Council of Moms

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.

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 moments of connection.

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 empathy while still setting healthy boundaries.