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This week, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly have lots to talk about! They start with the US Open and the viral news surrounding a group of influencers. While Kendall and Charlotte knew their tennis etiquette, the moms have some thoughts — and whether this might be the end of influencers getting invited to events like this.Then, they get into the beauty and body trends their generation embraced that today’s kids seem to have little interest in, plus the surprising benefits of acupuncture. With Paige nursing a sprained ankle, the moms realize one thing will never change: no matter how old their kids get, they’ll always want to baby them.They also debate why appliances just don’t seem to be made like they used to be, wonder why everything breaks right after the warranty expires, and talk about seasonal depression. And as winter approaches, Melissa is looking forward to chasing the sunshine with some time in Florida and California!Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The moms kick things off by showing some love to women-owned golf brands and talking about the importance of supporting women in the industry following the recent golf ad controversy. Meanwhile, Kelly is trying to make some healthier choices and maybe shed a few pounds—starting with an apple for a snack! Naturally, that leads to a very important discussion about everyone's favorite types of apples.Melissa has one thing on her mind the moment she wakes up: COFFEE. She truly believes people who don't drink coffee are missing out on one of life's greatest joys...but how much coffee is too much?Melissa shares that she's been called for jury duty, leading the moms to reflect on the difficult questions surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case. They discuss how challenging it would be to make a decision in a case like that, what the outcome could mean for future cases involving mental illness, and why it's so important to check in with yourself and prioritize your mental health.A Speakpipe question brings up Dancing With The Stars. Would Jill, Kelly or Melissa ever compete on their own? Would they do it with one of their daughters? And perhaps most importantly...why has no one ever put a mom/daughter team up against another mom/daughter team?!Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jill, Kelly, and Melissa are talking birthdays, big moves, Broadway and more. Kelly’s dad just celebrated his 80th birthday, and Kelly shares how she turned a plain tiered Sam’s Club cake into a personalized masterpiece with a little DIY decorating. The moms also get real about decluttering after helping their kids move and seeing firsthand just how much stuff we accumulate over the years. While they all have special keepsakes from their kids that they’ll treasure forever, Jill has an important message: your kids probably don’t want all your stuff… so DECLUTTER! And yes, that means she is staying out of HomeGoods.Melissa is also getting ready to take the train to NYC to visit Kenzie, who will soon make her Broadway debut in & Juliet! Melissa thinks Kenzie may be a New Yorker at heart after falling in love with the city.And then things take a turn… Kelly recounts a recent issue of getting so sick that she started wondering if she had the dreaded “salad virus.” Unfortunately, her own dog Morgan became an innocent victim, and now Kelly has a whole new problem: how do you get that smell out of your dog?!Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa is back from Cape May and has plenty to share, including her experience on a ghost tour through the historic seaside town! Meanwhile, Jill is enjoying the best kind of leftovers—birthday cake for dinner—and Kelly is visiting with her great-niece and nephew, giving her a little practice for being a grandma someday!The moms are also getting nostalgic as they talk about back-to-school season. While it's such an exciting time of year for kids, they definitely don't miss the stress that comes along with it for parents! From school shopping memories to all the old stores they used to love at the mall—Merry-Go-Round, anyone?!—they're taking a trip down memory lane.Plus, they're sharing some of their funniest cases of mistaken identity when people think they are one of the other moms from the show. Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back-to-school season is here, and Jill, Melissa, and Kelly are diving into the chaos, memories, and everything that comes with getting kids back on a schedule! They debate the pros and cons of keeping kids busy—does a packed schedule keep them off their phones and out of trouble, or can it sometimes be too much?They also take a trip down memory lane talking about the toys their kids grew up with and why LEGO has become such a huge obsession for kids and adults. Jill is still holding a grudge against Erno and refuses to talk to him, even though he’s trying to make peace. Plus, they share advice for those moments when you—or someone else—makes you feel like you’re not smart enough. Kelly opens up about having a slight learning disability her whole life and reminds everyone that learning differently doesn’t mean you aren’t smart—you’re just smart in different ways.Have a question for the moms? Leave a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/deardancemom and you might be part of a future show!For exclusive video and even more Dance Moms content, join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/deardancemom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.