Podcasts about kid normal

We are in the middle of a 'creativity crisis' - with so many people are distracted, unable to focus and lacking in connection. So what to do about it? Here to help me unpick how we can find more flow, creativity, connection, peace and ease - is Chris Smith, an award-winning author, broadcaster and stand-up comedian. For many years we sat alongside each other in the Newsbeat studio on BBC Radio 1. We discuss: How to get into flow and tap into the 'intelligent unconscious' The relationship between unplugging and creativity Why we love losing ourself in what we are doing, and how modern life is killing that Recognising that the future is never as bad as we fear it will be when it arrives as 'the present' How to develop a different relationship with our thoughts How to cultivate the space for true creativity to arrive The value of having a sauna I am creating a course about Banishing Burnout and Finding Flow - which I will be sharing more about that over coming weeks and months. Together we can create a new way of being - one that is less distracted and combative, and has more flow and peace. Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ ** For many years Chris was the voice of Newsbeat on BBC Radio 1. In 2017 he published Kid Normal which he co-wrote with his friend Greg James. It became the first in a series of children's books. In early 2025 Chris is bringing back Enid Blyton‘s classic characters the Famous Five in a brand-new adventure. https://chrissmithauthor.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Pearson's first book The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates was published to great acclaim and quickly became a favourite with primary teachers for its closely observed, hilarious but compassionate portrayal of children.  Jenny is a primary teacher herself and it's clear that she loves both parts of her working life and that they feed each other.A second book The Incredible Record Smashers was published in 2021 and is equally funny, with some genuine laugh out loud moments. I rarely laugh aloud when I am reading alone, but this book triggered my funny bone.To find out why, listen to Jenny talking about The Incredible Record Smashers in this episode.About The Incredible Record SmashersA record-smashing, feel-good adventure packed with heart, humour and Guinness World Records from Costa Award-shortlisted JENNY PEARSON, and Kid Normal illustrator Erica Salcedo Lucy is a fixer of broken things. But there's one thing she can't fix and that's her unhappy mum. Until she comes up with an INCREDIBLE plan.Along with her best friend, Sandesh, Lucy is going to SMASH a world record. Because she's convinced that starry Paul Castellini - Record Smashers TV host and singing legend - is the answer to her mum's problems. But breaking a world RECORD when watermelons, kumquats, two baddies and a 30 cm shatter-resistant school ruler are involved isn't quite as easy as Lucy thought.Can she learn that sometimes happiness doesn't come with a plan?"

Greg James and Chris Smith are the joint authors of the Kid Normal series. We're with them every day this week in Story Explorers, the podcast that looks at the stories behind your favourite stories. We've put Greg and Chris through their paces this week, finding out about them, pitching them new story ideas and having them finish your stories. They're rewarding us today with a reading from the story. Chris plays the part of the narrator and Greg is supplying the voices. This is a Pixiu production for Fun Kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg James and Chris Smith are the joint authors of the Kid Normal series. We're with them every day this week in Story Explorers, the podcast that looks at the stories behind your favourite stories. So far this week we've found out about the authors and you've pitched your own ideas to them. Today it's the story starter challenge – they're finishing your stories! This is a Pixiu production for Fun Kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg James and Chris Smith are the joint authors of the Kid Normal series. We're with them every day this week in Story Explorers, the podcast that looks at the stories behind your favourite stories. Yesterday we found out about the pair. Today, listeners are pitching their Kid Normal ideas to Greg and Chris. This is a Pixiu production for Fun Kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg James and Chris Smith are the joint authors of the Kid Normal series. We're with them every day this week in Story Explorers, the podcast that looks at the stories behind your favourite stories. Today, we're embarking on our first mission of the week, finding out all about them! This is a Pixiu production for Fun Kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg James and Chris Smith are BBC Radio 1 DJs who have written their own books! They're the joint authors of the Kid Normal series. We're with them every day this week in Story Explorers, the podcast that looks at the stories behind your favourite stories. In the book series, Murph Cooper rocks up to his new school several weeks into the beginning of term and can't help but feel a bit out of his depth.And it's not because he's worried about where to sit, and making friends, and fitting in, or not knowing where the loos are. It's because his mum has enrolled him at a school for superheroes by mistake. And unlike his fellow students, who can all control the weather or fly or conjure tiny horses from thin air, Murph has no special abilities whatsoever.But just because you don't have superpowers, it doesn't mean you can't save the day. Let's hope Murph realises that, and quick - because not far away is a great big bad guy who is half man and half wasp, and his mind is abuzz with evil plans... This is a Pixiu production for Fun Kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guests are Emilie and her sons Jayden and Jamie. Jamie who is five reviews Spelling Shed. In edtech news we find out about a new writing competition by app makers Fonetti which closes on Friday 31st July. The competition is being judged by presenter and author Clare Balding, Horrid Henry series author Francesca Simon and authors of the Kid Normal series and presenters Greg James and Chris Smith. The link to the competition is below. https://www.fonetti.com/competition #edtech #educationtechnology #spelling

Murph Cooper is famous … and he's not happy about it.Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes used to save the day in secret. But suddenly everyone knows who they are.Oily villain Nicholas Knox has told the public that superheroes are dangerous. He wants to lock them all up and take over the world! *Cue evil cackling*Murph must expose Knox's evil plan, or the world of heroes is doomed forever!In this episode, Max Lewis joins Greg and Chris to chat about the 'Kid Normal' series, and it's thrilling final book. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2AiG5II

Murph Cooper is famous … and he's not happy about it.Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes used to save the day in secret. But suddenly everyone knows who they are. Oily villain Nicholas Knox has told the public that superheroes are dangerous. He wants to lock them all up and take over the world! *Cue evil cackling* Murph must expose Knox's evil plan, or the world of heroes is doomed forever! In this episode, Max Lewis joins Greg and Chris to chat about the 'Kid Normal' series, and it's thrilling final book. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2AiG5II

Scott and Chris catch up with Carol Vorderman, Matt Lucas takes on Dean Ashton in the Pop Quiz Champions League, plus Greg James and Chris Smith talk Kid Normal and Kay Burley plays the Upside Down Quiz.

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Here's a brand new episode of the Fun Kids Book Club podcast! In it, Greg James and Chris Smith chat about their latest book, Kid Normal and The Shadow Machine. Steven Butler also pops up. He's chatting about The Nothing to See Here Hotel: Sea-ing is Believing!

BBC Radio 1 DJs Greg James and Chris Smith talk to our Director Jonathan about their Kid Normal books, their joint writing process and what inspires them.

The annual 'Big Read' for schools is back with Kid Normal, a hilarious, laugh-out-loud, adventure story for young readers about ordinary boy Murph, who is accidentally enrolled at a school full of superheroes.  Marina Burton of Young City Reads who are behind the "Big Read" joined Melita and Rebecca in studio.  Event Details: https://brightonfestival.org/event/13545/young_city_reads_2018/ To find out more about Brighton Festival see : http://brightonfestival.org To find out more about RadioReverb - the Broadcast Media Partner of Brighton Festival 2018 see : http://radioreverb.com #Brighton #Arts #Culture

I’ve been around a lot of babies and children over the last 30 years. And when it comes to describing what I’ve seen in their individual development, the word “fascinating” comes to my mind. Why fascinating? Because each and every one was individually unique in the way they were putting together their “own picture of the world.” Yet there are countless books and websites that say, “this is what a 3-year-old does” or some other ideas about what a child “should” be doing by a certain age. And in my experience, I’ve seen how that kind of information can undermine a mom and make her feel really insecure, especially if she compares her child to her friends’ other “normal” children. Do you know someone who feels like that? Maybe you? Not to worry because my podcast this week should help. This week, I talk about why understanding your child’s individual differences is one of the most critical factors among many that affect child rearing and development. I’ll also share with you one of the many tools I know that can really help parents understand their child and help themselves to not feel distraught over their child’s development. The tool is understanding Dimensions of Temperament and the 9 Temperament Traits. (here is a list of the temperament traits) (and in case you missed it, I also recap my podcast from last week) Judy PS: I’d love to hear from you. Comment below and let me know your thoughts and ideas about temperament and the podcast too.

Katherine introduces a special episode featuring interviews with young adult authors Karen McManus and Irfan Master. Plus we go behind the scenes at launch for new anthology A Change is Gonna Come and Louise meets radio presenters Greg James and Chris Smith, who read from their first book Kid Normal.

Jo Elvin is back in the podcupboard and swoon – she's bought one of the nicest people around to come and join us. Yes, it's GLAMOUR's Claudia Mahoney! But it's also the completely delightful BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James, who has just added to his skillset by publishing a children's book, Kid Normal, with fellow DJ Chris Smith. And in between chatting about all things radio there are crucial topics to discuss. So hey, is it OK to not be good at anything? To stay in a relationship because it's comfortable? And is it OK to have no interest whatsoever in that thing the whole world is talking about? Plus don't forget to get your tickets for the LIVE episode of Hey, It's OK... in London on September 16 at kingsplace.co.uk. Tweet us your topics using #HeyItsOK or by emailing editor@glamourmagazine.co.uk. Episode edited by Kat Brown with music by Martin Austwick. Get more glamour in our August issue, in stores now, and by searching GLAMOUR UK online and on social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Radio stars and now Authors, Greg James and Chris Smith join Dan in the Fun Kids studio to chat all about their new book Kid Normal.