New Year's Catch-Up

After 3 1/2 wonderful years, Because Mom Said So has come to a close. On this final episode join the moms as they remember some of their favorite discussions and their most fabulous guests. Like remember that time the moms railed against gender reveal parties? That topic still has them fuming just thinking about it!But fear not dear listeners for this is not the end! The moms are keeping the good times rolling with their newest podcast, Dear Dance Mom. Each week the moms take questions from their newest co-hosts (You, the audience!) and tackle everything from behind the scenes tales to life advice. Our listener episodes have always been fan favorites and Dear Dance Mom is just like those episodes, but now with video as well!This episode is sponsored by:IndeedBe sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

How do you raise your kids? Are you a helicopter parent who tracks your child's every move, or are you more hands off? A recent video from "TODAY with Hoda & Jenna" got the moms thinking about what kind of parents they are. Specifically this week the moms discuss the values of benign neglect, an approach to parenting where you let your kids learn and grow through noninterference. It's a good idea, but these moms also love to be just a tiny bit hands on. Just don't call these moms helicopter parents! Or are they? It's a topic that has these moms vigorously debating on this penultimate episode of Because Mom said So. This episode is sponsored by:Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmssHoneylove - promo code bmssIndeedBe sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

On this week's episode the moms welcome special guest Cassie Bartho, an Australian choreographer who currently serves as the Creative and Training Assistant at Brent Street, Sydney's most prestigious school for dance. Recently Cassie's work has been the subject of the Amazon Prime series Dance Life, which follows a year in the life of some of Cassie's students. The moms are simply obsessed with her and are eager to find out how her experience filming a dance-centric reality show differs from their own. Tune-in to find out more! This episode is sponsored by:GoHenryBe sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!And follow Cassie on Instagram and TikTok!

We're coming close to the end of Because Mom Said So, and if there's one thing these moms have heard a lot over the course of this podcast it's rumors about "what really happened on Dance Moms." By now some of these tall tales have gotten so outlandish that they're sick of it! So join us this week as the moms put the record straight on what really "really happened" on Dance Moms. Were the competitions rigged? Hear it straight from the source, but hopefully the answer won't surprise you!This episode is sponsored by:Honeylove - promo code bmssLume Deodorant - promo code: bmssAG1Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

Have you ever managed to follow through on a New Year's Resolution? It seems like every year we set ourselves up to fail. For these moms a resolution is just be another thing they "might" get to next year. But this year across social media there was a shift. Instead of making resolutions, people started asking themselves what they were leaving behind in 2023 and welcoming in 2024. So join us this week as the moms discuss what's out and what's in for 2024. "Drink More Water" of course is still 100% In!This episode is sponsored by:IndeedAG1Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

It's 2024 and the holidays are officially wrapped-up, which means it's time for these moms to do some catching-up with one another! a new year means new pets, new goals and new problems. For instance: Which mom forgot to renew her passport and found out at check-in? Tune-in to find out!This episode is sponsored by:GoHenryLume Deodorant - promo code: bmssBe sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

It wouldn't be an episode of Because Mom Said So if one of the moms wasn't recommending their go-to beauty products. But sometimes, if they seize on that moment, you get a full episode of nothing but beauty talk! Join us today as the moms delve into their current beauty habits and recommendations. Can acupuncture be a one stop cure for all your chronic pain? How do you even begin to deal with wrinkles?! There's a million ways to tackle any problem, but these moms have a thought or two that can help you narrow down your beauty regiment.   This episode is sponsored by:AG1Honeylove - promo code bmssIndeedBe sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

There's only 12 Days of Christmas left to go! Instead of starting day one with a partridge in a pear tree, these moms have to get prepped for all their holiday parties! With Kelly's party imminent, the moms share their best recommendations for the best food to serve, how to organize, but most importantly how to clean! It can certainly be a headache figuring out how to wrangle all this prep and turn it into festive cheer, but when you're a Dance Mom you're more than up for the job. This episode is sponsored by:Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmssHoneylove - promo code bmssOneSkin - promo code bmssBe sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

On October 28th, actor Mathew Perry shockingly passed away in his home at the young age of 54. As lifelong fans of the show Friends, these moms were heartbroken and today they look back at both his time in the spotlight and the tragedy that ensued. He was a once in a generation talent and he'll be deeply missed.Tune-in as well for the moms deep-dive discussion on their fears of skiing, scuba diving, and flying in helicopters!This episode is sponsored by:Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmssUncommon GoodsIndeedBe sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

The holiday season is in full swing, with Thanksgiving just a week away and Christmas might as well just be around the corner! It seems every year people start prepping for Christmas earlier and earlier, and this week the mom's discuss how they're prepping for the Christmas rush. From wreath crafts to digging through boxes of ornaments in the attic, it's equal parts yuletide cheer and headache inducing work! Plus, what are the moms thankful for this Thanksgiving? Tune-in to find out!This episode is sponsored by:Uncommon GoodsIndeedHoneylove - promo code BMSSBe sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!