Council of Moms

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Latest episodes

• Getting Out the Door Without Losing Your Mind

  October 2, 2026 · 33 min

  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…

• Ready, Fire, Aim: Can Kids Learn to Think Ahead?

  September 25, 2026 · 31 min

  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…

• The Conversations We Wish We Had Sooner

  September 18, 2026 · 27 min

  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…

• Why Are Mornings So Hard?

  September 11, 2026 · 28 min

  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…

• When Kids Rewrite the Family Story

  September 4, 2026 · 29 min

  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…

• When Your Sweet Kid Becomes A Teenager

  August 28, 2026 · 30 min

  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…

• Teaching Safety Without Making Kids Afraid

  August 21, 2026 · 30 min

  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…

• Dining Together: But Are We Actually Connecting?

  August 14, 2026 · 31 min

  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…