No one gave us a manual to raise our kids. Luckily, moms, we’re all in this together. Join the Council of Moms as we tackle the issues we all face as parents–everything from picky eating to anxiety to teaching our kids adulting skills. The Council of Moms covers it all with humor, honesty, compassion, and in-the-trenches experience because we know that the only perfect parent is the one that keeps trying. So come be a part of our council and know that you’re not alone in this. Besides, it’s cheaper than therapy.
Latest episodes
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31 min
How Do You Teach Your Kids to Have Integrity?
How do you teach your kids to do the right thing, even when no one is watching? Lisa is joined by Lindsay Clark, Cree Taylor, and Juhi Raizada to talk about helping kids develop in…
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31 min
How Honest Should You Be About Your Teen’s Dreams?
What do you do when your teenager has a big dream, but you’re not sure they’re ready to pursue it? Lisa is joined by Amy Hackworth, Erika Price, and Michelle Love-Day to talk about…
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24 min
Motherhood, Anxiety, and Depression: You’re Not Alone
What do you do when your mental health is struggling and you feel like you’re not showing up for your kids the way you want to? Lisa is joined by Stacey Morse, Milli Dadson, and Ka…
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33 min
Getting Out the Door Without Losing Your Mind
How do you leave the house with little kids without completely losing your mind? Lisa is joined by Ruth Aguirre, Whitney Call, and Emilie Campbell to talk about the chaos of gettin…
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31 min
Ready, Fire, Aim: Can Kids Learn to Think Ahead?
What do you do when your child seems to act first and think later? Lisa is joined by Amy Hackworth, Erika Price, and Michelle Love-Day to talk about kids who struggle with forethou…
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27 min
The Conversations We Wish We Had Sooner
What are the conversations with our kids that we wish we could go back and have sooner? Lisa is joined by Julie Taylor, Tammy Hall, and Geraldine “G” Fitisemanu to talk about the h…
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28 min
Why Are Mornings So Hard?
Mornings can feel like a battle before the day has even started. When kids ignore their alarms, resist routines, and need constant reminders to get out the door, how can parents cr…
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29 min
When Kids Rewrite the Family Story
Kids love a good story, but sometimes their version of a family event gets a little more dramatic, exaggerated, or embarrassing than the original. When an 8-year-old tells a funny…
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30 min
When Your Sweet Kid Becomes A Teenager
One day they’re your biggest fan, and the next they can barely stand to be in the same room as you. This week, the Council of Moms tackles the emotional transition from raising a c…
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30 min
Teaching Safety Without Making Kids Afraid
Keeping kids safe is every parent’s priority but how do you prepare them for real dangers without making the world feel scary? This week, the Council of Moms explores how to have a…
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31 min
Dining Together: But Are We Actually Connecting?
Family dinner is supposed to be the highlight of the day but what if it just feels like another exhausting task? This week, the Council of Moms tackles the pressure to make mealtim…
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29 min
The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Tummy Ache
What do you do when your child always seems to be sick… until something fun comes along? This week, the Council of Moms dives into the tricky balance of validating your child’s fee…
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31 min
So Much Laundry, So Little Time (And Space, And Money, And Sock Pairs)
Lisa Valentine Clark, Geraldine “G” Fitisemanu, Tammy Hall, and Julie Suazo tackle one of motherhood’s most endless realities: laundry. From Tide pods in glass jars and tiny laundr…
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30 min
“You Could’ve Read the Box”
Teaching kids responsibility sounds good in theory until every chore turns into twenty follow-up questions. Lisa Valentine Clark, Ruth Aguirre, Whitney Call, and Emilie Campbell re…
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33 min
Are We Just Roommates Now?
Feeling distant from your spouse doesn’t mean something is broken, it often means you’re both exhausted. Lisa Valentine Clark, Ruth Aguirre, Amy Hackworth, and Erika Price respond…
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31 min
Raising Kind Kids
Wanting to raise kind kids sounds simple until you’re in the middle of sibling fights, eye rolls, and moments that don’t exactly scream “kindness.” Lisa, Emilie Campbell, Julie Sua…
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31 min
Over scheduled or Well-Rounded?
Trying to give your kids every opportunity can start to feel like a full-time job, and an expensive one at that. Lisa, Whitney Call, Tammy Hall, and G Fitisemanu talk through the p…
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31 min
The Etiquette Lessons That Matter Most
It’s an awkward moment when you realize your kids might be well-meaning but still missing some of the “unspoken” rules everyone else expects them to know. When those expectations s…
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28 min
IEPs, 504s, and What Moms Wish They Knew Sooner
Realizing your child might need extra support at school can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not even sure what the next step is. Lisa, Emilie Campbell, Julie Suazo, and M…
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30 min
Helping Kids Build Real Friendships
Watching your child struggle to make friends can be heartbreaking, especially when they turn to you for help. Lisa, Whitney Call, Tammy Hall, and Geraldine “G” Fitisemanu share how…