Ever get to the end of the week and think, “What did we even do this week?” That was me — until I created CROPS, a simple 5-part framework that keeps me focused on the things that actually matter as a parent. In this episode, I’m breaking down each letter, how it works in real life, and why tending to your CROPS each week will leave you feeling more grounded, present, and proud of how you’re showing up for your family.

Key Points Discussed:

• The aha moment that inspired the CROPS framework
• What each letter (C, R, O, P, S) stands for and why it matters
• Simple, real-life examples for each category
• How to keep CROPS from becoming “one more thing”
• Why small weekly actions beat big, unsustainable changes
• The mindset shift that helps you feel satisfied at the end of the week

Resources Mentioned:

How to Raise Successful People, by Esther Wojcicki

The Village Membership Program

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I didn’t expect my kids to teach me life lessons beyond the importance of packing snacks, but here we are. Somewhere between the incessant requests and battles over what they wear to go somewhere in public, I realized they’ve been quietly modeling things I could stand to practice more myself—like persistence, asking directly for what you want, and not overthinking what other people think. In this episode, I’m sharing five lessons my kids have taught me that made me think twice about whether it’s always the adults who get it right.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why “no” doesn’t always have to be the end of the conversation
• How to push back (politely) when the first offer isn’t cutting it
• The surprisingly hard truth about asking for what you need
• What kids can teach us about not overthinking what other people think
• How a simple repair can turn a mess into connection

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Website itslaurenmora.com

Bedtime – when the parents are tired and the kids have this miraculous burst of crazy energy. If you’ve hit the point where it’s high time to rethink how this goes down in your house every night, then hit play! Listen how Lauren replanned AND rebranded the kids’ bedtime routine. She’ll walk you through her process, considerations and planning so the bedtime routine is something everyone can look forward to at night.

Key Points Discussed:

• How the bedtime routine has gotten out of whack as the kids get older and during the summer months.
• Why the current bedtime routine is not working for the family anymore.
• The process Lauren used to refresh that part of the evening.
• The rebrand that’s making bedtime cool again.
• Exactly how Lauren planned out the new evening routine that satisfies everyone.

Connect with Lauren: DM her on Instagram @itslaurenMora for one-on-one coaching or 90-minute strategy sessions to tackle your biggest working mom challenges.

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You know the rule. Your rule. The one you enforce like it’s federal law—even if no one else around you seems to care. Maybe it’s no shoes in the house. Maybe it’s the exact way a towel should be folded (ahem, there’s only one correct way). In this episode, we’re talking about the parenting rules we cling to—and more importantly, why we cling to them. Is it because we’re teaching values… or are we just performing motherhood for the invisible mom audience in our head?

Key Points Discussed:

• The countertop incident that made me realize we’ve all got our own weird mom rules
• Why some rules are rooted in values—and others in fear of judgment
• The difference between teaching values vs. performing them
• A gut-check to help you reassess your non-negotiables
• Your official permission slip to keep what matters—and drop the rest

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We all love a good comfort zone. Whether I figured out something that works that I set on auto-pilot long ago, or it’s ‘just the way I do things around here’, these are a necessity for busy parents who don’t have time to ask "Ok, What’s Next" for every single thing in the day. But we know that it’s high time some of our comfort zones expand or that we need to figure out and set a new auto-pilot routine.

That’s exactly what Lauren is diving into today. But, per usual, we are looking at it only from the perspective of a parent. She breaks down a simple process for change that will actually stick. This isn't about perfection or major overhauls; it's about recognizing when something isn't serving you anymore and taking one tiny step toward feeling better about it.

Key Points Discussed:

• A quick breakdown of comfort zones and habits, and what this looks like in the life of a parent.
• Many of these feel "comfortable" because they're familiar and require less decision-making in the moment, but they're actually creating long-term stress and resentment.
• The process everyone goes through when they realize a comfort zone isn’t serving them anymore, but it seems scary to change it.
• A simple guided process you can do through to take action today.

Connect with Lauren: DM her on Instagram @itslaurenMora for one-on-one coaching or 90-minute strategy sessions to tackle your biggest working-mom challenges.

Website itslaurenmora.com

Lauren breaks down how applying strategic business principles to family life has been a total game-changer for reducing daily stress and living more intentionally as a working mom. She shares her journey from flying by the seat of her pants to creating a sustainable system that keeps her focused on what truly matters—without the overwhelming time blocks and complicated tracking systems you might expect.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why businesses and families have more in common than you'd think. And what norms we should steal from the business world to apply to our families.
• Lauren's lightbulb moment when she realized she was managing her business strategically but her family haphazardly.
• The complex spreadsheet experiment that totally failed (and why simple systems win every time).
• How to establish clear family goals and values without turning your home into a corporate office.
• The difference between being intentional and being perfect—plus how this approach actually reduces guilt and stress

DM Lauren on Insta @itslaurenmora to get more information on a one-time 90 minute strategy session.

Website itslaurenmora.com

I'm diving into the 2.5 books that have seriously changed my life this year. If you're constantly overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do everything yourself, stressed about money during this crazy expensive phase of parenting, or tired of getting into the same arguments with your spouse, this episode is going to slap. I'm sharing the exact mindset shifts from each that have made the biggest impact on my day-to-day life as a mom.

Key Points Discusssed:

• The 3 books I read this year that all gave me profound mindset shifts for my parenting experience.
• ‘Who Not How’, by Dan Sullivan: Helped me make the switch from constantly trying to figure out how to tackle everything myself (my default mode), to asking who can help me solve the problem. And it’s not always about throwing money at it.
• ‘Die with Zero’, by Bill Perkins: Why the traditional save-for-retirement model needs an overhaul, and how it lets me approach the very expensive phase of life we are in raising children.
• An excerpt from‘The Big Leap’, by Gay Hendricks: How this one paragraph has completely changed the way I interact with my husband.

Resources Mentioned:

Who Not How, by Dan Sullivan

Die with Zero, by Bill Perkins

The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks

Let's Connect:

Instagram: @itslaurenmora

Website itslaurenmora.com

We're officially halfway through 2025, and you know what that means – it's time for a mid-year planning session! In this episode, Lauren walks you through her simple but effective approach to planning the latter half of the year that'll help you tackle the next six months with way less stress and way more fun. Whether you're someone who loves a good planning session or you're more of a "set a timer for 20 minutes and see what happens" type, this episode has something for you. Get ready to review what's working, fix what's not, and make sure you're set up for success before the crazy fall season hits.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why July is the perfect time to pause and plan (before life gets bananas again)
• The “look back” review that'll help you remember all the good stuff from the first half of the year
• How to tackle your weekly systems and routines to eliminate what's driving you nuts
• Planning for the fun stuff – vacations, personal goals, and family time
• Identifying where you need support before you're overwhelmed

Join the waitlist for our Back to School Prep Guide starting July 5th

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