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! ***

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! ***

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! ***

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. ***

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! ***

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 ***

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.    ***

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. ***

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 ***

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 ***

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. 

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! ***

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 !

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.    ***

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.

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

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! 

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) ***

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

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. ***

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! 

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

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.

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. ***

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. ***

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!

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  ***

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

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.  ***

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.  ***

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. 

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! ***

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! ***

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. ***

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! ***  

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! ***

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. ***

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! ***

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! ***

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. ***  

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. ***  

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! ***

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. ***  

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! ***  

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! ***

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. ***