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Kelly and Melissa are holding it down this week while Jill is fully in “Cookie” mode, soaking up every second with her new grandbaby. In her absence, the moms dive into a topic they know all too well—what happens when your kids are chasing the same dream in the same field. How did they navigate competition and comparisons and keep things supportive at home.Meanwhile, it’s a little chaos and a lot of laughs as Kelly gears up for her upcoming birthday plans, and Melissa deals with a much more immediate situation…a puppy who’s chewing everything in sight, including her headphones. Let’s just say the house is officially going into full puppy-proof mode.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!

This week, Melissa, Jill, and Kelly are in Easter mode. Jill is counting down the minutes until she’s back with her new grandson, sharing how just one week away feels like years… and how much he’s already changed in that short time. Of course, Grandma Cookie is fully prepared with the cutest Easter basket for her little guy. Meanwhile, Kelly is celebrating her own exciting new title—AUNT!The moms also get into those “it’s a small world” moments, realizing they somehow meet people from Pittsburgh no matter where they go. But things take a crazy turn when they discover they’re only a few degrees away from a recent true crime story.And with so many big life changes happening—especially with their kids constantly on the move (and Kendall up next!)—Melissa, Jill, and Kelly share their tried-and-true tips for making moving a little less chaotic.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!

Melissa, Jill, and Kelly are back—and this time, it’s all about a brand new (and very adorable) addition to the family! 💙 Jill officially enters her grandma era as “Cookie” with the arrival of her grandson, Baby Chance!Jill shares the full birth story, from the chaos leading up to the big moment to finally meeting the baby. Meanwhile, Melissa and Kelly were on total baby watch, sitting on pins and needles waiting for updates—while tornado warnings added even more drama to an already intense day!Now that Baby Chance is here, Jill is soaking up every second of being Cookie… even if that includes a few surprises—like getting peed on during a diaper change!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!

Melissa and Kelly are waiting by the phone for baby news! In the meantime, they are joined by special guest Steve Zahn, who chats all about his heartfelt new film She Dances, a tribute to dancers everywhere that also features Kenzie! As a former dance dad himself, Steve shares his firsthand experience navigating the competitive dance world and how that inspired him to help bring such an authentic and emotional story to life on screen."She Dances" is in select theatres on March 27th! https://shedancesmovie.comhttps://www.fandango.com/she-dances-2026-242573/movie-overviewJill is away this week as she’s with her daughter Riley, who (last they heard!) is in labor! The moms are patiently waiting for updates… but of course, they have questions: What’s the baby’s name? And what in the world will Jill choose to be called (because it definitely won’t be “grandma”)?Plus, Melissa and Kelly react to the video of Abby Lee Miller losing her headpiece on a roller coaster—their comments might surprise you!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!

Daylight savings has the moms completely thrown off this week! Jill, Melissa, and Kelly talk about how moving the clocks ahead is messing with everything before diving into all the memories from Brooke’s wedding. Kelly sets the record straight on who was the most served that night, and the moms admit that they wish they could do the whole wedding over again because it went by too fast. Kelly especially feels like she barely had time to talk to everyone. Meanwhile, baby watch is officially on as Riley’s due date is just weeks away. Jill shares that she will be at the hospital when the baby arrives and the moms get nostalgic talking about how becoming mothers completely changed the way they see their own moms. They also laugh about just how crazy they were as first-time moms.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!

The moms are officially on baby watch! Jill is balancing wedding plans in Florida while keeping a close eye on Riley’s fast-approaching due date—but will she have to leave early if the baby decides to come sooner than expected? Could this new grandbaby mean Jill might move … and would she actually consider selling her house?Meanwhile, Kelly shares that she may also be thinking about a move, possibly selling her Florida place to be closer to her girls.Melissa catches the moms up on her recent vacation, but it’s not all relaxation—she’s dealing with ongoing HOA drama after both her dog and a neighbor’s dog were attacked in their neighborhood. Now Melissa admits she’s become a full-on helicopter dog mom to her newest pup.Plus, with the mall not being as convenient anymore, Jill is trying to embrace online shopping. The moms break down what they love (and hate) about e-commerce.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!

This week, Jill and Melissa are holding down the fort while Kelly is missing in action — already in Florida and fully in wedding mode for Brooke’s big day! The moms recap their Valentine’s Day, self-care rituals, and everything in between. Jill shares about getting a much-needed massage and opens up about the emotional process of writing a eulogy for her aunt who recently passed — reflecting on family, love, and honoring someone special.Melissa brings a little Pennsylvania tradition to the conversation, explaining Fasnachts and Fasnacht Day, what they mean, and how she grew up celebrating. The conversation flows into skincare routines, nail appointments, and how self-care looks these days. Even Melissa’s new puppy Winnie is heading to her very first grooming (spa!) appointment.And in a fun twist, Jill and Melissa reveal who they would want to sit next to on a 16-hour flight if they had a choice of anyone living or dead. 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!

This week, Melissa, Jill and Kelly are in full wedding prep mode — except there’s just one tiny problem: Kelly still doesn’t have a dress and Brooke’s wedding is NEXT WEEK. Panic levels? High. Alteration options? Questionable.As the glam plans roll in (nails, hair, makeup schedules — the works), they reveal that Brooke may be the most prepared bride of all time… complete with a full PowerPoint presentation for the bridal party. Yes, really. From timelines to seating charts, she’s running this wedding like a board meeting and we’re honestly impressed.Meanwhile, the moms are counting down the days until they can escape the freezing weather, binge-watching the Olympic Games, and obsessively tracking Team USA’s medal count. Jill, in particular, has entered her professional commentator era thanks to her full-blown pair skating obsession. And of course, we get into the Dance Moms tea. A listener asks the big question:Were Maddie — or any of the kids — actually brats in Season 1 of Dance Moms… or was it all editing?Plus, Melissa addresses the viral clip where she says she “doesn’t know what it feels like to lose.” Was that real brat energy… or producer manipulation? 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!Join us on Patreon for video, exclusive content, live chats and more! https://www.patreon.com/deardancemom