How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK

By Jenny GK and Caitlin Kindred

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Hey there! We’re Caitlin and Jenny (she/her). We host How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK, AKA the CK & GK Podcast. Our show is dedicated to any mom who's ever looked around and thought, "I need an adultier-adult than me to handle this."We're moms just like you, navigating the everyday chaos and unexpected surprises. We bring a relatable and humorous perspective to parenting, drawing on our own experiences and sharing honest, practical advice you can actually use in your own life.We aim to create a supportive and entertaining space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect with other adults who are just trying to figure it all out. By offering relatable stories, expert advice, and a healthy dose of humor, we hope to empower listeners to embrace the ups and downs of adulthood with confidence and a positive attitude.___Caitlin and Jenny are based in Austin, Texas. They're both married to cool people and parents to cool kids. Caitlin is a former middle school teacher and Jenny is a middle school assistant principal. They're besties who love to laugh. 

Episode Date
Self-Care for Moms: 5 Ways to Read More When Your To-Do List is a Novel
Apr 01, 2025
Guilt-Free Self-Care: 5 Ways To Feel Good About Putting Yourself First
Mar 25, 2025
The Self-Care Hack No One Talks About: Hobbies for Busy Moms
Mar 18, 2025
How to Practice Mindfulness as a Busy Mom in Just 2 Minutes
Mar 11, 2025
4 Clever Ways to Reset Your Forgotten Self-Care Routine
Mar 04, 2025
Cut Out Clutter, Get Free Stuff: 3 Tips for Success in Buy Nothing Groups
Feb 25, 2025
Who Knew? You'll Unlock a Wealth of Surprises with Your Library Card
Feb 18, 2025
Empowering Women in Finance: How to Beat the Savings Gap
Feb 11, 2025
Flawed Finances? 7 Ways to Successfully Reframe Your Money Mindset
Feb 04, 2025
21 Realistic Ways for Moms to Set a Positive Tone for Their Day
Jan 28, 2025
28 Useful Things Every Mom Should Keep in Her Car
Jan 21, 2025
10 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids to Use Their Manners
Jan 14, 2025
3 Quick and Easy Ways to Beat Your Post-Holiday Blues
Jan 07, 2025
Picture Perfect: How to Look Your Best in Those Holiday Photos
Dec 17, 2024
Decoding Dress Codes: Helping You Look Fabulous This Holiday Season
Dec 10, 2024
Ambitious Women: How to Break the Cycle of Anxiety & Comparison, with Megan DeVito
Nov 26, 2024
Holiday Help: How to Survive Politics at the Family Dinner Table
Nov 19, 2024
'Tis the Season to Say Thank You: Your Guide to Holiday Tipping
Nov 12, 2024
High Hopes & Counting Votes: Here's How We Choose Our President
Nov 05, 2024
Share a Killer Thriller Tonight: The Truth About MJ's Iconic Song
Oct 29, 2024
Make Meaningful Connections: How to Forge New Friendships as an Adult
Oct 22, 2024
Digital Decluttering, Part 2: Smart, Simple Steps to Streamline Your Phone
Oct 15, 2024
Digital Decluttering, Part 1: 3 Easy Ways to Clean Up Your Computer
Oct 08, 2024
New Mama Struggles Are Real: How to Offer the Right Kind of Help
Oct 02, 2024
Ways to Fix Problems at School: Simple Steps for Caregivers
Sep 24, 2024
Make Up & Move On: 20 Helpful Texts to Send Your Partner After a Fight
Sep 17, 2024
Want to Make a Difference After a School Shooting? Start Here
Sep 10, 2024
After-School Meltdowns: Why Kids Lose Their Cool & 3 Ways You Can Help
Sep 03, 2024
Pink Eye Panic & Glitter Bombs: It’s Time for Our Season 3 Finale
Aug 20, 2024
7 Bad Workplace Behaviors That Actually Really Annoy Your Coworkers
Aug 06, 2024
Got an Emotionally Intense Kid? How to Know & What to Do
Jul 23, 2024
From Dark Days to Joy: How to Honor Your Needs for Better Mental Health, with Gretchen Schoser
Jun 25, 2024
11 Genius Ways to Repurpose Cheap Pool Noodles This Summer
Jun 11, 2024
Do You Make These Beauty Mistakes? How to Groom Like a Grownup
Jun 04, 2024
Teen Screen Addiction: 6 Ways to Curb Your Teen’s Obsession
May 28, 2024
Wait, It's Not a 'Mute' Point? Embarrassing (& Relatable) Phrase Fails
May 21, 2024
How to Politely Say 'No Thanks' to a Job Offer: 7 Helpful Tips
May 07, 2024
Social Media Makes You Miserable: Here's How to Stop the Scroll
May 01, 2024
Self-Love First with Laura Conley: How to Lose Weight & Embrace Lasting Happiness
Apr 23, 2024
Celebrating Earth Day? Here Are 10 Simple Tips To Reduce Your Footprint
Apr 16, 2024
6 Flossing Follies We All Commit (and Easy Ways to Fix Them!)
Apr 09, 2024
7 Amazing & Affordable Travel Accessories That You're Going to Want
Apr 02, 2024
14 Spring Organization Tips That Every Busy Parent Will Love
Mar 26, 2024
Teach Kids To Tackle Challenges: 5 Easy Ways To Nurture Problem-Solving
Mar 05, 2024
Save Your Money and Sanity with 9 Simple Household Maintenance Tasks
Feb 20, 2024
22 Simple Dos & Don’ts for the Best Kids' Birthday Party
Feb 13, 2024
14 Awesome Classroom Valentines To Give Out (That Other Parents Won't Hate)
Feb 06, 2024
Vocabulary Matters: Know the Lingo to Make a Successful Career Change
Jan 16, 2024
Michael Scott's Dinner Party and Other Gems: Top Moments from 100 Episodes
Jan 09, 2024
New Year's Resolutions Are Overrated: Try These Tricks for a Better 2024
Jan 02, 2024
Long Break With Your Kids? Here Are 32 Ways to Keep Everyone Entertained
Dec 19, 2023
You'll Keep the Party Going All Winter with These 13 Delightful Holidays
Dec 12, 2023
These 8 Social Media Posts Will Ruin Your Happy Holiday Season
Dec 05, 2023
Traveling With Kids This Holiday? 20 Proven Tips You'll Be Glad To Know
Nov 28, 2023
18 Thanksgiving Fun Facts Guaranteed To Get People Talking At Your Table
Nov 21, 2023
7 Fun and Easy Thanksgiving Activities for Families to Make Happy Memories
Nov 14, 2023
Top 3 Lines You Need to Avoid Using With Your Introverted Partner
Nov 07, 2023
Happy Halloween: 6 Celebrity Death Stories With A Creepy Twist
Oct 31, 2023
Parent Tested, Kid Approved: We Found 15 Kid Conversation Starters That Actually Work
Oct 17, 2023
The Surprisingly Easy Line To Say Instead Of 'Go to Your Room'
Oct 10, 2023
Hidden Origins of Global Hits: Things You Didn't Know About 7 Popular Songs
Oct 03, 2023
One Line To Help You Parent With Confidence - with Cindy Shuster, Parent Coach
Sep 26, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Grocery Store Savings: 10 Expert Tips from CK & GK
Sep 19, 2023
Are You 'Extremely Online'? The Rise of Social Media with Taylor Lorenz
Sep 12, 2023
2 Minutes, 1 Hack: The Best Way to Overcome Procrastination
Sep 05, 2023
What's That Now? CK & GK's Favorite Misheard Lyrics from 10 Popular Songs
Aug 29, 2023
Looking for Summer News that Makes You Laugh? Found! With CK & GK
Aug 22, 2023
Hate Small Talk? Here Are 5 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Avoid It
Aug 15, 2023
Got An Ultra-Competitive Kid? You'll Want to Avoid These 3 Useless Phrases
Aug 08, 2023
20 Essential Dos and Don'ts for a Perfect 'Meet the Teacher' Day
Aug 01, 2023
Stop Relationship Burnout: 1 Simple Question to Create a Fair Division of Labor
Jul 25, 2023
Back-to-School Prep: 2 Teachers & Moms Help You Start the School Year Right
Jul 18, 2023
How CK & GK Practice Self Care Every Week With Just 1 Quick Text
Jul 11, 2023
Don't Get Burned This Summer: CK & GK Share Their Best Sunscreen Advice
Jul 04, 2023
CK & GK Celebrate LGBTQIA+ People and History During Pride Month
Jun 20, 2023
6 Lies In Popular Disney Films: Uncover the Dark History with CK & GK
Jun 13, 2023
CK & GK's 5-Step Guide to Tackling Big Projects: The Ultimate Garage Purge
Jun 06, 2023
Save Time, Money, and Stress on Buying Home Appliances with CK & GK
May 30, 2023
Dinosaurs, Pyramids, & Chainsaws: CK & GK Share 8 Must-Know Hidden History Facts
May 23, 2023
Make Learning Fun with CK & GK's Top Tips To Stop The Summer Slide
May 16, 2023
Unforgettable Mom Moments & Little Acts of Love: Mother's Day with CK & GK
May 09, 2023
Making Travel a Breeze: CK & GK's Recommended 11 Must-Pack Items
May 02, 2023
Unlock 5 Fascinating Secrets of the New Artemis II Mission with CK & GK
Apr 25, 2023
Become a Dinner Party Pro: Etiquette Tips from CK & GK
Apr 18, 2023
Take Action Against School Violence: 6 Practical Tips from CK & GK
Apr 11, 2023
Decode the Drip: Slang Breakdown with CK & GK
Apr 04, 2023
Stain Removal 101: Grass? Coffee? Proven Ways to Fight the Stains!
Mar 28, 2023
Fresh & Affordable Date Ideas For Couples, Families, & Friends To Reconnect
Mar 21, 2023
Pulling Out All the Stops: The Origins of 10 Idioms
Mar 14, 2023
Making Kids' Birthday Parties Suck Less
Mar 07, 2023
How You Can Set Healthy Boundaries for Kids: Kimball Lewis Empowers Parents
Feb 28, 2023
I Need a Soul Detail | 6 Quick & Easy Go-To Family Meals You'll Need For Tired Nights
Feb 21, 2023
It's A Turkey Neck | 23 Thoughtful & Clever Valentine's Day Gifts For Everyone In Your Life
Jan 31, 2023
It's An Inflatable Zubaz Buffalo | A Football Explainer
Jan 24, 2023
Aesthetically Pleasing Trash Can | 7 Fun New Things In the New Year
Jan 17, 2023
And Maybe A Gerbil | Things From Our Childhoods in the 90s
Jan 10, 2023
We Don't Bite Our Friends, Part 2 | Our Collaboration w/Petals Of Support
Jan 03, 2023
We Don't Bite Our Friends, Part 1 | Our Collaboration w/Petals Of Support
Dec 27, 2022
What Animal Is A Morrulla? | Celebs Related By Marriage That Surprised Us!
Dec 13, 2022
You're Doing Great | Our Interview w/Empowering Parents CEO Kimball Lewis
Dec 06, 2022
That's Why I'm Distracted | 5 iPhone Hacks You Might Not Know About - Or Just Haven’t Set Up Yet!
Nov 29, 2022
Doing My Part For The Economy | More Than 23 Awesome Gifts to Give to Those You Love
Nov 22, 2022
And, You Get To Eat Cool Whip | 3 Reasons We're Full Of Thanks And Pie. Lots of Pie.
Nov 15, 2022
Got Milk? | 7 Fun "Facts" About The USA That We Really Hope Are True
Nov 08, 2022
This Episode Is Rated G+ | Browser Extensions We Love: Save Money, Save Time, Save Your Sanity
Nov 01, 2022
"It's, Uh, Kind of Good?" | Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family
Oct 25, 2022
The Muscles From Brussels | Easy Ways to Make Your Millennial Closet 'New' - With Stuff You Already Own!
Oct 18, 2022
"Is Barley a Carb?" & Other Baseball Pleasantries | An Interview With Mike Capps & Matt Kata
Oct 11, 2022
Such Prestigious Podcasters | The Best Ways to Survive Travel With Kids
Oct 04, 2022
We're Sending Them Home Alive Today | Daycare vs. Preschool: What should I look for?
Sep 27, 2022
Two Types of Greys | Address Unfair Grading—Practical Advice From Educators
Sep 20, 2022
Your MOM Is So Crumbly | 10 Things We Would Never Do To Our Kids' Teachers As Educators
Sep 13, 2022
Kinda Tastes Like Sugarness | Caitlin & Jenny Catch Up
Sep 06, 2022
It Was A Peach Basket | Life Hacks!
Aug 17, 2022
Do You Know Who She's Married To? | Ace Your Next Job Interview!
Aug 09, 2022
I'm Going To Get Smarter | Explaining Soccer Rules
Aug 02, 2022
Umami In My Mouth | Defining Soccer Vocabulary
Jul 26, 2022
Origin Story | Gen-X Bingo
Jul 19, 2022
Anything Above Zero | Where To Start w/a Loved One's Final Arrangements
Jul 12, 2022
Price Is Right? No, Price Is WRONG | How To Buy a Major Appliance
Jun 28, 2022
"Colloquially." That's A Hard Word. | PRIDE Explainer, Part 2
Jun 21, 2022
She's Good At Being Peppy | PRIDE Explainer, Part 1
Jun 14, 2022
Did You Hear About The Slap? | Writing a Great Resume
Jun 07, 2022
Finding the Humor | Our Tribute to Uvalde, TX
May 31, 2022
Brand New Information | Writing Amazing Cover Letters
May 10, 2022
I'm Supersized, And You've Got Two Fries | Funny Teacher Stories
May 03, 2022
A Talented Uvula | Beer Types & Our Collab with Beers With Dad
Apr 26, 2022
How Are We Talking About Magic Again? | Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Apr 19, 2022
Wyld Stallyns, Blurnur! | Skin Care Done Right
Apr 12, 2022
Are We Trying To Win The Damn Game Or What!? | Explaining Baseball With Mike Capps
Apr 05, 2022
Did That Come With A Pay Raise? | Defining Baseball Vocabulary
Mar 29, 2022
This Is Supposed To Be A Safe Place | Our Favorite Phone Apps
Mar 22, 2022
A Patrick Swayze Person | Finding & Talking to Your Doctor
Mar 08, 2022
Llama Links | How to Get Started With Yoga
Mar 01, 2022
More Like Moms' Night Out | Enjoying Concerts As A Grown Up
Feb 22, 2022
Roach Roots | Decluttering Your Space
Feb 15, 2022
Get The Ball To The Thing | Explaining Football
Feb 08, 2022
It's Like One Mind | Defining Football Vocabulary
Feb 01, 2022
Does Eating Count As A Sport? | What's a Private School?
Jan 25, 2022
Stockard Channing | What's a Charter School?
Jan 18, 2022
Oh Toe You Didn't | What's a Public School?
Jan 11, 2022
Late, But There's Always a Good Reason | Practical & Realistic Self-Care
Jan 04, 2022
Winter Soldier Is My Comfort Movie | Getting Into Marvel Movies & the MCU
Dec 24, 2021
Free Gift With Purchase | How To Follow The MLB Playoffs
Dec 14, 2021
What's Your Fantasy? | A Fantasy Football Explainer
Dec 07, 2021
A Rake, a Harrow or a Rototill | Why You Need A Travel Agent
Nov 28, 2021
Don't Be Suspicious | How To Buy Event Tickets Without Being Scammed
Nov 28, 2021
Chicken Scissors | What To Expect For Your First Botox Session
Nov 28, 2021
Pilot: CCB, We're Here For You (aka What Gifts to Give Teachers)
Nov 28, 2021