Council of Moms

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 integrity as a core value. They explore how to move past teaching kids what not to do and instead help them understand honesty, personal responsibility, and making good choices. Together, they discuss how parents can model...

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 supporting kids as they explore their passions and make decisions about their future. They discuss how to balance encouragement with realistic expectations, help teens consider backup plans, and have honest conversation...

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 Katie Craig to talk about the fear, guilt, and anxiety that can come when you don’t feel like yourself. They discuss asking for help, being honest about where you are emotionally, and remembering that being a good mom does...

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 getting everyone ready, from finding shoes and buckling car seats to dealing with accidents and public meltdowns. They discuss how to manage the anxiety that can come with leaving the house, what to do when kids act out in pub...

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 forethought and seem genuinely surprised when their choices lead to consequences. They discuss ways parents can help children slow down, think ahead, and understand the connection between their actions and what happens next.

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 heart-to-hearts, unexpected questions, and moments they didn’t realize were about something deeper until later. They share the conversations they wish they had approached differently, what they learned from those moments,...

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 create a morning routine that actually sticks? Lisa is joined by Lindsay Clark, Cree Taylor, and Juhi Raizada to talk about making mornings less stressful, letting go of expectations just a little, and finding a routine th...

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 family story in public and unintentionally mischaracterizes a parent or the family, how should you respond? Lisa is joined by Amy Hackworth, Erika Price, and Michelle Love-Day to talk about when to let a child’s storytel...

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 cuddly kid to parenting an independent teenager. Lisa Valentine Clark is joined by Tammy Hall, Geraldine “G” Fitisemanu, and Julie Suazo to talk about hurt feelings, backtalk, and shifting relationships.

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 age-appropriate conversations about personal safety, emergencies, and trusting their instincts. Lisa Valentine Clark is joined by Ruth Aguirre, Whitney Call, and Emilie Campbell to share the lessons they’ve taught their o...

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 mealtimes meaningful when schedules are busy, kids are eager to leave the table, and everyone’s running on empty. Stacey Morse, Milli Dadson, and Katie Craig join Lisa Valentine Clark to share practical ideas for creating momen...

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 feelings without reinforcing attention-seeking behavior. Lisa Valentine Clark is joined by Lindsay Clark, Cree Taylor, and Dr. Juhi Raizada for an honest conversation about mystery tummy aches and how to respond with empath...

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 laundry rooms to letting go of clothes your kids will never wear again, the Council of Moms share the systems, frustrations, and little victories that come with keeping up on the never-ending piles.

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 respond to a relatable parenting frustration: what do you do when your kids seem completely unable to problem solve on their own? From half-finished chores and ignored instructions to constantly answering questions kids co...

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 to a tender question about marriage feeling more like a partnership than a relationship after the demands of parenting take over. They share honest insights on why disconnection happens, why scrolling alone won’t truly r...

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 Suazo, and Michelle Love-Day share what it actually looks like to teach kindness in real, everyday life—from modeling it in your own reactions to helping kids practice empathy, even when it’s inconvenient.

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 pressure to keep up with packed schedules, how to tell the difference between what’s actually beneficial and what’s just “what everyone else is doing,” and how they decide what’s worth the time (and money).

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 start coming from extended family, it can feel equal parts frustrating and overwhelming. Lisa, Ruth Aguirre, Amy Hackworth, and Erika Price talk through the etiquette really matters and how to guide kids without making th...

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 Michelle Love-Day talk through what an IEP actually looks like, how it’s different from a 504 plan, and what it means to work with your child’s school instead of feeling like you have to figure it out alone. They also ope...

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 to support kids, from building social skills to finding the right activities. They also talk through when to step in, when to hold back, and how to stay a safe place your child can turn to.

They swear they’ll feed it, walk it, clean up after it but will they actually follow through? When kids start begging for a pet, it can feel like a sweet milestone or a fast track to more stress. Lisa and her Council of Moms (Ruth Aguirre, Amy Hackworth, and Erika Price) weigh in on how to tell if kids are truly ready, what expectations to set before bringing an animal home, and some interesting w...

AI is everywhere and somehow our kids seem to understand it better than we do. When one mom wonders what parents our age are actually supposed to teach kids about AI (especially when they’re still figuring it out themselves), Lisa and her Council of Moms (Emilie Campbell, Julie Suazo, and Michelle Love-Day) share how to start the conversation, what kids really need to understand about AI, and how...

Allowance disappears. Venmo requests appear. And somehow that thing on TikTok Shop becomes a “need.” When one mom wonders how to raise teenagers who can actually support themselves someday (and maybe start spending their own money now) Lisa, Allison Dayton, Juhi Raizada, and Steffani Raff share their thoughts. They talk about teaching teens the value of work, setting boundaries around spending, an...

When the bickering never seems to stop and someone is always running to you in tears, it can feel impossible to know whether to step in or step back. Lisa is joined by Whitney Call, Julie Suazo, and Juhi Raizada to respond to a mom who’s caught between protecting her kids and wanting them to learn how to work things out on their own. From tattling to full-blown meltdowns, the moms share practical...

Everyone else seems to know about that free class, that program, or that community thing, and somehow you missed the memo. If you’ve ever wondered where all these magical resources are hiding, you’re not alone. Lisa and her council of moms, Geraldine “G” Fitisemanu, Erika Price, and Wendy Mar, talk about why parenting resources can feel so invisible, how moms actually find them, and where to start...