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  • So Much Laundry, So Little Time (And Space, And Money, And Sock Pairs)

    So Much Laundry, So Little Time (And Space, And Money, And Sock Pairs)
    2026/05/22
    Lisa Valentine Clark, Geraldine “G” Fitisemanu, Tammy Hall, and Julie Suazo tackle one of motherhood’s most endless realities: laundry. From Tide pods in glass jars and tiny laundry rooms to letting go of clothes your kids will never wear again, the Council of Moms share the systems, frustrations, and little victories that come with keeping up on the never-ending piles.
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    31 分
  • “You Could’ve Read the Box”

    “You Could’ve Read the Box”
    2026/05/15
    Teaching kids responsibility sounds good in theory until every chore turns into twenty follow-up questions. Lisa Valentine Clark, Ruth Aguirre, Whitney Call, and Emilie Campbell respond to a relatable parenting frustration: what do you do when your kids seem completely unable to problem solve on their own? From half-finished chores and ignored instructions to constantly answering questions kids could probably figure out themselves, the Council of Moms talk honestly about the exhausting balance between teaching responsibility and just doing it yourself.
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    30 分
  • Are We Just Roommates Now?

    Are We Just Roommates Now?
    2026/05/08
    Feeling distant from your spouse doesn’t mean something is broken, it often means you’re both exhausted. Lisa Valentine Clark, Ruth Aguirre, Amy Hackworth, and Erika Price respond to a tender question about marriage feeling more like a partnership than a relationship after the demands of parenting take over. They share honest insights on why disconnection happens, why scrolling alone won’t truly restore you, and how small, intentional moments of reconnection can slowly bring intimacy back even when you feel like you have nothing left to give.
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    33 分
  • Raising Kind Kids

    Raising Kind Kids
    2026/05/01
    Wanting to raise kind kids sounds simple until you’re in the middle of sibling fights, eye rolls, and moments that don’t exactly scream “kindness.” Lisa, Emilie Campbell, Julie Suazo, and Michelle Love-Day share what it actually looks like to teach kindness in real, everyday life—from modeling it in your own reactions to helping kids practice empathy, even when it’s inconvenient.
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    31 分
  • Over scheduled or Well-Rounded?

    Over scheduled or Well-Rounded?
    2026/04/24
    Trying to give your kids every opportunity can start to feel like a full-time job, and an expensive one at that. Lisa, Whitney Call, Tammy Hall, and G Fitisemanu talk through the pressure to keep up with packed schedules, how to tell the difference between what’s actually beneficial and what’s just “what everyone else is doing,” and how they decide what’s worth the time (and money).
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    31 分
  • The Etiquette Lessons That Matter Most

    The Etiquette Lessons That Matter Most
    2026/04/17
    It’s an awkward moment when you realize your kids might be well-meaning but still missing some of the “unspoken” rules everyone else expects them to know. When those expectations start coming from extended family, it can feel equal parts frustrating and overwhelming. Lisa, Ruth Aguirre, Amy Hackworth, and Erika Price talk through the etiquette really matters and how to guide kids without making them feel ashamed.
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    31 分
  • IEPs, 504s, and What Moms Wish They Knew Sooner

    IEPs, 504s, and What Moms Wish They Knew Sooner
    2026/04/10
    Realizing your child might need extra support at school can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not even sure what the next step is. Lisa, Emilie Campbell, Julie Suazo, and Michelle Love-Day talk through what an IEP actually looks like, how it’s different from a 504 plan, and what it means to work with your child’s school instead of feeling like you have to figure it out alone. They also open up about the emotions that come with advocating for your child and remind us that needing help doesn’t mean you’ve failed--it just means you’re learning what your child needs.
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    28 分
  • Helping Kids Build Real Friendships

    Helping Kids Build Real Friendships
    2026/03/27
    Watching your child struggle to make friends can be heartbreaking, especially when they turn to you for help. Lisa, Whitney Call, Tammy Hall, and Geraldine “G” Fitisemanu share how to support kids, from building social skills to finding the right activities. They also talk through when to step in, when to hold back, and how to stay a safe place your child can turn to.
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    30 分