Do you have a teenager who is struggling, floundering, or fighting with you constantly? My older sister Sarah had a few rough years in high school. My parents worried about her a lot. But then, Sarah found a new story - a story where she knew she was playing an important and meaningful role. She didn’t want to return to her cliché story of struggling teenager rebellion. She wanted to be and do something better. Listen to hear how you can help your teen find and live a better story. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Parenting Teens Playlist: Sign up for a private podcast feed that includes every episode from 3 in 30 on parenting teens. Episode's Worksheet: A helpful worksheet to guide you as you help your teen develop a better story. More Episodes Like This One On Teens: 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli 362: What to do When You Always Feel Like the “Bad Guy” // Joey Mascio Sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

I recently taught a free masterclass all about mom rage. Toward the beginning of the class, I asked the women in attendance to share something that makes them feel angry on a regular basis. One mom shared: “Feeling rejected by my teen who wants nothing to do with me. This is not the mother-daughter relationship I envisioned.” 💔 This comment stopped my breath for a second. How painful for this mom! No wonder she feels angry about it a lot. I'm guessing she feels a lot of other things, too: sadness, despair, loneliness … I’m guessing she feels tired! Tired of the disconnection with her daughter, tired of the feelings of failure, tired of the nagging and conflict in her home.  And I'm also guessing she's not alone in all these feelings. Parenting a teenager can feel exhausting, grueling, and just plain hard!  If you can relate, today’s conversation with Andee Martineau is for you. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement:  Parenting Teens Playlist Access Andee's book for FREE! Click here.  Related Episodes:  303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli 362: What to do When You Always Feel Like the “Bad Guy” // Joey Mascio Episode sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code 3IN30. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

Protecting my kids from the dangers in the online world is a high priority for me. My son is 13, and I’m still holding off giving him a phone, even though he insists he’s the only one in eighth grade who doesn’t have one.  (And I want to say here that it's okay if you have a different view on what's best for your child, so no judgment on when you decide to make a phone available to them!!)  When he does get a phone in the next year or two, he will definitely have limits and filters to help him navigate his phone safely. But unfortunately, we all know that even the most adept filters and limits aren’t foolproof. In fact, the best internet filter of all will come from Noah! The only way I can fully protect him from online danger is to help him develop his own internal filter.   My guest, Emily Jones, is a writer, speaker, author, and mother of 5. She and her husband Dave co-founded Family Tech University, which is a movement dedicated to helping parents prepare their children for today's tech in new and powerful ways. Emily shares with us today how to help our kids use technology wisely as they develop their own internal filters. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes like this one on Internet Filters for Kids: 207: How do I help my child build a healthy relationship with technology? // Andrea Davis 283: When Should I Give My Child a Cell Phone // Andrea Davis 309: Kids & Screentime: What does the research say? // Dr. Katie Davis Announcements: Navigating Screens & Tech Playlist Internal Filter Workshop from Family Tech University Sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. LMNT: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/3in30 BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.

Are you feeling out of your depth as you navigate the teen years? My son, Noah, just turned 13, and I have noticed a definite shift in some of the dynamics of our relationship. That's why I'm so grateful for experts who can help me!   Amie Anger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mom of 6 kids ranging from 11-18 years old. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Social Work and two years of post-graduate fellowship training at the Yale Child Study Center through the Yale School of Medicine. Amie has been a private practice clinician specializing in child and family counseling for the past 17 years. Listen in to hear Amie's 3 takeaways for how to enjoy these tricky teen years! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli 367: 3 Ways to Create Lasting Bonds with Your Kids // Mike Westover (Rachel's Dad!) Annoucements: Parenting Advice for Teenagers Playlist Sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

Are you wondering how to have political conversations with your friends and loved ones without things turning, well... hostile? Election time is here, and the political atmosphere is so divisive that it can feel impossible to have political conversations without things getting heated.  So does this mean we just avoid talking about politics altogether? 🙊 Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers of Pantsuit Politics say, “No!”  Their book I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) has helped me so much in my personal life as I’ve learned to navigate tricky political conversations, and I’m so excited to share their three takeaways for how to have grace-filled political conversations. I hope you find it helpful as you navigate this election season! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes:  051: How (and Why) to Get Involved in the Political Process as a Mom // Lacey Parr 031: Three Easy Ways to Teach Your Children about Patriotic Holidays // The American Moms 256: Why Unsexy Elections Matter and How to Get Involved as Busy Mom // Laney Hawe Episode sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off your subscription now. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code 3IN30. ***

Parenting a child with big emotions, big reactions, and a neurodiverse brain can be a real challenge. 🫠 I know this firsthand because my son Noah has always been spicy and spirited, and he was diagnosed with ADHD at the end of 5th grade. His formal diagnosis has been a huge blessing for our family, as it has given us a way to research ways to support him and to help him understand his own unique brain and body. One of our biggest sources of education has been The Childhood Collective, a website hosted by three moms who are experts in child development. Lori and Mallory are both child psychologists, and Katie is a speech-language pathologist. They offer incredibly helpful online courses, social media content, and a podcast called Shining with ADHD. I was honored to be a guest on their podcast earlier this year, talking about what I have learned in my journey as the parent of a child with ADHD, and they graciously allowed me to re-air the audio from that interview here on 3 in 30. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes:  197: How to Advocate for Your Child in School // Emily Orchard 198: Empowering Kids with ADHD // Dr. Mary Wilde 323: Parenting with ADHD // Alex Gilbert Announcements: Click here for my Parenting ADHD episode playlist! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

Hello, my friends, this is it! This is a last call to sign up for the Self-Assured Motherhood program because enrollment closes Thursday at midnight. This program is for YOU if you often feel overwhelmed and burned out in your motherhood but are also very committed to your family and becoming the mother you want to be. This program is for YOU if you love gathering parenting strategies, tricks, and scripts from podcasts, social media, and books but don't always know how to apply what you're learning to your actual life. I don't want you to miss out on this unique opportunity to grow within your motherhood, which is why, for the next 48 hours ONLY, I'm airing my Masterclass that I've been teaching live to groups on Zoom the past few weeks. In this class, I introduce three of my core principles of Self-Assured Motherhood and answer some frequently asked questions about the program. I hope this limited-time bonus episode will give you a taste of SAM and help you decide if you want to join before the doors close for another year. *** Announcements: Self-Assured Motherhood Program: The doors to SAM are open until this Thursday, Sept 19! It only opens once per year, so join while you can! ***

Living with grief can feel heavy, dark, and confusing. It's a time when it's easy to lose ourselves. Grief looks different for everyone, and if you are in the middle of grieving, my heart aches for you.  I have experienced loss, and I know the deep ache of grief. It's a tender topic that's close to my heart. That's why I'm honored to share Shelby Quinlan's story with you.  Shelby is a former teacher and SAM alumni. She's mom to three girls, and she and her family have been navigating their grief this past year through the loss of a beloved grandparent and also Shelby's sister. I am so impressed with Shelby's courage to share how she's navigating living with grief while being still in the middle of it. I hope you find her story as inspiring and healing as I have.  For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Self-Assured Motherhood Program: The doors to SAM are open until this Thursday, Sept 19! It only opens once per year, so join while you can! Related Episodes Like This One: 013: How to Support Those Who Are Grieving // Rachel Gainer 104: How to Move Through Grief Towards Healing // Dr. Anna Packard 155: Talking about Suicide: Insights from a Daughter Left Behind // Sara Grotenhuis Sponsor: BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

I always get asked who my Self-Assured Motherhood program is designed for - young moms? moms with young kids? stay-at-home moms? My answer is always emphatically: it’s designed for all moms!  SAM is for all mothers - all ages, all stages, all walks of life. In fact, I often have the women in my program tell me it should be called Self-Assured Womanhood or Self-Assured Personhood because the principles apply so universally. (However, the acronym SAW and SAP don’t have quite the same ring as SAM. Don’t you agree? 😆)  If you’ve been asking yourself if SAM is a good fit for you, you will love my interview with SAM alumni Wanda Opitz.  For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: 3in30podcast.com/freeclass: Sign up for my FREE masterclass all about rerouting your mom rage. Come learn how to identify your triggers and become the calm, emotionally resilient mom you want to be.  Self-Assured Motherhood Program: The doors to SAM are open now through Sept 19! It only opens once per year, so join while you can!   Sponsor: BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a spaghetti dinner have to do with my Self-Assured Motherhood program?  Well, in this episode, I tell you! Come listen in! My Self-Assured Motherhood Program is open for enrollment TODAY, and I want you to join! SAM is not like any other parenting education you’ve participated in in the past – where you heard the lessons and felt like you understood them, but then you didn’t actually apply them long-term. This program was developed with your long-term success in mind.    And that’s because the SAM program was designed by a teacher - a professionally trained, extremely experienced, and, at the risk of sounding arrogant, very gifted teacher. 🥰 If you've been on the fence about joining SAM, I hope you'll listen in as I explain why this program REALLY works. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: 3in30podcast.com/freeclass:  Sign up for my FREE masterclass all about rerouting your mom rage. Come learn how to identify your triggers and become the calm, emotionally resilient mom you want to be.  Self-Assured Motherhood Program: The doors to SAM are open now through Sept 19! It only opens once per year, so join while you can! Related Episodes like this one on the Self-Assured Motherhood Program: 315: A Word from our SAM Sisters 316: Considering the SAM Program? You MUST listen to this. [Enrollment ends Thursday!] 375: 3 Ways Voicing Your Values will Help Lighten your Mental Load // Rachel Nielson on the Happy Mom Summit Sponsor: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This bonus excerpt is one I pulled from Eli's full episode that dropped earlier this week. (If you haven't had a chance to listen, I highly recommend it. It's one of the most value-packed conversations I've had on 3 in 30!) Because it was so value-packed, we had to trim it to 30 minutes, and I didn't want you to miss out on this fascinating part of the conversation, so I decided to make it a bonus episode. These thoughts from Eli on co-regulation for parents blew my mind!   I mean, I had heard of co-regulation before, but the scientific evidence behind it is fascinating! I had no idea there were nerve fibers that are activated when I caress my child, and these nerve fibers calm my child's heart down! It takes the old adage "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" to a whole new level. 🤯  Eli's explanation of the science behind co-regulation helps me understand why it is so vital that moms proactively do soul-care. It literally helps us build a buffer so that we don't dysregulate when our kids are dysregulated. It's so powerful!  (By the way, I just did a mini episode on soul-care! Click below to check it out!) Taking care of ourselves helps us avoid losing our tempers and doing and saying things we regret.  If you want to explore managing your anger so it doesn't negatively impact your children's sense of connection to you, be sure to attend my live online masterclasses over these next two weeks on how to "reroute your mom rage." Click below to sign up! *** Announcements: Sign up for my FREE masterclass to learn all about rerouting your mom rage! Purchase Eli's Book here: Raising Securely Attached Kids by Eli Harwood Related Episodes:  380: Principle #5 // Sanctify Your Soul-Care [Back-to-School Series] 279: Navigating Parenting Triggers // Nat Vikitsreth 340: How to Be a Safe Place for your Sweetheart// Eli Harwood Episode sponsors: MollysSuds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know how important it is to raise securely attached kids, but how to do it can be the tricky part!  It's true what they say about parenting: The days are long but the years are short. I feel like the years are flying by with my two kids, who are both now in double digits, and I often find myself wondering how I can parent them in a way that will keep our bonds strong through their teen years and into adulthood - and in a way that they will thrive in their adult relationships after they leave my care. This is why I've been drawn to the work of therapist and author Eli Harwood, who has dedicated her career to studying research on attachment theory and making it applicable to everyday humans trying to build secure relationships, whether that's the clients in her private practice, the hundreds of thousands who follow her on social media, or the people across the world who read her books.   Eli's newest book, Raising Securely Attached Kids, will be released on September 3, 2024, and it was a thrill to have her back on the podcast to discuss this important topic.  For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Sign up for my FREE masterclass to learn all about rerouting your mom rage! Purchase Eli's Book here: Raising Securely Attached Kids by Eli Harwood Related Episodes:  367: 3 Ways to Create Lasting Bonds with Your Kids // Mike Westover (Rachel’s Dad!) 279: Navigating Parenting Triggers // Nat Vikitsreth 340: How to Be a Safe Place for your Sweetheart// Eli Harwood Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we are! It's the final day of our two-week-long series on how to become more peaceful, confident, and happy in motherhood.  I have loved this series, and it's also been a ton of work--more work than I had anticipated! (Though I don't know why I didn't anticipate that airing a podcast episode every weekday for two weeks 🫨 would be a huge challenge. Sometimes things sound easy before you do them, and that was definitely the case with this series!) But, despite the hard work, I'm so glad I persevered to give you a little deep dive into each one of my nine principles of Self-Assured Motherhood. My goal for every woman who listens to my podcast or participates in my SAM program is this: I want you to feel more fully yourself as a result of the work that we do together - more deeply accepting of who you are and more able to nurture the best that's already within you, instead of wishing you could be different or "better."   Friends, if you want to do this work with me, I hope you will join my Self-Assured Motherhood program, which opens for enrollment on Monday, September 9th. *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. **Everyone who downloads this assessment will receive a special discount for SAM! AND, one lucky mama will get SAM for FREE!** Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Self-Assured Motherhood: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 030: How to Coach Your Children Through Their Big Emotions // Georgia Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. Just like last week, this week, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is: Support Their Struggles. As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. **Everyone who downloads this assessment will receive a special discount for SAM! AND, one lucky mama will get SAM for FREE!** Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Support Their Struggles: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 030: How to Coach Your Children Through Their Big Emotions // Georgia Anderson *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. Just like last week, this week, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Communicate for Connection. As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. **Everyone who downloads this assessment will receive a special discount for SAM! AND, one lucky mama will get SAM for FREE!** Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Commuincate for Connection: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 030: How to Coach Your Children Through Their Big Emotions // Georgia Anderson *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. Just like last week, this week, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Gather the Good. As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. **Everyone who downloads this assessment will receive a special discount for SAM! AND, one lucky mama will get SAM for FREE!** Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Studying Your Story: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. Just like last week, this week, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Pursue Your Purpose. As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. **Everyone who downloads this assessment will receive a special discount for SAM! AND, one lucky mama will get SAM for FREE!** Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Studying Your Story: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman Sponsor: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Santify Your Soul-Care. This is probably the only one of the nine principles that I'm still not solidly green in - even after years and years of work! But I share my commitment to getting better in the episode. (If the idea of "solidly green" doesn't make sense to you, don't worry, I explain the episode!) As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. You will also be added to the list for more information about SAM and you'll get a special discount if you sign up for SAM! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Studying Your Story: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Bolster Your Boundaries. This is one that I'm still really working on with some relationships in my life - and I share a personal example of this in the episode! As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. You will also be added to the list for more information about SAM and you'll get a special discount if you sign up for SAM! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Studying Your Story: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Study Your Story. It's a deep one, and can be a hard one, but it's so important. As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. You will also be added to the list for more information about SAM and you'll get a special discount if you sign up for SAM! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Studying Your Story: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman Sponsor: BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Celebrate Your Strengths, and it's a fun one! Do you know your strengths and are you celebrating them?   As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. You will also be added to the list for more information about SAM and you'll get a special discount if you sign up for SAM! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Celebrating Your Strengths: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Voice Your Values, and it's probably my favorite principle of them all! It's vital! Do you know your values? Can you articulate them?   As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. You will also be added to the list for more information about SAM and you'll get a special discount if you sign up for SAM! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Knowing Your Values: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman Sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mental load of motherhood is heavy, and I am always on the lookout for ways to lighten it.  Can you relate?  A surprising discovery I’ve made throughout the years is how dramatic a difference knowing and voicing our values can make in lightening our mental load as moms. When we know ourselves well enough to know our core values, we are able to decrease stress and pressure and build up the structure and support that we need.  Knowing our core values is key to avoiding mom burnout!  I was really grateful to have the opportunity to discuss this at the Happy Mom Summit with JoAnn Crohn. In the interview, I discussed 3 ways knowing our values can help lighten our mental load, and I’m so excited to share them with you today. I absolutely loved being part of the Happy Mom Summit. I hope you find these takeaways helpful in lightening the mental load of motherhood!  *** Announcement: Values Guide Workbook: Discover your personal values with my helpful and FREE Values Guide Workbook! Head to the link!  Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you want to dive even deeper, the doors to SAM will be opening soon!  Related Episodes:  349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/3in30class for 50% off your first box PLUS 50 free credits with Class Pass. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Values-based budgeting is the key to approaching personal finances without shame and guilt.  Did you even think that was possible?! 🤯 Money is one of those topics that brings up a lot of emotion - usually negative. Guilt, shame, stress, anxiety, frustration… It’s exhausting! We feel guilt and anxiety if we spend. We feel shame if we’re “too stingy.” We feel frustration at ourselves or our situations. Does this sound at all familiar?  I can imagine you nodding in solidarity.  If you’re struggling with the burden of all of these emotions, you’re going to love what Jen Smith has to say. Jen is a personal finance expert and co-host of the top-rated Frugal Friends Podcast. She is also the best-selling author of The No-Spend Challenge Guide and Pay Off Your Debt for Good. She is legit!  For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Values Guide Workbook: Discover your personal values with Rachel’s awesome Values Guide Workbook! Head to the link!  Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you want to dive even deeper, the doors to SAM will be opening soon!  Related Episodes:  369: How to Teach Your Kids about Money // Abby Chipman 203: 3 Ways to Change your Money Mindset Today // Sara Payne 363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Greenlight: Sign up for Greenlight and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/3in30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you frustrated trying to figure out how to teach your kids to work? If you’re like me, you bounce around between different systems that are “going to work this time” and feel exasperated when they don’t. I don’t want to be a drill sergeant, but I also know it’s important that my kids grow up with a good work ethic! How do I find the right balance!!?? Thankfully, I was able to interview Danielle Porter. Danielle is a mother of six and someone I admire deeply because she's so careful and intentional in everything she does. I asked Danielle to come and teach me about teaching our kids to work, and to be honest, I was surprised by what she had to share! I hope you find her takeaways as helpful as I did! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes:  369: How to Teach Your Kids about Money // Abby Chipman 180: Three Secrets to Helping Your Kids Behave Well // Ralphie Jacobs 293: Rethinking Housework // KC Davis Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Paleovalley: Click on the link and use code 3in30 for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you like the idea of having a creative hobby but don't feel like you'd be good at it? I don’t consider myself to be an artistic person, but the truth is, I never even attempt art, so how would I know? We live in a society that is obsessed with productivity and excellence, so we often don’t give ourselves permission to try a new creative hobby just because we want to or because it feels relaxing or fun. Lisa Funk of Hand Lettered Design believes that the benefits of having a creative hobby go far beyond a beautiful finished product.  I can't wait for you to read what Lisa has to share. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: List of Creative Hobby Ideas You Can Do Even If You’re Not Good at Them Get Lisa’s awesome products at Hand Lettered Design. Use code 3in30 for 10% off all of her educational products!   Related Episodes:  305: How to Hold Space for Your Creativity as a Busy Parent // Elizabeth Bergeland & Ben Brashares 282: You Don’t Have to be Good at Something for It to be Worthwhile [Hidden Gem] 201: Living your Life’s Purpose in Every Stage // Brooke Snow Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s about that time of year when I start to look for home-organizing hacks for the summer.  Are you like me and you feel like clothes are multiplying? 🫨 My kids (and even my husband and I!) are changing clothes multiple times a day between swimming, working, and playing out in the hot sun chasing our dog, Petra. I am definitely feeling like it's time to get some good systems back in place in our home, and honestly, summer is a great time to do some organizing because we have more free time as a family.  If you're also feeling ready to do a summer reset, my conversation with Jen Martin from Reset Your Nest will give you many great ideas. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Click here for a printable of Jen’s awesome organizing hacks! Related Episodes:  321: How to Design a Home Full of Stories // Carly Thornock 312: How to Run Your Home like a Well-Run Business // Crystalee Beck 096: How to Organize Yourself and Your Home For the New School Year // Mika Perry Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Molly's Suds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you love the idea of family adventures but struggle with the actual execution?  Daily life with children is an adventure in and of itself, and sometimes, that's all we can manage. But sometimes, we are in seasons where we want to get out into the world more together. That's why I'm so excited about this special encore episode, so I can share this fantastic interview I did with Chamaine Wollenzein, in case you missed it the first time. She is inspiring!  Oh, and if you're not a hiker or camper, don't worry - this episode is still for you! Chamaine and I discuss how a family adventure is any type of shared experience that is out of the ordinary. You get to do you! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.  *** Announcement:  Don’t forget to purchase your Flecks of Gold journal while they’re in stock! They just started shipping, and they are GORGEOUS!  Related Episodes:  363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade 295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks 240: How to Get Your Kids to Play Outside // Angela Hanscom Episode sponsors: Greenlight: Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free. KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Paleo Valley: Click on the link and use code 3in30 for 15% off your first order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you struggling to know how to teach your kids about money?  Financial literacy for kids is so critical - we all know that. But it can also be overwhelming! That’s why many parents (myself included!) have questions about (and maybe even some guilt over 🫣) how to teach their kids about money. I have often felt like I'm not doing enough in this area, but I've also felt stuck and wondered where I can get started with it all.  Can you relate? 🙇‍♀️ If so, you're going to love this episode with Abby Chipman. Abby is the finance director for 3 in 30, and she is a queen at managing finances as well as teaching budgeting skills to her family and those in her community. She recently taught a class about financial literacy for kids at a retreat I had for the Self-Assured Motherhood program alumni. The women at the retreat loved it so much that I asked her to bring her three takeaways here so we could all learn from her. Enjoy! *** Mentioned in the Episode: Abby's Book & Podcast List Jolly Good Dollar Related Episodes like this one on How to Teach Your Kids About Money: 203: 3 Ways to Change your Money Mindset Today // Sara Payne 312: How to Run Your Home like a Well-Run Business // Crystalee Beck 315: A Word from our SAM Sisters   Sponsors: Mollys Suds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products. Little Stories: To try out this brilliant app for families, simply download Little Stories from the app store or Google Play and enjoy reading with your child.  BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Greenlight: Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to Greenlight.com/3in30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about using the Enneagram in relationships? If you don’t know what the Enneagram is or haven’t used it much in your relationships, you are in for a real treat! It is an incredible tool for improving relationships, and I am so thrilled to share it with you today!  Now, a little backstory: For as long as I can remember, I've been a sucker for personality quizzes and profiling systems - anything that helps me understand myself and others more deeply.  I think this probably started with taking quizzes in teen magazines with my friends while growing up in the 1990s. 😝 (Please tell me you were obsessed with these, too! For nostalgia’s sake, I looked some up and found this one - doesn’t it take you back?)  Even now, in adulthood, I love learning about how I and others think and the differences between how we all move through the world. It fascinates me!  I am excited to share with you a conversation I had with Enneagram expert Kelsey Lincoln who helps us understand how we can use it to improve our relationships. You are going to love it! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.  *** Announcements: Don’t forget to order your Flecks of Gold Journal while they’re in stock! Right now thru the end of June 2024 enjoy $5 off each journal! Related Episodes like this one on Using the Enneagram in Relationships: 342: Communicating to your Partner that Things Need to Change// Eli Harwood 276: How to Stop Giving the “Silent Treatment” after a Fight // Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman 124: How to Stop Judging Yourself Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Lume: New customers get $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strong parent-child relationship is so important, but it can sometimes be hard to know how to build one.  It’s my honor to share an interview with my Dad, Mike Westover. He has had, without a doubt, the biggest impact on my life, my mothering journey, and how I am trying to build bonds with my kids.  My dad is and always has been a rock in my life, and I've been trying to get him to come on the podcast for many years, but he would insist, "What would an old man like me have to teach all of the mothers who listen to your show?"  Well, a lot, as it turns out! I know you are going to love this conversation with him as he shares three simple, yet powerful things we can all do to forge a strong parent-child relationship. it's an honor to get to share this piece of my heart with you on this week after Father's Day. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.  *** Related Episodes:  043: What to Do When You Realize You Can’t Control Your Children // Marilyn Faulkner 038: How to Get your Teenagers to Talk to You (and it Starts When They are Young) // Tony Overbay, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 086: 3 Easy Ways to Build Life-Long Bonds with Your Children 365: Intentional Fatherhood // Tal Eyre Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Paleo Valley: Go to paleovalley.com/3in30 for 15% off your first order. BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 for 10% off your first month of online therapy. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I have a special bonus episode for the moms out there who are trying to work from home this summer, like I am. It can get so intense! It often feels like you’re not doing any of it well, especially with the kids home 24/7.  As I was trying to prepare myself to manage this reality these next few months, I reached out to one of my Self-Assured Motherhood students, who is an expert in this topic, and asked her to record her best three takeaways for us. I hope you find them as helpful as I did!  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.  *** Announcement:  Get your private podcast feed for working moms! Join my Self-Assured Motherhood Course! Related Episodes:  049: How to Involve Your Children as you Build a Business // Tonya Dalton of ‘inkWELL Press 102: How to Find Work Life “Balance” // Crystalee Beck of The Mama Ladder 244: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work Outside the 9-5 // Kim Rittberg Episode sponsors: Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 MollysSuds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My relationship with my dad is really special. I know firsthand how intentional fatherhood can impact a child’s life. With Father's Day coming up this week in the United States, I've been thinking a lot about my Dad, so I invited a dad I admire to interview on the podcast.  Now, this podcast is for moms, so why feature an episode about dads? Well, all of us here in this community - whether you’re in the podcast community or you’ve joined my Self-Assured Motherhood program - are working hard to become intentional moms. And moms often ask me, “What can we do to get our husbands on board?”  Unfortunately, there aren’t as many resources about intentional fatherhood out there, so I’m thrilled to introduce my guest to you moms so you have an excellent resource to share with the dads in your life.  My guest is Tal Eyre, and his new book, Dad Mode, reveals some of the key lessons he’s learned about fatherhood. I’m excited to share with you three of the takeaways from his book in honor of Father's Day! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Mentioned in the Episode:  Dad Mode by Tal Eyre Join my Self-Assured Motherhood Program! Related Episodes:  086: 3 Easy Ways to Build Life-Long Bonds with Your Children 263: Intentional Grandparenting (and How It Can Bless Kids!) // Richard and Linda Eyre 358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers// Saren Eyre Loosli Episode sponsors: Greenlight: Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free. KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi friends! Today’s episode is a bonus episode! It continues my conversation with Meesha Slade in our main episode this past Monday. Meesha and I talked all about travel tips and tricks for families; however, she had some additional thoughts on family travel that didn't fit into our main episode. They were so awesome, that I had to share them with you in this bonus episode! Happy travels! *** Mentioned in the Episode:  Free Downloadable Copy of My Values Worksheet Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting Related Episodes:  295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks 193: How to Cultivate an Adventure Mindset as a Family // Chamaine Wollenzein 173: Adventuring with your Kids // Naomi Davis of Love Taza Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have some fun trips coming up? Are you looking for travel tips for families? Summer is here, which means that millions of moms - literally! - will be taking trips with their families in the next few months. There will be road trips, family reunions, bucket-list trips, and even day trips. This season can be so much fun, but it can also be stressful.  Riiiight? Tell me you feel this, too!  This is why I invited Meesha Slade onto my show to share some travel tips for families. Meesha taught a class on family travel at my in-person Self-Assured Motherhood alumni retreat at the end of April. It was so timely for summer that I asked her to come on the show and share her brilliant tips with my entire community. You’re going to love it!  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes:  295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks 193: How to Cultivate an Adventure Mindset as a Family // Chamaine Wollenzein 173: Adventuring with your Kids // Naomi Davis of Love Taza Mentioned in the Episode: Free Downloadable Copy of My Values Worksheet Travel Trivia Podcast The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi UNO Sleeping Queens Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White (audio version) Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Figuring out how to parent teenagers can be … murky. It can often feel like we’re the bad guy no matter what we do! If you’ve been feeling at a loss for how to parent your teenager, and if you love Star Wars, Harry Potter, or The Hunger Games, you'll love the interview I did with Joey Mascio.  Joey is a life coach who loves stories and helping teens become heroes in their own stories. I love that he also helps parents avoid being the villains! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes:  277: When Parenting Doesn't Go as Planned // Michelle Barrow 094: How to Help Your Teen Live a Better Story 038: How to Get Your Teen to Talk to You // Tony Overbay  Mentioned in the Episode: Teen Training Bundle - FREE for 3 in 30 listeners!  Episode sponsors: Savvy Learning: Click the link to try a trial class for only $5 to see if your child likes it. And if you decide to sign up, don't forget to use code 3IN30 at checkout for $25 off/month for the life of the subscription.  Molly’s Suds: Order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly’s Suds products. Use code 3IN30 at checkout.  BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing how to make reading fun for our kids can be exasperating! As a kid, I spent hours every day reading in the summer. I'd come home from the library with stacks of books. I was so jazzed when I got my "personal pan pizza" from Pizza Hut after I completed the Summer Reading Program. Do you remember those days? My kids are not quite as easily motivated. With summer coming up, I want to find ways to get them into books, but it will take more than the promise of a pizza to get them to dive in. They like to read but don't love it like I did as a kid. That’s why I’m truly grateful for this interview with reading expert Janssen Bradshaw. She gives strategies for how to make reading FUN this summer. Fun is something my kids can get on board with! I’m excited to share Janssen’s wisdom with you! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Visit 3in30podcast.com/savvy and use code 3in30 for $25 off the life of your subscription! Related Episodes:  145: How to Make Reading with Your Kids More Fun & Less Stressful// Janssen Bradshaw 281: Your Brain is not Mush: How to Continue Learning as a Busy Mom // Alli Roper 234: How to Stay Sane with Kids Home This Summer // Jamie Cook Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you stressed about how to entertain your kids this summer? The long, hot summer days can be, well, long (womp, womp).  That is why I’m so excited to share my interview with Andi Smiley about her secret for entertaining kids this summer.  And what, might you ask, is Andi’s awesome secret for entertaining your kids this summer? (drumroll…) It’s podcasts for kids! I (obviously!) love podcasts, and if you’re a follower of my show, I’m guessing you do, too. But do your kids know how great they are? If you haven’t yet introduced your kids to the amazing world of podcasts, you are in for a treat.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.  *** Related Episodes:  003: Introducing Our Kids to Unexpected Heroes // Jennifer Brimhall of Raise the Good 246: How to Encourage Creativity in Kids // Noah Nielson 295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks Kid Podcasts Mentioned in the Episode: Bobby Wonder Disney’s Frozen Forces of Nature Eleanor Amplified WOW in the World Circle Round Otter Space Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest Against the Odds (older kids)  Wiser World Podcast (geared towards adults - good for older kids) Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls  Snoop and Sniffy Dog Detectives Sleep Tight Science Koala Moon Bedtime History Episode Sponsors: Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does positive journaling feel disingenuous to you? After all, there are really hard days when you’re a mom. Sitting down at the end of a rough day and writing down something positive can feel dishonest. Hop on to this week's episode and listen as I share an email I received from a listener who struggled with this. Hear how she navigates the balance between authenticity and optimism, and then hear how I’ve tried to do the same.  If you have any thoughts about this balance, I’d love to hear! Come join me on Instagram, or leave a comment on my blog post!  For full show notes, click here.  *** Announcements: The Flecks of Gold pre-sale is happening now through Mother’s Day, and it is the biggest sale of the year!  Related Episodes:  157: How (and Why) to Journal, Even If You’re Not a Journaler! // Kim Christenson of Promptly Journals 330: How to Delight in Your Difficult Child 304: Motherhood is hard. This helps. Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle to know how to connect with your teenager? Man, oh, man. The hormones, attitudes, busy schedules, still underdeveloped brains coupled with the overdeveloped longing for independence - sheesh! If you are going through a rocky time with your teenager, you are going to love what I learned from my mentor of almost 15 years, Saren Eyre Loosli.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcements:  Flecks of Gold Journal - Order by May 12th and get $10 off! This is the BIGGEST sale we do all year - even better than our Black Friday sale!  Related Episodes:  038: How to Get your Teenagers to Talk to You (and it Starts When They Are Young) // Tony Overbay, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 211: Raising Independent Teens and Tweens // Amy and Margaret from What Fresh Hell Podcast Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle to stay calm during your big kid’s big meltdowns? You’re not alone! As a parent of spirited, intense children, I have plenty of experience with big meltdowns and "bad" behaviors. It can be especially frustrating when the kid losing it is a big kid! If you can relate, you will love this interview with Cheryl Cardall! Related Episodes:  339: The Hidden Reason for Misbehavior (in kids AND parents!) // Wendy Bertagnole 279: Navigating Parenting Triggers // Nat Vikitsreth 083: Are Kids Today Harder Than They Were In The Past? // Katherine Reynolds Lewis  Episode sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series by following the link!  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting anxious kids can be stressful! It's hard to watch our kids struggle. If you have a child who worries a lot, avoids certain social situations, or even shows physical signs of panic when facing their fears, you might start to wonder, "Does my child have diagnosable anxiety? Or is this just part of growing up? And what am I supposed to do to help them?" Sound familiar? I’m raising my hand! This is a personal topic for me because I struggle with anxiety myself, and just in the last few months, my daughter has started to show some symptoms of anxiety. If you’re like me, and these questions have ever come to mind, you will love my interview with Dr. Terri Bacow, a well-known expert in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I was thrilled to have a true expert on this topic! To see the full show notes, including takeaways, click here. For the full transcript, click here. Related Episodes like this on How to Parent Anxious Kids: 181: How To Encourage Emotional Wellness in Kids // Lisa Sabey 183: Parenting Children with Anxiety Disorders // Audra Elkington 310: Becoming a Worry-Free Parent // Sissy Goff Podcast Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you or someone you know struggle with infertility? This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a series we do occasionally where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life. These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am a part of, Cloud 10 Media. Today's feature is a podcast called Fertility Chick. This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, so it is the perfect time to introduce you to this fantastic resource hosted by Abbe Feeder, a certified life and fertility coach. If you want to listen to the full episode, click here! Get In Touch with Abbe: Website: InCircle Fertility Instagram: @abbefeeder Abbe's Podcast on Apple: Click here Abbe's Podcast on iHeart: Click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How strong would you say your sense of community is right now? With my increasing work commitments and the ages of my kids,  I’m not finding the natural opportunities to meet up with other moms that I did when my kids were younger and going to playdates and parks and preschool. Building a community has become an increasingly difficult thing for me! That’s why I’m so thrilled I got to interview Jen Banks on my show. She inspired me to recommit to building a community—and not just any community, but a resilient community! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here! Related Episodes like this one on Building a Community: 021: Three Easy but Impactful Ways to Deepen Relationships with Others 195: How to Love Where You Live // Jessica Dahlquist 201: Living Your Life’s Purpose in Every Stage// Brooke Snow Episode Sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. (Questions this one!!! March 30th??)  KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letting go of your expectations of yourself can seem like an impossible ask. As moms, we want to do our best job! We want to be good moms! And yet, this so often leads to heavy, unrealistic expectations that leave us anxious, guilt-ridden, and completely exhausted. In this episode, I will share a sneak peek into one of the lessons of my Declutter Your Motherhood audio course to help show you how to begin letting go of those heavy expectations that weigh you down. If you like what you hear, don't forget to sign up for my Declutter Your Motherhood course by April 10 so you can join me in the live Zoom accountability group! You'll also get a buy-one-give-one buddy pass, so find a friend to do the class with you! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. Announcements: Sign up here for the Declutter Your Motherhood class Episode Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an exclusive limited-time bonus episode, a unique opportunity that won't stay up on my podcast feed forever. So, make sure you seize this special moment and share it with all your friends. Remember, on Thursday, April 11, it will be going back into the vault.  This is an audio replay of the free masterclass that I taught this past week, designed with your busy Mom-life in mind. Whether you missed the live session or this is your first time hearing about it, this audio recording of the class is here to cater to your schedule and needs. At the end of the class, you'll hear me talk about my Declutter Your Motherhood Audio Course, and I wanted to make sure you know that I'm doing a special Spring promotion on that course right now. If you sign up by 9:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10, you will get free access to a five-week accountability group that I am hosting in April and May. You will get to join me live on Zoom once a week so I can answer your questions about the course content, and you can connect with and learn from other intentional mothers who are going through the course, too. This is a perfect bonus if you are someone who generally needs some outside accountability and deadlines instead of a purely self-paced offering, and I am so excited to get to do this live group with you! Sign up for the course at 3in30podcast.com/declutter. Can't wait to see you there! Mentioned in this episode: Surface Pressure - song from Encanto Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have a special treat for you. I am re-airing the audio of a class that my dear friend Miranda Anderson, taught for a group of 3 in 30 listeners back at the end of 2019. Although it was awhile ago, the wisdom that Miranda shares in this class about decluttering our busy schedules is timeless, and I knew we all needed a refresher!  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/353-busy-schedule Announcement:  Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass: Don’t forget to sign up for this FREE masterclass I’m teaching live on Zoom the first week in April. If you can’t make it live, I’ll send you a replay!  Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at one skin.co. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have received feedback from listeners saying they'd love more insight into the background of 3 in 30: what’s going on behind-the-scenes of the business, what it's like being a working mom, how my family's doing…  all of the ins and outs. And I love sharing! I'm grateful that some of you care. So today, I thought I’d give a little 3 in 30 update. Enjoy!  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/352-3-in-30-update Announcement:  Connected Mom Life podcast Self-Assured-Motherhood Class Flecks of Gold journal waitlist Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass   Episode Sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. Vionic Shoes: Use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ll confess that my house is often quite messy. I value order - I feel like I can think better when my house is clean! But with two creative children, a busy husband, a growing business, and an active dog, there is evidence of a lot of living in our home. Thankfully, Carly Thornock is here to help all of us learn ways we can intentionally manage the mess without having it get in the way of those relationships that matter the most to us.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/351-carly-thornock Announcement: Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass: Don’t forget to sign up for this FREE masterclass I’m teaching live on Zoom the first week in April. If you can’t make it live, I’ll send you a replay!  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As I hope you know, I’m hosting a free masterclass on Overcoming Overwhelm during the first week of April. I've been preparing for it the past few weeks, which is probably why an interaction with my kids stood out to me a few days ago when I was feeling super overwhelmed and had a lot to do around the house. Something that I have not been great at as a mom is teaching my kids how to contribute around the house, but I've been working on it. Listen in to hear my thoughts about some mindset shifts I’ve been having around chores, my kids, and how I talk to them about it.    For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/350-chores-and-kids   Announcement: My Free Workshop on Overcoming the Overwhelm (Happening the first week of April 2024!)     Episode sponsors:   KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.   *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decision fatigue is a real thing, friends. I’m sure many of you are like me, running around with too much to do and too many decisions to make. My guest today, Emily P. Freeman, believes that regularly prioritizing time to reflect on the past will actually make our decisions in the present more clear and peaceful. As a natural go-getter and busybody, I am inspired by Emily’s dedication to slowing down and practicing self-reflection. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/349-decision-fatigue *** Announcements: My Free Workshop on Overcoming the Overwhelm (Happening the first week of April 2024!) Emily P Freeman's new book: How to Walk Into a Room Episode sponsors: PrepDish: Visit for a FREE two-week trial! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meal planning can be so stressful! That’s why I’m so excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friends, Stacie & Meghan, from the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You. I hope you caught my main episode on Monday because I shared the audio recording of my guest appearance on their podcast. Today's bonus episode is the second half of that conversation as these two awesome ladies applied my three takeaways to their experience with feeding their families–specifically, their experience with meal planning. So if meal planning is a challenge for you, like it is for me, I know you are going to relate to this lively conversation between two mom-friends who get it. -Meal Planning for Everyone Audio Course -Didn't I Just Feed You Podcast  "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/348-meal-planning” Announcements: Handout to walk you through the three-step process on your own. Text the word dinner to 33777 Free meal planning template from Stacie & Meghan Meal Planning for Everyone - Stacie & Meghan’s new audio course  Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making dinner for my family is…not my favorite. If you've been listening to the podcast for very long, you've probably heard me talk about this. It is a constant work in progress for me to figure out how to get dinner on the table, and one of the resources that has been helping me a lot in the last year is the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You. Stacie and Meghan, the hosts of Didn’t I Just Feed You, invited me on their podcast to talk about my journey with feeding my family and how I am learning to declutter the guilt and stress that I feel around this task. I had so much fun being a guest on their podcast, and they graciously agreed to let me air the audio of that conversation today on 3 in 30.   "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/347-making-dinner" Announcement: Declutter Your Motherhood - Rachel’s audio course Handout to walk you through the three-step process on your own. Text the word dinner to 33777 or click here Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've spent the last month talking on this podcast all about nurturing our romantic relationships and learning skills for navigating conflicts, building emotionally mature connections, and communicating about vulnerable topics such as intimacy, sex, and desire. This week's episode is, in a way, a continuation of that same theme…because how much more equipped will our children be for their future romantic relationships if we start talking to them now, in age-appropriate ways, about their bodies, their relationships, and their impact on other people? Conversations about puberty, sexuality, and everything in between can be extremely intimidating for parents, so thankfully, there are people like Rowena in the world to help us with these tricky conversations! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/346-the-talk Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode you're about to listen to is a fan favorite that we pulled from the archives. Do you feel frustrated with your partner when they don’t parent the same way you do?  This episode is going to free you from carrying the burden of that dynamic in your home. Enjoy these three takeaways to help you thrive in your parenting and your partnership, even if you don't do everything the same way.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/345-parenting-styles/ Announcement: I also wanted to remind you that as a special February treat, I put together a playlist for you of all of the relationship-focused episodes from the past 6 1/2 years of 3in30. When you sign up, this will be delivered to you as a private podcast feed. Click here to sign up!  Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order! BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this brief bonus episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife answers a listener question: What should I do if I need to take an SSRI for my anxiety, but it is dramatically decreasing my libido? Listen in for Dr. Jennifer's answer! Announcement: To hear Dr. Jennifer's first episode on 3 in 30, sign up for our relationships playlist! It's an archive of every relationships-focused episode we've ever had on 3 in 30, delivered to you via an easy private podcast feed. Go to 3and30podcasts.com/playlist to sign up.  Get in touch with our Guest!  Instagram: @finlaysonfife Website: www.finlayson-fife.com  Courses: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/courses *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wished for some concrete things you could do to improve your marriage? I know I have. Well, in today's episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife gives us three actionable things that we can do to become better partners and improve our marriages. I know you’ll love this amazing episode.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/343-become-a-better-partner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a continuation of the discussion we had last week with therapist Eli Harwood. Eli and I dive deeper into what to do when there's trouble in your relationship when you desperately want a secure attachment, but it feels like it's a long way off for you and your partner. How do you work to build your connection with them while also holding onto your connection with yourself?   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/ 342-communicating-to-partner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Monday's episode, we talked with therapist Eli Harwood about How to Be a Safe Place for Your Spouse, and one of her takeaways was that it's important to light up about the things that our partner lights up about. Sometimes our spouse’s differences don't feel very loveable to us, and their interests might even feel scary or threatening to us. I loved Eli’s response to my question about this, and I know you will, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our February celebration of love, I’m interviewing Eli Harwood, a licensed therapist, who gives insightful ideas to help us increase the security of our relationships. I know you’re going to find this conversation incredibly helpful.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/340-secure-relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you that in this episode you will learn one secret that can completely change many of the misbehaviors in your home? Would you believe me? I hope so because that is what this conversation with Wendy Bertagnole did for me. Wendy is a special education teacher who is also a mother of three, and she's here to teach us about sensory preferences. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/339-reason-for-misbehavior Announcement: Wendy put together a guided workbook to help you figure out what works best for your kids. You can find that workbook here. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Redefine learning with play and explore projects that build confidence and problem-solving skills with Kiwi Co. Use my promo code 3in30 to get 50% off your first month on any great line! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a special one in honor of Martin Luther King Day, which just passed last week, and Black History Month, which is about to begin in February. This episode is a conversation I had with my dear friend Jasmine Bradshaw on her podcast, First Name Basis.  I think you’re going to love it. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/338-racism  Episode sponsors: Fabric by Gerber Life: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Rachel shares her favorite tech tool for getting to-dos out of her brain! For show notes, visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/337-schedule-send Announcement: TODAY is the LAST day of my My Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course sale! This course will help you manage your mental load! Go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter to learn more.  Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As moms, the juggle of our schedule and commitments and responsibilities is REAL, and if you're anything like me, you might feel stressed out by it much of the time. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect productivity and time management system, but what if it could be as simple as just better utilizing the digital calendar on my phone?  Today’s guest, Kelly Nolan, is going to help show us how! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/336-time-management  Announcement: My Declutter Your Motherhood Audio Course is on SALE now!  Get $30 dollars off - including a buddy pass- through January 18th!  If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the stress of motherhood and also a little underwhelmed by the joy of motherhood, where are all those magical moments you were promised? This course is for you. If this is peaking your interest, go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter. Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Sign up by the end of January to get the free bonus meal plans. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I didn't want to end this series without sharing what is perhaps my favorite story from Greg's books because I felt so personally called out by it (in a good way!). I have thought about it often in the years since I read it, and so I wanted to read it to you today as well.    Listen in to hear about Kind Gustav II and his warship the Vasa. For full show notes, go to 3in30podcast.com/335-not-overcomplicate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, Greg McKeown joins us today to share three tools from this book Effortless that will help us to lighten the mental and emotional load of parenthood.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/334-effortless Announcement: My Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course is on sale through January 18th! Go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter for $30 off! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co.  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head into a new year, I, like perhaps many of you, am feeling pulled to get back to basics--back to the essence of my life and what I want and the work that is most essential for me to be doing, both inside and outside my home. That's what has pulled me back to a book that I read almost a decade ago called Essentialism by Greg McKeown. He is my guest on the show next week talking about his second book, but I wanted to introduce him this week by talking about his first book, which I think is especially needed at this time of year. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/333-get-back-to-essentials  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Fabric: Go to meetfabric.com/3in30 to get life insurance designed by parents for parents and get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I wanted to bring back a very special episode from our archives that we feel captures this heart of this season: family, togetherness, and faith. Today we are excited to re-air an episode that was recorded with Ralphie Jacobs, the founder of the positive parenting movement Simply on Purpose, and her father, Bob Peters.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/332-ralphie-jacobs Announcement: There will be no podcast episode next week.  Enjoy the time with your family!!  Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. TN Dickinson's: T.N. Dickinson’s witch hazel products are the only all natural, clinical grade witch hazel on the market, that cleanses, soothes, and treats just about anything, and is gentle enough to use daily PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The old saying goes that "moms shouldn't be allowed to get sick"…because it's nearly impossible to take care of our families when we aren't feeling well ourselves. But unfortunately, moms do get sick. Sometimes very sick, for long periods of time. When that happens, what's a mom supposed to do, so she can care for herself and her children? For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/330-parent-when-you-feel-like-crap  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Ritual: Visit ritual.com/3IN30 to get 30% off your first month. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm bringing you this quick bonus episode on a Thursday because we need to celebrate a big milestone for 3 in 30. This is our 330th episode! And that feels like it should be acknowledged! 330 episodes of 3 in 30, which means over 165 hours of wisdom brought to us by world-class guests and parenting experts, helping us be happier, more intentional, more self-assured mothers. For full show notes visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/330-delight-in-difficult-child To purchase a Flecks of Gold Journal for yourself, or someone you love, go HERE. Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!   *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have family traditions around food? Is food something that generally connects your family, or is it something that causes stress and sometimes even tears--for mom and the kids? Today's guests are familiar with both extremes, and they have some practical ideas for bringing more joy back to family meals and food traditions.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/329-food-traditions  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! CoPilot: Use my link go.mycopilot.com/3IN30 to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness if you sign up before February 1st! Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Green Chef: use code 3in30 for $250 off! Go to greenchef.com/3in30250 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have a big calendar that hangs in my kitchen that shows several months at a time, and it cracks me up that at the top of this season's calendar spread, it literally says "Busiest Time Ever." That is what the calendar makers labeled October-December rather than including the month names. If you're feeling a bit that way as well, today's episode is for you. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/328-less-stressful-december  Announcement: Thank you to all of our podcast sponsors! If you'd like to support the show, please be sure to use our sponsor's discount codes. You can find all of those here: 3in30podcast.com/sponsors Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. TN Dickinson's: T.N. Dickinson’s witch hazel products are the only all natural, clinical grade witch hazel on the market, that cleanses, soothes, and treats just about anything, and is gentle enough to use daily KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever wonder how you can help your CHILDREN see the good in their lives and express more gratitude? Good. Me too. Come listen in. For show notes, including the three takeaways, visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/327-teaching-children-gratitude  Announcement: Flecks of Gold for KIDS- a digital printable- is on sale now! Visit 3in30podcast.com/shop and use code KIDS to get 50% off through the end of November. Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Ritual: Visit ritual.com/3IN30 to get 30% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a grown up is kind of weird for a lot of reasons, one of them being that you are still the child of your parents. And if your parents didn't or couldn't show up for you in the way that you needed when you were growing up, that can make your relationship with them now feel…complicated.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/326-complicated-relationships  ANNOUNCEMENT: My Flecks of Gold for KIDS digital download is on sale for all of November. Use code KIDS to get 50% off! For only $4.99 you can download and use for all of your kids! Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well friends, it's almost the most chaotic time of the year! Oh wait, that's not how the song goes. It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Desirae is the host of the podcast Minimal-ish, where she talks all things realistic minimalism, motherhood, and intentional living each week. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/325-meaningful-holidays  Announcement: I want to make sure you heard my big announcement on Monday that I released a brand new digital product this past week: The Flecks of Gold Journal for Kids! If you want your children to join you in this habit of looking for the good, you can purchase a downloadable version of this journal, modified to be especially for kids, with adorable illustrations and fun gratitude tips.  To celebrate the launch of this new digital product, you can use the code KIDS for 50% off through the month of November.  Episode sponsors: Green Chef: use code 3in30 for $250 off! Go to greenchef.com/3in30250  CoPilot: go.mycopilot.com/3IN30 to get a 14 day FREE trial with your own personal trainer *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting an intense kiddo is a rollercoaster of ups and downs, and sometimes all you want is a wise mentor--someone who has been through it and has compassionate advice for you that actually works with these types of kids. That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to today's guest. Mary Van Geffen is the international parenting coach for moms of Spicy Ones™️. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/324-mary-van-geffen  Announcement:  I am so thrilled to announce Flecks of Gold for kids, a digital download you can purchase once from my website and then print copies for all of the children in your household, so it becomes part of your family culture to look for the golden moments you experience together. My incredibly talented graphic designer, Bree Morris, included custom illustrations of the parable of the miner throughout the journal that will work as coloring pages for your children to get creative and showcase their personality as they track their Flecks of Gold each day. Make this the year you start a gratitude tradition with your kids! Go to 3in30podcast.com/shop to see the new Flecks of Gold Journal for Kids, and to celebrate the launch of this product, get 50% off from now until the end of the month with the code KIDS!  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are going to be talking about how to manage the crazy input of motherhood if you have ADHD or some other type of neurodivergence…or if you sometimes wonder if you do. And honestly, the tips and strategies in this episode will help any mom, because the mental load of motherhood is a lot for even the most organized thinker.   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/323-parenting-with-adhd  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Brooklinen: Use code 3IN30 for $20 off your online order of $100 or more TN Dickinson's: T.N. Dickinson’s witch hazel products are the only all natural, clinical grade witch hazel on the market, that cleanses, soothes, and treats just about anything, and is gentle enough to use daily *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to raise kids with healthy self image and body image, but that feels so much easier said than done. How do we teach them the value of health and caring for their bodies without encouraging an obsession with health or with their bodies? How do we teach them to trust themselves around food and to love their bodies no matter what size they are, when we're raising them in a culture that is obsessed with diets and thinness? For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/322-body-positive Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is passionate about helping women to create homes that they love, regardless of what their homes aesthetically look like. She cares about beauty, but her definition of beauty goes so much deeper than paint colors and magazine perfect furniture, and I know you are going to find her perspective freeing and empowering. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/321-design-a-home Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know this topic can be annoying for overwhelmed women. You may be thinking, "Sure it sounds wonderful to care for my self…but I am juggling the demands of my children, my job, my partner, and life in the modern world, full of so many distractions and demands."  If you feel this way when you hear about "self-care," I hope today's conversation will provide a bit of a reframe for you–because self-care doesn't have to be completed when we are all alone and conditions are perfect.   "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/320-making-space-for-self-care  Episode sponsors: TN Dickinson's: T.N. Dickinson’s witch hazel products are the only all natural, clinical grade witch hazel on the market, that cleanses, soothes, and treats just about anything, and is gentle enough to use daily BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Ritual: Visit ritual.com/3IN30 to get 30% off your first month. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a special and personal one--it is all about my mental health journey. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/319-tools-to-manage-anxiety-and-depression  Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. TN Dickinson's: T.N. Dickinson’s witch hazel products are the only all natural, clinical grade witch hazel on the market, that cleanses, soothes, and treats just about anything, and is gentle enough to use daily Co-Pilot: go.mycopilot.com/3IN30 to get a 14 day FREE trial with your own personal trainer *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast I have an expert guest who is going to talk about the power of the mind, body, spirit connection in combating burnout and emotional fatigue while caregiving. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/138-caregiving-fatigue Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Green Chef: use code 603in30 for 60% off plus free shipping *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YOU are your child’s most important teacher! This back-to-school series is back again this year, as we discuss how to have important conversations with our kids that will set them up for success at school, work, and throughout life.   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/317-helping-children-advocate Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Brooklinen: Use code 3IN30 for $20 off your online order of $100 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you *listening* to your anger–or just reacting to it? In this limited-time replay of my live masterclass, I will teach you three principles of self-assured motherhood to help you translate the messages that anger is sending to you. Enrollment for the Self-Assured Motherhood Program ends Thursday, Sept 21 at midnight MST! Join us in the program! Sign up here: selfassuredmotherhood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, you are going to hear from an amazing alumni of the Self-Assured Motherhood Program who decided to go for it and prioritize her emotional wellness, even though the odds were against her. To see the show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/316-considering-sam This transformational program only opens once per year, and enrollment closes this upcoming Thursday, September 20, 2023, so if you've been feeling curious about it, please do not wait to go to 3in30podcast.com/sam to check out more details and get yourself signed up. I don't want you to wait another year to get the support you need to feel more happiness, fulfillment, and direction in your daily life as a mother. You don't deserve to put that on hold, and neither does your family. They deserve a happy and fulfilled mom, and only you can give that to them.  Episode Sponsors: Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The reviews are in! If you're wondering if the Self-Assured Motherhood Program is something that would be beneficial in YOUR life, in the words of LeVar Burton, "You don't have to take my word for it." To see the show notes, including the takeaways, please visit 3in30podcast.com/315-SAM-reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel burnt out, overwhelmed, or lost in your motherhood? In today’s episode, Aleisha and I talk about how important it is to know your self and honor your needs as a mother. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/314-feel-like-yourself Announcement: TODAY IS THE DAY! My Self-Assured Motherhood Program is available. This is a once-a-year opportunity. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, lost, unmoored, or burnt out in motherhood, this course is FOR YOU. To sign up, just go to 3in30podcast.com/SAM (Self-Assured Motherhood). If you’d like a little sneak-peek of the program, sign up for one of my FREE Masterclasses on How to Be a Less Angry Mom at 3in30podcast.com/freeclass. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Daily Harvest: Visit Dailyharvest.com/3in30 to get up to $65 off your first box. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decision-making can be paralyzing for me. But today's guest, Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius, is a systems expert and professional permission-giver. Kendra helps others stop doing "it all" for the sake of doing what matters. For show notes, including the three takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/313-better-decision-maker. ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm teaching 3 free webinars in the next few weeks about How to be a Less Angry Mom. I would LOVE to see you there. Let's see if we can make better decisions, that help us show up as our best selves- even on our craziest days! To find a class time that works for you, visit https://3in30podcast.com/freeclass Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! K12: Go to K12.com/3IN30 today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Green Chef: use code 603in30for 60% off plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether or not you are a business owner, I know you will love the insights in this episode. For show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/312-run-a-home. As a note of interest: Crystalee co-hosts an annual grant for mom-entrepreneurs called the High Five Grant. This unique grant will be open for applications starting TOMORROW, September 1, 2023, which is why we are airing this bonus episode today to make sure that you know about this opportunity if you are a mom-entrepreneur. The grant will be open for applications through September 30 this year, ANNOUNCEMENT: If you're struggling to manage life, and find yourself angry more than you'd like to be, I hope you will join me for a free masterclass in September. There are three dates to choose from, and I will be live on Zoom for each one of them. You can go to 3in30podcast.com/freeclass to sign up now. Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle with emotional regulation? How about emotional intelligence? How well are your kids doing in this area? Alyssa Blask Campbell, CEO of Seed & Sew, teaches us to better know ourselves by fostering emotional intelligence in ourselves and in our children. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/311-emotional-intelligence ANNOUNCEMENT If you're struggling with emotional intelligence, and find yourself angry more than you'd like to be, I hope you will join me for a free masterclass in September. There are three dates to choose from, and I will be live on Zoom for each one of them. You can go to 3in30podcast.com/freeclass to sign up now. Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether or not you have a long history with worry like I do, I know you are going to love today's episode with licensed professional counselor, Sissy Goff. For full show notes, including takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/310-sissy-goff Episode Sponsors: K12: Go to K12.com/3IN30 today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you are interested in being notified when my Self-Assured Motherhood program opens for enrollment in the fall, text the word SAM (which stands for self-assured motherhood) to 33777. That's SAM to 33777. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is all about what the research shows about kids and screentime featuring an expert, Dr. Katie Davis. For full show notes, including takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/309-kids-and-screentime Episode sponsors: Daily Harvest: Visit Dailyharvest.com/3in30 to get up to $65 off your first box. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I want to share with you a recording of my thoughts from a summer highlight- a "Sallybration" in honor of my amazing mother- all about the ways that she impacted my life. For full show notes, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/308-sallybration Episode Sponsors: Daily Harvest: Visit Dailyharvest.com/3in30 to get up to $65 off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, my friends! I'm back today with my first new episode in about two months. I'll start by giving you three updates from my summer break, and then I will give you three takeaways of things that saved my life during this summer break.  For show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/307-summer-update. Sponsors: Green Chef: use code 3in3050 for 50% off plus free shipping BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Announcement: If you are interested in joining the self-assured motherhood program, this fall, there'll be a lot more details coming in the next month. Just text the word, SAM, which stands for self-assured motherhood, to 33777. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Routines and going back-to-school always feels like such a needed reset after a fun summer. Mika Perry is going to help us with some ideas for how to organize ourselves and our homes in a way that will help us to honor our needs heading into a new school year. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/306-routines Announcement: If you feel like you may benefit from more support as you explore how to know yourself and honor your needs better, I'd love to invite you to look into joining my Self-Assured Motherhood program which opens this fall. You can text the word SAM to 33777 for more information. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! K12: Go to K12.com/3IN30 today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOW do we hold space for pursuing our passions in the midst of the craziness of parenting? For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/305-creativity Episode sponsors: Flecks of Gold Journal: Pre-sale is going on NOW. Order before July 31st to get the BEST price of the year! BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Announcement: Fall is fast approaching, and I want to give you time to think about joining my Self-Assured Motherhood program when it opens for enrollment. To get on the list to learn more information about this program, text SAM to 33777. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keys to help you to gather the good within your day-to-day life with your children. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/304-motherhood-is-hard Announcement: You can PRE-ORDER your Flecks of Gold Journal NOW through the end of July for the biggest discount of the YEAR. Orders will ship the first week of December 2023. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke has solid advice for parents on how to talk with our teenagers instead of at them. She teaches how to maintain connection during this phase of life that can sometimes be a little tricky.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/303-brooke-romney Announcement: This episode aligns so well with one of my pillars of Self-assured Motherhood, “Love Your People," and I want to remind you that my Self-Assured motherhood program will be open for enrollment this fall. If you think you could benefit from diving deep into how to Love Your People well, text the word SAM to 33777 for more information on my SAM program. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Daily Harvest: Visit Dailyharvest.com/3in30 to get up to $65 off your first box.   Hatch: Visit Hatch.co/3in30 to get up to 15% off and free shipping free shipping *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether or not you struggle with body image or disordered eating, I know today's episode will give you new ideas and a fresh perspective on how to better honor your needs on a day-to-day basis.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/302-heal-relationship-with-food Announcement: The Self-Assured Motherhood or SAM program which will be open for enrollment this fall, so text SAM to 33777 for more information.  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 for 50% off plus free shipping.  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Busy this summer?? Here’s three "Mom hacks" and shortcuts for moms who want to save time. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/301-maximize-your-time Episode sponsors: Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you are interested in being notified when my Self-Assured Motherhood program opens for enrollment in the fall, text the word SAM (which stands for self-assured motherhood) to 33777. That's SAM to 33777.  BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Redd Remedies: For 20% off Peaceful Mama, Rhythm & Flo and all other Redd Remedies products, go to reddremedies.com and use code 3IN30 at checkout. PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several years ago, in the midst of kidney stone pain, I reached out to Becky Farley and Candace Little, the founders of Mindful Art Company, and asked for their best tips on using mindfulness to cope with illness. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/300-Coping-with-Illness-or-Pain Episode sponsors: Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you are interested in being notified when my Self-Assured Motherhood program opens for enrollment in the fall, text the word SAM (which stands for self-assured motherhood) to 33777. That's SAM to 33777.  BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Thrive Market: Go to ThriveMarket.com/3in30 for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Monica Packer and I give three takeaways about how you can dig into your past and heal from any lingering heartaches that you might have from your childhood, even if you had a really beautiful childhood like I did. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/299-Let-Go-of-your-Past *** Episode sponsors: Declutter Your Motherhood: An audio course, which helps overwhelmed mothers to simplify their mom-life so they have room for more joy! BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/3IN30 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie's message today is for any woman who has ever felt weighed down by comparison and feeling like she's not enough. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/298-how-to-be-the-mom-you-are Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 for 60% off plus free shipping Hatch: 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/3in30 ANNOUNCEMENT: I devote an entire month to exploring celebrating your strengths in my Self-Assured Motherhood program, which will open for enrollment in the fall. So if you like what you hear today, I know you'd love that program, and I hope you'll join the waitlist by texting the word SAM to 33777 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the heart of 3 in 30 are the 3 pillars of self-assured motherhood, which is a membership program I teach AND the core principles that I believe help all women create a motherhood experience that fills her with daily joy. The 3 pillars, or major themes of self-assured motherhood are: 1) Know your Self 2) Honor your Needs 3) Love your People For today’s episode, we are re-airing episode 280 which is actually the episode that I aired when I very first introduced the Self-Assured Motherhood program several years ago. It covers three of the main principles we discuss in the SAM program, and it will set the stage for the series of encore episodes that we have coming over the next two months. I am so excited to revisit some of the best of the best episodes of 3 in 30 as we dive deep into the pillars of Self-Assured Motherhood, and this episode is a great place to start. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/297-confidence-in-motherhood To get on the waitlist to learn more about my Self-Assured Motherhood program that will be opening in the fall, simply text SAM to 33777. *** Episode sponsors: Redd: For 20% off Peaceful Mama, Rhythm & Flo and all other Redd Remedies products, go to reddremedies.com and use code 3IN30 at checkout. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Earth Breeze: Visit earthbreeze.com/3in30 and subscribe to save 40%!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we head into summer break, I knew I wanted to air an incredibly important takeaway from Episode 187 about keeping your kids safe around water. For today’s hidden gem, you’ll learn a bit about Nicole’s story of loss and her plea to parents to understand how drowning actually happens depending on their age and region.   To hear the rest of Nicole’s episode about water safety, or for the Show Notes, visit:https://3in30podcast.com/187-2/ Click below to listen on: The Website Apple Podcasts Spotify Sponsors: PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you headed out on any road trips this summer?! Brittney Hanks, the queen of mom hacks, is sharing 3 tips for making trips more fun and a little easier. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/295-traveling-with-kids Episode sponsors: Pixie: visit www.trypixie.com/3in30 to get all premium pixie features for free for three months. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you catch Monday’s episode with KC Davis, author of How to Keep House While Drowning? To go along with KC's thoughts, I knew I wanted to air an excerpt from Episode 161 "Cleaning Strategies for the Naturally Messy Mom" with Candi Kidd as this week’s Hidden Gem. We have been hearing from Candi a lot lately, and for good reason. Candi gets it! And this takeaway teaching us how to lower the “activation energy” it takes to get started cleaning goes right along with KC's advice from Monday’s episode. Listen in to learn what activation energy is, as well as fun ideas to help lower it like a Celebration Blitz.  To hear the rest of this episode, find episode 161 of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms on your favorite podcast listening app, or click any of the links below:  Apple Podcasts  Spotify The Website Sponsors: EveryPlate: Get started for $1.49 per meal. Use code 3in30149 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by the amount of responsibilities on your plate? KC Davis, author of the best seller “How to Keep A House While Drowning” joins us today to give moms a few tips for when everyday care tasks are a struggle, and also shares abundant compassion and encouragement. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/293-kc-davis ANNOUNCEMENT: My Declutter Your Motherhood Course is now a step-by-step audio course! Not only is it more affordable, but it is designed for busy mom’s on the go! If you're feeling overwhelmed and weighed down by expectations in your motherhood. And you want to feel confident, clear, and connected to yourself and your children enroll in the declutter, your motherhood audio course today to sign up, go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month, plus free shipping on any crate line *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to an excerpt from the new Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course! Typically, these Hidden Gem episodes will consist of one takeaway from one of my favorite previous episodes of 3 in 30, but today I am going to do something extra special and give you a sneak peek of my brand new audio course, Declutter your Motherhood. I hope you heard the news that this course released on Monday! It will be for sale forever more, but if you purchase before Tuesday, May 16th, you'll get a discounted price, as well as some exciting launch bonuses. You can go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter to learn more. To listen to a sneak peek of the course, go to https://3in30podcast.com/292-make-room-for-more-joy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Declutter your Motherhood launch day! This is a day I have been working towards for years! Truly, since I started teaching this workshop live to in-person groups back in 2018, I've wanted to create an on-demand version so more moms would be blessed by the life-changing content--and I am so grateful to be able to celebrate this milestone with you, just in time for Mother's Day. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/291-motherhood-feels-heavy To sign up for the course, simply go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Hatch: 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/3in30 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Hidden Gem is another tables-turned interview where Miranda Anderson from the Live Free Creative podcast interviewed me on HER show. By way of introduction to this clip, May is an exciting month for 3 in 30– we are getting ready to launch an online version of my “Declutter Your Motherhood ” workshop, and this conversation with Miranda is really a "sneak peek" of that content. The overarching topic of our conversation was how to delight in your motherhood, and in this clip we talk all about how decluttering your "shoulds" can really help you to make room for joy and delight.  if you are interested in getting on the waitlist for the course so you'll be the first to know when it releases on Monday, as well as receiving an exclusive discount code that won't be shared anywhere else, text the word WAITLIST to 33777. That's WAITLIST to 33777. To hear the rest of this episode, or for the Show Notes, visit: https://3in30podcast.com/179-delight-in-motherhood/ Click below to listen on The Website Apple Podcasts  Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever wish you could declutter your busy mom-schedule the same way you declutter an overstuffed closet? In today's episode, professional stylist and organization guru, Reachel Bagley, will teach you how! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/289-organize-your-schedule Announcement: Next Monday, May 8th, my audio course Declutter your Motherhood will be for sale, and I can't wait! This 11-lesson audio course builds on the concepts I've been discussing on the podcast but goes so much deeper, with step-by-step guidance on how to release mom-guilt and "shoulds" and start making room for more joy in your life. So if today's episode piques your interest, be sure to get on the waitlist for my course by texting the word "WAITLIST" to 33777, and you'll get all the details and an exclusive discount code sent right to your Inbox on Monday, May 8th! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 for 60% off plus free shipping EarthBreeze: Go to EarthBreeze.com/3in30 to subscribe and get 40% off! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Announcement: I’m so excited to announce that I am finally turning my Declutter Your Motherhood workshop into an online workshop that will be available for purchase soon. If you want to get on the email list to stay up-to-date on when the course will be released and get an exclusive discount code, text the word WAITLIST to 33777 or sign up right here.  To hear the rest of this episode, find episode 225 of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms on your favorite podcast listening app, or click any of the links below:  Apple Podcasts Spotify The Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes our physical things remind us of the “shoulds” we have in our lives. Clearing things away or organizing them to be more accessible and functional can help us to accept ourselves more fully and live with more intention and joy. Tune in to learn from our guest, Candi Kidd, about how to organize any space.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/287-organize Announcement: If as you listen today, you're intrigued by this process, that Candi and I describe of decluttering, not just your physical items, but also a lot of your internal clutter and your expectations for yourself. I invite you to join the waitlist for my new audio course. All you need to do is text the word WAITLIST 33777 I can't wait for you to declutter your motherhood by going through this course! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Thrive Market: Go to ThriveMarket.com/3in30 for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Songfinch: $20 off your custom song with code 3in30 if you order before Mother’s Day! (May 14th) *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Announcement: I’m so excited to announce that I am finally turning my Declutter Your Motherhood workshop into an online workshop that will be available for purchase in the next month or so. if you want to get on the email list to stay up-to-date on when the course will be released and all the details to come, all you need to do is text the word WAITLIST to 33777 *** For this week’s Hidden Gem, I wanted to re-air a takeaway from Episode 38 with Tony Overbay about how to maintain positive relationships with our teenagers. What I love about this interview is that his takeaways apply to parents with kids of all ages. It’s easy to talk about wanting to be a safe place for our kids, but how do we actually do that? Are we prepared for them to tell us things that are uncomfortable to hear? Tony shares things we can start when our kids are little that will help when they’re teenagers, OR things we can tweak and start doing now if your children are already into their teens. Tony Overbay is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and host of the Virtual Couch podcast. Tony works with a lot of teenagers in his private practice and it has given him the opportunity to, in turn, work with a lot of parents to help interactions with their kids become more productive and positive.  To hear the rest of this episode, or for the Show Notes, visit: https://3in30podcast.com/teenagers/ Click below to listen on The Website Apple Podcasts  Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to announce that I am finally turning my Declutter Your Motherhood workshop into an online workshop that will be available for purchase in the next month or so. if you want to get on the email list to stay up-to-date on when the course will be released and all the details to come, all you need to do is text the word WAITLIST to 33777 *** In today's episode, we are going to be discussing how to have conversations that help prevent childhood sexual abuse.. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/285-preventing-sexual-abuse Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Hidden Gems, a special series of the 3 in 30 podcast.   Typically, these episodes will consist of one takeaway from one of my favorite previous episodes of 3 in 30, but today's is a bit different. Today I want to share with you a hidden gem of something that I recorded as an Instagram Live a few months ago, but you may have missed it if you're not on Instagram very often or at all.  For full show notes, including takeaways, go to 3in30podcast.com/284-pick-up-phone-less Sponsors: Drawers: 15% off your order by using code 3in30 at drawersco.net Announcement: Andrea’s amazing course “Creating a Tech-Healthy Family” is on sale starting tomorrow, April 11 and goes through April 21st. Go to 3in30podcast.com/tech for an additional 10% off the already 20% OFF Sale. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Davis teaches three strategies for deciding when your teen is ready for a smartphone. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/283-cell-phone *** Announcement: Andrea’s amazing course “Creating a Tech-Healthy Family” is on sale starting tomorrow, April 11 and goes through April 21st. Go to 3in30podcast.com/tech for an additional 10% off the already 20% OFF Sale. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Drawers: 15% off your order by using code 3in30 at drawersco.net *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Announcment: I’m so excited to announce that I am finally turning my Declutter Your Motherhood workshop into an online workshop that will be available for purchase in the next month or so. if you want to get on the email list to stay up-to-date on when the course will be released and all the details to come, all you need to do is text the word WAITLIST to 33777 *** Welcome to Hidden Gems, a special series of the 3 in 30 podcast. This week, we are sharing an excerpt from Episode 174, Why to Try a Creative Hobby (Even if You Think You’ll Stink at It) with Lisa Funk. Lisa is the founder of HandLettered Design and mother of four. She has struggled with depression and anxiety and has discovered a variety of tools that have helped her reclaim her happiness and her mental health, namely through creativity and hand lettering.  I love how this takeaway goes along with Alli Roper’s episode that aired on Monday about why to continue learning as a busy mom, and that your brain is not mush. I knew I wanted to air this takeaway from Lisa as more encouragement that creating and learning just for fun is so important. We want that for our kids, and this takeaway gives you permission to want that for yourself as well. And while Lisa focuses on creating with your hands, I believe you can apply it to reading, writing, listening to a podcast, or learning or creating in any way that brings you joy. I hope this excerpt gives you encouragement, permission, or even a laugh as she talks about her love and commitment to dance parties at home, not because she’s particularly good at dancing, but solely because dancing is FUN.  To hear the rest of this episode, or for the Show Notes, visit https://3in30podcast.com/why-to-try-a-creative-hobby-lisa-funk/ Or click below to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today, Alli Roper, is passionate about busting that myth and reminding parents, moms, and dads that you don't have to stop learning just because you are in a busy, demanding season of life. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/281-continue-learning Announcement: Just a reminder, you can see our brand new branding at 3in30podcast.com Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 for 60% off plus free shipping *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, March 30th, is National 3 in 30 Day (our very unofficial official holiday), and to celebrate that this year we are launching our new branding--including that new music and intro, new cover art for the podcast--if you look down at your listening app you'll see that--and a new website! Go to 3in30podcast.com/hunt to find the scavenger hunt form and the instructions, and we will choose the winners next Friday, April 7th, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last five and a half years, I’ve tried to help mothers become what I call “self-assured.” I’ve discovered that there were themes emerging throughout all of my interviews. The topics that would help mothers become more self-assured revolved around three pillars: Know Your Self, Honor Your Needs, and Love Your People. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/280-self-assured Announcement: This is an important week for me, well for all of us, because this coming Thursday, March 30th 3/30, we are celebrating National 3 in 30 Day! I will be unveiling the brand new 3 in 30 website, cover art, podcast intro and music, and visual branding. Podcasts will be searchable using the three pillars of Self-Assured Motherhood: Know Your Self, Honor Your Needs, and Love Your People. Tune in Thursday to hear a little bonus episode from me where I will announce the new website and some fun prizes we have to go along with the rebrand! -Sponsors- BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are going to be discussing how to navigate our parenting triggers. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/279-triggers Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when your child says that they hate you- or uses any kind of strong language against you? For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/278-child-says-I-hate-you Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line! EveryPlate: Get started for $1.49 per meal. Use code 3in30149 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Michelle Barrow is generously sharing some of the parenting lessons she has learned while raising teenagers and supporting her adult children as they continue to grow and change. For full show notes, including the takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/277-not-as-planned Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 for 60% off plus free shipping LuvBug: go to luvbuglearning.com to sign up for a 7 day free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a conflict with your spouse, does it take hours, days, or weeks to make up? This episode will give you the tools you need to shorten the "argument hangover” and stop giving the silent treatment. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/276-silent-treatment Episode sponsors: Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! LuvBug Learning: Go to LuvBuglearning.com and sign up for a 7-day free trial, or simply download from the APP store and subscribe. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is going to help us take a good look at how we can step back from carrying all the mental load, and allowing our children to take more ownership and responsibility for their lives, their choices, their needs, and their mistakes "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/275-JoAnn-Crohn Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Mini-course: 3in30podcast.com/learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are in a challenging place in your marriage due to faith transitions, today’s episode with Kattie Mount of Marriage on a Tightrope is here to give you hope and to let you know that you're not alone. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/274-faith-crisis Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! EveryPlate: Use code 3in30149 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am sharing from my heart, starting with a personal story from my life--a story that might end up being one of the most impactful moments of my entire life.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/273-faith Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 for 60% off plus free shipping Bite Sized Black History: use the code 3IN30 for 15% off. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re feeling like Motherhood is harder than you expected, and you’re down on yourself, wanting to love this season of your life, this episode is for you. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/272-love-motherhood Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is so common for children to meltdown after school that we've decided to dedicate an entire episode to this topic today. Why does this happen, and is there any way to avoid it? We will discuss all of that and more with our expert guest, Alyssa Blask Campbell.   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to 3in30podcast.com/271-meltdowns ANNOUNCEMENT: My Flecks of Gold Journals are not going to be for sale again until November. Go to 3in30podcast.com/flecksofgold to see the journal and read more about how it works. Act now! We only have a few left in stock! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to Betterhelp.com/3in30. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Thrive Market: Go to ThriveMarket.com/3in30 for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a fun series where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life.  These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am apart of, Cloud10 Media. It has been so rewarding for me to collaborate with other podcasters who are working hard to get their important messages out into the world.  The show I am featuring today is called Motherhood Meets Medicine. The Motherhood Meets Medicine Podcast is a space that brings all women together. It's for those who hope to be a mom one day, those who are already mothers, and mothers of mothers. The host, Lynzy, is a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department where she has practiced medicine for the last 12 years. She brings in experts with formal training to cover everything about motherhood ranging from postpartum issues to feeding babies to managing toddler tantrums.This podcast provides candid, informal interviews that you can listen to while you're driving to work, folding laundry or whatever else your busy day may bring. For today's mini-episode, we are airing a clip with an interview from Chemical Engineer and Food Scientist, Erin, or “Food Science Babe” as she’s known throughout her social media channels. As a mom, do you ever feel confused about what you should be feeding your kids? The health and wellness industry can sometimes feel very fear-based, and it’s nice to get a breakdown from a professional on what’s actually happening. In this clip, Erin discusses what’s required to label foods organic and debunking the myth that food grown organically are always safer or more nutritious.  You are going to want to listen this excerpt from the Motherhood Meets Medicine podcast, and then head on over to their feed to listen to the entire episode! **Listen to the full episode here, and subscribe to Motherhood Meets Medicine here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mom-life often feels anything BUT simple. Managing toddler tantrums, managing work deadlines, managing sick kids who call from school and mess up those work deadlines, managing emotional and behavioral needs… Is there a way to just simplify all of this? To cut through the noise and the distraction and gain more clarity around what actually needs to be done and what we can let go? Today's guest, Chanelle Neilson, is going to share some really tangible ideas for us on how to do just that.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/270-simplifying Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you struggle with your morning routines, like me, this episode is for you! Our Guest, Sara Dean, is here to help! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/269-create-morning-routine Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. Free Email Mini-Series: 3in30podcast.com/learn *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have to admit upfront that I chose today's episode topic as the very first topic we would cover in 2023 for a slightly selfish reason: I chose to invite my friend Susie Salinas to come on the show to talk about family systems because this is the only goal I have set myself for this new year. In 2023, I want to invest some major focus and energy into getting good systems in place for the management of my home and family life: laundry, bedtimes, meal prep, grocery shopping, tidying, dishes, and morning routines are just a few of the areas where the Nielson family could use a serious reboot of our family systems. II am excited to take these challenges one at a time and focus on creating better systems to help them run well in our home.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/268-family-systems Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 to 60% off plus free shipping *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Flecks of Gold Journals are going to be a seasonal offering only.  If you want to change your perspective on motherhood in 2023, order your own beautiful, linen bound, Flecks of Gold Journal today by going to 3in30podcast.com/flecksofgold. This journal won't be for sale again for almost a year, so hurry and grab one of the last copies that we have in stock! *** Stop overthinking and start doing! In this episode, Monica Packer, a busy mom of four and host of the podcast About Progress, teaches us how.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/267-stop-procrastinating  Episode sponsors: Flecks of Gold Journal: Use code 3in30 for 10% off BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awww, the unique challenge and blessing of having a strong-willed child. If you have one, or several, you know what I'm talking about, and in today's episode I am interviewing an expert who is going to help us! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/266-strong-willed-kids Episode sponsors: Flecks of Gold Journal: Use code 3in30 for 10% off Faherty: Use code 3in30 for 20% off. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today, talking to us all about how Reflecting on the Year Can Strengthen Your Family, is Vanessa Quiqley, a renowned memory expert and mother of seven. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/265-reflecting To get the New Year Reflection worksheet mentioned in today’s episode, go to 3in30podcast.com/newyear Episode sponsors: Rothys: $20 off your first purchase at Rothys.com/3in30 Flecks of Gold Journal: Use code 3in30 for 10% off BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is someone who has helped me feel so much more empowered in my efforts to help my son become a more balanced eater. Kacie Barnes is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has helped thousands of families with young kids make healthy eating approachable and attainable through her company, Mama Knows Nutrition.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/264-picky-eater Announcement: The Flecks of Gold Journal sale ends today! Get $5 off automatically through December 5th, and get an additional 10% off with the code 3IN30. Go to https://shop.3in30podcast.com/ to learn more! If you already have a journal and love sharing it with others, we have something for you as well.  We just launched our new referral program.  Go to 3in30podcast.com/referafriend to give a discount code to your friends while earning money for sharing! Episode sponsors: Kid Culture: Use code 3IN30 for a discount! BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a close relationship with their grandparents, but I can tell you from personal experience that it richly blesses a child's life when he or she has the opportunity for cross-generational mentorship and nurturing. My podcast guests today are on a mission to make that possible for more families.   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/263-intentional-grandparenting Announcement: The Flecks of Gold Journal is on sale now! Get $5 off automatically through December 5th, and get an additional 10% off with the code 3IN30. Go to https://shop.3in30podcast.com/ to learn more! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month + free shipping on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling burned out as a mom, but don’t know how to get out of the overwhelm? This is an abbreviated version of the class I taught at Pinners Conference this year! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/262-burnout Announcements: The Flecks of Gold Journal is on sale NOW for Black Friday! You'll get $5 off automatically, and you can use the code 3IN30 for an additional 10% off! If you'd like the worksheet that goes along with this episode, text BURNOUT to 55444. Episode sponsors: Rothys: $20 off your first purchase at Rothys.com/3in30 BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Faherty: Use code 3in30 for 20% off. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how you can lighten the mental load that you carry around as a mother? Do you ever feel a bit crushed and under-appreciated for it? I am so excited to introduce you to two women who are passionate about helping women get clarity and control around the mental load that they are carrying. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/261-mental-load Episode sponsors: Tend Task: Get 30% off on any coaching package through the end of 2022. (And enter to win one of three "tune up" packages!) BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems there is no end to discouraging headlines and distressing current events in our world today. The world can feel like a dangerous and confusing place to us as adults--so how on earth do we talk to our children about this stuff? To help us answer this question today, we have an expert guest, Dr. Taryn Fletcher, who has worked with children for decades.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/260-talk-about-tough-topics Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Rothys: $20 off your first purchase at Rothys.com/3in30 Dockatot: 15% off with code 3in30 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's just chat as mom-friends about what is working (and what's not) in our homes.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/259-screentime-limits Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Cozy Earth:  35% off site wide when you use the code 3IN30. Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month + free shipping on any crate line! *** Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products. To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com and use the code 3IN30 for 10% off your ticket.    *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting is hard, and there is NO WAY to do it perfectly all the time. In today's episode, I invited my friend and colleague Stacey Collins back to the podcast for a follow up about how to hold boundaries with your children.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/258-boundaries-with-kids Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products. To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com and use the code 3IN30 for 10% off your ticket.  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Cozy Earth: 35% off site wide when you use the code 3IN30. Lusbrands.com: Use code 3in30 to get 15% off your first order over $50. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can I do to help my kids behave and listen to me?? Find out in today's mini-episode! This episode is part of a special series I am doing this week to celebrate the 5th birthday of the podcast! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. To listen to the full episode with Ralphie Jacobs, go to https://3in30podcast.com/180-ralphie-jacobs/ Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Subscribe to the podcast and submit a 5 star rating and review. You can do this on most podcast listening apps and even on Facebook, and the more reviews we have, the more likely moms are to find us! Go to 3in30podcast.com/5  and fill out the form to be entered in the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your phone use impact your children? Find out in this mini-episode! This is part of a special series I am doing this week for the 5th birthday of the podcast! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. To listen to the full episode from Dr. Katie Penry, go to https://3in30podcast.com/114-how-to-stop-looking-at-your-phone-so-much-dr-katie-penry/ Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Share a favorite 3 in 30 episode on your instagram story. It's even better if you show your face and explain why you love the podcast, or write a few meaningful words in the caption. If you tag me, and your account is public, then I will be able to reshare it! Go to 3in30podcast.com/5  and fill out the form to be entered in the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we celebrate and sorrow with our kids? Hear more in today's mini-episode! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. To listen to the full episode from April Perry, go to https://3in30podcast.com/everyday-moments/ Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Do you have a group text with your mom-friends, or maybe a GroupMe or Marco Polo for a book club, Bible Study, or something similar? Tell your group about the podcast and why you love it. Sharing a link to one of our spotify playlists that applies to the ages of their children would be an excellent recommendation. Go to 3in30podcast.com/5  and fill out the form to be entered in the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I raise a confident child? Learn more in today's episode! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. To listen to the full episode from Marilyn Faulkner, go to https://3in30podcast.com/118-how-to-raise-confident-children-marilyn-faulkner/ Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Text a favorite episode of the podcast directly to a friend who you think could benefit from it. It's that simple. You can do this from any podcast app. Consider sharing a playlist that is relevant to the ages of their kids. Go to 3in30podcast.com/5  and fill out the form to be entered in the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month, we are celebrating FIVE years of 3 in 30. I can hardly believe it! Maybe this will come as no surprise, but to celebrate our big birthday milestone, today I am re-airing the very first episode of 3 in 30, the introductory episode where I introduced myself and the “why” behind my podcast. In the podcast I mention that I've been learning how to love--to love my children and myself more fully. So that phrase is going to be the theme of this week of mini-episodes. Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. For full show notes go to https://3in30podcast.com/257-birthday Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Post about your favorite 3 in 30 episode in a Facebook group for moms that you're a part of or even just on your public Facebook page if you aren't part of any groups.  Go to 3in30podcast.com/five and fill out the form to enter the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared. If you're not on Facebook, don't worry, tomorrow's way to enter will be social media free! Episode sponsors: Cozy Earth: Use code 3in30 to get 35% off SITE WIDE  LUS Brands: use code 3in30 to get 15% off your first purchase of $50 or more BetterHelp: 10% off your first month *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I want to thank you for seeing an episode title that mentioned elections and thinking, "Yeah, I want to listen to this. I can give thirty minutes of my busy week to learning more about this." Sometimes easier to put your head down and focus on the to-do list in front of you than it is to learn about politics. Although it might not seem as immediately applicable to your motherhood as an episode on how to manage a tantrum or a rebellious teenager, the political atmosphere and policies in our communities and schools does matter tremendously in our lives and the lives of our children, so thank you for listening in. Today’s guest is Laney Hawes. I have been blessed by her effusive love for people and her passionate opinions on the world. I love learning from her, and I am so honored to share her with all of you via 3 in 30.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/256-laney-hawes Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products.  To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com Episode sponsors: Cozy Earth:  35% off site wide when you use the code 3IN30. Rothys: $20 off your first purchase at Rothys.com/3in30 BetterHelp: 10% off your first month *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hope that all of you listening have perfected systems for feeding your families so you do not have to deal with this awful feeling every night of your life. BUT if there are in fact some human mothers out there listening who relate to dinnertime dread, this episode is for you. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/255-family-dinner Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products.  To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com and use the code 3IN30 for 10% off your ticket.  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Lus Brands: 15% off with promo code 3IN30 at LUSBrands.com Little Spoon: 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order with the code 3IN30 at check out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three takeaways to help you maintain emotional and mental wellness in your wildest seasons! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to  https://3in30podcast.com/254-how-not-to-stress Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products.  To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month + free shipping on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I dreamt myself into a mother, but when I became her, I had to dream her back into a woman back into a woman back into a woman again.      -“Transfiguration” by Kate Baer Enrollment for the Self-Assured Motherhood Program (SAM) ends tonight (Friday, September 23) at midnight! Join us in the SAM program by going to selfassuredmotherhood.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANNOUNCEMENT: If you've been listening to my show for the past couple of months, you know that I am in the middle of launching the second round of my nine-month program which is called Self-Assured Motherhood. This program only opens once a year, and I don't want any moms who need it to miss out on hearing about it and have to wait another entire year before they can sign up. Enrollment closes this Friday, September 23rd. I'm hopeful that today's episode will give you the push you need to sign up if you've been on the fence.  Go to selfassuredmotherhood.com to learn more and to sign up before Friday Sept 23 at midnight. If you are listening to this episode on the day it comes, I do have one more live masterclass I am teaching tomorrow, Tuesday, at 1:00 pm MST where I will walk you through a detailed self-assessment to see how you are doing in each one of these areas.  Sign up for the free class at 3in30podcast.com/freeclass.  *** The nine-month program is built around nine pillars of Self-Assured Motherhood (we study one per month), and today you are going to get a taste of each of those pillars through the stories of some of the alumni of my program. I did little mini-interviews with these women and asked them to share one personal experience from their life that illustrates how they are embodying one of the core principles of self-assured motherhood.  "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/253-pillars-of-self-assured-motherhood *** Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Public Goods: $15 off your first order.    *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do YOU know you're a good mom? If you are ready to take the first step to becoming your own hype woman, sign up now to join the free, "Find your Framework to Meaningful Motherhood" class. There are only two more classes left and I won't be teaching this again for another year. Go to 3in30podcast.com/free class right now to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Announcement: Today is THE day, my friends. For weeks, I have been mentioning that the Self-Assured Motherhood Program, or SAM as I like to call it, would be opening for enrollment soon, and I am excited to announce that doors for enrollment are OPEN now and will close again on Friday, September 23rd. This nine-month program only opens once per year, so if this has been tugging at your heart, please don't wait or talk yourself out of it.  The first step is to sign up to attend a free online class that I will be teaching several times live over the next two weeks. This isn't just a sales webinar…this is actually the first class of my nine-month curriculum, so you can get a taste of what the program is like, even if you aren't sure you can commit to the entire program. Just go to 3in30podcast.com/freeclass to sign up, and the first class is tonight if you are listening to this episode on the day it comes out, so don't wait. I will be offering the same class several more times, so whenever you are listening to this episode, go to 3in30podcast.com/freeclass to find out more. *** In honor of the Self-Assured Motherhood Program enrollment opening today, we are going to talk about one of the nine foundational topics that we explore in this program.  When I emailed the alumni of the program and asked which topic had had the most impact on them personally, so many of them mentioned this unit- Sanctify Your Soul-Care, and they shared with me super poignant and powerful stories of how they had applied this concept into their lives, so I actually invited three of those women to come on the podcast today to share those stories with all of you--because I think every mom could probably use some help in this area.  For full show notes, go to https://3in30podcast.com/252-Soul-Care Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Little Spoon:  50% OFF your first Little Spoon order with the code 3IN30 at check out.  Rothys: $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello friends! This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a fun new series I am doing once a month where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life.  These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am apart of, Cloud10 Media. It has been so rewarding for me to collaborate with other podcasters who are working hard to get their important messages out into the world.  Today I am excited to share a little bit about the show Minimal-ish. Minimal-ish is a podcast about striving to live with less of the things that don't matter, more of what does, and pursuing intention in every area of our everyday lives and motherhood. The host, Desirae talks about a realistic version of minimalism that isn't just about simplifying our stuff, but also the other areas of our lives like our calendars, routines, mindset, motherhood, work, finances, and everything in between.   Desirae is a mom to two girls (4 months and 4 years), a high school English teacher, and has been podcasting since 2018. Her passion is sharing what she is learning on the journey of living with less stuff and more intention, along with making space for others to share their stories as well.    For today’s mini episode, we are airing a clip about how oftentimes, clutter represents unmade decisions. Desirae poses some questions to ask yourself while decluttering any area of your home like: Is this item useful to me? Have I used this item in the past in the 1-2 months? Do I have plans to use this item in the near future? Do I have space for this item? Is it a gift? In this clip, you get an idea of Desirae’s thought process for making decisions that we have been putting off, and evaluating what’s really worth keeping.   I’m so glad to be sharing this excerpt from the Minimal-ish podcast. After you listen, be sure to head over to the Minimal-ish feed to listen to the entire episode, which I will link in the show notes so it's easy for you to find.  So with no further ado, here is a clip from Desirae of the Minimal-ish Podcast!  Click here to listen on Apple Or listen in any podcast app!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The concept of having boundaries with our kids can feel a bit foreign and possibly selfish, but it can actually be one of the most loving things you do for your parent-child relationship. We are going to talk about that and so much more in today's episode with a very special guest, Stacey Collins. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/251-boundaries-with-children Announcement: Stacey and I will be teaching some free live masterclasses together over the next several weeks to introduce the nine-pillars of Self-Assured Motherhood, so if you like what you hear today and want to learn more from us, go to 3in30podcast.com/freeclass to reserve your spot for our free masterclass, which is going to be so impactful. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Lusbrands.com: Use code 3in30 to get 15% off your first order over $50. Publicgoods.com/3in30: $15 off first order (no minimum purchase) *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I can think of almost no other role in this life that requires as much emotional resilience as being a mom. This episode's guest is Dr. Jen Riday, a mom of 6 with a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies. Jen is uniquely qualified to teach practical tools that bridge the gap between research and "real life,” and I know my conversation with her today will help you assess how you are doing with your own emotional resilience and give you a few practical ideas for how you can develop in this important way. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/250-emotional-resilience Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Little Spoon:  ***   ANNOUNCEMENT   My nine-month program called Self-Assured Motherhood will be opening for enrollment in just a couple of weeks, and it goes hand-in-hand with this topic of developing resilience in motherhood.If this is something that piques your interest that you might be interested in joining this year, I've created an interest list where you can sign up to get more information and to be the first to hear when the program opens for enrollment. To get on that email list, go to 3in30podcast.com/interested Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My greatest hope for my children is that they will be kind--I care way more about that than if they are academic or athletic or musical or even responsible. Today's guest, Amanda Ferraioli, is going to give us so many ideas of ways to build a culture of kindness and community involvement in our homes.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/249-teaching-children-to-be-kind Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Splendid Spoon: $50 off your first box when you subscribe! ***   ANNOUNCEMENT   I wanted to give you a heads up that we are getting ready to open the doors to my signature program, which is called Self-Assured Motherhood, in just a few weeks. This program only opens for enrollment once a year, and it is a nine-month immersive experience where you and a group of similarly-committed, heart-fueled mothers will work with me to learn how to better know yourself, honor your needs, and love your people.  If you have been feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or lost within your motherhood, this program is for you. Or if you just love the content of 3 in 30 and want an opportunity to go through a guided curriculum created by me and taught by me, this program is for you. I have so so many more details to come, so if this piques your interest, be sure to get on the interest list by signing up at  3in30podcast.com/interested and we will send you more information and make sure you're the first to know about it when enrollment opens. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to introduce the Smart Girl’s Podcast, the latest show launched by the American Girl Podcast Network. The Smart Girl’s Podcast brings to life the popular advice books on growing up dealing with topics ranging from body, mental health, social media, friendships, embarrassing moments, crushes, and so much more. Hosted by 16 year old actress + writer Shay Rudolph (from Netflix’s The Babysitters Club) and cultural expert and educator Jess Weiner, these hosts bring a fun, multi-generational dynamic to the show and share candid, practical advice alongside experts and celebrity guests all about the issues tweens, teens, and their parents face growing up in today’s world.  I hope you tune in and subscribe to the Smart Girl’s Podcast on the American Girl Podcast Network!   Click here to listen on Apple Click here to listen on Spotify. Or listen in any podcast app!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I first encountered the work of Rachel Macy Stafford in 2015 when she was a guest on one of the very first podcasts I ever listened to. I was struck by her warmth, authenticity and her message of "letting go of distraction, perfection, & pressure to grasp what really matters" in our lives. Today, we will be talking all about soul-shifts: what they are and how we can start to make them in our own lives as mothers. I can't wait for you to hear my conversation with a mentor I have loved from afar for a lot of years.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/248-Rachel-Macy-Stafford Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kid Culture: For a limited time, you can buy their course at a discounted price.  Rothys: Visit Rothys.com/3in30 to get $20 off your first purchase. ***   ANNOUNCEMENT   You may remember that last fall, I launched a nine-month long program called Self-Assured Motherhood (or SAM, as I like to call it for short). The sign ups were only open for a short time, and I was thrilled to have almost 90 women join the program. These amazing mothers spent the last nine months working with me on becoming more confident and content mothers and women. We had nine different monthly topics with masterclasses and coaching and Q&A, and it was absolutely amazing. I wanted to let you know that we are gearing up to launch the Self-Assured Motherhood Program again in September. If this is something that piques your interest that you might be interested in joining this year, I've created an interest list where you can sign up to get more information and to be the first to hear when the program opens for enrollment. To get on that email list, go to 3in30podcast.com/interested Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When my kids were babies and toddlers, we had a rock-solid bedtime routine that my husband and I were completely in control of. We picked our babies up and went through our night-time routine before placing them in their cribs.  But now that my kids are older, they push back way more on bedtime, especially in the summer when it stays light outside so late. It's hard for me to know if I should monitor every step of their bedtime routine so I can keep them moving along or if I should give them more privacy and independence. With the new school year approaching, and needing to get back to a routine, I called in a sleep expert to interview on the podcast today. Becca Campbell is a certified pediatric sleep consultant and the CEO and founder of Little Z’s Sleep (www.littlezsleep.com) and The Sleep Sorority.  She has guided tens of thousands of families through the exhausting world of getting your child to sleep and is trusted by pediatric clinics and medical specialists across the country.  Becca is also the host of the #3 globally-ranked pediatric podcast, Little Z's Sleep Podcast, and her expertise has been featured in outlets like Parents magazine, NBC news, yahoo!Life, and Toddler Purgatory.  As a CEO, wife, and mother of two, she understands the importance of restful, restorative sleep, so she’s dedicated to helping families prioritize good sleep. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/247-Becca-Campbell *** Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kid Culture: For a limited time, you can buy their course at a discounted price.  Rothys: Visit Rothys.com/3in30 to get $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My son Noah is a creator. He spends hours every day building with LEGO, and if he ever finds a big empty box, it will surely become a fabulous creation within the day. I am obsessed with this boy's brain and his creativity, and I am so excited that today,to celebrate his 11th birthday, we get to hear from him on the podcast. When I asked him if was interested in being on the show, he responded without hesitation, "Of course I would! It would be an honor!" He is confident, funny, and a natural born leader, and I know you are going to get a kick out of his personality in this episode, as he teaches us how to encourage creativity in kids. I love him, and I can't wait for you to learn from him.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/246-encourage-creativity/ Announcement: I wanted to give you a sneak-peek of something I've been working on this summer behind-the-scenes. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you may remember that last fall, I launched a nine-month long program called Self-Assured Motherhood and I was thrilled to have almost 90 women join. These amazing mothers spent the last nine months working with me on becoming more confident and content mothers and women. We had nine different monthly topics with masterclasses and coaching and Q&A, and it was absolutely life-changing for them AND for me. One mother sent me an email that said this: Being part of this program has been incredibly eye opening and transformational! Every single time I have a class, I go back to my husband I tell him that I don’t regret a single penny that we have spent on SAM! This all so far has been worth it and then some! Not only am I being so blessed by all of this, but my family is too! Thank you! That first round of the Self-Assured Motherhood Program ended in July, and we are gearing up to launch it again in September. So if this is something that piques your interest that you might be interested in joining this year, stay tuned for more information. You'll be hearing about it on my podcast episodes and in my weekly emails in the coming weeks. I cannot wait to get started with a new group of women, and I'd love for you to be part of it as well! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kidculture: Go to Kidculture.org/3in30 for a special discount. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is with my dear friend Alison Faulkner, all about her new book called You're Already Awesome! Alison is a branding and events expert, host of the podcast Awesome with Alison, consultant for Fortune 500 companies, writer, speaker, self-proclaimed nonsense dancer, and CEO of Alison’s Brand School. Alison is obsessed with her kids, husband, family, and friends. I am grateful to be one of those friends who has known Alison for several years and witnessed her "nonsense dancing" up close and personal. I can't wait for you to hear my discussion with her! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/245-alison-faulkner Announcement: We have gone through the archives of our 245 episodes and picked out a handful of what we believe are the very best episodes for each phase of motherhood. Follow the link below for our curated playlists: https://3in30podcast.com/playlists/ Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Splendid Spoon: $50 off your first box when you subscribe. Kidculture: Go to Kidculture.org/3in30 for a special discount. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a fun new series I am going to be doing once a month where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life.  These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am apart of, Cloud10 Media. It has been so rewarding for me to collaborate with other podcasters who are working hard to get their important messages out into the world.  The show I am featuring today is a podcast that I love called Simple Families, which I have been listening to for several years. The host Denaye Barahona is a mother of two who also has a PhD in child psychology, so as she says in her podcast intro, "you're going to hear conversations that are based in research but more importantly real life."  Simple Families is a podcast for parents who are seeking a simpler, more intentional life, covering topics such as minimalism with kids, positive parenting, family wellness, and decreasing the mental load. For today's mini-episodes, I hand-picked an excerpt from Denaye's show to air for you so you could get a taste of her work, and it comes from a recent episode she aired titled "Raising Critical Thinkers" with guest Julie Bogart. There was a segment in that conversation that struck me to the core, all about how important it is to allow people in our families, including our own children, to have different beliefs from us and to know that they are still deeply loved, valued, and HOME when they are with us.  You are going to want to  listen to every word of this excerpt from the Simple Families podcast and then head on over to Denaye's feed to listen to the entire episode! **Listen to the full episode here, and subscribe to Simple Families here.  **Also check out Denaye's guest appearance on 3 in 30 here  and Rachel's guest appearance on Simple Families here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have dreams of leaving your 9-5 job? Or dreams of earning an income at home but have imposter syndrome and wonder if you are even qualified? Kim Rittberg, host of the Exit Moms Interview Podcast, shares her story of leaving her 15-year career to now running her own content strategy company with hours that work for her family.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/243-kim-rittberg Announcement: We have gone through the archives of our 243 episodes and picked out a handful of what we believe are the very best episodes for each phase of motherhood. Follow the link below for our curated playlists: https://3in30podcast.com/playlists Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go modernfertility.com/3in30  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks 19 years since my mother died of breast cancer. I have dreaded this particular anniversary for a long time because I was 19 years old when my mom died, so starting tomorrow, every day that passes means that I've lived one day longer without her than I lived with her. As I get farther and farther away from her in days and years, I long to draw closer to her in other ways–to remember her, share her, and honor her. This episode is one way that I am doing that.  For full show notes, go to https://3in30podcast.com/243-19-years-without-my-mom. *** Related Episodes 080: Blessing our Children by Seeing their Gifts: A Musical Tribute to My Mama 186: Helping your Children Connect with Someone You've Loved and Lost // Dara Kurtz 086: 3 Easy Ways to Build Life-Long Bonds with Your Children: Tribute to my Dad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode with Dr. Laura Markham helps to answer the question of what to do when our kids are fighting.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/242-what-to-do-when-your-kids-are-fighting Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/3IN30. Care Crates: Use code 3in30 for 15% off your purchase.  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I think siblings fighting is one of the most common and heaviest problems that moms struggle with on a daily basis. For the next two weeks on the podcast, I'm thrilled to be re-airing two episodes with one of the world’s most renowned experts on sibling rivalry, Dr. Laura Markham.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/241-reduce-sibling-rivalry Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Pair Eyewear: Go to paireyewear.com/3in30 for 15% off your first purchase. Care Crates: Use code 3in30 for 15% off your purchase.  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a fun new series I am going to be doing once a month where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life.  These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am apart of, Cloud10 Media. It has been so rewarding for me to collaborate with other podcasters who are working hard to get their important messages out into the world.  The show I am featuring today is a brand new podcast called Let's Change Beauty, and it’s powered by the Dove Self-Esteem Project. The Let's Change Beauty Podcast speaks directly to the insane pressures and beauty stereotypes that can really deflate our body confidence and self-esteem - and impact our kids, as well as our own wellbeing! The podcast is hosted by cultural expert Jess Weiner, who sparks meaningful conversations with guests and industry experts from the worlds of beauty, gaming, sports, and entertainment. She focuses on educational, inspiring and practical ways we can all do something to redefine beauty for the next generation. Listen and subscribe here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you hearing a lot of “I’m bored!” and wondering why your children don’t just go play outside? My conversation with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Timbernook, will help inspire you to approach outdoor play a little differently.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/240-anglea-hanscom Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code 3in30. Care Crates: Use code 3in30 for 15% off your purchase.  BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is your home organization being affected by these long summer days? If you are feeling ready to do a summer reset, you are going to get so many great ideas from today's episode.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/239-spaces-to-organize Episode sponsors: Fabric: Visit meetfabric.com/3IN30 and apply for life insurance today in ten minutes. Faherty Brand: Go to fahertybrand.com/3in30 and use the code 3in30 to get 20% off your first order. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much do you know about LGBTQ topics, particularly about what it means to be transgender? If the answer is “not much” that’s okay, and I’m so glad you’re tuning in today. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/238-supporting-transgender-teens Episode sponsors: Pair Eyewear: Go to paireyewear.com/3in30 for 15% off your first purchase. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/3IN30. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s such an adjustment finding a new rhythm when summer starts, and that’s why I’m so excited for this crowdsourced episode today where we get to learn from YOU, the listeners of 3 in 30. In this episode, you will hear ideas, tricks, and hacks from moms just like you about how they manage summer with their children.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/237-mom-hacks-for-summer Episode sponsors: StoryWorth: Go to storyworth.com/3in30 to save $10 on your first purchase.  Prose: For your free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off! BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trigger Warning: Child Loss This episode with Nicole Hughes about water safety is an encore, and we decided to re-air this particular episode because we got an email from a pediatrician who was so impacted by this conversation when we aired last summer that she asked us to air it again. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/236-nicole-hughes Episode sponsors: Fabric: Visit meetfabric.com/3IN30 and apply for life insurance today in ten minutes. KiwiCo: Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code 3in30. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve talked about surviving summer with young kids home all day, but what about as our kids get older? Jamie Cook is back on the show, talking about enjoying summer with teens and tweens. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/235-jamie-cook Episode sponsors: Siena and Co Swimwear: Use the code 3IN30 for free shipping on your order. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Faherty Brand: Go to fahertybrand.com/3in30 and use the code 3in30 to get 20% off your first order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do you fall on a scale of excited-to-shuddering-in-fear over summer’s fast approach? Tune in for how to stay sane with kids home this summer with Jamie Cook.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/234-jamie-cook Episode sponsors: Prose: For your free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off! Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/3IN30. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is an ideal time to take the pressure off of reading and just make it FUN for your kids. You'll get so many tips for how to do that in today's encore episode with Janssen Bradshaw. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/233-janssen-bradshaw Episode sponsors: Fabric: Visit meetfabric.com/3IN30 and apply for life insurance today in ten minutes.  Pair Eyewear: Go to paireyewear.com/3in30 for 15% off your first purchase. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power struggles in parenting are a normal, daily occurrence, but they can get downright exhausting. Our guest Denaye Barahona is a Mama with a doctorate degree in Child Development; her perspectives are grounded in research, but more importantly real life. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/232-power-struggles Episode sponsors: Public Goods: Use the code 3IN30 to receive $15 off your first order. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! -Announcement!- Flecks of Gold journals are on sale for $5 off now through Mother’s Day! This would be the perfect gift for yourself or another mom you love. Get an additional 10% off with code 3IN30. ***   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother's Day is just a few weeks away in the United States, and today I’m sharing how we can make sure the day is special by asking for what we really want and need, or by gifting it to ourselves.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/231-gifts-to-give-yourself Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code 3in30. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! -Announcement!- Flecks of Gold journals are on sale for $5 off now through Mother’s Day! This would be the perfect gift for yourself or another mom you love. Get an additional 10% off with code 3IN30. ***   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Miss Freddy, a certified Professional Photo Organizer, shares her three takeaways to get us started on our photo organization journey.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/230-miss-freddy -Announcement!- Flecks of Gold journals are on sale for $5 off now through Mother’s Day! This would be the perfect gift for yourself or another mom you love. Get an additional 10% off with code 3IN30. Episode sponsors: Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/3IN30. HiYa Health: Use code 3IN30 to get 50% off your first purchase of children's vitamins. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Kiera Liu’s actionable tips in the episode for how we can use our phones with intention and purpose to capture beautiful moments with our kids.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/229-beautiful-moments-with-kids Episode sponsors: Flecks of Gold: Use the code 3IN30 for 10% off  Public Goods: Use the code 3IN30 to receive $15 off your first order. BetterHelp: Use the code 3IN30 to get 10% off your first month of online counseling. ***   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adding a new baby to your family, whether it’s your first or your fifth, always comes with a lot of highs and lows. Hannah and Kelty from Upbringing share 3 takeaways for how to ease the transition for the siblings of a new baby.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/228-support-siblings-after-new-baby Episode sponsors: Green Chef: Use the code 3in30130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping!  HiYa Health: Use code 3IN30 to get 50% off your first purchase of children's vitamins. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How comfortable are you talking about race? Dr. Lucretia Berry shares about how to talk to your kids about skin tone and race in this week's episode. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/227-talk-to-kids-about-skin-tone Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code 3in30. Rothys: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/3IN30.   BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes our physical things remind us of the “shoulds” we have in our lives. Clearing things away or organizing them to be more accessible and functional can help us to accept ourselves more fully and live with more intention and joy. Tune in to learn from our guest, Candi Kidd, about how to organize any space.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/226-organize-any-space Episode sponsors: Public Goods: Use the code 3IN30 to receive $15 off your first order. BetterHelp: Use the code 3IN30 to get 10% off your first month of online counseling. HiYa Health: Use code 3IN30 to get 50% off your first purchase of children's vitamins. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life often feels busy and overwhelming, but does it feel full and rewarding? Listen to this week’s episode for 3 tangible ways to create more time with Candi Kidd.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/225-create-more-time Episode sponsors: Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at bombas.com/3in30 Ana Luisa Jewelry: Go to shop.analuisa.com/3in30 for up to 40% off. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever stayed quiet when you were in a group, even though you really wanted to speak up and add your thoughts to the discussion? This is called self-silencing, and we all do it. Our guest, Amber Price, has a mission to help women love themselves and find deeper connections with their partners, family, and friends. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to: https://3in30podcast.com/224-self-silencing/ Episode sponsors: Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at bombas.com/3in30 BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! HelloFresh: Use the code 3IN3016 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since becoming a parent, has your sex drive seemed non existent at times? Or maybe not for you, but for your partner? Our guest, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, is an expert in this field and is sharing three takeaways for sex and motherhood. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/223-sex-motherhood Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code 3in30. Outschool - Get $15 off your first class with the code 3IN30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a conflict with your spouse, does it take hours, days, or weeks to make up? This episode will give you the tools you need to shorten the "argument hangover."  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/222-repair-after-fight Episode sponsors: Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at bombas.com/3in30.  HiYa Health: Use code 3IN30 to get 50% off your first purchase of children's vitamins.  BetterHelp: Use the code 3IN30 to get 10% off your first month of online counseling. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With six biological kids, multiple foster kids, and a career as a novelist, how does Rachel Fordham make time and space for her marriage? She shares her best advice in this week's episode! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/221-rachel-fordham Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Ana Luisa Jewelry: Go to shop.analuisa.com/3in30 for up to 40% off. Dreamland Baby Co: Use the code 3in30 to get 20% off. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Infertility is hellishly hard, and it can be hellishly hard on a marriage! In this episode, Rachel shares her three takeaways for nurturing yourself and your marriage during infertility. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/220-survive-infertility Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code 3in30. BetterHelp: Use the code 3IN30 for 10% off your first month.  HelloFresh: Use the code 3IN3016 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a tween is hard, but it is also a hard stage to parent. If you need a little support and solidarity raising a middle schooler, tune in now to learn how you can help them grow and thrive. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/219-life-skills-for-tweens Episode sponsors: Ritual: Use the code 3IN30 for 10% off for your first three months. I Believe in Me: Go to bloomfully.com! BetterHelp: Use the code 3IN30 for 10% off your first month.  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you parenting little children who are close in age? Is it hard to enjoy the moment when life feels so chaotic and messy? In this episode, the Communications Manager for this podcast, Molly Alexander, shares her three takeaways for managing–and even enjoying!–life with littles.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/218-kids-close-in-age Episode sponsors: Dreamland Baby Co - Get 20% off with the code 3IN30.  Outschool - Get $15 off your first class with the code 3IN30.  BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month with the code 3IN30.     *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode will teach us about the power of coming-of-age rituals for our teenagers and HOW we can adapt these to our busy, modern lives. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/217-Coming-of-Age-Celebration. Episode sponsors: Dreamland Baby Co - Get 20% off with the code 3in30. BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month. Ana Luisa Jewelry - Use the code 3in30 for 10% off.    *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My goal for 2022 is to spend way less time on my phone. Want to join me?? In this encore episode, walk you through three strategies for managing your social media use. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/216-spend-less-time-on-your-phone/ Episode sponsors: Dreamland Baby Co - Get 20% off with the code 3in30. BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month. Prose - For your free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off!     *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the proverbial blank slate that comes with the New Year can seem overwhelming to you, tune in to this episode to help you figure out what matters to you in 2022. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/215-find-what-matters-to-you-in-2022. Episode sponsors: Ritual: Use the code 3IN30 for 10% off for your first three months BetterHelp: Use the code 3IN30 for 10% off your first month.  Hello Fresh: Use code 3in3016 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Year is a great time to reset and reassess, but I’m not talking about trying to change everything about yourself. Tune in to learn simple tips to create small new habits in the New Year. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/214-new-year-new-habits. Episode sponsors: Butcher Box Green Chef: Use the code 3in30130 for $130 off! Audible *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often have thoughts that don’t serve us and this holiday season, you can use this metaphor to help you choose joyful thoughts.For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/213-choosing-joyful-thoughts. Episode sponsors: Apostrophe: Use code 3IN30 for $15 off your first visit with an online dermatologist. I Believe in Me , an online membership program for middle school girls, ages 11-13 BetterHelp: Use the code 3IN30 for get 10% off your first month.     *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raising a spirited or sensitive child seems to come with unique challenges, but that temperament is also a super-power. Tune in now to learn some positive mindset shifts to parent your emotional child with love and connection. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/212-raising-a-spirited-child. Episode sponsors: Ritual - Get 10% off your first three months with the code 3IN30. KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping with code 3in30. Nutrafol - Get $15 off and free shipping with the code 3IN30.  >>Order the Flecks of Gold Journal, the best holiday gift for yourself or another mom you love! 3in30podcast.com/flecksofgold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If teenagerhood scares you, this episode will help calm your nerves. Parenting through connection with your kids from a young age will help you conquer the tween and teen years. Tune in now to learn more. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/211-raising-independent-teens. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month. Prose - For your free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off! ButcherBox - This holiday season, receive a free turkey in your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three ways to create easy traditions that your children will treasure and remember for generations For full show notes, including takeaways, visit https://3in30podcast.com/210-holiday-traditions-to-connect-generations/. -Sponsors- Apostrophe: Use code 3IN30 for $15 off your first visit with an online dermatologist. Dreamland Baby Co: Use code 3IN30 for 20% off weighted sleep products for infants and toddlers. -Announcement- My Flecks of Gold Journal is a perfect gift for any mother in your life (including yourself)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hard moments in motherhood often outnumber the good, but the good moments always outweigh the bad. Focusing on the good can have a tremendous impact on your motherhood experience. Tune in now to learn how. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/209-focus-on-gratitude. Episode sponsors: Dreamland Baby - Use 3in30 at checkout for 20% off site-wide! KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping with code 3in30. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have trouble actually following through on the routines you intended to do, this is for you! Tune in now to learn more. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/208-how-to-stick-to-your-routines. Episode sponsors: Dreamland Baby - Use 3in30 at checkout for 20% off site-wide! Prose - For your free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a tech-crazy world, what's a conscientious parent to do?? Tune in now to learn more. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/207-healthy-relationship-with-technology. To sign up for Andrea’s course, go to 3in30podcast.com/betterscreentime.  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp Apostrophe ButcherBox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're discouraged, frustrated, and exhausted by your children's behaviors, I hope these three mindset shifts will help! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/parentingisdifficult/. *** Announcement! Rachel's new program "Self-Assured Motherhood" is open for enrollment through Friday, November 5th at midnight PT. Reserve your spot here: 3in30podcast.com/sam. *** Episode Sponsors: KiwiCo: Use the code 3in30 for 50% off your first box! Nutrafol: Use the code 3in30 for $15 off your first order, plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using emotion coaching for yourself will teach you to be more emotionally literate and emotionally agile. Tune in now to learn more. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/205-coach-yourself-through-emotions. Episode sponsors: Learning with Kelsey BetterHelp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want more confidence and clarity in your decisions as a mom? This episode will teach you how! For the full show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/204-self-assured-mom. *** >>> Sign up for a free masterclass with Rachel! 3in30podcast.com/freeclass <<< *** Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp online therapy. 3 in 30 listeners get 10% off their first month. Learning with Kelsey, monthly subscription boxes for teaching your kids at home. Use the code 3IN30 for 50% off your first box! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does money feel stressful or scary to you? In this episode, Sara Payne teaches 3 ways to rethink money mindset today. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/203-money-mindset. *** Episode sponsors: BetterHelp Learning with Kelsey *** Free brainstorming worksheet on money mindset: 3in30podcast.com/moneymindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like there is never enough time? In this episode, Rachel teaches 3 ways to rethink a stressful relationship with TIME. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/202-How-to-Have-Enough-Time-for-Everything. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp Learning with Kelsey *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you will hear Brooke Snow’s insights on how we can clarify our life’s purpose and pursue it with joy. For full show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/201-living-lifes-purpose-in-every-stage/ -Sponsors- Better Help BetterHelp Jane.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop overthinking and start doing! In this episode, Monica Packer, a busy mom of four and host of the podcast About Progress, teaches us how. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/200-stop-procrastinating. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp Jane.Com **Announcement: If you are a busy mom who wants to start, grow, or monetize a podcast, join us in Podcast U! Use the code 3IN30 for 10% off through September 30th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is LaTasha Ferguson, had two daughters in her teens and was a single mother for many years and then later married a wonderful man and has had two more daughters. In September of 2020, she launched a podcast—Overcome to Become--where she helps women do the heart work they need to do in order to overcome, own their story, and live authentically. I know you are going to love this inspiring woman! Visit https://3in30podcast.com/199-single-mom-guilt for full show notes. -Sponsors- Better Help If you feel you might need counseling but are hesitant, nervous, or embarassed to invest in yourself this way, let me assure you that going to counseling will be a gift to your entire family. As you get stronger, so will your family.  BetterHelp is so convenient for busy moms, and you can get 10% off your first month, by going to betterhelp.com/3in30.   Jane.com Jane is a highly-curated, online boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women’s fashion trends, accessories, home decor, children’s clothing, and more. To see my favorite deals, go to jane.com/3in30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are going to be talking about supporting our kids who have ADHD, which as you will hear in the episode, is something that I am currently navigating myself as one of my children is going through testing, My guest is Dr. Mary Wilde, an integrative pediatrician who uses a whole-child approach to address emotional and behavioral issues in kids. Her main focus areas are anxiety, ADHD, and parenting. She is an author, podcaster, and frequent contributor to various online platforms. And on top of all of that, she is a mother. You are going to hear about her unique family within the episode. For show notes, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/198-empowering-kids-with-ADHD -Sponsors- Better Help If you feel you might need counseling but are hesitant, nervous, or embarassed to invest in yourself this way, let me assure you that going to counseling will be a gift to your entire family. As you get stronger, so will your family.  BetterHelp is so convenient for busy moms, and you can get 10% off your first month, by going to betterhelp.com/3in30.   Jane.com Jane is a highly-curated, online boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women’s fashion trends, accessories, home decor, children’s clothing, and more. To see my favorite deals, go to jane.com/3in30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“At some point, all of our children need us to be their voice…” This is a direct quote that I received in an email from Emily Orchard, a listener of this podcast who is a mother of four and a Speech Language Pathologist. As she’s worked as an SLP in the schools for the past 16 years, she has become passionate about teaching parents how to advocate for their kids. This topic became especially meaningful to her when she found that her own son needed some additional support and advocacy. Don’t miss this incredibly useful episode, which will help you to feel prepared for the next opportunity you have to speak up on your child’s behalf. For full show notes, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/197-how-to-advocate-for-your-child-in-school -Sponsors- Learning with Kelsey: a subscription box for moms who want to teach their young children at home! Jane.com: a highly-curated, online boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women’s fashion trends, accessories, home decor, children’s clothing, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings are some of the hardest times in our house (and I am too embarrassed to tell you how many tardies my son had last school year!). But today’s guest has given me hope that our home and our routines can be much more organized this year! For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/196-back-to-school-routines. Episode sponsors: Befitting.com Jane.Com ** -Announcement!!- Sign up for my free mini-course on “How to Love Motherhood as Much as you Love your Children”! Go to 3in30podcast.com/learn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’ve made a move this summer or you’ve lived in the same area for 10 years, this episode has takeaways for you! Jessica Dahlquist shares how to feel more “at home,” love where you live, and how to reach out to others to make meaningful friendships. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/195-love-where-you-live. Episode sponsors: Befitting.com Jane.Com ** -Announcement!!- Sign up for my free mini-course on “How to Love Motherhood as Much as you Love your Children”! Go to 3in30podcast.com/learn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The truth is, I don’t like motherhood–and I desperately want to.” In August of 2016, I wrote these words in an email to a woman I’d never met before but had admired from afar, asking for her advice. In this episode, Kelly Jensen cheers every mother on with the reminder to value who we are as individuals–and know that it’s enough. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/194-when-motherhood-feels-joyless. Episode sponsors: Befitting.com Jane.Com ** -Announcement!!- Sign up for my free mini-course on “How to Love Motherhood as Much as you Love your Children”! Go to 3in30podcast.com/learn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whenever I muster up the energy to take my children on an adventure, I never regret it. We seem to grow closer to each other and make more lasting memories when we discover the world together. On today’s episode, Chamaine Wallenzein, gives us practical tips and tricks for how and why to adventure with our families. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/193-adventure-mindset-as-a-family. Episode sponsors: Befitting.com Jane.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you that in this episode, you are going to learn one secret that has the potential to completely change many of the misbehaviors in your home? Would you believe me? This conversation with Wendy Bertagnole will educate you on a reason for misbehavior in your home. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/192-reason-for-misbehavior. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp Jane.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems like crazy emergencies will never happen to us, but they can. At any moment! And we need to be prepared so we know what to do to protect our families and our homes to the best of our ability. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/191-melanie-papworth. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp Jane.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If yelling at your kids sometimes leaves you feeling ashamed and discouraged, today’s episode is for you. I am thrilled to be interviewing Natalie Hixson, a certified professional life coach who helps discouraged moms overcome destructive anger and burnout. For full show notes, including her takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/190-becoming-a-less-angry-mom. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp Jane.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instituting a daily Quiet Time is one of the BEST things I’ve done for my kids (and for me!). It's not an easy task, but I hope my three tips will help you to start this routine in your family! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/189-quiet-time-tips-for-families-solo-episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week guest Felica Allen of Find the Magic Podcast talks about developing a peaceful routine with your children. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/188-how-to-develop-a-peaceful-routine-with-kids-felica-allen-of-find-the-magic-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week guest Nicole Hughes talks about keeping kids safe around water this summer and how parents can be knowledgeable and prepared. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/187 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week guest Dara Kurtz talks about Helping your Children Connect with Someone You've Loved and Lost. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/186-kids-connect-with-soneome-youve-lost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 roles that parents can take when discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with their kids. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/allison-dayton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week guest Jenny Showalter talks living well with depression. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/184-living-well-with-depression-jenny-showalter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week guest Audra Elkington talks about parenting children with anxiety disorders. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/183-audra-elkington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week guest Tejal V. Patel talks about the power of meditation and why it's important to teach kids this skill. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/182-tejal-v-patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week guest Lisa Sabey talks about how to encourage emotional wellness in kids. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/181-emotional-wellness-in-kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week guest Ralphie Jacobs talks about the power of positive parenting to help kids behave well. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/180-ralphie-jacobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an excerpt from Live Free Creative Podcast featuring Miranda Anderson and Rachel Nielson as they discuss how to Delight in Motherhood. For full show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/179-delight-in-motherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, guest Jenica Parcell talks about the power of intentional thinking while Coping Through Infertility. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/178-coping-through-infertility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crystal Paine from Money Saving Mom and Rachel Neilson discuss Love Centered Parenting. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/177-love_centered_parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nielson and children's book author Camille Andros discuss her daily practice for how to tune in and listen to your intuition. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/176-how-to-find-and-listen-to-your-intuition-camille-andros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With it being April Fools Day this week in the United States, I decided that I wanted to do an episode that is a little lighter–something with a little levity and laughter–and what better way to do that than laughing at the times that we’ve made fools of ourselves with an embarrassing mistake or mishap? Today on the podcast, I have the delight of interviewing Joanne Jarrett, a former family physician turned stay-at-home mom, podcast host, and clothing designer. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/175-using-embarrassing-moments-to-build-connection-joanne-jarrett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nielson and Lisa Funk of Hand Lettered Design talk about three reasons why you should try a creative hobby even if you think you'll stink at it. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/why-to-try-a-creative-hobby-lisa-funk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naomi Davis of Love Taza, and Rachel Nielson discuss Adventuring with your Kids. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/173-adventuring-with-your-kids-naomi-davis-of-love-taza *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aileen Kelly and Felicia Kashevaroff of Tend Task speak with Rachel Nielson on how to Lighten Your Mental Load. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/172-how-to-lighten-your-mental-load-aileen-kelly-and-felicia-kashevaroff-of-tend-task. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nielson and Jen Riday discuss three ways to build your emotional resilience as a mom. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/jen-riday-becoming-an-emotionally-resilient-mom. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nielson hosts Andrea Faulkner Williams of Tubby Todd Bath Co. talking about the importance of Taking Care of Mama after a Baby. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/taking-care-of-mama-after-a-baby-andrea-faulkner-williams-of-tubby-todd-bath-co. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nielson and Zoë Bisbing talk about How to be a Body Positive Parent. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/169-how-to-be-a-body-positive-parent-zo. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nielson and Tracie Pinnock discuss mothering through divorce and heartbreak. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/168-mothering-through-divorce-and-heartbreak-tracie-pinnock. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 ways to hear how much your partner loves you, even when they speak a different love language. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/167-when-your-spouse-doesnt-speak-your-love-language. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan shares how to use stories as a parenting tool. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/166-stories-as-a-parenting-tool. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Emily Green from Common Ground Conversations on Race in America teach us about the three systemic focuses of MLK's work. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/165-the-true-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-mike-emily-green. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nielson and Natalie Shay talk about ways you can heal your relationship with food this year. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/164-natalie-shay-healing-your-relationship-with-food. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nielson and Jen Kane discuss 3 takeaways for how to achieve your goals in life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/163-how-to-achieve-any-goal. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Nielson and Miranda Anderson talk about lessons Miranda learned from a year of no shopping and practical minimalism. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/162-3-lessons-learned-from-a-year-of-no-shopping-miranda-anderson. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 actionable strategies to help even the most scattered mom get more organized in her home. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/161-cleaning-organization-strategies-for-the-naturally-messy-mom-candi-kidd. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 garden-themed metaphors to help pre-teen girls protect their unique "gardens". For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/160-3-essential-tools-for-middle. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel and Darla Trendler, from Spiritually Minded Women, discuss how we can connect more spiritually with a Higher Power even when we have no extra time. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/159-connecting-spiritually-when-you-dont-have-extra-time-darla-trendler. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saren Eyre Loosli shares with us three ways to create golden moments with our teenagers. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/158-creating-golden-moments-with-teenagers. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Christianson and Rachel Nielson discuss specifics and strategies to help you know How and Why to Journal, Even if You're not a Journaler. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/157-how-and-why-to-journal-even-if-youre-not-a-journaler-kim-christenson. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In motherhood, the hard moments sometimes outnumber the beautiful moments; but the beautiful moments always outweigh the hard moments." -Saren Eyre Loosli For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/156-flecks-of-gold-the-key-to-finding-joy-as-a-mother-even-in-hard-times. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel and Sarah Grotenhuis talk about mental health and suicide. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/155-talking-about-suicide. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 tips to engage in social media WITH your children so they know how to use it safely. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/154-teens-and-social-media-safety. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glen and Yvette Henry from Beleaf in Fatherhood and the "How Married are You?!" podcast are on the show to talk about how to actually hear your spouse in life's busiest seasons. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/153-how-to-actually-hear-your-spouse-yvette-and-glen-henry. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The birthday celebration continues with part two of our #my3in30 episode where we hear from mothers from the 3 in 30 community who recorded their own unique takeaways. For full show notes, including the Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/151-what-are-your-three-takeaways-part-ii. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After hosting 150 episodes of 3 in 30, I've seen some themes emerge that have added so much meaning to my motherhood. For full show notes, including the Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/151-3-pillars-of-meaningful-motherhood-learned-from-3-years-of-3-in-30. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 mothers from the 3 in 30 community share their 3 unique takeaways on everything from healing after sexual abuse to helping your kids enjoy math! For full show notes, including the Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/150-what-is-your-3-in-30. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to have nuanced conversations with your children about differences and empathy. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/149-teaching-children-about-disability-amy-webb. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 principles for teaching your children how to choose and be a good friend. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/148-teaching-children-how-to-navigate-friendships-deanna-thayer-and-kira-dorrian. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YOU are your child’s most important teacher! Especially when it comes to teaching them self advocacy skills! This back-to-school series is back again this year, as we discuss how to have important conversations with our kids that will set them up for success at school, work, and throughout life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/147-teaching-children-how-to-advocate-for-themselves. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 tools to hold on to your integrity and humanity in political conversations. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/146-how-to-have-grace-filled-political-conversations-with-family-friends-sarah-stewart-holland-beth-silvers. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 simple tweaks to make reading aloud more fun and effective for your family! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/how-to-make-reading-with-your-kids-more-fun-less-stressful-janssen-bradshaw. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 tips for creating productive and empowering mornings. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/144-make-over-your-morning-routines-crystal-paine. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 strategies for moving forward after a birth experience you didn't expect. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/143-healing-emotionally-after-a-traumatic-birth-mia-hemstad. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three "Mom hacks" and shortcuts for moms who want to save time. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/142-how-to-maximize-your-time-as-a-busy-mom-ceri-payne. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 parenting tools from a mother whose son has Type 1 Diabetes. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/141. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 easy tools for giving your children a broad worldview, even if you can't travel the world. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/140-raising-culturally-curious-children-preethi-b-harbuck-2. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to be present on social media AND in your real life...it's possible! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/139-3-steps-to-finding-a-happy-balance-with-social-media. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musician Brooke White shares three tools for pursuing something you love, even if you are scared. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/138-how-to-show-up-with-confidence-in-your-life-even-when-you-dont-have-any-confidence. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 scripts that you can customize for your family to help enforce loving boundaries. Click here to listen! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/137-how-to-set-boundaries-with-children-dr-katie-penry. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 questions to consider as you decide what your expectations and limits should be with your children. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/136-how-to-set-loving-limits-with-your-children-dr-katie-penry. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 takeaways for how to approach working with refugee communities. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/135-how-everyday-moms-can-help-refugee-families. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 tools to use when you start feeling like you're not enough for your kids. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/134-fighting-against-mom-guilt. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three questions from our podcast community answered by two anti-racism educators. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/133-answering-your-questions-about-color-blindness-and-racism-dr-lucretia-berry-and-jasmine-bradshaw. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 ways to use the life of a real-life hero to inspire our children to dream and do. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/132-inspiring-bravery-in-our-kids-ashley-aikele-and-elyse-beard. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 steps to control the chaos in your mind and on your to-do list. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/131-how-to-dig-yourself-out-of-overwhelm. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanford researcher and teacher, BJ Fogg, teaches three easy steps to making habits stick. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/130-the-abcs-of-creating-good-habits-for-yourself-and-your-kids-bj-fogg. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Stanford professor guides us through a three-step process for "getting to know our minds and hearts" within mothering. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/129-rethinking-meditation-as-busy-moms-dr-leah-weiss. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pediatric occupational therapist explains why it's vital to our children's neurological development that they play outdoors and gives some ideas for how to get them to do that for more than five minutes. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/128-how-to-get-your-kids-to-play-outside-why-it-matters-angela-hanscom. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 3-step process for coaching your children through their conflicts, so they learn to respectfully solve problems. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/127-why-you-shouldnt-just-ignore-your-kids-fighting-what-to-do-instead-dr-laura-markham. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how YOUR behavior as a parent makes all difference in your children's relationship with each other. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/126-3-fail-proof-ways-to-reduce-sibling-rivalry-dr-laura-markham. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you find yourself suddenly as the primary educator for your child(ren) and feel unsure about it, this episode is for you. You will hear simple homeschool tips to help you through this new assignment. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/125-homeschool-tips. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 tools I learned from counselors to stop negative self-talk. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/124-how-to-stop-judging-yourself. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team of moms who make 3 in 30 possible are rooting for you! For full show notes, including the Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/123-what-were-doing-to-survive-this-coronavirus-weirdness-3-in-30-team. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 simple coping tools that make a huge difference for combating anxiety. For full show notes, including the Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/122-coping-with-anxiety-alison-fulkner. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding your life’s purpose; Is it just something that sort of happens to you? Or can you actually take steps to figure it out?Brooke Snow is the perfect guest to address this topic! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/121-finding-purpose-with-brooke-snow. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From picky eaters to diagnosed biological eating challenges, feeding your family can be harder than anticipated. This episode will teach you about managing and overcoming feeding difficulties with kids. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/120-how-to-teach-your-children-to-eat-holly-young. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 simple strategies for refocusing when motherhood feels daunting. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/119-motherhood-is-hard. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marilyn Faulkner raised five rockstar children, helped her husband start multiple companies, got a Masters degree when she was 45, and published three books (with her next book due for publication in July). She spreads wisdom and laughter everywhere she goes, and she shares some of both on this week’s episode. Listen in as she teaches us how to raise confident children. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/118-how-to-raise-confident-children-marilyn-faulkner. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 “opportunities” we have to practice patience (and get better at it!) every day in our parenting. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/117-patience-in-parenting-becky-higgins-becky-proudfit. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 ways to understand your anxious feelings and how to manage them. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/116-accepting-reframing-anxiety-becky-higgins-becky-proudfit. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 ways to thrive in your parenting and your partnership, even if you don't do everything the same way. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/115-why-wont-my-husband-parent-the-way-i-want-him-to-celeste-davis. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever felt guilty for being on your phone too much? Do you find your phone to be a distraction in your life? Do you have a desire to learn how to stop looking at your phone so much? Dr. Katie Penry, a licensed clinical psychologist and mother of two young children, is on the podcast today teaching us the brain research behind why we need to look up from our phones. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/114-how-to-stop-looking-at-your-phone-so-much-dr-katie-penry. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 conversations to have with your children to start discussions about racism. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/113-teach-kids-about-racism. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 strategies for building a more intentional schedule. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/112-declutter-schedule. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 ways to build more daily rest and self-care into your mom-life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/111-3-simple-strategies-to-avoid-mom-burnout. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A social worker who has worked with people experiencing homelessness for over 10 years shares 3 takeaways for what we as mothers can do to help. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/110-how-to-compassionately-respond-to-homelessness-meg-martin/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mother of five shares 3 life-changing mantras that get her through long runs and long days. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/109-how-to-find-gratitude-in-the-marathon-of-motherhood/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and depression gives three takeaways for finding help. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/108-how-to-get-help-for-mental-illness-sarah-mckenna/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode aims to build awareness for moms who have wondered if they may be struggling with mental illness and a few basic coping skills for what to do when you are in the midst of it. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/depression-in-motherhood. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know this is not news to anyone, but…caring for our marriages is SO IMPORTANT (and not always easy)! Which is why I’m so excited to share three ways to improve your marriage today. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/gottmans/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re anything like me, you sometimes realize with surprise that you’ve entered a different (and easier) phase of motherhood. When we take a moment to reflect on it, sometimes it feels like a miracle that we made it to where we are, doesn’t it? For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/power-of-moms/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The quickest way for anyone to reach the sun and the light of day is not to run west chasing after the sun, but to head east, plunging into the darkness until one comes to the sunrise.” -Jerry L. Sittser National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day was October 15th, and I wanted to honor this sacred day by dedicating an episode to mothers who walk through life with a piece of their heart and soul missing. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/how-to-move-through-grief/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week marks the SECOND BIRTHDAY of 3 in 30! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/3-in-30-second-birthday/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As moms, we often wrestle with the desire to find a better balance for work and motherhood. Crystalee Beck, co-founder of The Mama Ladder, is here to shift our perspectives by teaching us that both work and motherhood are valuable parts of living our purpose. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/the-mama-ladder/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three takeaways from an anti-racism educator and mother of three. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/talking-about-skin-tone-with-brownicity/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the second in our series of episodes titled “You Are Your Child’s Most Important Teacher.” Dina Alexander is a mother of three teenagers and the founder of Educate and Empower Kids. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/educate-and-empower-your-kids/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the first in a series of episodes that I’m calling “You Are Your Child’s Most Important Teacher.” And to start us off, here are Kristin’s three takeaways for becoming the sex expert of your home. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-sex/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Separate from your work status and the things that keep you busy as a parent, here are three things to help you hold space for your creativity as a parent. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/elizabeth-bergeland/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 concrete tools to overcome challenges from your childhood. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/how-to-let-go-of-hard-stuff/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mika sheds light on three areas of organization to create more freedom in your life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/back-to-school-organization-mika-perry/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep your marriage strong with simple, connective rituals supported by the research of Dr. John Gottman, the "Einstein of love." For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/rituals-of-connection-nate-bagley/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 strategies to invite your teen to see themselves as the hero in a truly great story. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/how-to-help-your-teen/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think about the small but impactful acts of kindness others have shown you, do you also reflect on the kindness *you* have shown others? It might be humbling to admit, but ways YOU have reached out have made a big difference to others as well. I claim that with confidence because today on the podcast, I\'m sharing a story of a simple handshake and what it did for one person in my life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/how-to-change-someones-life/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tawni Beardall and Erica Peterson are the co-hosts of a podcast for teens called Becoming. I absolutely love these ladies, and am so grateful for the work they are doing. They are here to teach us how to overcome our inner teen. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/your-inner-teen/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family therapist and father of four, Tony Overbay, teaches us how to maintain empathetic, trust-filled communication with our teenagers. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/teens-trust/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 strategies for elevating your conversation with your teens. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/talk-with-your-teens/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Davis teaches three strategies for deciding when your teen is ready for a smartphone. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/teens-and-phones/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's TEEN MONTH at 3 in 30! All month, we will feature episodes about the highs and lows of parenting teens! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/loneliness-of-parenting-teens/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three amazing mothers, all with unique life experience, who are going to share some of their stories with us today and to help us feel excited and encouraged to have fun with our children this summer! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/my3in30summer/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are often amazed by just how close my sisters and I are to my dad. Our mom passed away when we were teenagers, so Dad planned our weddings, comes to help us after we have babies, and talks to us frequently about our lives. I truly believe that the small but meaningful ways my dad bonded with us when we were young made all the difference. Here are three easy ways that I learned from my dad. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/life-long-bonds/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A speech language pathologist who specializes in teaching children social & emotional skills teaches her three-step process. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/rewire-behavior/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katherine Reynolds Lewis spent over five years researching parenting and discipline techniques, and she found that there are many effective discipline methods in practice today that teach children how to take ownership of their choices and their emotions and gain the emotional skills they need to self regulate. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/transformative-discipline/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s no question that parenting has been difficult for every generation– but has it always been this difficult? Katherine Reynolds Lewis, an award-winning journalist and certified parent educator, had the same questions as she raised her own strong-willed children. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/katherine-reynolds-lewis/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several months ago, in the midst of kidney stone pain, I reached out to Becky Farley and Candace Little, the founders of Mindful Art Company, and asked for their best tips on using mindfulness to cope with illness. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/mindfulness-in-motherhood/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 takeaways for moms who are breaking negative generational parenting cycles in their own homes. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/become-a-loving-mother/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the week before Mother's Day, so it only seemed appropriate that I air an encore episode about the woman who has impacted me the most: my own amazing mother. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/musical-tribute-mama/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Brooke Romney, a mother of four and a professional writer, shares totally doable ways that we can be good friends to other women, even if we are busy, shy, or maxed out on life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/friendship-in-motherhood/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week my little sister Laura Webb shares her ideas for easy ways that we can fit record-keeping into our busy lives as moms. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/journaling-made-easy/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 steps for walking your child through a hard emotion. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/kids-emotions/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three steps I am taking in order to give myself a month-long break. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/pause/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 mothers share their 3 takeaways in honor of the half birthday of the podcast. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/halfbirthday/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Bastedo walks mothers through some strategies to help us embrace who we truly are, instead of always pining after whom we think we “should” be. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/be-the-mom-you-are/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For my three takeaways for today's episode, I am going to share three essays I wrote while I was in therapy for an eating disorder. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/eating-disorder/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm honored to have Taryn Palmer, a registered dietician and nutritionalist, on the show to talk about intuitive eating. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/intuitive-eating/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest, Amanda Louder shares some of her story and experience as a step-mother. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/stepparenting/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest, Shannon Tripp, is a mother of four and passionate about educating parents in all things first aid and safety for children. Shannon has been a pediatric nurse for more than 10 years, and today she shares a few simple tips to set our children up for success to have a positive experience at the doctor's office. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/doctor/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An inspiring mother of five answers the question, "How can I learn to love motherhood more?" For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/rekindle/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say love is patient; love is kind. But the truth is, sometimes it's not EASY for love to be either of those things, especially when you are facing a devastating betrayal. Mika Perry—a mother, blogger, and professional organizer—has been there. In 2012 she discovered that her husband, Russ, was having an affair. Over the years since, she and Russ have worked toward healing and now openly share their story to help those suffering in silence. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/healing-after-betrayal/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you and your spouse speak the same love languages? My husband, Ryan, and I do *not.* Listen to today’s episode for three strategies to love your spouse (and feel loved by your spouse), just as they are. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/love-languages/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison Lumbatis, founder of Get Your Pretty On, is on the show today with a message advocating for every woman to feel pretty regardless of resources or time, and that is through simply getting ready for the day. Alison gives us encouragement and ideas to set every woman up for success through having a routine in place, taking inventory of what you already own, and having go-to formulas to make getting dressed simple and fun. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/self-care/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, my amazing sister Sarah McKenna, from the craft blog Bombshell Bling, shares three totally doable and super fun Valentines traditions for the entire family. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/family-valentines/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crystal Paine, entrepreneur, mom, and founder of Money Saving Mom, is often asked how she does what she does, and it all comes down to starting her day with intention. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/mornings/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Vanessa Quigley, co-founder of Chatbooks, gives us a glimpse into what it is like mothering seven and juggling the needs of children in different stages of life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/stages/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As moms, we often wrestle with the desire to better balance work and motherhood. We want to honor our professional lives and personal development, while also giving our children the love and care they deserve. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/balance/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLEEP WEEK continues! In this bonus episode with Marietta Paxson, a Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist, we talk about real scenarios she faces as a therapist, sleep consultant, and mom. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/bedtime/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These 3 facts about infant sleep will make your experience as a new mom so much easier! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/infant-sleep/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 3 step process for consistently moving forward on your goals, even if you have very little free time. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/projects/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"At any given point, you can say, "This is not how the story is going to end.'" For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/change/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holiday season is a beautiful and magical time for most of us--but it can also be a time of loneliness and heartache for those who have lost loved ones. This episode is a reminder of the little things we can do to reach out to those who are grieving during this time of year. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/support/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a mother of three young children and the owner of a successful business, Lauren Golden knows busyness and stress well; but she refuses to live in a constant state of overwhelm. Instead, she takes control of her life by taking control of her TIME. In this week’s episode, Lauren teaches us three of her best strategies for creating more time as we juggle motherhood and all of the other worthy aspects of our life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/time/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three common ways that women's mindsets around sex can decrease our desire. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/sex/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 strategies to make taking photos of your kids easier and more meaningful. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/documenting/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concrete strategies on how to help your children stay balanced and soul-healthy this holiday season by using the four pillars of Simplicity Parenting. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/holidays/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 takeaways for teaching your teenagers how to be respectful, classy, and courteous. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/polite/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 mothers share their *own* three takeaways. The topics are varied and the takeaways are so wise! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/compilation/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 ways to identify and overcome jealousy in your life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/jealousy/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musician Brooke White teaches three lessons on how to show up in the world with confidence (even if you are scared). For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/selfconfidence/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel shares three major heart-shifts that have occurred for her since starting 3 in 30. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/3-in-30-first-birthday/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to get involved in government and policy in small but significant ways--and how to become more informed and balanced in our views. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/politics/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Jacobs has a Master\'s degree in Interpersonal and Family Communication and is the mother of four young boys. Her degree taught her the research behind listening skills, and she now gets to practice those strategies every day in her home! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/listen/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for EVERY mom, whether or not you intend to build a business! Tonya Dalton teaches us how to empower our kids through working as a team for the goals that are important to all of us. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/business/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even as s a mother of two, a social media marketer, and a graduate student, Mary Jenkins fits of personal development into her busy life. In this week's episode, she teaches us how. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/3ps/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A speech language pathologist and mother of four teaches us how to effectively and powerfully advocate for our children. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/advocate/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taffy Micheli, mother of five and fellow podcaster, shares three truly life-changing mantras that she has relied on to get her through difficult experiences. Don't miss this one! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/marathon/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three moms give us three takeaways about HOW to "find the fun in the dysfunctional of family life." For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/humor/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Dahlquist shares how to feel more "at home" where you live and how to reach out to others to make meaningful friendships. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/moving/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marilyn Faulkner is back on the podcast to teach us how to move from "control-parenting" to "influence-parenting." For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/control/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I share one of the most sacred and life-changing experiences I've ever had. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/open-adoption/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I saw my son's birthmom for the last time one year ago. Today I re-air this episode in honor of Noah's birthday, which I always shared with Katie. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/encore02/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 with a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who is also a mother of two children, as she teaches us how to Look Up and Look With our children--to build mutual relationships of love and acknowledgement in our homes. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/look-with/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mother of five teaches us how to make "adventuring" part of our family culture. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/family-adventure/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Within this episode, you will hear me sing five different songs that remind me of my mother and the moments we shared in the final years of her life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/musical-tribute/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A licensed family therapist and father of four teaches us how to talk to our children in a way that will help them to trust us into their teen years and beyond. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/teenagers/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mother of six young children shares her secrets for teaching kids how to work without turning into a crazy, frustrated, mean mom. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/work/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mom of five and former magazine editor teaches us to apply "best practices" in business leadership to our leadership within our homes. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/momming-like-a-boss/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A father of nine who has battled Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years joins his daughter, Ralphie Jacobs, in discussing how this trial has strengthened, softened, and refined them. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/endure-with-hope/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel shares 3 tools she learned in counseling for an eating disorder to foster positive self-talk and better mental and emotional health. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/how-to-stop-being-mean-to-yourself-encore/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Leah Weiss redefines "mindfulness" and "meditation," making it doable for even the busiest of mothers. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/meditation/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instituting a daily Quiet Time is one of the BEST things I've done for my kids (and for me!). But I know it's not always easy to do it, especially with strong willed kiddos. I hope my three tips will help you to start this routine in your family! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/quiet_time/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a mom of four, Jamie Cook has a LOT of experience helping summer run smoothly with children--and in this episode, she shares her best strategies with us! For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/summer/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guests have truly unique backgrounds: one of them was the press secretary for two US Senators, the other worked in the White House in the office of presidential speech writing; now they are moms who teach how to help kids understand politics, government, civility, and American history. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/patriotic-holidays/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a seasoned parent educator--but more importantly as a mother, step-mother, and grandmother herself--Georgia Anderson teaches us a three step process for connecting with our kids during their big emotions. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/emotion-coaching/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Perry shares three takeaways from her the book, which teach us how to connect with our children in everyday moments. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/everyday-moments/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a mother of five and a grandmother of nine, Marilyn Faulkner has great insight into raising confident children, which she shares in this episode with her signature wisdom and hilarious commentary on parenting. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/confidence/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mother of four whose mission is to help moms thrive talks about 3 power struggles we can opt out of with our children. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/battles/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional counselor and father of four, Tony Overbay, shares four ways that we can effectively praise our children in order to energize the positive in our homes. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/praise/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A busy mom of four, who is also a small business owner and a podcaster, teaches us how she finds the motivation and the time to exercise. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/exercise/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One phone conversation with my friend changed my perspective on "mom-guilt" forever. Listen in to hear that story, as well as 3 strategies for fighting useless guilt in your own life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/mom-guilt/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn the brain research behind why we need to look up from our phones and engage with our children--as well as HOW to do it in a practical way within our modern world. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/phones/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candi Kidd teaches moms who are naturally messy (or moms who just live with crazy children..eh hem, all of us) three simple strategies for keeping our homes more orderly. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/cleaning-strategies/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel shares 3 lessons she's learned about friendship, from a high school student, a tradition of sending out mix CDs, and a kidney stent. This episode is a follow-up and "deep dive" into some of the topics discussed last week. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/relationships/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Romney, a mother of four and a professional writer, teaches us how to be a good friend, even if we are busy, shy, or maxed out on life. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/friendship/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chrissy Austin, SLP, shares a three-step process for helping children get unstuck when they are trapped in negative neurological "loops" and behaviors. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/rewire/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celeste Davis, the founder of Marriage Laboratory, describes three of her "experiments" with the Love Languages and how they impacted her marriage. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/love-language. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life coach Jody Moore teaches three principles to help us shift our mindsets and find more joy in our marriages and our relationships with others. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/marriage. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Bastedo, a veteran high school English teacher and mother of two, teaches us how to celebrate our own unique gifts as mothers. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/mom-you-are/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craft blogger Sarah McKenna (who is also my older sister!) and I discuss three easy and super fun Valentines' traditions to build love in your family. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/valentines-traditions/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Perry, the co-founder of the website Power of Moms, shares a step-by-step process for getting out of overwhelm and learning to say "no" when opportunities don't fit with our current projects. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/overwhelm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Gainer, a mindset coach and mother of four plus an angel baby, talks about the experience of losing her two-month-old daughter and gives us ideas for how we can reach out to those who are grieving. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/grief/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While in counseling for an eating disorder, Rachel learned many tools for reversing negative self-talk. She shares 3 of her favorite tools in this episode. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/012-how-to-stop-being-mean-to-yourself-3-of-the-best-tools-i-learned-in-counseling. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a recovering perfectionist, Monica Packer chooses to focus on "progress, not perfection." In this episode, she teaches us how to do it too. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/goals/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“How are you today, Grampy?” “Oh the same: old and ugly, but contented.” This is the opening line of this week’s interview with my 88-year-old grandpa. You are going to love his personality and spunk, as he shares memories from his childhood Christmases. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/holiday-traditions/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though you may never have defined it as “soul fever” before, all parents have witnessed this malady taking over their children from time to time…when kids have had too much excitement, too little sleep, too much sugar, and too little downtime–and their behavior shows it! On today’s episode, Carrie Thomas Scott–a licensed professional counselor and a mother herself–uses the four pillars of Simplicity Parenting to teach us how to protect our kids from catching a “soul fever” this holiday season. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/soul-fever/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I invited Tana Parke, a mother of five children and a semi-professional organizer, to share three strategies for keeping our kids’ clutter at bay. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/clutter/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"At any given point, you can say, 'This is not how the story is going to end.'" Cate Johnson shares three small but significant changes that transformed their home environment. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/peaceful-home/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, my family has been through a terrible loss: the death of my son’s birthmother, Katie. We’ve had an open adoption with her and she became part of our family over the last seven years. Listen in as I share three scriptural phrases that gave me strength during my long battle with infertility and the ups and downs of the adoption process. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/hope/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your child’s life at school a bit of a mystery to you? Amanda Hamilton Roos' mission is to help families bridge the divide between home and school and build strong, effective partnerships. In today’s podcast, she shares three easy steps for forming a “working relationship” with your child’s teacher. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/school/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralpie Jacobs, a parenting expert, teaches us three principles to help us control our anger and increase patience and love in our homes. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/yelling. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Brimhall, a mother of five and the founder of the website Raise the Good, teaches us how to surround our children with good role models whom they will want to emulate. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/unexpected-heros/ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week my little sister Laura Webb, a mother of two young children and a Chemistry and Math teacher--"not a writer!" she is quick to point out--will share her ideas for easy ways that we can fit record-keeping into our busy lives as moms. For full show notes, along with the three takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/journaling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For full show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/unmotivated-kids-to-help/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motherhood is beautiful and good- but it is also very hard at times. We all have our own unique situations and struggles and heartaches. The hard stuff will never go away completely, but what if we could minimize it? Mange it a little bit better? And what if there were simple things we could do as mothers to maximize the joy? That is the premise of this podcast: to give moms like you and me the practical, doable takeaways to try with our families each week- strategies that will help us create more meaning in motherhood. For full show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/intro/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices