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A strong parent-child relationship is so important, but it can sometimes be hard to know how to build one.
It’s my honor to share an interview with my Dad, Mike Westover. He has had, without a doubt, the biggest impact on my life, my mothering journey, and how I am trying to build bonds with my kids.
My dad is and always has been a rock in my life, and I've been trying to get him to come on the podcast for many years, but he would insist, "What would an old man like me have to teach all of the mothers who listen to your show?"
Well, a lot, as it turns out! I know you are going to love this conversation with him as he shares three simple, yet powerful things we can all do to forge a strong parent-child relationship. it's an honor to get to share this piece of my heart with you on this week after Father's Day.
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.
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086: 3 Easy Ways to Build Life-Long Bonds with Your Children
365: Intentional Fatherhood // Tal Eyre
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Today, I have a special bonus episode for the moms out there who are trying to work from home this summer, like I am. It can get so intense! It often feels like you’re not doing any of it well, especially with the kids home 24/7.
As I was trying to prepare myself to manage this reality these next few months, I reached out to one of my Self-Assured Motherhood students, who is an expert in this topic, and asked her to record her best three takeaways for us. I hope you find them as helpful as I did!
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.
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My relationship with my dad is really special. I know firsthand how intentional fatherhood can impact a child’s life.
With Father's Day coming up this week in the United States, I've been thinking a lot about my Dad, so I invited a dad I admire to interview on the podcast.
Now, this podcast is for moms, so why feature an episode about dads? Well, all of us here in this community - whether you’re in the podcast community or you’ve joined my Self-Assured Motherhood program - are working hard to become intentional moms. And moms often ask me, “What can we do to get our husbands on board?”
Unfortunately, there aren’t as many resources about intentional fatherhood out there, so I’m thrilled to introduce my guest to you moms so you have an excellent resource to share with the dads in your life.
My guest is Tal Eyre, and his new book, Dad Mode, reveals some of the key lessons he’s learned about fatherhood.
I’m excited to share with you three of the takeaways from his book in honor of Father's Day!
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.
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Mentioned in the Episode:
Dad Mode by Tal Eyre
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358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers// Saren Eyre Loosli
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Hi friends! Today’s episode is a bonus episode! It continues my conversation with Meesha Slade in our main episode this past Monday. Meesha and I talked all about travel tips and tricks for families; however, she had some additional thoughts on family travel that didn't fit into our main episode. They were so awesome, that I had to share them with you in this bonus episode! Happy travels!
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Mentioned in the Episode:
Free Downloadable Copy of My Values Worksheet
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Do you have some fun trips coming up? Are you looking for travel tips for families?
Summer is here, which means that millions of moms - literally! - will be taking trips with their families in the next few months. There will be road trips, family reunions, bucket-list trips, and even day trips.
This season can be so much fun, but it can also be stressful.
Riiiight? Tell me you feel this, too!
This is why I invited Meesha Slade onto my show to share some travel tips for families. Meesha taught a class on family travel at my in-person Self-Assured Motherhood alumni retreat at the end of April. It was so timely for summer that I asked her to come on the show and share her brilliant tips with my entire community. You’re going to love it!
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.
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Mentioned in the Episode:
Join my Self-Assured Motherhood Program!
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295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks
193: How to Cultivate an Adventure Mindset as a Family // Chamaine Wollenzein
173: Adventuring with your Kids // Naomi Davis of Love Taza
Mentioned in the Episode:
Free Downloadable Copy of My Values Worksheet
Travel Trivia Podcast
The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
UNO
Sleeping Queens
Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White (audio version)
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Figuring out how to parent teenagers can be … murky. It can often feel like we’re the bad guy no matter what we do! If you’ve been feeling at a loss for how to parent your teenager, and if you love Star Wars, Harry Potter, or The Hunger Games, you'll love the interview I did with Joey Mascio.
Joey is a life coach who loves stories and helping teens become heroes in their own stories. I love that he also helps parents avoid being the villains!
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.
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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.
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Are you stressed about how to entertain your kids this summer?
The long, hot summer days can be, well, long (womp, womp).
That is why I’m so excited to share my interview with Andi Smiley about her secret for entertaining kids this summer.
And what, might you ask, is Andi’s awesome secret for entertaining your kids this summer? (drumroll…) It’s podcasts for kids!
I (obviously!) love podcasts, and if you’re a follower of my show, I’m guessing you do, too. But do your kids know how great they are? If you haven’t yet introduced your kids to the amazing world of podcasts, you are in for a treat.
Get Andi's free worksheet here.
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.
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Bobby Wonder
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Eleanor Amplified
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Against the Odds (older kids)
Wiser World Podcast (geared towards adults - good for older kids)
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Snoop and Sniffy Dog Detectives
Sleep Tight Science
Koala Moon
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Does positive journaling feel disingenuous to you? After all, there are really hard days when you’re a mom. Sitting down at the end of a rough day and writing down something positive can feel dishonest. Hop on to this week's episode and listen as I share an email I received from a listener who struggled with this. Hear how she navigates the balance between authenticity and optimism, and then hear how I’ve tried to do the same.
If you have any thoughts about this balance, I’d love to hear! Come join me on Instagram, or leave a comment on my blog post!
For full show notes, click here.
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Do you struggle to know how to connect with your teenager? Man, oh, man. The hormones, attitudes, busy schedules, still underdeveloped brains coupled with the overdeveloped longing for independence - sheesh! If you are going through a rocky time with your teenager, you are going to love what I learned from my mentor of almost 15 years, Saren Eyre Loosli.
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.
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Announcements:
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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.
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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.
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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 Fertility
Instagram: @abbefeder
Abbe's Podcast on Apple: Click here
Abbe's Podcast on iHeart: Click here
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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!
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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:
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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-schedule
Announcement:
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!
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I have received feedback from listeners saying they'd love more insight into the background of 3 in 30: what’s going on behind-the-scenes of the business, what it's like being a working mom, how my family's doing… all of the ins and outs. And I love sharing! I'm grateful that some of you care. So today, I thought I’d give a little 3 in 30 update. Enjoy!
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/352-3-in-30-update
Announcement:
Connected Mom Life podcast
Self-Assured-Motherhood Class
Flecks of Gold journal waitlist
Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass
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I’ll confess that my house is often quite messy. I value order - I feel like I can think better when my house is clean! But with two creative children, a busy husband, a growing business, and an active dog, there is evidence of a lot of living in our home. Thankfully, Carly Thornock is here to help all of us learn ways we can intentionally manage the mess without having it get in the way of those relationships that matter the most to us.
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/351-carly-thornock
Announcement:
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:
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As I hope you know, I’m hosting a free masterclass on Overcoming Overwhelm during the first week of April. I've been preparing for it the past few weeks, which is probably why an interaction with my kids stood out to me a few days ago when I was feeling super overwhelmed and had a lot to do around the house. Something that I have not been great at as a mom is teaching my kids how to contribute around the house, but I've been working on it. Listen in to hear my thoughts about some mindset shifts I’ve been having around chores, my kids, and how I talk to them about it.
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/350-chores-and-kids
Announcement:
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Overcoming the Overwhelm (Happening the first week of April
2024!)
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Decision fatigue is a real thing, friends. I’m sure many of you are like me, running around with too much to do and too many decisions to make. My guest today, Emily P. Freeman, believes that regularly prioritizing time to reflect on the past will actually make our decisions in the present more clear and peaceful. As a natural go-getter and busybody, I am inspired by Emily’s dedication to slowing down and practicing self-reflection.
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/349-decision-fatigue
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Announcements:
My Free Workshop on Overcoming the Overwhelm (Happening the first week of April 2024!)
Emily P Freeman's new book: How to Walk Into a Room
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