Dear Dance Mom...

This week, Jill and Melissa are holding down the fort while Kelly is away—and things are anything but quiet. Jill shares updates from her busy travel schedule, including gearing up for a pickleball tournament that’s keeping her on the move in more ways than one.

The conversation takes a more meaningful turn as they talk about the importance of advocating for your own health and the realities of navigating the healthcare system.

Back in “life admin” mode, the moms dive into major spring energy: Kendall is in the middle of a move, Kenzie just completed one, and Maddie is calling in backup to tackle a long-overdue closet clean-out. With Riley also recently moving, it feels like everyone is constantly packing, unpacking, and reorganizing life all at once.

From moving boxes to mom duty to managing it all, Jill and Melissa reflect on how spring cleaning isn’t just about houses—it’s about life, schedules, and always being there to help.
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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.com
https://www.fandango.com/she-dances-2026-242573/movie-overview

Jill 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!
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