Dear Dance Mom...

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.

AI is taking over—and Jill, Melissa, and Kelly have a LOT to say about it! The moms chat about the good, the bad, and the downright strange side of AI, from Kelly getting a massage by a robot to self-checkout taking over everywhere and the disappearing art of genuine customer service.

Melissa is back from LA after a fun trip with Kenzie celebrating Romeo’s 2nd birthday and cheering on the Dodgers. She also shares a heartbreaking story about a family in her neighborhood who recently lost their home in a fire, leaving them with nothing.

Then things take a surprising turn when Melissa and Kelly reveal how much they actually love going to the laundromat—and why they think they could open one of their own! Melissa’s would be pink and happy, while Kelly’s would have a bar. 😂 Jill has never been to a laundromat and is ready to see what all the hype is about!

Plus, the moms offer advice to a new mom who is getting ready to return to work. Jill can especially relate as Riley is navigating the same transition.
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.

This week, Jill, Melissa, and Kelly are taking a trip down memory lane while laughing at just how much life has changed. From putting trackers on their dogs for peace of mind to wondering why schools no longer teach practical life skills, the moms have plenty to say about growing up then versus now.

The conversation starts with Kendall receiving a check and realizing she had no idea how to deposit it, leading to a bigger discussion about the disappearance of home economics, basic sewing skills, and all the everyday lessons today's kids seem to be missing. They also compare generations, reminiscing about drinking from the garden hose instead of carrying water bottles everywhere and sharing memories of the underage dance clubs.

Jill opens up about a more emotional realization—that she may not get any more pets because she worries about who would love and care for them the way she does if they outlive her? Kelly also shares her fascination with a neighbor celebrating his 100th birthday and wonders what the secret is to such a long life.

Kelly reveals her latest Amazon shopping spree, and let's just say...the mountain of packages that arrived is all the proof anyone needs that she may have clicked "Buy it Now" a few too many times.

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.