Council of Moms

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 tell

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 r

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

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 ma

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 c

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 t

“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 C

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 Pric

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,

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 thr

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 expe

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 Su

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

Who Really Takes Care of the Pet?

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 f

The AI Conversation Parents Need to Have Now

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 (esp

How do You Teach Money Skills to Teens?

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

These Kids Won't Stop Fighting: When Should I Referee?

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 Wh

Where Are All These Parenting Resources Hiding?

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

Letting Go Without Letting Everything Fall Apart

Parenting gurus love to say “just let it go,” but seldom do they get specific about what exactly you’re supposed to let go, or how to deal with the aftermath when you do.

When a Child Chooses Distance from Family

What do you when your child cuts ties with a loved one? What's the role of a parent when extended family relationships break down? Lisa Valentine Clark and the Council of