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Welcome back to Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts! Today we're talking about Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his brand-new mission — Project 6 — explained! 🌿 ✅ Who Ash is — Mongolia, Madagascar, Yangtze world-firsts 🕷️ Mysterious stories from indigenous communities — including tales of a GIANT SPIDER! 🌿 What IS Project 6? 6 separate expeditions back-to-back — different locations! ⚠️ The real dangers — wildlife, disease, weather, and doing it 6 times! 💭 Special message to Ash — good luck! 💬 Do YOU believe in the giant spider legend?! Let us know!

🎙️ Welcome back to Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts! Today we're sharing our honest thoughts on MOANA — LIVE ACTION! 🌊 The story we love, brought to life with real people! Did it sail beautifully… or did it sink? ✅ Alex's spoiler-free summary 🎭 Our favourite characters — Moana? Maui? Gramma Tala? Hei-Hei? Pua? 🎶 The music — did the songs still give us goosebumps? 🌊 What was different? What stayed the same? 💭 The beautiful message behind the story ⭐ Our honest ratings out of 10 🏆 BIG QUESTION — Animated OR Live Action? Which version do WE prefer?! 💬 Have you seen it yet? Which version do YOU love more — the original animated or the new live action? Let us know!

Welcome back to Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts! Today we're talking about MINIONS VS MONSTERS! 🟡👾 Set in 1920s Hollywood, the Minions become movie stars… until they accidentally unleash a big group of monsters! Can they save the world from monster mayhem? ✅ Maurice's spoiler-free summary 😂 Funniest moments 🟡👾 Pick your team — Minions or Monsters? 💭 The beautiful message everyone missed ⭐ Honest ratings out of 10 🏆 Who Actually Won?! 💬 Are you Team Minions or Team Monsters? Let us know!

🎙️ Welcome back to Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts! In Episode 22, we're talking about one of the most famous movie franchises of all time... 🤠 TOY STORY 5! But before we get into our review, we're taking a trip back to where it all began. 🧸 Toy Story – 1995 🧸 Toy Story 2 – 1999 🧸 Toy Story 3 – 2010 🧸 Toy Story 4 – 2019 🧸 Toy Story 5 – 2026 That's more than 30 years of Toy Story! And it's been 7 years since Toy Story 4. Was it worth the wait? In this episode we discuss: 🎬 Our first impressions 😂 The funniest moments 📱 Toys vs technology 🤝 Woody, Buzz & friendship 💭 The messages behind the movie ⭐ What we loved and didn't like 🎯 Our final ratings And, of course, we answer the BIG question: Was Toy Story 5 worth the seven-year wait? 💬 Have you seen Toy Story 5? What score would you give it out of 10?

In this episode of Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts, we're exploring one of the biggest questions families ask: Are video games good for children? Join us as we chat about our favourite video games, different gaming consoles, and what scientists say about screen time and healthy gaming habits. And wow—this conversation got much deeper than we expected! Together, we'll explore: 🎮 Our favourite video games 🕹️ Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and gaming PCs 🧠 The skills video games can help us develop ⚖️ Why balance and healthy screen time matter 🌟 Fun gaming facts for the whole family Whether your family loves Minecraft, Mario Kart, Pokémon or Animal Crossing, this episode is packed with fun conversations, learning, and ideas to discuss together. 💬 We'd love to hear from you! What's your favourite video game?

🎙️ In this episode of Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts, we're asking a big question: Should children have social media? Join us as we: 📱 Explore what social media actually is⚠️ Discuss why some adults worry about online safety🇬🇧 Explain what the UK government is proposing🌍 Discover what other countries are doing🤔 Ask important questions for families to discuss together🌟 Share some surprising social media factsPerfect for families, parents, teachers and curious kids who want to learn and talk together.

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🎙️Happy Father’s Day Special ❤️ This episode of Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts explores the history of Father’s Day, how it’s celebrated around the world, and why father figures mean so much in our lives. We also share fun facts 🌍 and invite listeners to take part in our Father’s Day Challenge — a simple and meaningful way to celebrate someone special. A warm, family-friendly episode full of learning, laughter, and appreciation.

🎙️ In Episode 17 of Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts, we're reviewing GOAT, the animated sports comedy from Sony Pictures Animation and Stephen Curry's Unanimous Media. 🐐 A quick movie summary 🏀 What exactly is Roarball? 😂 Funniest moments 💪 Lessons about confidence and teamwork ⭐ What we liked and didn't like 🎯 Our final ratings Plus, Alex reveals that when we first talked about GOAT back in Episode 10, he genuinely thought Roarball was a real sport! Join us as we discuss whether GOAT is worth watching and share our honest family thoughts. 💬 Have you seen GOAT? Let us know your rating out of 10 in the comments!

🎙️ Disney's Hoppers Review 🐰🌎 In this episode of Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts, we share our thoughts on Disney's newest animated adventure, Hoppers! 🐰 Our favourite characters 😂 Funniest moments 😡 Mabel's anger and decision-making 🌎 The movie's message about nature and wildlife ⭐ Our ratings and review 🎬 What we loved (and didn't love!) Join us as we discuss Disney's latest family film and decide whether it's worth watching!

🎙️ Alexander’s Big Changes Ahead! 🎒✨ In today’s episode of Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts, we talk about Alex’s SATs week and the exciting transition to secondary school! 🏫 Transition evening experience 📝 SATs week reflections 🎒 Getting ready for Year 7 😂 Funny family moments ✨ Excitement, nerves & new beginnings We share our thoughts about leaving primary school behind and preparing for a whole new chapter! 💬 What advice would you give someone starting secondary school?

This special celebration connected Mother’s Day celebrated in Mexico and Children’s Day celebrated in the UK. We talk about trying Star Quest Laser, playing mini golf, enjoying a lovely Chinese meal, and ending the day with desserts from Icestone Gelato. We also share funny moments, favourite activities, and plenty of family opinions along the way 😊

In this episode of Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts, we discuss the life and impact of Sir David Attenborough and how his documentaries inspired people around the world to care about nature and wildlife. We also talk about Maurice’s recent school play, environmental awareness, and simple ways families can help protect the planet. 💬 Join the conversation and let us know your favourite nature documentary!

In this episode of Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts, we share how our family celebrates Children’s Day and Mother’s Day in Mexico 🇲🇽❤️ From bowling at The Light 🎳 to Mexican traditions and family celebrations, this episode is full of fun moments and personal stories. 💬 We’d love to know how you celebrate in your country!

Mario has entered SPACE 🌌🍄 — and we have QUESTIONS. In this episode of Kid Talk + Mum Thoughts, we break down the brand-new Super Mario Galaxy Movie with fun, honest, and sometimes VERY different opinions! We talk about: ⭐ Bowser Jr.’s emotional storyline 🌟 Princess Rosalina’s mystery in the galaxy 🚀 New characters and surprises 🎬 Whether the movie deserves its PG rating ⭐ And our final rating out of 10! It’s fun, chaotic, and full of family debate 👀 Press play and join the conversation!