Forget Them Kids

In today's episode we want to know...what do you call a parent that's not a dead beat, but not great either? Let us know. We have realized lately that there is a lot of parents that fall into that grey area.

It's a mommy vent session! I know we aren't the only ones dealing with kids who are going through change in life. From the influence of social media to attitudes and mood swings...we are discussing it all. How do other moms parent with understanding? Let us know, because we're all in this together.

The title speaks for itself. This isn't a bash session, but we're saying everything baby moms want to say!

In this episode, we are joined by Alexis' sister-in-love Shauntay. They are both in the "Step Mom Club", as well as raising their own kids with a man who isn't their children's father. We discuss: Did helping our fiancé's with their kids come natural? How their step kids feel about them being in their life Do their partners give them an input on disciplining their kids Blended sibling jealousy Dealing with the kid's mothers Having step kids on Mother's Day

We Wanna Know: Are you telling your significant other about your past? All of it or just some of it? Why or why not? We wanna know…

How many of you have a college degree? And how many of you are actually using the college degree that you got? We talk the college experience and career jobs.

In today's episode, Alexis reveals her son's recent diagnosis, the red flags she saw, and how she feels his teachers are handling him. Chate opens up about how being the "passenger seat" parent has created a communication barrier between her and her son's school. I know we preach f*ck them kids, but this time its f*ck them teachers too!

Y'all miss us? We're officially back. Find out why we had a random hiatus and what we've been up to! Just know...we picked up where we left off with our usual jokes and BS.

Happy Valentines Day! This is a "love day" special by Alexis and her fiancé Manny. Find out how they met, the engagement, and how wedding planning is going.

The question itself is triggering, but have you ever wondered what YOU bring to the table? This episode got more heated than we anticipated. (We are also joined by Tati from our last episode)

Today we are joined by creative and CEO of Brunch Me Please Tatiana. Brunch Me Please is a brunch event for people to network and make new friends. We wanted to focus on women empowerment and Tati creating a safe space to get comfortable with the uncomfortable is just that! We discuss why she started Brunch Me Please, as well as our personal experiences with the events. Listen to us share our testimonies, as we give Tati her flowers.

In this episode, we sat down with Brittney, Alexis' boyfriend's oldest daughter's mother. We discussed what we think about our baby dad's being in different relationships after us and how we feel about our child(ren) being around other women. Brittney shares her initial impression of Alexis, how she feels about her baby dad dating her, and what her daughter thinks of having her around. This episode was beautiful to make.

I know you have seen all of the hype about different red flags. Listen to us talk about our Top 5 red flags and if we think we are red flags, too.

In this episode, we brought back Aaris, previously introduced as DJ Showtyme, to discuss mental health. We discuss the importance of being aware of your mental health and realizing that you might need some extra help. Most of us grew up not having a space to freely talk about our thoughts and that is what therapy provides; a free space and the healing of traumas. Aaris also shares when he realized it was time to seek therapy and how the suicide hotline allowed him to be with us today.

We've all been there. Some of us still are. Listen to us talk about how to point out a f*ck boy and how we've dealt it. Story time gets juicy!

This is the Rolling Loud episode! Find out the highs, lows and everything in between from our excursion to Miami with Manny and Tye'r.

Today makes 2 years since the passing of Alexis' mother. She made this episode to talk about her grief, how this loss affected her, and to let her mom know she's okay. For the first time ever, she talks about her mom's final days as a form of therapy to appreciate all that she has been through. "Be strong. You never know who you're inspiring" ...With love, your daughter Alexis

Everyone knows that back to school time is a hot a** mess. Find out how hilarious ours went. Hopefully we all can make it through this school year happy and healthy.

Welcome back everybody! This episode is about finding out what we have been up to during the break and what you can expect for Season 2.

In this episode, we are discussing Kevin Samuel's video about "sexual marketplace value". According to him, a woman's value is based off of her face and body. If you rate yourself too high, you're asking for too much and if you rate yourself too low, then you aren't asking for enough. We had ALOT to say on the matter. See you guys in Season 2!!! Follow Forget them Kids: @forgetthemkidspodcast on IG @ForgetThemKids on Twitter Like us on Facebook "Forget them Kids" We have new t-shirts!! https://www.bonfire.com/forget-them-kids-podcast/

Yo, you ever have a bad date? Yeah...us either. SIKEEE! Today we brought back one of your favorites, Manny, for story time! Can you guess who had the worst date? Follow Forget them Kids on IG @forgetthemkidspodcast Like us on Facebook "Forget them Kids" We have new t-shirts!! https://www.bonfire.com/forget-them-kids-podcast/

In this episode, we are discussing how crazy this summer is going to get. Follow Forget them Kids on IG @forgetthemkidspodcast Like us on Facebook "Forget them Kids" We have new t-shirts!! https://www.bonfire.com/forget-them-kids-podcast/

We're super blah today! Reality is...everyone gets tired and everyone needs a break. In this episode, we discuss life pressures, pandemic pressures, and the need for a break. We also get into the "mom guilt" that's brought on by taking a necessary break. Whew...this is a real, raw episode. Connect with us on IG at @forgetthemkidspodcast and like us on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're talking girl code today! Joined by Alexis' long time friend Naterra, we got into the ins and outs of girl code. We break down what girl code means to us, some examples of girl code, and what happens when a friend violates that girl code. Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and like us on Facebook at "Forget them Kids".

Sorry black men, but blame Derrick Jackson for why we are bashing yall today! Something is not adding up. This self proclaimed relationship expert who preaches about healthy relationships and "black men don't cheat" is actually a serial cheater. We discuss the tea of what happened and being a side piece. Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and like us on Facebook at "Forget them Kids".

In this episode, we have one of Harrisburg's favorite rapper Mazon talking with us today. We discuss dad life, coparenting, his new album "Clarity", his sneaker line Novique, and his freestyle Friday videos he's been dropping since the pandemic started. Alexis also shares how she got into an unexpected racial discrimination situation at Color me Mine and it triggers Mazon to get into some things about his childhood. Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and like us on Facebook at "Forget them Kids"

Can an alpha male and alpha female actually make a relationship work? In this episode, we unpack that question. We have commentary from two unofficial guests about this topic and it actually turns into a mild debate. We learned that men might be more willing to put a price on their peace and women just want what is fair, regardless of the dollar amount. Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and like our page on Facebook at "Forget them Kids".

If you recall, on Episode 38 we briefly discussed the highs and lows of coparenting with Dalton. Well now we're back with his wife and daughter's mother to get the scoop on the real highs and lows of their coparenting relationship and how they created a great relationship themselves. This episode gets JUICY! We discuss: concerns about dating someone with kids thoughts on disciplining step kids trusting your child to be around someone without kids undermining the other parent's authority splitting time and monetary needs of the child the responsibility of the father to bring everyone together so everyone knows where they stand, etc Alexis and Chate also break down their own coparenting styles and Alexis opens up about how it is to date a man with two kids by two different mothers. At the end of the day, coparenting is a collaboration; not a competition. We love to see it! Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and like our Facebook page at "Forget them Kids"

In this episode, we are discussing Boosie's interview about Lori Harvey. We get into the difference of respectfully dating vs being a hoe, poor pussy management, and who is stronger? A woman who stays or the woman that moves on? Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and like our page on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" Podcast merch: bonfire.com/forget-them-kids

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Today we did things a little bit different. While Chate held it down for all the singles for Valentine's Day, Alexis brought in her boyfriend for a Couples Quiz to see how well he knows the basics about her. We also discuss the high expectations of the holiday and our ideal gifts. This got interesting! Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids"

On today's episode, we have Mike and Aaris as guests, our favorite Hypeman and DJ. We discuss what made them get into entertainment and how they juggle being dads while working non-traditional hours. They also share the craziest thing they've seen while working an event. We realize we are at that weird age of still being young and the big 30 knocking on our door and the music we consider throwbacks is old school music to some. We definitely cut up this episode! You can find Mike on Instagram at @bigmikethehypeman and Aaris @starcityshowtyme Connect with us on IG @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" Podcast merch: bonfire.com/forget-them-kids

In today's episode we are joined by Dalton, fitness trainer of Baugh's Gym. We discuss health and fitness, as well as the co-parenting turbulence while you have a significant other. You can contact Dalton via his website trainedbydalton.com Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at Forget them Kids. Grab some merch at bonfire.com/forget-them-kids

Question of the day: When was the last time you told yourself that you are a good mother? In today's episode, we try to de-stigmatize "the baby momma" and the "single mom". We remind people that single moms are doing the job of two and that is something that should be respected and not shamed. We also remind our listeners that we started this podcast to show women that we have a purpose outside of being a mother. Alexis calls her baby dad to find out what kind of mother he thinks she is, but Chate punks out on finding out what her baby dad thinks! Follow us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them kids". You can find our merch at bonfire.com/forget-them-kids

Question of the Day: Instead of marriage, would you sign a 4 year contract with your significant other, then sign an extension or new contract when it's up?  We give you our stand points and discuss why so many people are getting engaged during this pandemic and why so many marriages are ending during this time.  Follow us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids".

In today's episode, Chase Craig, one of your favorite podcast guests is back! He tells us how his company American Roofing and Renovations has been surviving the pandemic and what he has learned about himself and his business during quarantine. He also gives us his keys to being an entreprenuer. We discuss Chase's rebranding, as well as his upcoming Youtube show. Chase dropped more life gems and shared why he's happily single driving around in his Hellcat. We had a lot of fun with this episode! Check out our Instagram page @forgetthemkidspodcast and our Facebook "Forget them kids" page. We have merch! Check out our store at bonfire.com/forget-them-kids . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Question of the Day: Should you kick your kids out when they turn 18? Find out what we think and why. In today's episode we discuss how we were raised, the difference between teaching responsibility and exploiting your kids, and our thoughts on whether or not parents should be charging their kids rent if they do live at home. We also discuss the difference of being mentally prepared vs financially stable to live on your own, in general. We are on Facebook as "Forget them Kids" and on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast. Our merch can be found on bonfire.com/forget-them-kids.

Last episode of the year! In this episode Alexis finally finishes her thoughts about the girlfriends on Girlfriends. We discuss Christmas preparation, what "race" we think our puppies are, and the highs and lows of 2020! Lesson of the Day: Don't put unnecessary pressure on yourself for your 2021 goals. We all barely made it out of 2020.

It has been 2 weeks, but we are back! We are catching up and discussing how Alexis ended up with COVID and Chate got a dog. We talk about the girlfriends from "Girlfriends" and how we miss pre-COVID and having a clique to do things with. Chate shares her "goodies" and the conversation goes all over the place. We bounce around from Alexis sharing why she loves going to Georgia, Chate lowkey shades chubby guys, we take a few friendly cheap shots at our BD's, Alexis talks about life as a step mom, and a few other things. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Remember all of the crazy things your mom said to you over the years? A lot of them didn't make sense then, but now we're recycling some of them and saying them to our own kids, ironically. This episode we reminisced "don't let your mouth write a check your ass can't cash", "you got McDonald's money", and our favorite "stay outta grown folks business", among many others. Let us know if we missed any. Check out our merch store at bonfire.com/store/forget-them-kids Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast, by email forgetthemkids@gmail.com, and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are talking about virtual learning; something all moms are struggling with one way or another. We talk about our virtual learning schedules, why we thought our kids would be okay going back to school, and our motivation to making this virtual learning thing work. Ever wonder how our parents had the patience to help us with school? Yeah we are too. We discuss our take on "Experiencing Motherhood: Single & Black" podcast episode about virtual learning and ultimately say f*ck Teams, Zoom, Seesaw, Class Dojo, Clever, Xtramath, Prodigy, Epic, and whatever other school app these teachers make us use! We have merch! Check it out on bonfire.com/store/forget-them-kids Connect with us on Facebook at "Forget them Kids", on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast, or by email at forgetthemkids@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are giving you a Life Update. What have we been up to? We discuss: the struggle of losing weight all over again now that the world is semi open our kids and their Christmas lists Alexis started therapy Chate is finally getting her quarantine break Veterans Day and the appropriate tip after a service Why can't black co-parent families be praised like Scott and Kourtney Kardashian? Alexis goes on a SHOCKING rant!! Support the Podcast by grabbing merch at bonfire.com/store/forget-them-kids Connect with us on Facebook at "Forget them Kids", on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast, and by email at forgetthemkids@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had some fun with this episode! S/o to the City Girls for giving us the inspiration. We give our feedback to Yung Miami's video of why she can't be anybody's side chick. We acknowledge that there are levels to being a side chick, side chick perks, and we want to know why men confide in their side chick so much? Alexis takes over Story Time and tells us her story about the time she was a side chick and the time her ex's side chick did the most. We also called a former guest and asked him if men are actually using protection with their side piece. We have merch! Check out our store at bonfire.com/store/forget-them-kids Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast, on Facebook at "Forget them Kids", or by email at forgetthemkids@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chate is back! In this episode, Alexis is catching her up on things that she has missed and realized it all boils down to having a dysfunctional family. Chate gives the real definition to dysfunctional and we get into our own view of what it is. We discuss why dysfunction in family occurs and if there is any way to mend those family bonds. We found that blood is not always thicker than water and sometimes the family we create is more "functional" than the family we were born into. We touched on estranged sibling issues, and how divorce or separation from your partner can interfere with the functional family you want your children to have. We have merch! Check out our store at www.bonfire.com/store/forget-them-kids Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Alexis is sharing how she was hit with the harsh reality that her 9 year old son just isn't getting any younger and how she was constantly reminded of it all week. Her son, Tamir, also makes a quick guest pop in to talk about his experience at the doctor office and his thoughts on "good touch bad touch". We have merch! Check out our store at www.bonfire.com/store/forget-them-kids Connect with us on IG @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids". We also can be reached by email at forgetthemkids@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alexis brought on another mom named Miriam, to discuss the traumatic realization that our boys have been caught watching porn. We will discuss: the backstory of how we caught our sons their father's reaction how we reacted what you should say if you catch your young child watching porn virtual learning how our parents did not have "the talk" with us growing up how I told my mom I was ready to lose my virginity the sigma of being a young mom our parents parental presence vs our parental presence I also included a short segment from Denija, a therapist friend who gave me her expertise on children becoming sexually curious, as early as 6 years old. We have merch! Check out our store at https://www.bonfire.com/store/forget-them-kids/ Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode, I brought Kiyana, owner of Candid Candles, on to talk about the importance of taking care of your kids. When I say "take care of your kids", I don't mean in just the way everyone thinks. Acknowledge that you need some help and if that means sacrificing primary presence of your child, then do so. Kiyana is a mother whose son lives with their dad primarily, so we discussed: Coparenting Operating from a place of "lack" The intimate vs. coparenting relationship line Sharing the spotlight with the other baby mama A mother's ego Judging yourself for not seeing your child everyday The fear of being shaded by family and friends, as well as men you are dating What a stable home for a child looks like You can purchase Candid Candles on Instagram @candidcandle.co or candidcandleco.com Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, Alexis is all by herself talking about self happiness and poses the question: Do you even know what truly makes you happy? Most people don't. She didn't until life happened. She speaks on her journey of getting from being happy on the surface to truly being happy. Follow Forget them Kids on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today is all about them coins! Alexis invites her friend Stephanie on the podcast to give her expertise on budgeting, saving money and paying off debt. We get into ending the check to check cycle most of us are used to, teaching our kids about money earlier than we were taught, the importance of having an "emergency fund", and life insurance. We also talk about investing, but not in the way everyone usually thinks. Learn to invest in yourself! You can not go wrong when you invest in yourself first. Check us out on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Alexis and her best friend Keonah bring their "Bookie Talk" to the Podcast. This time...with rapid fire questions. Turns out, we are not that great at answering questions rapidly. This episode also features a couple appearances from Alexis' son Tamir. Connect with us on Instagram at @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at Forget them Kids. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode, Alexis invited her son's father back on the podcast to talk about what it is like to be a parent in the military. We discuss: why we joined the military a typical drill weekend the events you miss because of the Army the military benefits and perks the quick military relationships how our son views us as his heroes the pros and cons of dating someone in the military vs someone that is not Connect with us on Instagram @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode we are talking about why it is so hard to just be friends with the opposite sex. We discuss the friend zone, and "spinnanight" bags vs hoe bags. Chate gets into what a sock rocket is and we celebrate that her baby daddy FINALLY took their kids! We had some fun with this one... Connect with us on Instagram: @forgetthemkidspodcast and on Facebook at "Forget them Kids" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app