119 episodes

Hey there! We’re Caitlin and Jenny (she/her). We host the CK & GK Podcast, the show for adults who need a grownup. Our show is dedicated to helping adults learn what grownups need to know!!We're based in Austin, Texas. We’re both married, we’re parents, we’re educators, and we're great friends who love to laugh. We love using our teaching skills to discuss topics that moms and parents want to know more about but feel too old or too weird or too clueless to ask about. Come learn with us!

CK & GK Podcast Jenny GK and Caitlin Kindred

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 145 Ratings

Hey there! We’re Caitlin and Jenny (she/her). We host the CK & GK Podcast, the show for adults who need a grownup. Our show is dedicated to helping adults learn what grownups need to know!!We're based in Austin, Texas. We’re both married, we’re parents, we’re educators, and we're great friends who love to laugh. We love using our teaching skills to discuss topics that moms and parents want to know more about but feel too old or too weird or too clueless to ask about. Come learn with us!

    Got an Emotionally Intense Kid? How to Know & What to Do

    Got an Emotionally Intense Kid? How to Know & What to Do

    Send us a Text!Being a parent is hard. And being a parent of a child with big, intense emotions adds a layer of difficulty that can have even the most seasoned parents scratching their heads and fighting back tears. If you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated because the parenting tactics you see on social media just don't seem to work with your deeply feeling child, you’re not alone! We see you, and this episode is here to help.—Neither of us is a licensed therapist, but we are parents of k...

    • 31 min
    From Dark Days to Joy: How to Honor Your Needs for Better Mental Health

    From Dark Days to Joy: How to Honor Your Needs for Better Mental Health

    Send us a Text!---Hey there! Tired of hearing the same old advice about self-love and self-care that just doesn't seem to work? You know, like ‘just think positive’ or ‘take a bubble bath’? We've all been there. Frankly, unless those practices are customary for you, they probably just leave you feeling frustrated and still in need of some real solutions.---This week, our guest shakes things up and helps us discover a fresh approach to self-love and self-care that works. She’ll help you reclai...

    • 1 hr
    11 Genius Ways to Repurpose Cheap Pool Noodles This Summer

    11 Genius Ways to Repurpose Cheap Pool Noodles This Summer

    Send us a Text!---CK and GK love a good hack, especially ones that are easy, inexpensive, and give them a place to channel all of their ADHD-hyperfixation-energy. Jenny is great at finding imaginative solutions to common problems, and Caitlin loves any practical “a-ha” moment. When their powers combine, CK & GK are a reliable source for DIY hacks. Enter: the pool noodle. We were amazed by the versatility of pool noodles and how they can transform your home!---You’ll hear genius pool noodl...

    • 47 min
    Do You Make These Beauty Mistakes? How to Groom Like a Grownup

    Do You Make These Beauty Mistakes? How to Groom Like a Grownup

    Send us a Text!POV: You’ve been grooming yourself for 30+ years only to learn you’ve been doing it wrong.Like… there’s a right way to brush your hair to prevent damage… same with filing your nails… and getting your face lotion out of that adorable jar.We reveal surprising grooming mistakes you might be making, along with expert tips to get your routine on point!---Jenny GK just learned that she’s been flossing her teeth wrong, and it got her thinking: ‘What other things skincare and grooming ...

    • 39 min
    Teen Screen Addiction: 6 Ways to Curb Your Teen’s Obsession

    Teen Screen Addiction: 6 Ways to Curb Your Teen’s Obsession

    Send us a Text!If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by your teenager's excessive screen time, and you've tried setting limits but they still seem glued to their devices, you’re not alone. This week, CK & GK respond to a listener’s question about curbing screen time for teens in a follow-up to episode 111 about screen time for adults.As middle school teachers by trade, Caitlin and Jenny have firsthand experience with teens and screens. With over a decade of experience working close...

    • 33 min
    Wait, It's Not a 'Mute' Point? Embarrassing (& Relatable) Phrase Fails

    Wait, It's Not a 'Mute' Point? Embarrassing (& Relatable) Phrase Fails

    Send us a Text!Okay Adults, are you guilty of saying these common phrases and idioms incorrectly?“Mute” point“Escape” goat“Butt” nakedWe dive into the hilarious world of language mishaps and discover the real meanings behind these bloopers. You won't believe what you've been getting wrong all this time, and you'll definitely want to share these eye-opening insights with your friends. Tune in to this fun episode, and be prepared to say “Ohhhhhhh, that’s how you say it!?”We’ll have you speaking...

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
145 Ratings

145 Ratings

morganfranklinmedia ,

Live Laugh … Learn!

This podcast is hilarious and feels like listening to a conversation with my friends. Great, practical advice for “adults” still learning what that means. I can’t wait to binge all the episodes.

Sarene Leeds ,

So much fun!

What a fun discovery! These two are adorable together — and kicking things off with advice on the best teacher gifts? I’m sold! Excited to listen to more!

Jackie Wist ,

So good!

This podcast is AWESOME! I love that these 2 keep it so real. They give such practical advice with such great stories. I’m already feeling like more of an “adult” after listening. Thanks, guys 😊

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