The idea of your best friend having a child that's similar in age as yours sounds amazing, right? The vision of both of your kids holding hands, playing together, growing up together and becoming best friends, mirroring their parents. It just sounds perfect. Well, what happens when you prefer your friend over their child. Or as Monique says, "I love you but I can't stand your kid."

I Love My Friend, Not Their Kid

Being a parent is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling jobs you can ever experience. It requires wearing several hats to multitask and get the job done. Not for Lazy Moms stars Real Housewives of Potomac's Monique Samuels; her husband, Chris Samuels, former Washington Redskins' offensive tackle; and Aly Jacobs, a former DC radio personality and mom of two boys. Not for Lazy Moms is a community for new-generation parents who want it all and do it all. We strive to be the best versions of ourselves - in our parenting, relationships, careers and self-care. Follow us on social media and share topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms. Visit our website, www.notforlazymoms.com.

Kids & Family

The key ingredient for creating and sustaining a successful business is "minding your business!" In this episode, we are joined by supermom Monique Rodriguez, wife and founder of Mielle Organics.

Generational Wealth: Mind Your Business 101

Sleep is hard to come by. How do we get our children (and ourselves) in a better sleep routine? We share tips on how we get our children to sleep through the night and the struggles that come along the way.

Sleep Training

It is not about how much you make. It is more about how much your keep. Whether you make $30,000 or $300,000 annually, this doesn’t exempt you from living paycheck to paycheck. To overcome financial debt, you must first change your mindset and spending habits. In this episode, we share personal stories of our past that helped us to prepare for better financial management for our future.

Generational Wealth: Overcoming Financial Debt

Birth plans change, especially when you’ve been through the process before! Listen to the hilarious moments as Aly and Monique, along with their spouses, reflect on the births of Jake and Chase!

Birth Stories: Part 2

Building a brand is not just about selling a product or service. It’s more about providing an experience and creating a personal connection with your consumers. There’s a reason some businesses make it to the top and others fail. This episode will teach you the keys to branding success! Monique, Chris and Aly are joined by Ronne Brown, CEO and founder of Girl CEO Inc. Ronne is also the author of "From Mopping Floors to Making Millions on Instagram," a branding expert and a mom of 4.

I Love My Friend, Not Their Kid

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