Council of Moms

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.

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 that works even when you’re not a morning person yourself.

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 storytelling run its course, when to step in, and how to teach kids the difference between a great story and a story that crosses a line.

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 own children.