Today marks 19 years since my mother died of breast cancer. I have dreaded this particular anniversary for a long time because I was 19 years old when my mom died, so starting tomorrow, every day that passes means that I've lived one day longer without her than I lived with her.

As I get farther and farther away from her in days and years, I long to draw closer to her in other ways–to remember her, share her, and honor her. This episode is one way that I am doing that. 

For full show notes, go to https://3in30podcast.com/243-19-years-without-my-mom.

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Related Episodes

Today's episode with Dr. Laura Markham helps to answer the question of what to do when our kids are fighting. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/242-what-to-do-when-your-kids-are-fighting

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I think siblings fighting is one of the most common and heaviest problems that moms struggle with on a daily basis. For the next two weeks on the podcast, I'm thrilled to be re-airing two episodes with one of the world’s most renowned experts on sibling rivalry, Dr. Laura Markham. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/241-reduce-sibling-rivalry

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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 brand new podcast called Let's Change Beauty, and it’s powered by the Dove Self-Esteem Project.

The Let's Change Beauty Podcast speaks directly to the insane pressures and beauty stereotypes that can really deflate our body confidence and self-esteem - and impact our kids, as well as our own wellbeing!

The podcast is hosted by cultural expert Jess Weiner, who sparks meaningful conversations with guests and industry experts from the worlds of beauty, gaming, sports, and entertainment. She focuses on educational, inspiring and practical ways we can all do something to redefine beauty for the next generation.

Listen and subscribe here. 

Are you hearing a lot of “I’m bored!” and wondering why your children don’t just go play outside? My conversation with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Timbernook, will help inspire you to approach outdoor play a little differently. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/240-anglea-hanscom

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How is your home organization being affected by these long summer days? If you are feeling ready to do a summer reset, you are going to get so many great ideas from today's episode. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/239-spaces-to-organize

Episode sponsors:

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BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!

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How much do you know about LGBTQ topics, particularly about what it means to be transgender? If the answer is “not much” that’s okay, and I’m so glad you’re tuning in today.

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/238-supporting-transgender-teens

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It’s such an adjustment finding a new rhythm when summer starts, and that’s why I’m so excited for this crowdsourced episode today where we get to learn from YOU, the listeners of 3 in 30. In this episode, you will hear ideas, tricks, and hacks from moms just like you about how they manage summer with their children. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/237-mom-hacks-for-summer

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Trigger Warning: Child Loss

This episode with Nicole Hughes about water safety is an encore, and we decided to re-air this particular episode because we got an email from a pediatrician who was so impacted by this conversation when we aired last summer that she asked us to air it again.

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/236-nicole-hughes

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We’ve talked about surviving summer with young kids home all day, but what about as our kids get older? Jamie Cook is back on the show, talking about enjoying summer with teens and tweens.

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/235-jamie-cook

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