Brummie Mummies

Moving from primary to high school is a big step for any child. But there are steps we can take as parents to help make the transition as smooth and easy as possible.

Zoe talks to Rebecca Bakewell, headteacher at City Academy near Birmingham city centre, who has loads of practical suggestions on what families can do to prepare.

Find out how to inspire confidence in your kids for that all important first day and for all the weeks and months that follow.

The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie Mummies and Birmingham Live.

Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
Produced and edited by Matt Millard

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Have you ever had the feeling you want more but you’re not sure what it is you’re looking for?

Laura Best tells us her story and shares all on the Passion Collective, a place where women from across the world can come together for virtual social events to empower and support each other. For Laura, it’s all about a sense of belonging.

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Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
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In this episode Zoe is joined by family blogger Lavania Oluban and they’re talking all things summer.

School holidays are expensive so we talk about some free and cheap places to go, how we save money on days out, plus some hidden places you might not have heard about before.

You can read our full guide on our Brummie Mummies Facebook page and on the BirminghamLive website. Also head over to Lavania’s blog www.arloriverrex.com to see more of her adventures with her son Arlo.

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Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
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We all love holidays but, let’s face it, when you have kids, it becomes a whole load more complicated.

If the thought of a long drive, train journey or flight is putting you off the idea of travelling with your kids, then give this episode a listen - We encourage you to rethink how you plan your break.

Zoe chats to our producer Matt Millard about an epic adventure she took with her kids in Spring - an American road trip, visiting nine states in a Cruise America RV in just two weeks!

A once-in-a-lifetime trip like this is on lots of people’s bucket lists but if you’ve felt it’s just too out of reach or impractical, this episode will provide you with lots of tips on planning, budgeting and keeping everyone happy on the road.

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Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
Produced and edited by Matt Millard

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Many of us can only imagine how difficult it was to have a baby during the global pandemic lockdowns. As parents, we’re still feeling the aftermath of that with all of our kids, but what was it like to be a new mum unable to get out and about with your baby? And what effect has that had on our little ones?

Today Zoe is talking to Birmingham mum Priya Chauhan who had a baby and a toddler during lockdown and Davinder Jandu who is headteacher at Yarnfield Primary School in Tyseley, who talks about how she has seen the impact of the pandemic on children starting school.

They both share their experiences and the positives that have come out of that and they offer a myriad of tips for mums and dads who can see that the pandemic has impacted on their children’s lives.

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Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
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In this episode Zoe introduces a festival she’s been to nearly every year for 13 years with her kids.

The Just So Festival is the brainchild of two mums - Sarah Bird and Rowan Cannon - who loved the idea of taking their kids to festivals but found the reality wasn’t quite so much fun. So they decided to do it on their own terms. We hear from Sarah Bird to find out more.

You can discover more about the Just So Festival by visiting the website justsofestival.org.uk.

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Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
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We’re all feeling stretched when it comes to paying the bills and putting food on the table at the moment as the cost of living continues to rise.

Today Zoe is joined by Dawn Baker from Home Start Birmingham, a charity that helps families in crisis.

Dawn has helped hundreds of families get on top of their finances over the years and has loads of innovative ideas on making your money go further - and how to get help if you need it.

Find out more about Home Start by visiting the website www.homestartbirmingham.co.uk

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Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
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With rising fuel prices, many of us are thinking twice about using the car. But would you be brave enough to ditch your car completely, especially when you’ve got kids?

This week’s guest Ruth Cumming did exactly that - and she has four young children!
She says that instead of feeling restricted, the family now feel liberated and enjoy working out how they can get from A to B by bike, on foot and via public transport.

Hear Ruth’s great tips for going car-free and saving cash!

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Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
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How do you help your child to do their best in their exams without them getting too overwhelmed in the process?

It’s a fine balance, says this week's guest Nicola Lappage. She’s an assistant principal and history teacher at Ninestiles Academy in Acocks Green and has helped hundreds of children through their GCSEs.

Nicola shares advice on revision timetables, how much needs to be done each day, tools for revising, how to support your child and more.

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Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
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Zoe talks to Birmingham MP Jess Phillips about motherhood and why family and friends are so important to her.

Jess opens up about her childhood, being a young mum, having an abortion, the impact of losing her mother and what it’s like to be a working mum in Westminster.

You can read our interview with Jess Phillips on our Brummie Mummies Facebook page and on the BirminghamLive website. Find out more about Jess’s book Mother at poundproject.co.uk.

The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie Mummies and Birmingham Live.

Hosted by Zoe Chamberlain
Produced and edited by Matt Millard

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