492: Why Abby Is Done Fighting Over Screen Time (and Other Back-to-School Shifts) // 3 in 30 Team
3 in 30 Takeaways for MomsShow Notes
If the back-to-school season is already creeping up on you (the supply lists, the new routines, the mental math of who needs to be where and when), you are not the only mom feeling that low hum of stress. Every year it sneaks up faster than I expect it to, and every year I tell myself this is the year I'll feel ready. And... I never quite do. (Maybe you can relate! 😆)
So today I'm handing the mic to three of my favorite people to talk this through with: Abby, our Finance Director, Emily, our Marketing Director, and Christy, our Operations Director. Each of them is going to walk us through how one of their core values is shaping a real decision or mindset shift they're making this back-to-school season. These aren't Pinterest-perfect systems, but they are an honest look at what's actually working for them right now.
Whatever season of motherhood you're in, however many kids or what ages, there's a good chance one of their stories will feel a little like your own, and might just help you lead this season with more intention and a lot more peace. Some of what you'll hear includes:
🍎 Why Abby decided she's done fighting her kids over Chromebooks, and what she's trying instead
🍎 The "black trash bag energy" Emily admits she brings to every new school year (and why she's doing something different this time)
🍎 The line Christy's mom used on her as a kid that she still thinks about decades later
For full show notes, including takeaways, click here.
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If this conversation has you wondering what your own core values actually are, our Self-Assured Motherhood quiz is a great place to start. It only takes a couple of minutes and gives you a real starting point for where to focus your energy this season. Take it at 3in30podcast.com/quiz.
Related Episodes:
478: What Every Mom of a Teenager Needs to Hear // Emily Ricks
449: 3 Simple Strategies to Prevent After-School Meltdowns // Alyssa Blask Campbell
306: Creating Back-to-School Routines for a Smooth Transition // Mika Perry
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