3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

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!

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.

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.

“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!

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.

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.

“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

Love languages in marriage can be tricky! Do you and your spouse speak the same love language? My husband, Ryan, and I DO NOT. 😝 Today, I’m going to share three things you can do if you’re noticing that your spouse doesn’t speak the same love language as you - especially if you’re finding yourself feeling resentful and frustrated. I hope you find these takeaways helpful! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes like this one on Love Languages in Marriage: Episode 018: Simple Ways to Speak Your Partner’s Love Language // Celeste Davis Episode 058: What Happened to My Sex Drive, and What Can I Do to Get It Back? // Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Episode 065: 3 Easy Valentines Traditions for the Whole Family // Sarah McKenna Sponsors: Tubby Todd Bath Co! Each bath product they sell is made with clean ingredients and works hard to nourish, hydrate, and condition skin from head to toe. You can get 15% off anything on the Tubby Todd website by using the code 3IN30TT! ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

"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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***

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. ***