We've spent the last month talking on this podcast all about nurturing our romantic relationships and learning skills for navigating conflicts, building emotionally mature connections, and communicating about vulnerable topics such as intimacy, sex, and desire. This week's episode is, in a way, a continuation of that same theme…because how much more equipped will our children be for their future romantic relationships if we start talking to them now, in age-appropriate ways, about their bodies, their relationships, and their impact on other people? Conversations about puberty, sexuality, and everything in between can be extremely intimidating for parents, so thankfully, there are people like Rowena in the world to help us with these tricky conversations!

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/346-the-talk	


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346: How to Tackle "The Talk" // Rowena Thomas

The episode you're about to listen to is a fan favorite that we pulled from the archives. Do you feel frustrated with your partner when they don’t parent the same way you do?  This episode is going to free you from carrying the burden of that dynamic in your home. Enjoy these three takeaways to help you thrive in your parenting and your partnership, even if you don't do everything the same way. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/345-parenting-styles/



Announcement:
I also wanted to remind you that as a special February treat, I put together a playlist for you of all of the relationship-focused episodes from the past 6 1/2 years of 3in30. When you sign up, this will be delivered to you as a private podcast feed. Click here to sign up! 

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345: Why Won’t My Partner Parent the Way I Want Them To? // Celeste Davis

In this brief bonus episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife answers a listener question: What should I do if I need to take an SSRI for my anxiety, but it is dramatically decreasing my libido?

Listen in for Dr. Jennifer's answer!



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344: BONUS: What Should I Do if my Desire is Impacted by My Medication? // Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Have you ever wished for some concrete things you could do to improve your marriage? I know I have. Well, in today's episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife gives us three actionable things that we can do to become better partners and improve our marriages. I know you’ll love this amazing episode. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/343-become-a-better-partner


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343: 3 Ways to Become a Better Partner  // Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

This episode is a continuation of the discussion we had last week with therapist Eli Harwood. Eli and I dive deeper into what to do when there's trouble in your relationship when you desperately want a secure attachment, but it feels like it's a long way off for you and your partner. How do you work to build your connection with them while also holding onto your connection with yourself?
 
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/ 342-communicating-to-partner


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342: Communicating to your Partner that Things Need to Change// Eli Harwood

In Monday's episode, we talked with therapist Eli Harwood about How to Be a Safe Place for Your Spouse, and one of her takeaways was that it's important to light up about the things that our partner lights up about. Sometimes our spouse’s differences don't feel very loveable to us, and their interests might even feel scary or threatening to us. I loved Eli’s response to my question about this, and I know you will, too. 

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341: When your Partner’s Beliefs are Changing, and it Makes you Uncomfortable// Eli Harwood

As part of our February celebration of love, I’m interviewing Eli Harwood, a licensed therapist, who gives insightful ideas to help us increase the security of our relationships. I know you’re going to find this conversation incredibly helpful. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/340-secure-relationships

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340: How to Be a Safe Place for your Sweetheart // Eli Harwood

What if I told you that in this episode you will learn one secret that can completely change many of the misbehaviors in your home? Would you believe me? I hope so because that is what this conversation with Wendy Bertagnole did for me. Wendy is a special education teacher who is also a mother of three, and she's here to teach us about sensory preferences.

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/339-reason-for-misbehavior

Announcement:
Wendy put together a guided workbook to help you figure out what works best for your kids. You can find that workbook here.

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339: The Hidden Reason for Misbehavior (in kids AND parents!) // Wendy Bertagnole

Today's episode is a special one in honor of Martin Luther King Day, which just passed last week, and Black History Month, which is about to begin in February. This episode is a conversation I had with my dear friend Jasmine Bradshaw on her podcast, First Name Basis.  I think you’re going to love it.
For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/338-racism 





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338: How I Confronted my Own Racism & Bias

In this bonus episode, Rachel shares her favorite tech tool for getting to-dos out of her brain!
For show notes, visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/337-schedule-send



Announcement: 
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337:  One Brilliant (and Easy!) Tool that Helps Me Manage My Mental Load

As moms, the juggle of our schedule and commitments and responsibilities is REAL, and if you're anything like me, you might feel stressed out by it much of the time. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect productivity and time management system, but what if it could be as simple as just better utilizing the digital calendar on my phone?  Today’s guest, Kelly Nolan, is going to help show us how!

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/336-time-management 


Announcement:
My Declutter Your Motherhood Audio Course is on SALE now!  Get $30 dollars off - including a buddy pass- through January 18th!  If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the stress of motherhood and also a little underwhelmed by the joy of motherhood, where are all those magical moments you were promised? This course is for you. If this is peaking your interest, go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter.


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336: Time Management with Digital Calendaring // Kelly Nolan

I didn't want to end this series without sharing what is perhaps my favorite story from Greg's books because I felt so personally called out by it (in a good way!). I have thought about it often in the years since I read it, and so I wanted to read it to you today as well. 
 
Listen in to hear about Kind Gustav II and his warship the Vasa.
For full show notes, go to 3in30podcast.com/335-not-overcomplicate

Announcement: 
My Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course is discounted right now through Thursday, January 18th! I am passionate about helping overwhelmed mothers to simplify their mom-life so they have room for more joy, and this course is designed for busy moms, with all of the lessons delivered on a private podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go, around the house, or even just during 15 minutes of precious alone time while you get ready for the day in the morning.

The course also includes a 25-page workbook to prompt deeper thinking and reflection, so you can actually apply what you’ve learned after you listen. AND you'll receive a Buy One Give One Buddy Pass when you purchase the course, so you can gift it to a friend or invite them to do it with you!

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335: Let's not Overcomplicate 2024

Author, Greg McKeown joins us today to share three tools from this book Effortless that will help us to lighten the mental and emotional load of parenthood. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/334-effortless


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334: 3 Ways to Lighten the Load of Parenthood // Greg McKeown

As we head into a new year, I, like perhaps many of you, am feeling pulled to get back to basics--back to the essence of my life and what I want and the work that is most essential for me to be doing, both inside and outside my home.

That's what has pulled me back to a book that I read almost a decade ago called Essentialism by Greg McKeown. He is my guest on the show next week talking about his second book, but I wanted to introduce him this week by talking about his first book, which I think is especially needed at this time of year.

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/333-get-back-to-essentials 




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333: How Can a Busy Mother Get Back to the Essentials?

I wanted to bring back a very special episode from our archives that we feel captures this heart of this season: family, togetherness, and faith. Today we are excited to re-air an episode that was recorded with Ralphie Jacobs, the founder of the positive parenting movement Simply on Purpose, and her father, Bob Peters. 


For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/332-ralphie-jacobs

Announcement:
There will be no podcast episode next week.  Enjoy the time with your family!! 



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332: Modeling for our Children How to Endure with Hope // Ralphie Jacobs of Simply on Purpose and her father, Bob Peters

The old saying goes that "moms shouldn't be allowed to get sick"…because it's nearly impossible to take care of our families when we aren't feeling well ourselves. But unfortunately, moms do get sick. Sometimes very sick, for long periods of time. When that happens, what's a mom supposed to do, so she can care for herself and her children?

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/330-parent-when-you-feel-like-crap 





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331:  Parenting Young Kids When You Feel Terrible // Amy Larry

I'm bringing you this quick bonus episode on a Thursday because we need to celebrate a big milestone for 3 in 30. This is our 330th episode! And that feels like it should be acknowledged! 330 episodes of 3 in 30, which means over 165 hours of wisdom brought to us by world-class guests and parenting experts, helping us be happier, more intentional, more self-assured mothers. 
For full show notes visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/330-delight-in-difficult-child

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330: How to Delight in Your Difficult Child

Do you have family traditions around food? Is food something that generally connects your family, or is it something that causes stress and sometimes even tears--for mom and the kids? Today's guests are familiar with both extremes, and they have some practical ideas for bringing more joy back to family meals and food traditions.

 For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/329-food-traditions 





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329: Family Food Traditions (Even If Food Is Hard for your Family)  // Meghan & Stacie from Didn't I Just Feed You

I have a big calendar that hangs in my kitchen that shows several months at a time, and it cracks me up that at the top of this season's calendar spread, it literally says "Busiest Time Ever." That is what the calendar makers labeled October-December rather than including the month names.

If you're feeling a bit that way as well, today's episode is for you. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/328-less-stressful-december 

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328: Planning Ahead for a Less Stressful December // Allison Schaaf

Do you ever wonder how you can help your CHILDREN see the good in their lives and express more gratitude? Good. Me too. Come listen in.
For show notes, including the three takeaways, visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/327-teaching-children-gratitude 


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