Knowing how to make reading fun for our kids can be exasperating!As a kid, I spent hours every day reading in the summer. I'd come home from the library with stacks of books. I was so jazzed when I got my "personal pan pizza" from Pizza Hut after I completed the Summer Reading Program.Do you remember those days?My kids are not quite as easily motivated. With summer coming up, I want to find ways to get them into books, but it will take more than the promise of a pizza to get them to dive in. They like to read but don't love it like I did as a kid.That’s why I’m truly grateful for this interview with reading expert Janssen Bradshaw. She gives strategies for how to make reading FUN this summer. Fun is something my kids can get on board with! I’m excited to share Janssen’s wisdom with you!For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.***Announcement:Visit 3in30podcast.com/savvy and use code 3in30 for $25 off the life of your subscription!Related Episodes: 145: How to Make Reading with Your Kids More Fun & Less Stressful// Janssen Bradshaw281: Your Brain is not Mush: How to Continue Learning as a Busy Mom // Alli Roper234: How to Stay Sane with Kids Home This Summer // Jamie CookEpisode sponsors:Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30

Expert Andi Smiley shares how podcasts can entertain kids during the summer. Topics include educational kid podcasts, preventing whining, sparking imagination, bedtime routines, and incorporating podcasts into family activities.

Exploring the balance between authenticity and optimism in journaling as a mom. Sharing tips on reframing perspectives for positivity and gratitude. Embracing hard moments through journaling to find beauty in challenges.

Saren Eyre Loosli, a mentor with 15 years of experience, shares insights on connecting with teenagers. Topics include navigating challenges with teenagers, creating meaningful moments, embracing children's interests, and prioritizing emotional connections with teens. Learn how to strengthen the parent-child bond and cherish golden moments with your teenagers.

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 Bertagnole279: Navigating Parenting Triggers // Nat Vikitsreth083: Are Kids Today Harder Than They Were In The Past? // Katherine Reynolds Lewis Episode sponsors:Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024.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! ***

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 Sabey183: Parenting Children with Anxiety Disorders // Audra Elkington310: Becoming a Worry-Free Parent // Sissy GoffPodcast Sponsors:Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024.***

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 FertilityInstagram: @abbefederAbbe's Podcast on Apple: Click hereAbbe's Podcast on iHeart: Click here

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 Others195: How to Love Where You Live // Jessica Dahlquist201: Living Your Life’s Purpose in Every Stage// Brooke SnowEpisode Sponsors:Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. (Questions this one!!! March 30th??) KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line!PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial!

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 classEpisode Sponsors:Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!***

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-scheduleAnnouncement: 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:OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at one skin.co.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!***