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–ev...
How Do I Help My Kids Have Strong Sibling Relationships?
Why is someone crying? The siblings who, just a moment ago, were happily co-existing in the other room, are now full-scale wrestling, happiness forgotten, and someone has been hit with an iPad. What is the feral instinct that turns kids from friends to enemies so quickly? And can you do anything about it? Lisa and the Council of Moms— Cree Taylor, Julie Taylor, and Allison Dayton— reflect on sibling relationships and how to lay the framework for strong friendships and cooperation.
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Where Do You Find Energy When You're Exhausted?
Feeling burned out from the never-ending demands of motherhood? Struggling to take even the smallest break without guilt creeping in? Mom exhaustion is real, and so is the pressure to always be "on." But what if giving yourself a little time to recharge actually made you a better parent? Lisa Valentine Clark and her Council of Moms—Whitney Call, Ruth Aguirre, and Lindsay Clark—talk about why rest isn’t selfish, how to quiet the guilt, and small ways to reclaim moments of peace in the chaos of parenting.
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Giving Kids With Anxiety New Tools
Concerned about how anxious your child is? Worried by how much they worry? From clinical anxiety, to phobias, to everyday worries, the experience of anxiety can vary so much from family to family, and kid to kid. What coping skills help kids tame their fears and negative thought cycles? How do you know when to look for professional help? Lisa Valentine Clark and the Council of Moms —Dr. LaShawn Williams, Erika Price, and Julie Suazo— discuss frontline tactics for helping kids cope with anxiety (and our own anxiety, while we're at it).
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#MentalHealth
#AnxietyManagement
#ParentingJourney
#MomCommunity
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How Can I Prepare My Kids to Adult?
Worried that you're holding your adult kids back by going too easy on them? Or concerned you're being too hard on them by making them pay rent? Navigating the bridge between teenagehood and adulthood can be a delicate, stepping-on-one-another's-toes dance. Lisa Valentine Clark and her Council of Moms—Amy Hackworth, Emilie Campbell, and Geraldine "G" Fitisemanu—are here to help you navigate this tricky period of life.
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#AdultChildren
#MomCommunity
#ParentingJourney
#HelpingKidsLaunch
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Navigating Special Occasions with a Blended Family
Birthdays and holidays are hard enough to pull off as a parent. But doing them with a blended family? That adds a whole new level of stress. Lisa Valentine Clark and her Council of Moms—Brittney Phillips, Liz Palmer, and Tammy Hall—tackle how to navigate special occasions with stepfamily.
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#FamilyHarmony
#ParentingJourney
#MomCommunity
#SpecialOccasions
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.