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Brummie Mummies

Welcome to the award winning Brummie Mummies podcast, the show that shares inspiring stories from Birmingham mums and dads and is brimming with useful advice and suggestions. Brummie Mummies has been a much-loved hub for parents in Birmingham since 2015, known for bringing families together both online and at sell-out social events. This podcast is packed full of tips from real Birmingham parents as show host and Brummie Mummies founder Zoe Chamberlain chats to mums and dads of all backgrounds about

kids & family parenting

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40:08

Finding your passion in life with Laura Best from the...

Brummie Mummies ·

2022/08/02

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. The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie Mummies and Birmingham Live.Hosted by Zoe ChamberlainProduced and edited by Matt

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The best things to do in summer 2022 around the Midlands

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2022/07/19

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.The Brummie Mummies podcast

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How to travel with kids - top tips for great family...

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2022/07/05

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

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46:03

How the pandemic has affected new mums and their...

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2022/06/21

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

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42:10

How to be more playful in everyday life with Just So...

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2022/06/07

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.The Brummie Mummies podcast is a

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38:47

Money saving tips to help families cope with the cost...

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2022/05/24

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

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33:14

Going car-free with mum-of-four Ruth Cumming

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2022/05/10

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!The Brummie Mummies podcast

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32:53

Revision tips with assistant principal Nicola Lappage

Brummie Mummies ·

2022/04/26

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.The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production

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46:13

Jess Phillips MP on abortion and the importance of...

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2022/04/12

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

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36:08

Easy decluttering tips for families with expert...

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2022/03/29

Brummie Mummies has called on the help of expert declutterer Victoria Trevor who is bursting with ideas on how you can get rid of your clutter and, more importantly, stay on top of it afterwards - even if you have little ones running around messing it all up!Victoria shares her great tips for encouraging tidying habits amongst every family member, including using constellation charts, labels, reverse gifting and storage, to help you to love your home again.The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable

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30:15

Empowering through trauma with Sinead Soffe - Pride...

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2022/03/15

In this episode we’re talking to an amazing mum about her family’s healing journey from devastating trauma. Sinead Soffe’s life changed forever the moment a house fire engulfed her baby Elizabeth as she slept in her cot. Elizabeth suffered third degree burns over 60 percent of her body.Since then Elizabeth has undergone more than 70 operations at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, but she and her family face the world with smiles of their faces, determined to make the most out of every day.Elizabeth

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44:15

Hitting the reset button and how to be more kid with...

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2022/03/01

Have you fallen into the trap of being a grown up? That’s what Heart FM radio presenter and dad-of-three Ed James discovered the moment he hit the reset button on his life.Ed talks candidly with Zoe about the highs and lows of the last few years, how he went through a bankruptcy, driving ban and relationship breakup all at the same time and how he discovered that the best approach in life is simply to ‘Be More Kid’.The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to you by Brummie

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47:03

How White Dee is helping young people eight years on...

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2022/02/15

You’ll probably remember Dee Kelly as White Dee from the Channel 4 documentary Benefits Street and on Celebrity Big Brother.Dee talks about the impact the programme had on her and her children’s lives and why she felt she wanted to help others by co-launching Birmingham Says No, a group dedicated to empowering young people in the city.In this episode you'll discover everything that’s happened since Benefits Street and why Dee is doing so much to help young people in Birmingham.The Brummie Mummies

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40:27

Homework Special - Headteacher Jamie Barton on why...

Brummie Mummies ·

2022/02/01

How does homework play out in your house? Is it a battle of wits or is your child keen to get pen to paper? Do you think they get too much extra school work or not enough?In this episode we’re talking all things homework with Jamie Barton who is head of school for the Jewellery Quarter Academy.He tells us that doing homework can actually improve a child’s progress by as much as five months - oh, and he said that teachers can tell when parents have done their child’s homework for them!The Brummie

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Best days out in the Midlands with Amazing Adventures...

Brummie Mummies ·

2022/01/18

This episode is packed full of ideas on all the best family days out around the Midlands.There are so many great places to go and things to see, how do you choose, especially when some can be so expensive?Zoe welcomes back Birmingham mum Lavania Oluban who runs a blog called The Amazing Adventures of Me, which is all about getting out and about with her son Arlo.Zoe and Lavania discuss their own experiences, offer tips on how to save money and suggest some places you might never have heard of

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44:44

Preschool activities you and your kids will love -...

Brummie Mummies ·

2022/01/04

Zoe talks to Ruth Lue Quee, a new mum whose live lockdown streams led her to quit her job as a deputy headteacher and set up her own business bursting with activities for preschoolers.Ruth, from Wolverhampton, had her son just before the pandemic broke and suddenly found herself home alone wishing she could take him to baby groups.So, she started live-streaming their home play sessions on Instagram, much to the delight of mums across the Midlands.You can read more of Ruth’s tips on our Brummie

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24:13

'Love and more love' - Ryan Mahon's inspirational...

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2021/12/21

Today’s guest is Ryan Mahon, a father of two who has had to learn how to become both dad and mum to his little girls, following the tragic death of his beloved wife to breast cancer.Nadia sadly died on June 9, 2020, aged just 38, right in the middle of the Covid lockdowns. Ryan describes her as a beautiful wife and mum who had an aura of positivity.Zoe chats with Ryan as he bravely talks about their experiences in the hope it brings comfort to other families separated through grief or divorce.The

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26:05

Granny daycare - Why nanas need support too - Tess Allen

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2021/12/07

Zoe Chamberlain chats with ‘Nana Made Me’ founder, Tess Allen.After realising there was very little available for grandparents who provide childcare for their grandchildren, Tess and her friend Linda set up their very own group called ‘Nana Made Me’ in Birmingham.Tess explains all about the traditional activities they do and discusses how ideas on parenting have changed over the years!Tess has worked in education for many years, so she knows all about the importance of developing language and social

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45:48

How to make school life great for your child with...

Brummie Mummies ·

2021/11/23

Every parent wants their child’s school life to be great. In this week’s episode we’re talking to Davinder Jandu, headteacher at Yarnfield Primary in Tyseley, who has bags of experience in helping families make the right decisions and easing those school day blues.Davinder has suggestions on how to choose the right school, what questions to ask and clues to look out for, and what to do if your chosen school is oversubscribed.She offers advice to families who may be struggling - we all know that

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35:05

Clubbing with the kids and how to go 'out out' once...

Brummie Mummies ·

2021/11/09

Do you still go out and socialise now that you’re a parent?This is something that today’s guest Sophie Parekh and her husband battled over after they had their first baby.In this episode Zoe Chamberlain chats with Sophie and finds out all about Big Fish Little Fish raves for parents to take their kids too, and the importance of going out after having kids.Learn Sophie’s strategies for making going ‘out out’ simple, fun and guilt-free!.The Brummie Mummies podcast is a Laudable production brought to

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