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-eaterAnnouncement: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-grandparentingAnnouncement: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-burnoutAnnouncements: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-loadEpisode 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-topicsEpisode 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-limitsEpisode 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-kidsAnnouncement: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!