Adults In Training

Audrey jumps back into the podcast discussion while doing Jessica's nails and talks about random things.  Hear what has been going on with the crew since the last episode in the Summer!

Jack talks with Jessica about what has been going on and entertains us with some dinosaur noises.

Everyone, including Alexis, talks about their trip while in Texas and then follow thier conversation and it goes all over the place about school, vacations, boyfriends, and getting ready for Fall.

Everything is ok for Days 1-2, after that they want to be off school again.  The horrors of going back to school  after summer break.

Kids talk about the recent summer trip to California and Jack's Birthday.  Hear about thier favorite Disneyland rides and relaxing on the beach and the upcoming Texas trip.

Some random conversation with the kids while Jack and Audrey taking over a bit and Megyn gets irritated with Mom.  Talking about upcoming school and club soccer tryouts and things they can look forward to as they start their final quarter as lower classman at thier schools.

all 4 kids talk about what they are looking for in 2025 and of course start a little with each other, because that resolution was busted by 12:01 am 

The girls talk about experiences and what they have learned to overcome mental obstacles and how they try to be mentally tough when things dont go thier way on the field.

All 4 kids talk about what they are looking for in 2025 and of course start a little with each other, because that resolution was busted by 12:01 am.

The kids regroup after the winter holidays for a debrief.

Audrey's 11th Birthday Party with her friends taking over (fair warning), lots of drama and overtalking.  Ahh preteen girl's discussions, good luck listening if you are over 15. Please don't judge, they begged to do this episode. 

The kids explain all things pets and they have had a few. Hear about the recent hamster debocile, horsing around, tortie and his girlfriend the lawnmower and of course cats, dogs and fish OH My!

The kids weigh in on the dreaded first day back to school and what they expect in the new school year. Hear who will be up at dawn and who will be hitting the snooze button.

Lexi and Jessica discuss Lexi's first trip to Vegas and the amazing Bruno Mars Concert at the MGM

The kids talk about thier trip to California to see Universal Studios, California Adventure, Sequoia National Park and live life on the beach for a couple weeks during the 4th of July Holiday.

The 3 kids talk about thier recent experience at summer camp this year and what it was like having their brother with them there this time.

Jack goes through some touch questions to tell us what its like to be 7 in his fun and unique way. And no he has not actually seen Bridgerton, he is such a scandal starter:)

The girls talk about what the 5th and 7th grade sex ed school talks were like and what they learned and didnt learn. This will be cringy and fun to listen to.

Lexi and her friend Brooke do a fun 16th Birthday Podcast to celebrate with some trivia, stories and drama.

This fun episode tests thier music knowledge and gets them singing about their favorite songs they know, should know and a few they dont. Guess which songs will make them belt it out in their music education episode.

The girls talk all things important movies to be watched for a good background in 70's and 80's movies.

Jack gets his own episoide where he gets to talk all things Ghostbusters and Titanic. Spoiler alerts on the new frozen empire movie and spoiler the ship sinks.

Jessica and Greg talk about what it was like before kids and what changed with having kids. They discuss how their parenting styles differ and how crazy it is how different each of the kid's personalities are and how the parent each slightly different to match the kids.

Tired and jet jagged, Jessica and Alexis talk about thier recent trip to Thailand. Everything they did and what they liked or didn't like and how was the food and of course amazing weather and ELEPHANTS!

The girls talk about the trends they are seeing and what they do as part of their own hair and skin routines and what they will and won’t use. Jessica talks about what was common when she was a teen and why now she encourages the girls to use better products then she did and then of course there is some other random discussions thrown in as they always get off topic.

The girls and Jack go into the drama of championship football season as they get quizzed on some aspects of the point system and of course they go into the reason why they watch… J.J. McCarthy. Hear their response to the Michigan win and their hopes for the Lions in the Superbowl… spoiler alert, it did not go their way. Next year right!?

The girls join in a very heated debate about the Hunger Games books and movies and discuss their favorite parts and chaos in sues as their mom states a few controversial opinions about the ending of the movies and about the new prequel.  No one will be spared from the reaping!

A truly painful episode to record filled with kids’ honest chaos among the 4 siblings as they fight for the mic and attention.  Hear them debate their favorite holiday movies and sing their favorite holiday songs, or try to.  This is a perfect episode to listen to, to better understand the daily discussions, verbal assaults and caring comments of 4 siblings and how they still love each other despite what you may hear.

All 4 kids join Jessica today in the studio for some random discussions about memories of major events, favorite games, the future of technology and holiday randomness!  Hope you all have a great new year and we will be back in 2024!

Oldest child Alexis brings her friend Maddie and her mom Cathy to talk about all things being 15 and the excitement of summer, gossip, hardships being a teenager today and the excitement of preparing to drive!

Hear from the girls as they start out on track to discuss their favorite traditions and holidays of the Fall and Winter season and then get sidetracked of course by random conversations only the way three sisters can.  Also is it a requirement for Dad’s to open Christmas presents slow or just ours?  Talk about food to decorations to the proper way to go trick or treating, spoiler alert if you’re not using a pillowcase you’re doing it wrong.

Middle child Megyn joins Jessica and little brother comedian Jack to talk about whatever she wants and finally get a word in edgewise.    Lots of great stories and fun talks between and almost 13-year-old and a little 6-year-old basically picking on their mom.  Listen in you won’t be disappointed.

The girls all join Jessica in questions on how well do they know their sisters.  Listen in as this episode sparked teasing (of course), crying (from laughing so hard) and complete embarrassment as Megyn turns so red when she decides to answer some texts from a boy during the podcast.  Enjoy the fun on this one and hear what they are really like and how they answer the final hardest question of “Say one nice thing about your sister.”

School is back in session which means so is sports.  We talk about getting back in game mode for club sports and the anxiety driven junior high and high school tryouts.  Hear how the girls do and don’t deal with it.

Youngest daughter Audrey invites her friend Payton and her mom Stacy to join in what it’s like to be 9, almost 10.  They go into talks about favorite and hated school subjects, grades and even time management!  Who knew they even know what that meant!

The Sarkissian crew once again dives into the subject of school starting again and then flies right back into vacation mode to relive their favorite parts of their summer activities.  Here what they liked and loved in Alaska, Vancouver and during their first ever sleep away camp.

Do you ever wonder what your kids are thinking about all day, every day? Do you enjoy having funny conversations with your kids while you're driving from place to place? Well, then this is the place for you. Welcome to adults in training. My name is Jessica and I'm sitting down with my four kids of varying ages having casual and fun conversations to explore their world and get some perspective. Some episodes will be joined by other kids and their parents too, so come with us as we chat about the differences between the kids current perspectives about growing up and the parents way back in the day. And of course, we'll talk about sibling rivalry and so much more follow along on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.