426: What to Do When You Don't Like Your Kid (Even Though You Love Them!)

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

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🗓️ 21 April 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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This is one of those episodes I felt called to record because I know so many of us have been here. You love your child with your whole heart, and yet, in certain seasons, you find yourself thinking, I just don’t like them very much right now. That doesn’t make you a bad mom. It makes you human. In this solo episode, I’m sharing three tools that have helped me move through those really hard parenting stretches—when one child is pushing every button I have—and find my way back to affection, connection, and even joy. We’ll talk about: 💜 How your child’s “hardest” traits may actually be their biggest strengths in disguise 💜 Why the words you say about your child (even when they’re not around) can shape how you see them 💜 What to do when your child is constantly seeking negative attention—and how you can gently redirect that cycle I’ll also tell you about a simple mindset shift that changed the way I experience motherhood—plus the journaling tool I created to help me live it out day by day. If you’re in a tough season with one of your kids, I hope this episode feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who truly gets it—and who can gently offer some ideas for how to keep going. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Don’t forget, the Flecks of Gold Journal is on sale now through Mother’s Day. It’s a beautiful gift for any mom who’s trying to see and savor the good. Related Episodes: 189: “Quiet Time” Tips for Families // Solo Episode 423: How to Parent a Strong-Willed Child Without Losing Your Mind // Kirk Martin of Calm Parenting 425: When PARENTING Doesn’t Turn Out As Planned // Michelle Barrow Episode Sponsors: Team Supercrew: Visit teamsupercrew.com and use the code 3in30 at checkout to get 10% off your order. You’ll also get a free gift—step-by-step reading and play guides to help you reinforce the lessons in simple, powerful ways. 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. Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050off and use code 3in3050off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

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0:00.0	You're listening to 3 and 30 Takeaways for Moms, and this episode is sponsored by Acorns Early,
0:05.2	the smart money app and debit card for kids that helps them learn the value of money.
0:10.1	I first learned about the value of money as a middle schooler. I kept oversleeping and missing
0:14.8	the school bus every day and my mom had had enough. So she told me she wouldn't drive me
0:20.1	anymore and I would have to figure it out.
0:22.2	The next time I missed the bus, I called a taxi and brought my Tootsie Roll piggy bank with me to pay the
0:28.0	cab driver. This is hilarious to me now, but I'm so proud of my mom for teaching me independence,
0:33.8	accountability, and the value of money, because after a few times of shelling out
0:38.3	$10 for a ride to school, I started setting my alarm and getting myself up and out the door on time.
0:44.7	When kids have their own money to manage, they learn about real-world responsibility,
0:49.0	and Acorns Early makes it easier for busy parents to teach their kids' money skills.
0:53.8	Acorns Early lets parents pay allowances automatically, and kids can spend what they earn with
0:58.7	their very own debit card. Plus, parents can keep track of where and when their kids are
1:03.0	spending, and Acorns Early's Chores Tracker teaches kids that hard work pays off if paying
1:08.5	kids this way is right for your family.
1:13.1	Ready to help your kids learn the value of money?
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1:31.7	Welcome to 3 and 30, a podcast to help you feel more like yourself within your motherhood.
1:37.3	Each 30-minute episode features three actionable takeaways to help you become a more self-assured mom,
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