3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

Navigating the tumultuous waters of teenage years, a poignant story of Sarah reveals how she transformed her struggles into a meaningful narrative. The importance of helping teens find purpose, especially through service, is emphasized. Parents learn to empower their children to shape their own stories while reshaping family narratives as a path to healing. By fostering connection and spontaneity, families can redefine their dynamics, paving the way for personal growth and strengthened bonds.

I recently taught a free masterclass all about mom rage. Toward the beginning of the class, I asked the women in attendance to share something that makes them feel angry on a regular basis. One mom shared: “Feeling rejected by my teen who wants nothing to do with me. This is not the mother-daughter relationship I envisioned.” 💔This comment stopped my breath for a second. How painful for this mom! No wonder she feels angry about it a lot. I'm guessing she feels a lot of other things, too: sadness, despair, loneliness … I’m guessing she feels tired! Tired of the disconnection with her daughter, tired of the feelings of failure, tired of the nagging and conflict in her home. And I'm also guessing she's not alone in all these feelings. Parenting a teenager can feel exhausting, grueling, and just plain hard! If you can relate, today’s conversation with Andee Martineau is for you. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Announcement: Parenting Teens PlaylistAccess Andee's book for FREE! Click here. Related Episodes: 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli362: What to do When You Always Feel Like the “Bad Guy” // Joey MascioEpisode sponsors:Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off your subscription now.Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code 3IN30.Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting my kids from the dangers in the online world is a high priority for me. My son is 13, and I’m still holding off giving him a phone, even though he insists he’s the only one in eighth grade who doesn’t have one. (And I want to say here that it's okay if you have a different view on what's best for your child, so no judgment on when you decide to make a phone available to them!!) When he does get a phone in the next year or two, he will definitely have limits and filters to help him navigate his phone safely. But unfortunately, we all know that even the most adept filters and limits aren’t foolproof. In fact, the best internet filter of all will come from Noah! The only way I can fully protect him from online danger is to help him develop his own internal filter.  My guest, Emily Jones, is a writer, speaker, author, and mother of 5. She and her husband Dave co-founded Family Tech University, which is a movement dedicated to helping parents prepare their children for today's tech in new and powerful ways. Emily shares with us today how to help our kids use technology wisely as they develop their own internal filters. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here.***Related Episodes like this one on Internet Filters for Kids:207: How do I help my child build a healthy relationship with technology? // Andrea Davis283: When Should I Give My Child a Cell Phone // Andrea Davis309: Kids & Screentime: What does the research say? // Dr. Katie DavisAnnouncements:Navigating Screens & Tech PlaylistInternal Filter Workshop from Family Tech UniversitySponsors:Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off your subscription now.Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.LMNT: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/3in30BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amie Anger, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mother of six, shares her insights on navigating the teen years. She emphasizes the importance of proactive engagement with teens to foster connection instead of merely enduring their adolescence. Amie discusses understanding the emotional turbulence of this age, setting healthy boundaries, and the significance of small gestures to maintain relationships. Her practical strategies help parents create supportive environments, enhancing family dynamics during these challenging yet transformative years.

Are you wondering how to have political conversations with your friends and loved ones without things turning, well... hostile?Election time is here, and the political atmosphere is so divisive that it can feel impossible to have political conversations without things getting heated. So does this mean we just avoid talking about politics altogether? 🙊Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers of Pantsuit Politics say, “No!” Their book I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) has helped me so much in my personal life as I’ve learned to navigate tricky political conversations, and I’m so excited to share their three takeaways for how to have grace-filled political conversations. I hope you find it helpful as you navigate this election season!For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Related Episodes: 051: How (and Why) to Get Involved in the Political Process as a Mom // Lacey Parr031: Three Easy Ways to Teach Your Children about Patriotic Holidays // The American Moms256: Why Unsexy Elections Matter and How to Get Involved as Busy Mom // Laney HaweEpisode sponsors:Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off your subscription now.Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code 3IN30.*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating the ups and downs of parenting a child with ADHD can be quite the adventure. Learn essential strategies to foster understanding and emotional regulation in your child. Discover the importance of asynchronous development and how it shapes behavior. Get practical tips on empowering your child through the use of declarative language and journaling 'golden moments' for gratitude. This insightful discussion encourages parents to cherish the positive amidst the challenges, creating deeper connections with their spirited kids.

Living with grief can feel heavy, dark, and confusing. It's a time when it's easy to lose ourselves. Grief looks different for everyone, and if you are in the middle of grieving, my heart aches for you. I have experienced loss, and I know the deep ache of grief. It's a tender topic that's close to my heart. That's why I'm honored to share Shelby Quinlan's story with you. Shelby is a former teacher and SAM alumni. She's mom to three girls, and she and her family have been navigating their grief this past year through the loss of a beloved grandparent and also Shelby's sister.I am so impressed with Shelby's courage to share how she's navigating living with grief while being still in the middle of it. I hope you find her story as inspiring and healing as I have. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Announcements: Self-Assured Motherhood Program: The doors to SAM are open until this Thursday, Sept 19! It only opens once per year, so join while you can! Related Episodes Like This One:013: How to Support Those Who Are Grieving // Rachel Gainer104: How to Move Through Grief Towards Healing // Dr. Anna Packard155: Talking about Suicide: Insights from a Daughter Left Behind // Sara GrotenhuisSponsor: BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I always get asked who my Self-Assured Motherhood program is designed for - young moms? moms with young kids? stay-at-home moms? My answer is always emphatically: it’s designed for all moms! SAM is for all mothers - all ages, all stages, all walks of life. In fact, I often have the women in my program tell me it should be called Self-Assured Womanhood or Self-Assured Personhood because the principles apply so universally. (However, the acronym SAW and SAP don’t have quite the same ring as SAM. Don’t you agree? 😆) If you’ve been asking yourself if SAM is a good fit for you, you will love my interview with SAM alumni Wanda Opitz. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Announcements:3in30podcast.com/freeclass: Sign up for my FREE masterclass all about rerouting your mom rage. Come learn how to identify your triggers and become the calm, emotionally resilient mom you want to be. Self-Assured Motherhood Program: The doors to SAM are open now through Sept 19! It only opens once per year, so join while you can!  Sponsor:BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a spaghetti dinner have to do with my Self-Assured Motherhood program? Well, in this episode, I tell you! Come listen in! My Self-Assured Motherhood Program is open for enrollment TODAY, and I want you to join! SAM is not like any other parenting education you’ve participated in in the past – where you heard the lessons and felt like you understood them, but then you didn’t actually apply them long-term. This program was developed with your long-term success in mind.  And that’s because the SAM program was designed by a teacher - a professionally trained, extremely experienced, and, at the risk of sounding arrogant, very gifted teacher. 🥰If you've been on the fence about joining SAM, I hope you'll listen in as I explain why this program REALLY works. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Announcements: 3in30podcast.com/freeclass:  Sign up for my FREE masterclass all about rerouting your mom rage. Come learn how to identify your triggers and become the calm, emotionally resilient mom you want to be. Self-Assured Motherhood Program: The doors to SAM are open now through Sept 19! It only opens once per year, so join while you can!Related Episodes like this one on the Self-Assured Motherhood Program:315: A Word from our SAM Sisters316: Considering the SAM Program? You MUST listen to this. [Enrollment ends Thursday!]375: 3 Ways Voicing Your Values will Help Lighten your Mental Load // Rachel Nielson on the Happy Mom SummitSponsor: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eli Harwood, an expert in co-regulation for parents, dives into the fascinating science behind how a parent's emotional state affects their child. He reveals how simple gestures, like touch, activate calming nerve fibers that help regulate children's emotions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care for parents, noting that when moms prioritize their well-being, it fosters a more harmonious atmosphere for kids. Eli also shares practical strategies for modeling calmness and nurturing connection, especially during challenging moments.