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-childrenAnnouncement: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-resilienceEpisode 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-kindEpisode 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 AppleClick 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-StaffordEpisode 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-faulknerAnnouncement: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-rittbergAnnouncement: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/playlistsEpisode 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  ***