My Kids Think I'm Cool, BUT...

Jun 01 2023 75 ep. 39 mins
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Hej, Hello, Hola and Hallow..! Welcome to My Kids think I’m cool, But... Podcast! A podcast about getting knocked up in a foreign country, families living abroad, and raising children in a different culture; all while trying to keep your cool and not lose your shit! I’m your host Jackie, an American-Filipina mom living in Denmark, and My Kids Think I’m Cool But… well, if you want to find out, grab your headset and tune in!

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