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. 

Get Andi's free worksheet here.

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. 

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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

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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! 

For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. 

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:

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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! 

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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

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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, Cloud10 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 Feder, 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: @abbefeder

Abbe's Podcast on Apple: Click here

Abbe's Podcast on iHeart: Click here

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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:

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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.

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.

Announcements:

Sign up here for the Declutter Your Motherhood class

Episode Sponsors:

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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:

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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

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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!

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