? We all know a mean mom or have been a mean mom and as usual, we are talking about it! We are sharing our experiences and breaking down WHY this has to stop. I'm sick of crying in the school drop-off line and I know i'm not the only one! How can we raise our daughters to love themselves and love other women no matter what their differences are? We are the Crashtest Mummies, and we are jumping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Juggle is Real
Feb 18, 202000:33:09Tap to summarizeWe all know we have the same amount of hours in a day as Beyoncé, but that doesn't make the juggle any less REAL. Between taking care of our kids, taking care of our house, making sure everyone is clean and fed, running to and from activities, and taking care of ourselves, very day as a mom can feel like we are juggling all the plates. We are talking about the toll this takes on us mentally, emotionally, and physically as well as sharing just a few ways that we break up the monotony and make room for everything.WARNING: We have not unlocked any magical Beyoncé powers over here, we are just sharing our own experiences and reminding you that you rock...even though there will NEVER be enough hours in a day. Never. Also. It's always ok to choose sitting on the couch in the quiet moments instead of always going, going, going! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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