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  • Beyond Punishment: Helping Kids Learn from Mistakes

    Beyond Punishment: Helping Kids Learn from Mistakes
    2025/10/10
    What happens when your child seems unfazed by consequences? Lisa Valentine Clark and the Council of Moms—Cree Taylor, Amy Hackworth, and Michelle Love-Day—talk about how to reset your approach. They share how to shift from punishment to purpose while finding ways for kids to connect their choices to meaningful learning.
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    31 分
  • Parenting Digital Kids: How to Set Boundaries Around Media

    Parenting Digital Kids: How to Set Boundaries Around Media
    2025/10/03
    With endless streaming options and constant new content, it can feel nearly impossible to keep up with what your kids are watching. Ruth Aguirre, Hilary Craner, and Liz Palmer-Bastian join Lisa on The Council of Moms to talk about teaching media literacy at home—how to help kids build their own filter for what’s appropriate, even when you can’t preview everything first.
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    29 分
  • Screen Time Struggles: Finding Balance After Saying Yes Too Often

    Screen Time Struggles: Finding Balance After Saying Yes Too Often
    2025/09/26
    Screens can be a lifesaver in some moments—but what happens when the habit has gotten bigger than you’d like? Lisa Valentine Clark and the Council of Moms—Whitney Call, Julie Suazo, and Juhi Raizada—take on the guilt so many parents feel about screen time. It’s easy to wonder if it’s already “too late” to change course once the precedent has been set, but the moms remind us that there are always ways to reset. From recognizing that not all screen use is created equal (some can actually build skills), to setting tech-free zones or times (like no screens after 8pm or during meals), to inviting kids into the process through open conversations and family plans, the moms share their honest experiences and practical strategies. This episode is about moving past guilt and taking small, realistic steps to reset screen boundaries with confidence and connection.
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    28 分
  • When We Get It Wrong as Parents

    When We Get It Wrong as Parents
    2025/09/19
    It’s easy to scroll through social media and feel like every other parent is doing it better—handling emotions, avoiding mistakes, and saying all the “right” things. So what do we do when we get it wrong? Lisa Valentine Clark and the Council of Moms—Geraldine “G” Fitisemanu, Erika Price, and Wendy Mar—open up about their own parenting missteps and what recovery really looked like. From overreacting in the moment, to kids getting access to things sooner than expected, to learning how to take ownership and keep the door open for honest conversations, the moms remind us that mistakes don’t define us as parents---repair, connection, and love do.
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    30 分
  • How to Ask For Help Without Feeling Like a Burden

    How to Ask For Help Without Feeling Like a Burden
    2025/09/12
    Asking for help can feel tricky—especially when you worry about burdening others. Lisa and her Council of Moms—Emilie Campbell, Sunny Mahe, and Julie Taylor—open up about how to move past people-pleasing habits and embrace honesty with the people around you. From building a support system you can lean on, to offering service in return when you’re able, to learning that true friendship makes space for give and take, the moms share how they’ve learned to both ask for and accept help with grace.
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    31 分
  • Back to School Secrets for Sanity and Success

    Back to School Secrets for Sanity and Success
    2025/09/05
    Back-to-school season feels like a fresh start, but how do you keep that blank-slate energy alive once the chaos sets in? Lisa and her Council of Moms--Cree Taylor, Amy Hackworth, and Michelle Love-Day--share their tried-and-true strategies for attempting to stay organized and grounded through the school year. From the power of a Sunday reset, to forming habits that really stick, to knowing what’s worth sacrificing (and what’s not), these moms get real about what works and why school routines don’t look the same for every child.
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    33 分
  • Helping Kids Live Their Values—Even When You’re Not Watching

    Helping Kids Live Their Values—Even When You’re Not Watching
    2025/08/29
    What happens when your child’s behavior changes the moment you’re not around? Lisa Valentine Clark and the Council of Moms—Julie Suazo, Erika Price, and Dr. LaShawn Williams—take on the challenge of raising kids who sometimes act one way at home and another in the world. From teaching your child that they carry your family’s name, to helping them see childhood as practice for making good choices, the moms share insights on guiding behavior you can’t always correct in the moment. They also talk about the power of sitting down with your child and asking, “What do you think someone should always be?” to help them define their own values. This conversation is full of perspective, honesty, and ideas for shaping kids into thoughtful, responsible decision-makers—whether you’re there to watch or not.
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    32 分
  • They’re Driving Now... What Do I Do?

    They’re Driving Now... What Do I Do?
    2025/08/01
    When your teen starts driving, everything shifts--from curfews, to responsibilities, to even your daily connection. Lisa and the Council of Moms--Erika Price, Amy Hackworth, and Geraldine “G” Fitisemanu--talk about what it’s like to support your teenager’s growing independence while still keeping them safe. From listening to their opinions to setting clear boundaries, the moms explore how to stay close even as your child pulls out of the driveway and into the next phase of growing up.
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    33 分