{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/7b4acef7-3bd0-4e25-ab0a-76963f47bb11/6a98536d809ae7c2f4de5e12?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Kelly Taylor: class WhatsApp group drama, leaving primary school and getting ready for secondary school","description":"<p>My guest today is content creator Kelly Taylor (previously known as Kids and the Commute) who turns the chaos of the school run, class WhatsApp groups and the work-and-kids juggle into some of the funniest, most relatable content on social media. </p><p><br></p><p>Since her eldest daughter has just left primary school and is about to start secondary school, I wanted to chat with Kelly about all of the emotions involved. She also tells me about how she's been preparing her daughter for Year 7 and why she's been deliberately stepping back and letting her fight her own battles for the past year.</p><p><br></p><p>We also chat about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The most bonkers class WhatsApp drama she's heard about</li><li>Why non-uniform day is the most stressful day of the school year in her house</li><li>The real cost of secondary school uniform versus primary</li><li>Her rule about phones staying in bags when her daughter's out with friends</li><li>The secret safe word she and her daughter use if something's ever wrong</li><li>Where she stands on tracking apps like Life360</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can find Kelly on Instagram and TikTok at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thisiskellytaylor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thisiskellytaylor</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review — it really helps other people find the podcast. And you can follow the podcast to ensure you don't miss future episodes. Thank you!</p><p><br></p><p>Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and confidence on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/iamalisonperry\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@iamalisonperry</a> or on Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.com/@iamalisonperry\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@iamalisonperry.</a> You can buy my book <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/OMG-Its-Twins-Birthday-Without/dp/1785043137\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OMG It's Twins</a> now.</p><p><br></p><p>Music: Epidemic Sound</p><p> Artwork: Eleanor Bowmer</p>","author_name":"Alison Perry"}