Fresh Start Family Show

Caregiver Stress and How to Manage it with Dr. Natali Edmonds Oct 23, 2024

In this heartfelt episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy Snyder sits down with Dr. Natali Edmonds from Dementia Careblazers to dive deep into the realities of caregiver stress, especially in the demanding world of dementia care. Wendy opens the discussion by drawing powerful connections between the challenges of caring for young children and elderly loved ones with dementia, highlighting the emotional roller coasters that both journeys often share.

Dr. Edmonds offers profound wisdom on managing the unique stressors of caregiving, emphasizing the critical need for self-compassion and the well-being of the caregiver as much as the care recipient. She tackles the common misconception that a caregiver’s role is to always keep their loved ones happy, urging instead for a focus on emotional resilience and thought management.

This conversation is filled with practical, actionable strategies that can transform how we approach caregiving—from learning to be our own best friend to finding strength in the most challenging moments. Whether you’re new to caregiving or deep in the trenches, this episode is a beacon of hope and guidance.

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5 Ways to Nurture Allyship and Inclusion in Our Kids with Dr. Traci Baxley Oct 16, 2024

Get ready for an eye-opening episode of the Fresh Start Family Show! Today, Wendy sits down with Dr. Traci Baxley from Social Justice Parenting for a must-listen conversation on raising kids who stand up for what's right. They dive deep into how parents can nurture allyship and inclusion in their children, sharing real-life stories, practical tips, and some hard-hitting truths about reflecting on our own biases.

Dr. Baxley opens up about her journey as a social justice advocate and offers down-to-earth advice on how to tackle tough conversations at home. Wendy and Dr. Baxley don't shy away from the fears and challenges we all face as parents—they confront them head-on, with actionable steps that anyone can start implementing today. Whether it's committing to brave conversations, building empathy, or taking meaningful action, this episode is all about empowering you to raise kids who care, act, and make a difference in our world. Tune in and walk away inspired to foster a home where justice and compassion thrive!

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How to Resist Toxic Teachings & Hypocrisy as a Family of Faith with Tim Whitaker Oct 09, 2024

*warning: contains language that may not be suitable for children

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Tim Whitaker, founder of The New Evangelicals, to dig deep into navigating faith, resisting toxic teachings, and advocating for marginalized communities within the Christian church. Tim shares his personal journey from growing up in a conservative evangelical household to becoming a leader in the movement for a more compassionate, inclusive faith. Together, we explore how to maintain integrity and authenticity in a faith that can often feel contradictory, especially within the landscape of modern evangelicalism.

From the polarizing effect of politics within the church to the urgent need for social justice and LGBTQ inclusion, Tim’s story and insights are timely and powerful. This episode isn’t just a conversation—it's an invitation to reflect on your own faith journey, question toxic teachings, and advocate for a more loving, inclusive community. Wendy and Terry offer their own personal reflections, making this episode a rich resource for families seeking to align their parenting and faith with compassion, integrity, and justice.

If you’ve ever found yourself wrestling with questions of faith or striving to create a more inclusive, just world for your children, this episode is for you.

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One Life, Make it Count! with Shaney Jo Darden Oct 02, 2024

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry are joined by the incredible Shaney Jo Darden, founder of the Keep A Breast Foundation. Together, they dive into the powerful theme of "One Life, Make It Count," as Shaney Jo shares the inspiring story behind her mission to spread breast cancer awareness and prevention, particularly among younger generations.

From her early days as a designer to creating a global movement, Shaney Jo walks us through the creative and innovative ways her organization has engaged communities around the world—like the iconic "I Love Boobies" campaign and artistic breast casts. With passion and purpose, she highlights the importance of early detection, education, and how Keep A Breast is breaking barriers to empower people to take charge of their health.

This episode is rich with wisdom as Shaney Jo, Wendy, and Terry explore the vital role of community, the strength in sharing personal stories, and how each of us can contribute to creating a lasting impact. Whether you're inspired by their journey, looking to get involved, or eager to make a difference in your own way, this conversation will leave you motivated and equipped with the tools to make a meaningful change in the world.

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Music Hacks for Powerful Parenting with Heidi Rojas Sep 25, 2024

Welcome to a truly inspiring episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, where Wendy sits down with the remarkable songwriter and artist development coach, Heidi Rojas. This conversation is a deep dive into the transformative power of music and singing in the parenting journey. Heidi shares her story of evolving from a passionate music lover to a beacon of empowerment through her craft. Her viral lullaby, created in response to her son's separation anxiety, beautifully illustrates how music can soothe a child’s fears and become a tool for emotional regulation.

In this heartfelt episode, Wendy and Heidi explore the vital role music plays in fostering emotional literacy, particularly in boys. They dive into how Heidi’s belief in the affirming power of song has led her to create music that not only entertains but also educates and uplifts. Her insights into how music can be a powerful force in family life will leave you inspired to bring more melody and connection into your own home. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to discover how singing and music can build stronger, more emotionally resilient families.

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Calm Your Chaos: Breathwork & Somatic Magic for Parents with Kiesha Yokers Sep 18, 2024

In this powerful episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Kiesha Yokers, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and somatic practitioner, to unpack how nervous system health and inner calm can transform your parenting journey. Kiesha opens up about her own path through trauma and resilience, sharing how grounding techniques and breathwork have become her lifeline for regulating the nervous system.

Wendy shares her own experiences of personal growth, learning to tune into her body and emotions, and how addressing trauma has impacted her parenting. Together, they explore the importance of creating safe, nurturing environments for our kids—shifting focus from correction to connection—and how breathwork can be a game-changer for healing and self-awareness. Kiesha’s wisdom brings home the message that somatic practices are not just tools, but powerful catalysts for emotional well-being and resilience in both parents and children.

Get ready for an insightful and deeply relatable conversation that’ll leave you with practical tips for using breathwork and somatic practices to show up as your best self in parenting!

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Parenting Traps: Discover the Sacred Third Path with Sarah Tacy Tangredi Sep 11, 2024

In this down-to-earth episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with nervous system expert Sarah Tacy Tangredi to explore how healing and regulating our nervous systems can transform both our parenting and personal lives. Sarah, who brings a wealth of knowledge from her work with Kate Northrup's program, shares how finding balance within ourselves is the key to guiding our kids with more patience and love.

Wendy kicks things off by sharing her own journey of transformation under Sarah's guidance, showing how slowing down and finding inner peace has changed her life in incredible ways. The conversation flows into practical, relatable advice, like understanding the "thermostat" vs. "thermometer" analogy—how parents can set a calm tone in their homes that naturally helps kids feel secure and behave better.

Sarah also dives into navigating tricky situations like double binds and the sacred third, offering simple exercises to help parents release tension and create a more relaxed, harmonious environment. Together, Wendy and Sarah unpack how familiar patterns can either hold us back or set the stage for healthier, happier families. If you’re looking for real, actionable tips on becoming a more grounded, compassionate parent, this episode is a must-listen!

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Positivity That Can Save Your Life with Niyc Pidgeon Sep 04, 2024

Join Wendy and Terry as they dive deep into the transformative power of positive psychology with renowned expert Niyc Pidgeon. This conversation is one of hope, healing, and practical wisdom. Together, they explore the life-saving potential of positive psychology, share deeply personal stories, and uncover three actionable ways to weave this science into the very fabric of our family legacies.

In a world where mental health struggles and suicide remain tragically prevalent, this episode breaks the silence and tackles the stigma head-on. Wendy, Terry, and Niyc emphasize the importance of focusing on strengths, nurturing connection, and building resilience—not just in ourselves but in our children and future generations. They offer practical tools and insights for creating homes that support well-being, and ultimately, prevent crises.

This is more than just a conversation; it’s an invitation to shift your perspective, take action, and prioritize the emotional health of your family. If you’re ready to step into a new way of thinking and living—one rooted in strength, connection, and resilience—this episode is for you.

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Seeing Boundaries as Building Fences vs Using Leashes with Our Kids – with Destini Ann Davis Aug 28, 2024

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with the incredible Destini Ann Davis. Destini is a working mom and parenting coach, author, TedX speaker and host of B*tch, You Doing a Good Job podcast. She advocates for peaceful parenting and positive discipline techniques that encourage both the parent and child to connect and communicate.

Wendy and Destini dig into the intriguing topic of seeing boundaries as building fences (which help kids develop intrinsic control and cultivates the child to practice making decisions) vs using leashes with our kids (which are designed to control our kids and always backfires in the end).

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How to De-escalate Situations with Strong Willed Kids When They’re Upset with Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm Aug 21, 2024

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with the funny and insightful Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting podcast.

They explore 3 tools we can use to help de-escalate situations with our strong-willed kids when they’re upset that are effective and actually create closeness when parenting a strong-willed kiddo:

Self-Regulation: We must control our own emotions first before we address the child. The quickest way to change your child’s behavior is to first control your own.
Movement: Motion changes emotion. Sometimes talking makes kids more upset. Use movement to help calm an upset child.
Connection: Relationships change behavior. Staying connected, especially during discipline creates trust & safety, which kids NEED in order to learn effective self-regulation.

Strong-willed kids are incredible, AND they can often be misunderstood. This episode gives us a fresh and empowered perspective on these kiddos and how to support their big feelings.

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How to Set Boundaries with Spicy Kids with Mary Van Geffen Aug 14, 2024

Join Wendy Snyder & Mary Van Geffen to discuss all things "Spicy Kids" ... (aka kids you may describe as strong willed or power kids!) You'll learn 3 Important Steps to Setting Boundaries with Spicy Kids (With Calm, Firmness, & Repetition) & also how to identify unique strengths in your spicy kiddos ... so you can stick with strong boundaries in your home - even when your spicy kiddo seem to challenge them ALL repeatedly. This episode is going to inspire you big time!

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The Goal is NOT Fine! The 3 MOST Important Life Skills to Teach Kids with Parent and Teacher Coach Chazz Lewis Aug 07, 2024

The inspiring and vibrant parent & teacher coach Mr. Chazz joins Wendy & Terry for an incredibly empowering conversation about how focusing on connection + disciplining with compassion will help our kids to learn 3 of the most important life skills:

Building and maintaining healthy and meaningful relationships
Understanding your own needs and learning how to meet them
Becoming creative thinkers through problem solving

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Re-Mothering Yourself with Grace and Compassion with Dr. Laura Froyen Jul 24, 2024

Take time today to listen to this personal conversation between Wendy and Dr. Laura Froyen as they discuss how to “remother” (or re-parent) yourself, so that you can show up best for your children at home.

In this episode Dr. Laura teaches parents how to approach their parenting with grace and kindness plus discusses how she uses her trauma-informed practices and child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection.

Walk away from today’s episode with 3 Ways to “Re-Mother” Yourself:

Acknowledge unmet needs
Respond with self-compassion
Set loving but firm boundaries

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The Importance of Curiosity as Parents with Hunter Clarke-Fields Jul 17, 2024

Join Wendy on this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show for her conversation on mindfulness and curiosity with mindful mama mentor, Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT.

Hunter has made it her mission to help families break reactive cycles to create a peaceful and positive home and raise confident and kind kiddos as a result.

In this episode Hunter shares the new path to changing generational patterns and raising confident kids by bringing more calm and peace into their daily lives.

Tune in to learn:

Why curiosity is essential for parenting
Practical mindfulness tactics (even for the busiest parents)
How to sit in uncomfortable situations & hold space for our children

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Power Struggle Dissolving Jul 10, 2024

In today’s episode Wendy & Terry are discussing power struggles and how to dissolve them when they occur between parents & their children. Power struggles are never fun to deal with, but just part of life when you’re raising kids! They happen when the parent tries to get their child to do something & the child refuses.

The classic “No I won’t & you can’t make me” is something every parent hears many times & is a classic example of a power struggle. Having the skills to dissolve power struggles instead of using fear, force, bribery & rewards allows home to be a place with more joy, peace & connection.

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Power Struggle Prevention Jul 03, 2024

In today’s episode Wendy & Terry are discussing power struggles and how to prevent them between parents & their children. Power struggles are never fun to deal with, but just part of life when you're raising kids! They happen when the parent tries to get their child to do something & the child refuses.

The classic "No I won't & you can't make me" is something every parent hears many times & is a classic example of a power struggle. Having the skills to prevent power struggles is much easier than dealing with them head on, so being well versed in prevention strategies is so beneficial and significantly helps bring more joy, peace & connection to families.

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From Frazzled to Fabulous: Empowering Strong-Willed Kids with Love Jun 29, 2024

On today’s episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy welcomes Becky Dean, a dedicated Fresh Start Family member, to discuss her transformative parenting journey. Discover how Becky navigated the challenges of raising a strong-willed child through mindset shifts, firm boundary-setting, and self-compassion.

Hear about Becky’s personal growth, from reducing household stress to fostering self-worth, and the impact of these changes on her family dynamics. Becky also touches on sibling rivalry, detachment from children's big emotions, and community support. If you're a parent looking for actionable insights and heartfelt stories of growth, this episode is for you.

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Empowering Kids with Voice and Choice: A Parenting Paradigm Shift Jun 26, 2024

On today’s episode, Wendy warmly welcomes Ruthie, a cherished student in the Fresh Start Experience, to discuss her transformative parenting journey. Ruthie shares her transition from a reactive, shame-based approach to one rooted in compassion and connection.

They explore strategies for dealing with children's challenging behaviors, the importance of self-compassion, and the profound impact of seeing goodness in both themselves and their kids. Ruthie also touches on how this shift has improved her family dynamics and personal growth. Join Wendy and Ruthie as they delve into effective parenting techniques that foster emotional safety and resilience.

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How We Can Achieve Our Parenting Goals with a Relaxed Nervous System Jun 19, 2024

In this insightful & eye-opening episode of the Fresh Start Family show, Wendy Snyder chats about how to hit our most important parenting goals by keeping your nervous system chill. She kicks things off by talking about the usual struggles parents face, especially with those strong-willed little ones … and then breaks down why it's so important to ditch the fear-based, punitive tactics that only crank up the stress.

Throughout the episode, Wendy digs into why a regulated nervous system is a game-changer for parents practicing powerful positive parenting and she also shares how our own childhood experiences shape our reactions which then carry into how we parent.

Tune in to learn practical tips for spotting these patterns and get real, actionable advice on calming yourself. You’ll even hear Wendy share some vulnerable, personal stories about her journey from being reactive to more responsive in parenting, encouraging us all to be more kind to ourselves along the way.

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5 Things You Must Do to Thrive in the Second Decade of Life with Your Kids Jun 12, 2024

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy shares insights on thriving in the second decade of life with your kids. Reflecting on her journey from raising toddlers to teenagers, she emphasizes the need for creating safety at home, influencing through relationships, providing unconditional love, replacing punishment with compassionate discipline, and building emotional literacy. Wendy also highlights the importance of addressing childhood experiences to foster a healthy family legacy. Dive in to explore effective parenting strategies that facilitate long-term connection and cooperation with your kids.

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5 Secrets of the Calmest, Happiest & Most Confident Parents I Know Jun 05, 2024

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy delves into the five secrets of the calmest, happiest, and most confident parents she knows. Drawing on 14 years of experience, Wendy discusses the importance of self-awareness, prioritizing family, healing the nervous system, embarking on a healing journey with joy, and cultivating self-love and compassion. She shares insights from her mentors, personal anecdotes, and the transformative power of positive parenting. Join Wendy as she explores these key principles for fostering a harmonious and fulfilling family life.

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Building Connection, Confidence and Creativity in Kids Through Healthy Cooking with Katie Kimball May 22, 2024

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy interviews Katie Kimball from Kids Cook Real Food. They discuss the importance of building connection, confidence, and creativity in children through healthy cooking. Katie shares her journey and passion for teaching families how to cook and eat healthily. She emphasizes the benefits of involving children in the kitchen, such as teamwork, problem-solving, and the development of life skills. Katie also provides practical tips for getting kids started in the kitchen and addresses the challenges of picky eaters. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on empowering children through cooking.

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How to See Challenging Behaviors in a New Light with Penny Williams May 15, 2024

In this enlightening episode of the Fresh Start Family show, host Wendy Snyder is joined by Penny Williams, an eminent figure in the arena of ADHD, autism, and neurodiversity. The conversation delves into the transformative perspectives on parenting and understanding challenging behaviors, offering solace and strategic insight to families navigating parenting with a connected, firm & kind approach.

The dialogue opens with Penny's personal journey, highlighting the challenges encountered following her son's ADHD and autism diagnoses. The episode illuminates the profound shifts from attempting to 'fix' perceived problems to genuinely fostering a nurturing environment tailored to a child's unique neurology.

Penny shares transformative ideas that redefine behavioral challenges, fostering an empathetic approach that aligns with both scientific insights and humane intuition. The discussion underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the underlying causes of misbehavior, such as regulatory states, rather than merely addressing the symptoms.

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The Invisible Load of Mothers: How to Gain Cooperation with Kids to Do Chores & Pitch in Around the House with Sam Kelly May 08, 2024

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and guest Sam Kelly discuss the invisible load of mothers and how to gain cooperation from kids to do chores. Sam shares her personal journey of realizing the inequity in her marriage and the mental load she carried as a mother. They discuss the importance of teaching kids to notice and do tasks around the house, setting them up for success, and creating visual reminders. By fostering collaboration and understanding the bigger why, families can work together as a team and alleviate the burden on mothers.

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Disciplining Without Harm: Understanding Needs and Guiding with Empathy with Marcela Collier May 01, 2024

Join Wendy on this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show as she welcomes Marcela Collier, founder of High Impact Club Parenting Education Agency, former therapeutic care provider, certified positive discipline educator and mom of amazing twin boys. They discuss the importance of disciplining without harm and provide practical tools for caring parents to implement.

With a mission to to help parents heal their reactivity so they can rewire their family dynamic to peaceful interactions and connected responses…. Marcela shares her personal journey and how she developed a passion for helping families thrive.

Discover the power of understanding your own mindset patterns, gaining new discipline tools, and guiding your children with empathy even amidst big messes & moments of misbehavior.

Don't miss this insightful & inspiring conversation that will transform the way you discipline & connect with your kids!

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Setting Boundaries and Trusting Yourself Easier as a Result of Stepping into Financial & Nervous System Healing Apr 24, 2024

On this episode, Wendy shares her experience with the Relaxed Money program founder and host of the podcast Plenty, Kate Northrup. She discusses how the program helped her overcome financial stress, set boundaries, and trust herself as a leader. Wendy also talks about the importance of teaching children about money and shares practical tips for affirming desires and instilling delayed gratification. Tune in to learn how Wendy's journey with Relax Money has led to financial lift and empowered her parenting and business endeavors.

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5 Painful Generational Cycles to Break the Chain & Not Hand Down to Your Kids Apr 17, 2024

In this episode of the First Start Family show, Wendy Snyder discusses five financial painful generational cycles to break and not pass down to your children. She shares her own vulnerable experiences with financial healing and the impact it has had on her life. Wendy emphasizes the importance of healing yourself first before teaching your children about finances.

The five cycles include avoidance or lack of clarity around finances, emotional spending, debt shaming, a lack mindset or fear of not enough, and scarcity around time. Wendy encourages listeners to break these cycles and create a healthier financial legacy for their children.

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5 Signs Your Child’s Misbehavior is a Symptom, Not the Problem Apr 10, 2024

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family show, Wendy Snyder explores the connection between a child's misbehavior and the nervous system. She shares her personal journey of healing and how our own conditioning impacts our parenting. Wendy identifies five signs that a child's misbehavior is a symptom, including fear of making mistakes, intense reactions, self-criticism, conditional love, and a need for compassion. By understanding these signs, parents can focus on healing and connection rather than fixing their child's behavior. Tune in next week for an episode with Wendy's mentor, Kate Northrup, discussing nervous system healing and financial health.

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Preparing Children for the Real World: The Impact of Positive Parenting Long Term with Bilyana Ivanova Apr 03, 2024

Join Wendy on a special feature episode with inspiring Fresh Start Family student & podcast host Bilyana Ivanova - a mom of three fantastic girls, who's on a mission to be the best parent and mentor she can be, helping ALL kids unlock their full potential.

This episode features an interview Bily hosted with Wendy as the guest, where they discuss the power of positive parenting and its long-term effects on kids & families.

Wendy shares her personal journey and the benefits she has observed in her own teenagers, as well as the long term effects it has on us as parents as well. Billy & Wendy dive deep into the essence of positive parenting, exploring how it sets itself apart from the traditional model most of us grew up with and we unravel the intricacies of this transformative approach that removes fear, force, bribery and rewards as our main tools in influencing children’s behavior.

Discover how positive parenting fosters a strong parent-child connection, empowers children to make great choices, and prepares them to navigate the challenges of the real world.

Get ready for an enlightening conversation that transcends parenting norms and sets the state for a fresh perspective. Let’s create an environment where both parents and children thrive.

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Unlocking Peace and Empowering Families: The Parenting Coaching Revolution Mar 27, 2024

Join Wendy, Terry and Fresh Start Experience Community Coaches Amy, Courtney & Cayla, as they discuss the power of ‘Becoming a Parenting Coach’ in this episode of the Fresh Start Family show. You’ll hear Terry share about what an impact Wendy’s coaching career has made on their family & hear the Fresh Start Experience coaches share their own journeys of transformation, especially in regards to how it has positively impacted their own families.

Discover the importance of FULLY living out the principles of powerful positive parenting and how it can empower families and bring more peace into the world. If you're considering becoming a parenting coach or just looking to become fully fluent in powerful positive parenting, this episode will inspire and encourage you to take the next step through!

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Breaking Through Parenting Fears to Create the Family Legacy of our Dreams Mar 20, 2024

In this heartening episode of the First Start Family Show, Wendy opens up a candid conversation about overcoming deep-seated fears in parenting. With a heartfelt reflection on a recent weekend course she and her team led in San Diego, she dives into the transformative power of confronting personal fears and the impact it can have on building a familial legacy.

Tune in to hear Wendy discuss the intricacies of human emotion, particularly fear, and how it can act as a barrier to achieving mastery in parenting. She reflects on her own experiences and the common trepidations faced by many parents, weaving through topics such as societal judgment, perfectionism, and embracing the unsteadiness that comes with significant life changes.

When it comes to powerful parenting, upgrading your family legacy, and mastering positive parenting skills, the episode provides listeners with actionable insights and motivation to push past their fears & beliefs that may be keeping them stuck in “fine” land so they can start living in “thrive” land and live in true power & purpose.

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Unlocking Parenting Success: The Power of Long-Term Vision Casting with Terry & Wendy Snyder Mar 13, 2024

Join Wendy and Terry as they discuss the benefits of long-term vision casting in positive parenting on this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show.

They explore the importance of commitment and fluency in firm & kind, connection based strategies and how having a long-term vision for your family can lead to FULL mastery in positive parenting.

Wendy and Terry share their own experiences and visions for their children's future, emphasizing the importance of connection, communication, and creating a legacy of love and joy.

This inspiring conversation on building a strong foundation for your family's future brings a refreshing perspective on mastering the principles of relationship based parenting w/ strong boundaries.

Full ownership of a powerful positive parenting way of life includes a deep commitment to shaping the future trajectories of our children's lives, through consistent practice, compassionate discipline, and maintaining a sense of empowerment & teamwork along the way.

You’ll be encouraged to not only adopt positive parenting techniques into the daily fabric of your life, but also to envision & trust the lifelong impact they can leave on your children.

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The 3 C’s of Positive Parenting Mastery Mar 06, 2024

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy discusses the three Cs of positive parenting mastery: commitment, community, and consistency. She emphasizes the importance of fully committing to positive parenting, surrounding oneself with a supportive community, and maintaining consistency in implementing positive parenting strategies.

By embodying these three Cs, parents can achieve fluency and mastery in positive parenting, creating a legacy of connection, compassion, and growth for their families.

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How to Heal Our Inner Child to Become a More Conscious Parent with Lavinia Sais Brown Feb 28, 2024

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy interviews Lavinia Brown - a trauma-informed psychodynamic coach - about healing the inner child to become a conscious parent.

Lavinia emphasizes that our past experiences with our parents shape future relationship dynamics and that healing trauma is crucial for effective relationship based parenting.

She explains that our children trigger us to confront unprocessed wounds from our past, and by healing our inner child, we can become more present and compassionate parents. Lavinia also shares her journey as a mother & connects with Wendy deeply about the transformative power of strong-willed, spirited children.

Listen in to be encouraged, inspired & motivated to pour into your own healing, which in turn, always has profound effects on our kids & parenting walk.

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Transforming Intergenerational Dramas: Shifting Toxic Patterns for a New Legacy with Dr. Lynyetta Willis Feb 21, 2024

In this enlightening episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, listeners are welcomed to an insightful conversation with Wendy and Dr. Lynyetta Willis, who shares her wisdom on transforming intergenerational dramas and embracing new parenting and partnering methods that differ from our past experiences.

The discussion illuminates the intricate ways past family dynamics can affect our current relationships and how we raise our children. Dr. Willis discusses the 'Four Horsemen' mindset—pain, blame, shame, and avoidance—as prevalent yet harmful tactics often used in parenting.

Far from settling for stable misery, she stresses the importance of recognizing our triggers, modifying our internal narratives, and developing new tools for healthier interactions with our loved ones. With her two children as inspiration, Dr. Willis shares her personal journey of applying these principles and advocating for joy and self-empowerment in family life.

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The Power of a Fresh Start: Loving Yourself & Your Family More Deeply Through Compassion and Understanding Feb 14, 2024

In this Valentine's Day episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy discusses why fresh starts are the best way to love yourself more deeply and the power of beginning anew.

She emphasizes the strength and wisdom in adopting a motto of consistently starting fresh, challenging the perception that it is a sign of weakness or failure.

Tune in to hear Wendy talk about the power of self-compassion & its significance from an emotional, spiritual, and scientific standpoint, and how it contributes to one's ability to change.

Wendy introduces three key steps to living a life that embraces fresh starts:

1. finding compassion for oneself, especially in the darkest moments

2. understanding the 'why' behind one's current parenting style / habits

3. educating oneself for growth

She also delves into the neuroscience behind self-compassion, the interplay between self-compassion and treating children with kindness, and the role of cultural norms in parents’ punitive reactions.

You’ll also hear Wendy discuss the importance of knowing how you got here, which dives deeper into the WHY behind so many parents’ reactive patterns, limiting beliefs, or overpowering patterns.

This episode also includes a beautiful discussion around the conditioning of our nervous systems from childhood experiences and the cultural prevalence of punishment models in parenting.

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How to Embrace Justice Buttons in Ourselves and Our Kids with Lauren Pinkston Feb 07, 2024

In this profound episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy interviews Lauren Pinkston for an eye-opening discussion about embracing justice buttons in ourselves and our kids. The conversation delves into Lauren's life journey, the motivations behind her work, and the impact of her mission on both global communities and individual family dynamics.

Lauren recounts her transition from feeling compelled to live modestly as an emblem of Christian faith, to recognizing the freedom in wholeheartedly embracing her God-given identity and strength.

The conversation flows into Lauren's work abroad, her role as a mother of four, and her thoughts on faith reconstruction.

She shares valuable insights into responsible parenting, questioning established norms, and the significant role of curiosity and humility in effecting change. As they talk, the duo casts light on the challenges, triumphs, and the balance between activism and peaceful existence.

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Unburdening Motherhood: Letting Go of 'Shoulds' with Rachel Nielson Jan 24, 2024

Rachel Nielsen, host of the 3 in 30 Podcast, joins Wendy on the Fresh Start Family Show to discuss ‘decluttering motherhood’. Rachel shares her personal journey of feeling overwhelmed and the pressure to meet societal expectations as a stay-at-home mom.

She emphasizes the importance of inventorying your overwhelm, editing your expectations, and making room for more joy in motherhood. Rachel encourages moms to let go of ‘shoulds’ and embrace their own unique definition of a good mom. She also suggests getting creative and delegating tasks to lighten the load and create space for joy.

Tune in to be encouraged, inspired & motivated to unburden your motherhood by letting go of all the ‘shoulds’ you can in 2024!

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The Power of Listening with Orly Israel Jan 17, 2024

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry interview Orly Israel, a self-described good listener in training. Orly shares his journey of realizing the power of self-control and choosing not to say mean things. He started The Listening Table, where he sits and listens to strangers, to practice his listening skills. Orly emphasizes the importance of listening in building strong relationships and offers tips for effective listening. He also discusses the viral video of a young boy sharing his story at The Listening Table and encourages everyone to practice empathy and create meaningful connections with others.

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The Long Term Effects of Powerful, Positive Parenting with Terry & Wendy Snyder Jan 10, 2024

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Terry and Wendy discuss the long-term effects of positive parenting and the power of connection and influence. They share their personal journey of discovering positive parenting and how it transformed their family dynamic. They emphasize the importance of commitment & education in this approach to parenting and highlight the significance of humility & open communication in creating a safe & trusting environment for personal growth and strong relationships.

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5 Steps We Can Take to Have a Relaxed 2024 with Terry & Wendy Snyder Jan 03, 2024

Terry Snyder joins Wendy Snyder on the Fresh Start Family show to discuss the importance of implementing systems and being in community to create a relaxed 2024. They explore the power of systems in reducing overwhelm and creating a sense of ease, as well as the benefits of being part of a supportive community. By embracing these strategies, listeners can cultivate a more relaxed and peaceful year ahead.

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4 Steps to Escape Mom Guilt with Libby Ward Dec 27, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy Snyder interviews Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom. They discuss the concept of mom guilt and how it is often mislabeled, as well as the importance of setting boundaries and communicating needs.

They also emphasize the need for self-care and taking time for oneself as a crucial aspect of being a fulfilled and effective parent.

Libby shares her personal journey and how she has learned to prioritize her own well-being while still being a loving and present mother.

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How to Create a Sacred Season Flow in Our Parenting Walk with Kayla Craig Dec 20, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by renown Christian author Kayla Craig to discuss How to Create a Sacred Season Flow in our Parenting Walk.

Kayla is a mom of 4, host of Liturgies for Parents podcast, and author of two books, including the newly released Every Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family throughout the Year.

We all experience the up and down seasons of life and there is beauty in each one. Tune in as Wendy and Kayla chat about how to find hope and beauty in all seasons, and how the power of open-ended questions and the messiness of prayer are part of a sacred flow.

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How to Renegotiate Our Relationship with Drinking without Labels, Shame, Judgment or Rules - with Jenn Kautsch Dec 13, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is celebrating living a year alcohol free! She is joined by motivational speaker and sober curious coach Jenn Kautsch who is mother of 2 adult kiddos and founder of the Sober Sis - a community that helps women find a safe space to renegotiate their relationship with drinking. She’s also the author of the book, Look Alive, Sis that has helped thousands of women step into an alcohol free life!

Wendy & Jenn walk us through the journey they have been on to be more intentional in their lives and let go of the drinking culture that has many of us feeling worse instead of better.

You’re sure to be blessed by this vulnerable conversation, and might even find yourself inspired to explore new language around drinking, see where you are on the drinking spectrum, and become aware of what options are available to us these days as we renegotiate our relationship with drinking.

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3 Steps to Create a Family Tech Plan - with Andrea Davis Dec 06, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with Andrea Davis who is a mom of 5 and former secondary education teacher turned screen time expert on a mission to help parents worry less about tech and connect more with their kids. She founded the company Better Screen Time to support parents and is the author of the book Creating a Tech-Healthy Family.

We all want to protect our kids online and keep them safe while helping them develop healthy limits and intrinsic control around screens. And while most of us have heard of the concept of a Tech Agreement or Tech Plan, many of us have no idea how to actually get started.

Tune in as Wendy & Andrea chat about 3 Steps to Help us with Creating a Family Tech Plan:

Connect - find things to do together off screen to keep the relationship strong
Model - show our kids what healthy limits around screens looks like
Conversations - help our kids know the why of our limits and educate them about the potential digital dangers and effects of time spent online

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The Difference Between Compliance Statements & Agreements: 5 Steps to Create Agreements to Decrease Pushback Nov 22, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy takes us on a journey through her early motherhood moments that felt alone and despairing that led her to say yes to a positive parenting class and on to become an educator armed with connected, effective tools.

Wendy explains how some see positive parenting as weak or permissive, but how it is actually firm, kind and powerful parenting. Using her signature Firm and Kind approach, she walks us through 5 tips to making an agreement with our kids that will naturally lead to more connection and less pushback.

Understand the difference between compliance statements & proactive agreements
Know what you want (ask for what we want vs what we don’t want)
Slow down and breathe
Set the foundation of teamwork
Have them restate the agreement

It is possible to have connection and cooperation in our homes, armed with the right tools. Let’s learn something new that will change the dynamic w/ our kiddos so we can ditch hand-me-down tactics that just don’t work in the long run.

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How to Make Car Rides Fun vs Screen Zombie Time with JJ Campbell Nov 15, 2023

Come along for the ride on this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show with the fun and energetic JJ Campbell, host of Along for the Ride - a podcast that uses conversation and game show-inspired questions to help our inevitable car travel time be more enjoyable for all.

It’s so easy to give in to our kids asking for screens before we even get out of the driveway! If this doesn’t sit well with you, you’re not alone. JJ is committed to helping us have fun in the car with screen-free connection for the whole family.

Tune in to hear Wendy and JJ chat about making simple changes & incorporating more fun into our car-time routine:

View car time as quality time
Try to not let handing over a screen be your first move
Prioritize having FUN everyday!

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200th Episode Celebration! 🎉 All in the {Fresh Start} Family Nov 08, 2023

This episode marks a big celebration … the 200th episode for The Fresh Start Family Show! Wendy celebrates by bringing on several of the members of Team Fresh Start Family who have really become true family in many ways and who all fully encapsulate what it means to be a Fresh Start Family.

Hear from Courtney Puma, Director of Operations / Head Coach / Community Manager, Stacey Katsaros, Data Queen, Budget Analyst and Planner, and returning guest Amy Sheira - Head Coach and Podcast Manager for the FSF Show.

Tune in to hear the stories of:

why these ladies were drawn to positive parenting
how they found Wendy & her community
and the way in which they discovered & dove into the support they needed through Fresh Start Family to transform their parenting

As we celebrate ALL the families whose lives have been transformed through the positive parenting education & family life coaching provided within Fresh Start Family resources, we also celebrate YOU! Thanks for being a loyal and devoted listener of the show and an extended member of the Fresh Start Family!

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Teaching Kids That Self-Compassion is a Super Power - with Shauna Shapiro Nov 01, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy welcomes back the incredible Shauna Shapiro, PhD, who is a bestselling author, clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. She was first on the show back in episode 49 but is back, joining Wendy to discuss her new book, Good Morning, I Love You Violet, which shows us how we can teach our kids to embrace the super power of self-compassion.

Tune in to hear Wendy and Shauna chat about the 3 parts of self-compassion practice:

Name how you feel
Bring kindness
Find common humanity

This episode will inspire you to begin - or continue growing - your self-compassion, which will create a ripple effect with your kids to show themselves self-compassion and resource themselves with this powerful tool.

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Speaking Truth over Kids - A Dual Teaching Episode with Wendy & Stella Snyder Oct 25, 2023

Tune in to this episode to hear dual teaching by both Wendy AND her daughter Stella:

Wendy discusses the importance of speaking truth over our kids through encouragement vs. praise as well as compassionate discipline vs. punishment.

Stella (Wendy’s daughter) delivers a special kids lesson (with her friend Aubrey) that will lead your whole family to be inspired to believe in themselves!

During the kids’ portion of this episode, Stella talks with her friend Aubrey about what a personal “I am” statement is, how to develop one, and when they come in handy. Make sure to tune in with your kiddos to listen to that part.

Your kids will learn four ways to use an “I am” statement when your kids are doubting themselves or feeling challenged (LOOK, READ, BREATHE, BELIEVE!) & you’ll be inspired to speak truth over your children through unconditional love!

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How To Parent an Anxious Child - with Jaime Gordon Oct 18, 2023

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Jaime Gordon - the Unstuckologist - who is a life coach specializing in helping families get unstuck from anxiety, overwhelm, procrastination, while learning to gently transform their relationship with themself and their circumstances.

Wendy & Jaime chat about parenting an anxious child and common ways we can actually make our children's anxiety worse (while we think we are helping).

Tune in to hear them discuss the importance of:

Calming our own emotions before we help our children is key.
Welcoming fear to the table because it is not a problem.
Strengthening our connection in other areas (not just around the anxiety).

No matter if you, your child or someone you know experiences anxiety, this episode will inspire and encourage you to move through it with bravery and empowerment.

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Understanding and Building Emotional Regulation - with Alyssa Blask Campbell Oct 11, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell, who is the CEO of Seed and Sew (parent education company), host of the Voices of Your Village podcast, and co-author of the book Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children.

Alyssa’s wisdom on emotional literacy is what has allowed her to teach in 100 countries across the globe. She and Wendy chat about the many ways we can support ourselves and our children’s emotional literacy development journey.

Tune in to hear Wendy & Alyssa discuss

1. the difference between sensory and emotional regulation

2. how to build skills for regulation and coping

3. what/when emotion processing happens

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How to Live a Balanced Life as a Parent - with Robin Long Oct 04, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by her inspiring friend Robin Long, who is the founder and CEO of Lindywell (formerly the Balanced Life) which features classes and programs that transform women from the inside out to feel good in their bodies. She’s also the author of Well to the Core: a Realistic, Guilt-Free Approach to Getting Fit and Feeling Good for a Lifetime.

With a focus on wellness and feeling strong and empowered, this episode will encourage you to take a fresh look at your own wellness routine and how it influences our kids’ perspective on healthy living as well. You’ll walk away with ideas on how to live a truly balanced life, so you can thrive as a family!

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How Kids Are Capable of Expressing How They Feel (Even at a Very Young Age!) - with Jonisa Padernos Sep 27, 2023

This episode of The Fresh Start Family Show features viral video mama Jonisa Padernos who shared the heart-warming clip of her interacting with her 4 year old son Aldie about his feelings and thoughts about his day.

Wendy and Jonisa chat about how teaching our kids social emotional literacy and allowing our kids to open up by holding space for them is so connecting and gives them the message that all feelings are welcome and safe.

Tune in to hear 3 things that encourage our kids express their feelings:

Give them patience
Give them space to express
Encourage them to express

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5 Ways We Can Heal From High Functioning Anxiety - with Dr. Kelly Vincent, Psy.D. Sep 20, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Dr. Kelly Vincent, Psy.D. Dr. Kelly is a holistic clinical psychologist, owner of the Nourished Wellness Group in Encinitas, CA, and author of the True You: A Self-Discovery Journal.

Wendy and Dr. Kelly dig in to the topic of high functioning anxiety and how it is affecting many of us. Many of us identify it with the feeling of burn out, at wit’s end, treading water on the inside, often while still presenting as calm and collected on the outside.

Tune in to hear 5 ways we can heal from it:

Redefine Meaning - let go of finding self-worth in achievement
Heal our Trauma - get support to heal wounds & Big T + little t trauma
Heal Our Gut - fight / flight mode of anxiety impacts our digestive health
Stop Avoiding Stillness - embrace doing less & be in the present moment
Heal Negative Beliefs - understand what the beliefs are attached to and redirect them

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7 Things to Stop Saying to Your Kids Today - with Lisa Jean-Francois Sep 13, 2023

This week on The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Conscious Parenting educator Lisa Jean-Francois. Lisa is a Conscious Parenting and Mental Health Advocate, the host of the Consciously, Lisa podcast, and author of the book No Right Way: A Beginners Guide to Conscious Parenting.

Since the way we speak to our children becomes their inner voice, then it’s worth a second look to see what message we are actually giving our kids when we speak.

Tune in as Wendy and Lisa chat about what things to take a break from saying to our kids (and what to try instead)

You’re Fine. —> Are you OK?
Give auntie a kiss. —> Would you like to give auntie a kiss?
You’re too old to cry about that. —> It’s OK to cry.
You’re making me sad. —> I’m feeling upset and it’s not your fault.
Because I said so. —> Because ____ is the reason this rule is important.
Look at your cousin…why can’t you do that? —> You are who you are.

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4 Steps to Ending Reactive Patterns as a Parent with Pam Dunn Sep 06, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry are joined by their dear friend and mentor Pam Dunn. Pam is an author and creator of Your Infinite Life Training & Coaching Company.

Pam has joined Wendy and Terry on the show many times, and she is brilliant at getting to the root behind our protection behaviors.

Today, they are tackling the topic of reactive patterns we have as parents, and what we can do about them.

Tune in to learn 4 Steps to End the Reactivity:

Get Rid of Shame
Resolve & Heal from Trauma
Ditch the Blame
Develop Holding Space Muscles

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When Your Spouse isn’t on Board…Yet Aug 23, 2023

In this episode, Wendy & Terry discuss how we can move forward when we are feeling alone in our parenting journey. Whether it’s because a spouse isn’t on board (yet), we are a single parent, have extended family who thinks we’re nuts, or are just feeling resistance to new parenting techniques or self-growth – they want to support us!

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Empowering the Power Kid Aug 16, 2023

On this week’s episode, Wendy and Terry talk about what it means to be a power kid and how to empower a child who is consistently showing a desire to have the healthy human need of being powerful met.

Instead of breaking a child’s strong will, it is vital for parents to learn how to mentor a child with a healthy need for power.

This episode will speak to all parents, but especially anyone who has ever wondered if there is something “wrong” with their child because their pushback seems relentless.

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Detaching from Kids’ Misbehaviors with Connection and Calm Aug 09, 2023

In this episode, Terry & Wendy take a look at what detachment truly is and they debunk some of the misconceptions that surround it, and how it can make such a massive impact on being a firm, kind leader in our home.

True detachment is not allowing what someone else says or does to disturb our sense of value & worth. Detachment is so crucial for our mental health, and the health of our relationships with our families.

In order to detach in a healthy way, it’s important for us to have kids who feel safe, seen, and soothed, even when things get messy in our homes. This episode covers very simple and tactical steps that we can follow to accomplish this.

At the end of the day, the only thing we can truly control (regardless of what’s taking place around us) is our own actions, responses & mindset. Having the ability to walk away BEFORE tensions run high (and behaviors that we might later regret start taking place) is such a powerful place to be.

Detachment is another one of the amazing tools that we can add into our parenting toolkits.

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Listen BEFORE You Get Your Kid an iPhone - with Bill Brady of Troomi Wireless Aug 02, 2023

Terry and Wendy Snyder chat with Bill Brady of Troomi Wireless on this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, to discuss all the things parents need to know before handing their children a smartphone.

Bill has found his life’s passion in helping families become aware of the dangers of smartphone access and providing a better, safer, and more customizable option for parents and their children.

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless, Bill has created a safe phone to help kids discover their talents and safeguard them in this ever increasing technological age.

1. The benefits of waiting to give your child a full access smartphone

2. The many dangers of untethered access to apps, gaming & internet

3. The science / studies that tells us why it’s so important to wait

4. Why building tech life skills - one step at a time - is so crucial for kids

5. How social skills are allowed to grow & flourish when kids are given the opportunity to be bored

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The Power of Community to Help You Thrive as a Parent, Part 2 Jul 26, 2023

There is only so much we can do alone. Community is the difference for many of us between temporary and lasting change.

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy continues the conversation about the power of community with Fresh Start Experience Certified Community Coach and Podcast Manager, Amy Sheira.

Tune in to hear how the community experience was the key to transforming one mama’s life - like so many others in the community! - to kick the yelling habit to the curb for good - and why it might just be the X factor that will help YOU make lasting changes this year!

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Summer Refresh Challenge Podcast Palooza – Day 5 Coaching Jul 21, 2023

This week through the Summer Refresh Challenge & PodcastPalooza, we're taking a deep dive into the root causes of misbehaviors, and also covering the best way for parents to fully step into using Empowered, Confident, Firm & Kind strategies in their homes.

**For daily lessons – register for the Summer Refresh Challenge HERE. (The Podcast Palooza episodes will ONLY be sharing daily live coaching sessions, not the actual lessons themselves. You must sign up for the challenge to get the daily lessons delivered to your email inbox.)

The Schedule:

Day 1 – Paradigm Shifting out of the False belief that “Good Moms / Dads Don’t Need Help”

Day 2 –The 4 Categories of Misbehavior: Why band-aid “hand me down parenting” tactics don’t work:

strong-willed kids don’t respond well to pressure & force
parents (strong-willed) don’t feel settled when they are doing things that aren’t really in line with who they are
external methods are most often based in fear & force, which the effects wear off long term

Day 3 – Inadequacy & Attention: What learned helplessness is & why it’s the toughest pit to climb out of. Blame, denial, shame, all comes from being trained to think someone else has to do it for you. Many kids who are raised with external methods, grow up to feel incapable & live in blame.

Day 4 – Revenge: Different types of coaching we offer in FSE (Encourager, Listener, Fierce love) & how the different styles help parents move from disempowered to empowered.

Day 5 – Power & Cycle Breaking: How we have the power to flip the script for our family and the next generations to come, but bringing awareness to the current vicious cycles we are operating out of is the most important first step.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/185.

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Summer Refresh Challenge Podcast Palooza – Day 4 Coaching Jul 20, 2023

This week through the Summer Refresh Challenge & PodcastPalooza, we're taking a deep dive into the root causes of misbehaviors, and also covering the best way for parents to fully step into using Empowered, Confident, Firm & Kind strategies in their homes.

**For daily lessons – register for the Summer Refresh Challenge HERE. (The Podcast Palooza episodes will ONLY be sharing daily live coaching sessions, not the actual lessons themselves. You must sign up for the challenge to get the daily lessons delivered to your email inbox.)

The Schedule:

Day 1 – Paradigm Shifting out of the False belief that “Good Moms / Dads Don’t Need Help”

Day 2 –The 4 Categories of Misbehavior: Why band-aid “hand me down parenting” tactics don’t work:

strong-willed kids don’t respond well to pressure & force
parents (strong-willed) don’t feel settled when they are doing things that aren’t really in line with who they are
external methods are most often based in fear & force, which the effects wear off long term

Day 3 – Inadequacy & Attention: What learned helplessness is & why it’s the toughest pit to climb out of. Blame, denial, shame, all comes from being trained to think someone else has to do it for you. Many kids who are raised with external methods, grow up to feel incapable & live in blame.

Day 4 – Revenge: Different types of coaching we offer in FSE (Encourager, Listener, Fierce love) & how the different styles help parents move from disempowered to empowered.

Day 5 – Power & Cycle Breaking: How we have the power to flip the script for our family and the next generations to come, but bringing awareness to the current vicious cycles we are operating out of is the most important first step.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/184.

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Summer Refresh Challenge Podcast Palooza – Day 3 Coaching Jul 19, 2023

This week through the Summer Refresh Challenge & PodcastPalooza, we're taking a deep dive into the root causes of misbehaviors, and also covering the best way for parents to fully step into using Empowered, Confident, Firm & Kind strategies in their homes.

**For daily lessons – register for the Summer Refresh Challenge HERE. (The Podcast Palooza episodes will ONLY be sharing daily live coaching sessions, not the actual lessons themselves. You must sign up for the challenge to get the daily lessons delivered to your email inbox.)

The Schedule:

Day 1 – Paradigm Shifting out of the False belief that “Good Moms / Dads Don’t Need Help”

Day 2 –The 4 Categories of Misbehavior: Why band-aid “hand me down parenting” tactics don’t work:

strong-willed kids don’t respond well to pressure & force
parents (strong-willed) don’t feel settled when they are doing things that aren’t really in line with who they are
external methods are most often based in fear & force, which the effects wear off long term

Day 3 – Inadequacy & Attention: What learned helplessness is & why it’s the toughest pit to climb out of. Blame, denial, shame, all comes from being trained to think someone else has to do it for you. Many kids who are raised with external methods, grow up to feel incapable & live in blame.

Day 4 – Revenge: Different types of coaching we offer in FSE (Encourager, Listener, Fierce love) & how the different styles help parents move from disempowered to empowered.

Day 5 – Power & Cycle Breaking: How we have the power to flip the script for our family and the next generations to come, but bringing awareness to the current vicious cycles we are operating out of is the most important first step.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/183.

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Summer Refresh Challenge Podcast Palooza – Day 2 Coaching Jul 18, 2023

This week through the Summer Refresh Challenge & PodcastPalooza, we're taking a deep dive into the root causes of misbehaviors, and also covering the best way for parents to fully step into using Empowered, Confident, Firm & Kind strategies in their homes.

**For daily lessons – register for the Summer Refresh Challenge HERE. (The Podcast Palooza episodes will ONLY be sharing daily live coaching sessions, not the actual lessons themselves. You must sign up for the challenge to get the daily lessons delivered to your email inbox.)

The Schedule:

Day 1 – Paradigm Shifting out of the False belief that “Good Moms / Dads Don’t Need Help”

Day 2 –The 4 Categories of Misbehavior: Why band-aid “hand me down parenting” tactics don’t work:

strong-willed kids don’t respond well to pressure & force
parents (strong-willed) don’t feel settled when they are doing things that aren’t really in line with who they are
external methods are most often based in fear & force, which the effects wear off long term

Day 3 – Inadequacy & Attention: What learned helplessness is & why it’s the toughest pit to climb out of. Blame, denial, shame, all comes from being trained to think someone else has to do it for you. Many kids who are raised with external methods, grow up to feel incapable & live in blame.

Day 4 – Revenge: Different types of coaching we offer in FSE (Encourager, Listener, Fierce love) & how the different styles help parents move from disempowered to empowered.

Day 5 – Power & Cycle Breaking: How we have the power to flip the script for our family and the next generations to come, but bringing awareness to the current vicious cycles we are operating out of is the most important first step.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/182.

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Summer Refresh Challenge Podcast Palooza – Day 1 Coaching Jul 17, 2023

This week through the Summer Refresh Challenge & PodcastPalooza, we're taking a deep dive into the root causes of misbehaviors, and also covering the best way for parents to fully step into using Empowered, Confident, Firm & Kind strategies in their homes.

**For daily lessons – register for the Summer Refresh Challenge HERE. (The Podcast Palooza episodes will ONLY be sharing daily live coaching sessions, not the actual lessons themselves. You must sign up for the challenge to get the daily lessons delivered to your email inbox.)

The Schedule:

Day 1 – Paradigm Shifting out of the False belief that “Good Moms / Dads Don’t Need Help”

Day 2 –The 4 Categories of Misbehavior: Why band-aid “hand me down parenting” tactics don’t work:

strong-willed kids don’t respond well to pressure & force
parents (strong-willed) don’t feel settled when they are doing things that aren’t really in line with who they are
external methods are most often based in fear & force, which the effects wear off long term

Day 3 – Inadequacy & Attention: What learned helplessness is & why it’s the toughest pit to climb out of. Blame, denial, shame, all comes from being trained to think someone else has to do it for you. Many kids who are raised with external methods, grow up to feel incapable & live in blame.

Day 4 – Revenge: Different types of coaching we offer in FSE (Encourager, Listener, Fierce love) & how the different styles help parents move from disempowered to empowered.

Day 5 – Power & Cycle Breaking: How we have the power to flip the script for our family and the next generations to come, but bringing awareness to the current vicious cycles we are operating out of is the most important first step.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/181.

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5 Ways Parents Can Be Less Busy, Prioritize Self-Care & Raise Kind, Confident and Conscientious Kids with Hunter Clarke-Fields Jul 12, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by returning guest Hunter Clarke-Fields, who is a best-selling author, mindfulness instructor and host of the Mindful Mama Mentor Podcast.

They chat about ways we as parents can be less busy and more present in our lives.

Listen now to hear ways we can do this, including:

Start seeing busy as a choice
Take a “Sabbath” day where we don’t over-schedule ourselves
Do only one sport / activity at a time when our kids are young, (& or let them get rides or make carpool arrangements when they’re older)
Resist the urge to multitask
Plan intentional down time into our schedules
Remind yourself: There’s MORE than enough time for everything important

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/180.

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The Power of Courage in Positive Parenting Jul 05, 2023

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy encourages us to be brave and courageous as we switch up our parenting game from traditional hand-me-down tactics of fear and force / bribery and rewards to the long term connection and relationship of compassionate discipline in parenting.

Tune in to see how we can utilize courage as our greatest parenting superpower and learn:

Ways to see all of the basic emotions as positive … Including fear, anger, hurt and sadness (not just happy!)
How to utilize courage as your greatest power in your parenting journey.
What to do when you feel afraid when implementing positive parenting in your home.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/179.

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6 Important Messages to Send Kids When Disciplining Jun 28, 2023

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy has an open discussion surrounding discipline and punishment. The focus of this episode is to help families overcome the mindset that harsh punishments are necessary and to empower parents to get courageous with trying new compassionate discipline tools that will strengthen relationships, while allowing parents to feel proud and empowered with integrity.

Wendy gives tips & tools to help parents faithfully believe that our children are capable of massive change and improvement with firm, loving and compassionate discipline tools.

You’ll learn about 6 messages to always communicate when disciplining:

Everyone makes mistakes.
Mistakes are just opportunities to learn.
You’re not in trouble– you’re safe.
I am here to mentor and teach you.
You are empowered to make a different choice tomorrow.
I am on your side.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/178.

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Why Strong Willed Kids React So Badly to Punishment Jun 21, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy gets down to the root of why punishing strong-willed kids doesn’t actually work. The need to feel powerful is one we all have, and it’s even more so with these kids. If we lean into punishment and try to “break their will”, we’re actually missing an important opportunity to mentor and help them become the future leader and world changer they were meant to be.

It’s so important to understand:

a.) you're not crazy

b.) your kids aren't broken

c.) why you're running into such problems

There is a way to parent these incredible kiddos with integrity and firm kindness that works and they respond to so well!

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4 Reasons to Heal Your Trauma with Travis Goodman, LMFT Jun 14, 2023

This episode of The Fresh Start Family Show is all about what is trauma, how we learned to adapt to survive (often in unhealthy ways), and why it’s so important that we spend time getting the help and healing we need to put those traumas to rest and be whole.

Terry and Wendy’s guest this week is Travis Goodman of Therapy4Dads. He is a licensed LMFT and host of the Therapy4Dads podcast where he helps men heal from their past so they can be more emotionally available in their present day lives as fathers.

In order to help the men in our lives be open to healing from a lifetime of cultural conditioning and trauma from life, it’s so important that we offer curiosity, patience, & empathy.

Tune in to hear more on 4 reasons why we all (both fathers AND mothers) want to heal from our trauma:

1. Integration - trauma causes Disintegration in our Mind, Body & Soul. When healed we can feel safe and re-integrated

2. Relational - left unhealed, we have difficulty trusting & feeling safe & secure. When healed, we can engage in healthy relationships w/ ourselves, others & the world.

3. Calm / Rest - unhealed often easily triggered into a fight/flight/freeze response & we can’t fully relax & have a heightened arousal state. When healed, our nervous system can rest, therefore we can rest, be present and live in the moment.

4. Identity - with trauma often comes shame and unhealthy guilt. This often keeps us stuck. When healed, we no longer buy into those negative shame messages & beliefs. We are able to see the TRUTH of who we are.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/176.

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When Strong Wills & Picky Eating Collide - with Danielle Binns, CN Jun 07, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with Danielle Binns - Certified Nutritionist, Picky Eating Expert, and more importantly, a mom of three. After having a daughter born with a heart defect and labeled “failure to thrive”, Danielle found her passion in helping families make meal planning more joyful, especially parents of picky eaters.

This conversation helps us understand the correlation between our beautifully strong-willed kids being picky eaters. It’s not us against them that gets results. We want to find a way to help everyone win.

Tune in to hear us discuss:

1. You're not taking crazy pills, it's hard AF to have a strong-willed picky eater - there’s no denying that facing this challenge as a parent has a high degree of difficulty - give yourself grace you’re doing a great job.

2. Things CAN get better if you're willing to try new things - strategies covered include: a. empower them / give them a sense of control, b. create boundaries & structure (kids need & like fences), c. set expectations for how meals will go.)

Wendy & Danielle also chat about some common mistakes even the most well-meaning parents make around mealtime with picky eaters. You don’t want to miss this conversation!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/175 & www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/pickyeating

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Moving Through Fears We Hold as Parents May 31, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with homeschool expert Jennifer Pepito about the fears we face in parenting and how to move through them. Jennifer is mama to 7 kiddos, founder of The Peaceful Press homeschool curriculum resources, host of the Restoration Home podcast and co-host of the Wild + Free podcast.

There are so many things that can hold us back as parents, and our fears and worries really do affect more than just us. Working through them is not only healthy for us, it’s healthy for our whole family. Tune in as Wendy and Jennifer get into what’s behind our fears and what we can do about them to live in abundance.

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You Can Do Hard Things May 24, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry discuss recent surfing experiences and draw comparisons to parenting. The methods they used to face and overcome the swells are the same they use to overcome challenging parenting moments:

Acknowledge your fear and face it – on the other side are bravery and courage.
Use your breath and your self-calming capabilities. This will empower you to be an effective teacher and a parent who acts with integrity.
Stick to a plan or your training and be able to adapt.
Celebrate your courage and bravery at the end.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/173.

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When Change Feels Hard AF May 17, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and community coach and podcast manager Amy break down why we often resist change and how to move forward when we feel scared of it and why it sometimes just feels so hard.

Whether it’s change that we choose or change that’s thrown upon us, one thing for sure is that we often resist it because it brings discomfort. If we can acknowledge why we are inclined to fight it and work to re-wire our brains to adapt and roll with it, it is often much easier to do!

Even when changing up our parenting game feels scary and hard, we can apply a few strategies to help us move forward with intention.

Tune in to hear what we can do to help navigate through the “hard”:

1. Visioning - Defining what we want & clearly picturing the end goal

2. Expecting the Hard & knowing what to do with it - Acknowledge that it is going to SUCK. No need to sugar coat it. Change does often lead to bigger and better things.

3. Make a plan - If you’re someone who needs accountability, the Fresh Start Experience is THE place to get it! No one said it has to suck alone!

4. Finding joy in the journey - Learning to document the small AND big wins which stack over time & lead to massive moments of accomplishment.

5. Celebrate your progress and successes along the way. It’s not going to happen overnight, so just buckle in and get cozy. Our future self will thank us.

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Seeing Boundaries as Building Fences vs Using Leashes with Our Kids with Destini Ann Davis May 10, 2023

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with the incredible Destini Ann Davis. Destini is a working mom and parenting coach, author, TedX speaker and host of B*tch, You Doing a Good Job podcast. She advocates for peaceful parenting and positive discipline techniques that encourage both the parent and child to connect and communicate.

Wendy and Destini dig into the intriguing topic of seeing boundaries as building fences (which help kids develop intrinsic control and allows the child to practice making decisions) vs using leashes with our kids (which are designed to control our kids and always backfires in the end).

Tune in to hear them discuss how using boundaries as fences:

creates freedom - allow our kids to experience life, be curious & learn through experience without going too far
creates safety for our kids to find who they are, express themselves & be curious
builds the life skills they need to be successful adults
builds connection with kids who know the fences are built to help them

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The Secret to Getting Strong Willed Kids to Listen & Cooperate May 03, 2023

This week on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is sharing the secret to getting strong willed kiddos to listen better and cooperate more.

How do we know if we have a strong willed kid? Well for one, they push back…a lot (duh!) … and they’re usually not ones to easily ‘go with the flow’ and let others be in charge. This is something that is going to serve them so well in their futures, provided we learn some important tools on how to guide and mentor their natural ability to lead, vs intimidate or punish it out of them (which often just leads to more push back and rebellion later in life.)

Tune in to learn what we can do as parents who have been blessed with a strong willed kid so we can:

Have more peace in our homes
Help them reach their full potential in life
Have more connection & great relationship with them
Help our kids cooperate easier without threatening, yelling & intimidating

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Faith, the Bible & Being LGBQT+ Affirming Apr 26, 2023

This episode of the Fresh Start Family Show brings a beautiful conversation between Wendy and the inspiring Meredith Miller. She is a pastor, parent, and writer with over 20 years experience in children’s ministry and curriculum.

This topic is triggering for many people who were raised in a rigidly interpreted version of what the Bible says about homosexuality and other variations of it.

The more we can create a safe space for these open conversations, the more we can try to understand that which we don’t understand, that we aren’t that different, and there is room for EVERYONE at the table.

Tune in to hear more on:

What is Affirming Theology?
What should kids be hearing about being LGBQT+?
What should kids hear about LGBQT+ folks?

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Calm Can be Cultivated - a Conversation About Building Emotional Literacy and Self-Regulation Skills Apr 19, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, join Wendy and her community coach and podcast manager Amy to discuss how ALL of us are capable of becoming a calm parent.

It might seem some people have it and others don’t. With some intention, tools and time, we can all begin to calm our nervous systems, access responsiveness and influence our families to do the same. We can cultivate the calm we want to see in our lives!

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5 Mistakes (Even the Most Well Meaning) Parents are Making When It Comes to Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Abuse - with Rosalia Rivera Apr 12, 2023

This episode of The Fresh Start Family Show welcomes back a cherished guest Rosalia Rivera. Rosalia is the founder of Consent Parenting, a consent educator and child sexual abuse prevention specialist, sexual literacy advocate and the host of the About Consent Podcast. She is also a child sexual abuse survivor, turned thriver.

You’ll learn how to avoid the pitfalls that many well meaning parents make when it comes to educating ourselves and our children on these topics. This conversation is often uncomfortable or even taboo, but it doesn’t need to be and it’s absolutely essential that every parent listens since the stats are staggering when it comes to how common sexual abuse with kids is. The more literate we are ourselves, the easier it is to address our own family, friends and others in our children’s lives so they stay SAFE!

Tune in to learn 5 mistakes parents often make when it comes to keeping kids safe from sexual abuse:

1. Not knowing the stats

2. Thinking that your child will recognize red flag behavior/grooming

3. Not being proactive because you believe your neighborhood/school/religious institution/family circle are all safe

4. Allowing sleepovers without fully vetting where your child will be staying

5. Telling your child that no one should touch their private parts and not telling them what to do IF someone does touch them (and it's not go, run, yell, tell)

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Healing Through the Mirror: How our Children Can Reflect the Changes WE Need to Make Apr 05, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is showing up in her most vulnerable episode yet. During an intense healing season, she’s found some truths and discoveries that had been hidden for 3 decades. There is SO much healing that comes through not hiding away from it, but rather facing it head on and letting go of shame that is felt.

This episode will help us see how we also can:

Use our children’s misbehavior to ask ourselves - what life skill are they developing that we also need help with, but are scared to admit it?
Focus on ourselves, which actually helps us to be able to teach them better & influence their behavior more easily
Confront any shame or fear of shame we may have buried down deep that we were using as an excuse to think we’re not enough, or something’s wrong with us, or we’re not capable, etc.

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Modeling and Teaching Self-Control to Kids Mar 29, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry discuss self-control – how to strengthen our own while also teaching our children to build theirs. They discuss the importance of modeling self-control as the best way to teach our kids this important life skill.

Since self-control is something that continues to grow and develop as we age, it’s beautiful to be able to learn and practice this skill together with our children.

Practicing with our kids what we actually want them to do to have better self-control is key to helping them to strengthen their self-control skills.

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3 Steps to Getting out of a Funk with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy Mar 22, 2023

This episode of the Fresh Start Family Show is one we can all relate to as parents. There are times when we just feel off our parenting game and in a major funk amidst whatever season of life we’re in. Wendy chats with Eliazabeth Andreyevskiy about 3 Ways We Can Get Out of a Funk.

Elizabeth is a mother of 4 kiddos, a stress coach for moms, and the host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast. She works with moms to help identify patterns that are not serving them and replace them with more effective routines, and teaches them stress management and self-regulation strategies.

So many things in our lives can bring out our funk, leaving us feeling heavy and not sure how to snap out of it. Living this way is not how we were designed to be in connection with our family.

Tune in now to hear us elaborate on these 3 Steps:

1. Find & create clarity around what feels heavy

2. Slow down to define what needs are not being met for yourself

3. Do something that will raise your vibration (we give lots of examples in the episode!)

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Turning Video Game Time into Learning Time with Randy Kulman, PhD Mar 15, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family show, Wendy chats with Randy Kulman, Ph.D., who is an author and the founder of LearningWorks for Kids, an educational technology company that specializes in using video games to teach executive-functioning and academic skills.

Our kids love video games. Many of us see them as a waste of time, and they can be very addictive when not part of a balanced Play Diet of physical, social, creative, unstructured, and digital play. In this episode, we learn how we can use a platform like Minecraft, for example, for building relationships with us and their friends, and to help teach our kids some pretty amazing Executive Function Skills, including:

Planning
Time Management
Organization
Flexibility
Social Awareness
Self-control
and Persistence

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Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Self, Sex & Speaking Up with Sheila Wray Gregoire of Bare Marriage & Rebecca Lindenbach Mar 08, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, we are getting real with some sex talk. Our guests are none other than incredible mom and daughter Christian sexpert duo Sheila Wray Gregoire and Rebecca Lindenbach of Bare Marriage. Terry and I chat with them about the powerful topics of their upcoming book She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Self, Sex & Speaking Up.

Whether we grew up in the church that used a shaming purity culture or even a home that didn’t have open and honest conversations around dating, consent, and our value beyond our virginity, this episode will inspire and empower us as we navigate introducing these concepts to our own kids on their journey through puberty and beyond.

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The Life-Changing Magic of Creative Writing for Mothers Mar 01, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Jackie Leonard, founder of Motherscope and host of The Motherscope Podcast to talk about the Life Changing Magic of Creative Writing in motherhood. Jackie’s early experiences of motherhood acted as a catalyst for the birth of Motherscope - a community of moms who inspire and uplift one another by writing and sharing their own stories.

When we look back at the legacy we are leaving behind for our children and generations to come, we can start to see how using writing to tell our stories is a beautiful form of connection and way to honor all the ups and downs of this wild parenting journey we’re on.

Tune in to hear Wendy and Jackie chat about:

Preserving your legacy by writing it down. Your story matters.
A little goes a long way. Even 5 minutes creates magic and memories.
Ways to get started on your creative writing journey.

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Time Outs Vs Self-Calming Feb 22, 2023

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, we are re-visiting an OG fan favorite episode where Wendy & Terry discuss the why & the how behind taking a break from using time-outs in our households, and instead, teaching & modeling how to implement self-calming breaks.

Time-outs are a forced isolation that do not actually teach a child how to calm themselves down. Self calming breaks give kids practical tools to take care of their needs in healthy & appropriate ways. They’re all about coaching our kiddos to feel their emotions and deal with them from a place of integrity.

Tune in to learn more about:

The difference between external control vs. intrinsic motivation
How to implement self-calming breaks in our homes & take a break from time-outs
The importance of modeling

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How We Can Solidify Unconditional Love in Our Homes and Our Parenting Feb 15, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, we are taking a closer look at one culture’s form of hand-me-down autocratic parenting: Tiger Parenting. It's a parenting style that stresses success and achievement at any cost so that the child fulfills the parent’s definition of "good enough".

Wendy is joined by her Asian-American cousin, Midori, to chat with today’s guest Iris Chen about growing up in Tiger Parenting families. Iris is the author of the book Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent, and the founder of the Untigering Movement. Her mission is to inspire generational and cultural transformation, especially among Asian communities.

There's no question that we love our kids, AND there are many things we do as parents that are born out of the idea that parents need to be in control of their children by any means necessary and define what success should look like for them. This episode lays the groundwork for rethinking the cultural influences many parents adhere to in parenting vs what we are at choice to do.

Tune in to learn 3 Ways to Solidify Unconditional Love in Your Home & Parenting (& why it works so well to help kids behave better!)

1. Focus on connection over correction (talk about how mistakes are opportunities to learn & don't require us to be so harsh on our kids)

2. Mentor your children on how to be happy & healthy vs. drive performance (take a break from making your child "do their best / do more / be better / etc.)

3. Let go of image striving (appearing we or our kids have it all together - we are raising humans, not robots & we all have messy moments / imperfections).

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Challenging Toxic Masculinity to Free Our Men and Boys Feb 08, 2023

This episode of the Fresh Start Family Show features the incredible Dr. Caroline Heldman - author, speaker, activist, and Executive Director of the Representation Project. Their documentaries include the wildly transformational film “The Mask You Live in.”

In a society that places undue pressure on men and boys to act and behave in certain ways, there is an ever rising need to push back on limiting beliefs that hold them back from experiencing the wholeness of life.

Wendy, Terry and Dr. Heldman speak to the harmful and dangerous ideals around masculinity that society creates and why breaking those constraints down by allowing men and boys to feel all their emotions and perform duties outside the acceptable box benefits everyone. We have the responsibility and privilege to help flip the narrative around acceptable emotions and roles for our men and boys.

Tune in for more about how:

1. Traditional masculinity is harmful to boys and men.

2. Gender and gender roles are socially constructed.

3. We have the power to construct genders in ways that are beneficial to everyone.

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The Power of Community to Help You Thrive as a Parent, Part 2 Feb 03, 2023

There is only so much we can do alone. Community is the difference for many of us between temporary and lasting change.

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy continues the conversation about the power of community with Fresh Start Experience Certified Community Coach and Podcast Manager, Amy Sheira.

Tune in to hear how the community experience was the key to transforming one mama’s life -like so many others in the community! - to kick the yelling habit to the curb for good - and why it might just be the X factor that will help YOU make lasting changes this year!

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Harnessing Hope (vs. Wishing Things Were Better) & Creating the Family Legacy of Your Dreams Jan 25, 2023

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy walks us through the difference between “wishing” and “hoping” when it comes to looking for change in our parenting walk. Wishing doesn’t lead to action. Hope, however, provides the motivation that change is possible and we are capable of doing things in a new way.

We are not powerless, and there is hope for peace in our homes. When we raise our hand to ask for help and hold a strong vision of what we want for our families, change is no longer a fleeting concept…it’s a reality that is ours for the taking!

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How to De-escalate Situations with Strong Willed Kids When They’re Upset - with Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm Jan 18, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with the funny and insightful Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting podcast.

They explore 3 tools we can use to help de-escalate situations with our strong-willed kids when they’re upset that are effective and actually create closeness when parenting a strong-willed kiddo:

Self-Regulation: We must control our own emotions first before we address the child. The quickest way to change your child’s behavior is to first control your own.
Movement: Motion changes emotion. Sometimes talking makes kids more upset. Use movement to help calm an upset child.
Connection: Relationships change behavior. Staying connected, especially during discipline creates trust & safety, which kids NEED in order to learn effective self-regulation.

Strong-willed kids are incredible, AND they can often be misunderstood. This episode gives us a fresh and empowered perspective on these kiddos and how to support their big feelings.

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How to Ignite Childlike Joy in the Middle of Grown up Overwhelm - with Rachel Macy Stafford Jan 11, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with one of her absolute favorite inspirational authors, Rachel Macy Stafford. Rachel is the bestselling author of multiple books, including Only Love Today and the founder of Hands Free Revolution, a website and community that supports and encourages parents to slow down and live life to the fullest by being present and full of love and compassion for themselves and those around them.

In a busy world where we often put our needs way on the back burner, Rachel and Wendy look at 3 beautiful ways to pour back into ourselves so we can bring our best selves to our relationships.

1. Give yourself small pockets of unstructured Time

2. Give yourself SPACE to express yourself & be authentic

3. Give yourself PERMISSION to remember who you are... and to come as you are

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The Most Important Skill to Build in 2023: Emotional Literacy Jan 04, 2023

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry welcome back their incredible friend and mentor Pam Dunn of Your Infinite Life Training and Coaching Company. They are tackling the important topic of Emotional Literacy. Of all the areas we can increase our understanding, this is one topic that really will help us find success in all areas of our lives.

Emotional literacy means we are self-educated on our emotional cues that arise when we experience our feelings. We are meant to experience the full range of emotions we were given, AND, we can do so in a healthy way when we learn to see that feelings are neither right nor wrong, good or bad. They provide us with valuable information. This is a subject that is definitely worth learning more about so that we can be free from the conditioned mis-beliefs about feelings and emotions many of us were taught.

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Developing Healthy Coping Skills (for both parents AND kids) - An interview with Janine Halloran, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Dec 28, 2022

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with Janine Halloran about coping skills. Janine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, author, and host of the Calm & Connected Podcast.

Having a full toolbox of strategies we can call on to help us through challenging times is so important to help ourselves, and also to help us support our kiddos as they learn to do the same.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What coping skills are, and what’s the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping
How parents can help kids figure out what will work for them
Simple family practices to make it easier to integrate coping skills

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Breaking Free from Fear and Embracing Deconstruction Thoughts Dec 21, 2022

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry sit down with the incredible David Hayward - aka the Naked Pastor - to chat about breaking down fears and scarcity thinking that often comes when we challenge our faith (and the church) on issues we don't agree on - when we begin to embrace deconstruction.

David has a B.A. in Bible and Theology, a Masters in Theological Studies in New Testament, and a Diploma of Ministry. He left the ministry in 2010 to embrace his passion of breaking down false concepts in religion through his powerful and influential books and art. He believes that all people have the right to live freely and authentically, and that we can stand against the systems that try to oppress and hold them back.

Tune in as he talks to us about how we actually become wise by doubting and seeking answers. It is when we are open to exploring our faith, facing our fears and being comfortable with the uncomfortable, that we can actually stand up for what we believe in - for what is actually the heart of Christ.

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, this episode is here to inspire you big time.

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The Gift of Long Term Results when Practicing Positive Parenting Dec 14, 2022

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy paints a beautiful picture of what a long term gift it is to build a relationship with our kids that is built on unconditional love and trust. Traditional punishment might seem like it works or that it’s easier, but it really doesn’t “work” in the long run. Compassionate discipline may take some practice and a little more effort, and it really does yield the long term results we are looking for - connection, honesty, intrinsic motivation and self-control…the list goes on and on.

Tune in to learn ways we invest in the gift of long term results:

-responsiveness - getting away from explosive reactivity so they feel safe

-trust / safety - still firm boundaries / rules / limits - but enforced with kindness, connection

-making amends - taking responsibility for our own behaviors and repairing the relationship

-empowerment - searching & seeking for ways to help them feel powerful

-unconditional love -leads to deep belonging and connection.

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Preventing Holiday Overwhelm & Anxiety with Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco Dec 07, 2022

This week on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy to talk about how to prevent & avoid holiday overwhelm and anxiety. Dr. Dobrow Dimarco is also the author of Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood. Her science-based strategies work for kids of all ages and support moms to cope with the common challenges of motherhood.

Moms do the juggle of motherhood so well. With a million things we are in charge of, we often find ourselves experiencing something referred to as Mom Brain. Dr. DiMarco defines Mom Brain as the way we shift what takes priority and precedence in our lives once we are parents.

In this episode, Wendy and Dr. DiMarco help us learn 3 strategies to help settle our brains and combat the stress and overwhelm that we often experience while juggling all.the.things - ESPECIALLY around the holidays.

Tune in to learn how we can:

Lower our expectations and keep them realistic - and celebrate small wins! (Think one good photo from a photo shoot or kids sitting for 10 minutes at the holiday dinner)
Have compassion with the “mom fails” (So much is out of our control, so look for the AND)
Plan ahead, organize and prepare for an event - (and be open to delegate instead of taking it all on ourselves)

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Liar Liar, Pants on Fire Nov 30, 2022

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, we are re-visiting an OG fan favorite episode on lying and learning how to handle it with integrity. It’s easy to react out of fear or anger when our kids lie to us. We can choose to use it as an opportunity to grow even closer to them and show them that we are a safe place where they can be honest and trust that we will show them unconditional love, no matter what mistakes they’ve made. Enjoy the show!

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The Importance of Making Amends Nov 23, 2022

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy takes us on a journey through the power of making amends when we make mistakes. We all make mistakes, and how we choose to repair them can make or break our relationships, especially with our kiddos. By showing up with vulnerability and humility when we lost our cool and acted in a way that was reactive, we can help leave a new imprint on our kids’ brains about that situation by making amends. We are also able to model to them what to do when they make mistakes.

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How NOT to Raise an Emotional Eater Nov 16, 2022

Many of us have experienced emotional eating at some point of our lives. While we often label it as “good” or “bad”, (and usually assign shame and guilt to it), our guest today has some new thoughts to challenge us with on this topic. In this episode, Wendy chats with Unyime Oguta, a life and nutrition coach, to unpack the emotional component to food, how we can escape the guilt and shame cycle and model healthy relationships with it to our kids.

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Making Great Screen Time Decisions for Your Family Nov 09, 2022

Technology is both a blessing and a curse. As parents, we have new challenges that our parents didn’t face when it comes to deciding when to put screens in the hands of our children. More and more research is backing the importance of waiting to support the healthy development of our kids.

In this episode, Wendy is talking with author, speaker and podcast host Arlene Pellicane about how to make those important decisions and what to consider as we do. We are at choice, and it’s ok to wait!

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Gratitude for the Bad Days Nov 02, 2022

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family, we are kicking off a month that focuses on gratitude here in the U.S. as Wendy teaches on the importance of finding a way to be grateful even for the not so great moments. All the moments in our lives can be learning opportunities, and we don’t need to look at mistakes as something shameful.

Tune in to Learn How the Bad Days:

Often Serve as a Turning Point to Help Us Get the Help We Need
Serve as a Learning AND Teaching Opportunity
Give Us an Opportunity to Show our Children That We are Human and This is Humanity Looks Like: Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Making Amends

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How To See Weaknesses as ‘Strength Under Construction’- with Amanda & Dr. David Erickson of Flourishing Homes & Families Oct 26, 2022

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, we’re joined by Dr. David and Amanda

Erickson of Flourishing Homes and Families to learn more about how scripture and science align to explain the effects of punishment vs discipline, and how we can support our kiddos' messiness while they are still learning and “under construction”.

There is so much to learn about in this one, so tune in now to soak in all the wisdom and truth shared! You’ll hear more about pouring into the relationships we have with our kids (which naturally lends itself to kids honoring their parents instead of trying to fear and force it), and how modeling grace when they make mistakes is the most powerful way we can demonstrate God’s grace to them.

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YES, Conscious Parents say NO to their kids! Oct 19, 2022

In this episode, we are learning how to set boundaries by saying ‘No’ from a conscious parenting perspective. Our guest is Michelle Manning-Osborn - the Conscious Hippie Mama - and she is enlightening us with so much beautiful wisdom around this important topic. Michelle is a conscious parenting advocate who shares relatable educational content on the struggle of parenthood, especially when breaking generational cycles.

You’ll learn 3 reasons why saying ‘No’ is so important as parents, and why having a healthy outlook on using this word helps our kids feel safe, understand boundaries and learn how to be empowered by using it to set their own boundaries, too.

Tune in to learn more about viewing ‘No’ as a healthy part of our parenting journey so we can teach our kids that it isn’t a ‘bad’ word.

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Stop Saying “I’m Sorry” - an Episode on Make-ups & Repairing Relationships Oct 12, 2022

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy walks us through her journey of taking the phrase “I’m Sorry” out of her vocab. She encourages us to replace it with a more impactful message, which is thanking the person for their patience or for their grace amid our mistakes, and how doing a make-up can help repair any damage done to the relationship.

This idea is definitely countercultural, AND that’s ok! – That’s kind of our thing here at FSF! Tune in now to be inspired to switch up your ideas around apologizing and forcing our kids to do the same.

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How to Advocate for Change in Schools…As Well as for Our Kids Oct 05, 2022

This week on the Fresh Start Family Show, we are going back to school! Wendy interviews PTO/PTA expert and founder of PTO Answers Christina Hidek to find out more about what parent teacher organization/association is, how we can get involved, and why our voice matters.

This episode is sure to inspire you to find your voice and get involved at your kiddos’ schools! Tune in to learn more about being a presence, helper and influencer at school this year.

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The Secret to Raising Happy, Healthy Kids with Dr. Pamela Ellis Sep 28, 2022

Helping our children be emotionally prepared in this world is one of the biggest gifts we can give them. Empowering them to be self-reliant when they’re out in the world - when we’re not looking & around to solve their problems … is such an important part of parenting. It is possible to help them learn to advocate for themselves and have high levels of emotional literacy and this starts with us being prepared.

Wendy sits with Dr. Pamela Ellis - dubbed The Education Doctor- founder of Compass Education Strategies, and discusses the many ways we can support our kids as they develop important life skills … especially as they prepare to fly the coop as teenagers.

We don’t just want our kids to succeed & be successful in life … we want them to be HAPPY & HEALTHY (most importantly!).

Dr. Ellis brings so much great insight about the emotional preparedness that it takes for parents to raise happy, healthy, kids who are equipped to take on the challenges they face in our ever more complicated world … especially when they don’t have us by their side.

In this episode, you’ll learn the importance for parents to:

1. Start early with teaching about emotion regulation & literacy

2. Recognize that you're modeling at all times & be willing to change

3. Make time for self-care (you can’t pour from an empty cup)

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How to Set Boundaries with Spicy Kids with Mary Van Geffen Sep 21, 2022

Join Wendy Snyder & Mary Van Geffen to discuss all things "Spicy Kids" ... (aka kids you may describe as strong willed or power kids!) You'll learn 3 Important Steps to Setting Boundaries with Spicy Kids (With Calm, Firmness, & Repetition) & also how to identify unique strengths in your spicy kiddos ... so you can stick with strong boundaries in your home - even when your spicy kiddo seem to challenge them ALL repeatedly. This episode is going to inspire you big time!

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Relishing in the Fruits of the Spirit in Our Parenting Walk Sep 14, 2022

This week on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy’s guest is Christina Dronen, mom of 3, founder and Executive Director of Finally Family Homes, a nonprofit helping kids aging out of foster care … as well as the author of the Parenting in Christ bible study series and creator of GentleChristianParenting.com.

Wendy and Christina find so much connection as they discuss their passion for helping families – especially within the church (many who have been grossly misguided, especially around what Godly discipline looks like) – see how to parent with gentleness and look at the scriptures to guide our discipline to be gentle, firm AND effective.

They look closer at how we can bring different scriptures to life when we apply them to being parents … especially Galatians 5:22-23.

In this episode, they chat about what it looks like to parent with the Fruits of the Spirit including:

Humility
Gentleness
Self-Control

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6 Ways We Can Become an Empowered Parent Sep 07, 2022

In this episode, we are looking at finding our empowerment as parents through connection, community and reliable sources of information.

It is full of inspiration on ways we can become empowered parents, including finding our village (physically and digitally!), equipping ourselves with tools, becoming confident in processing our feelings, and letting go of things that drain our ability to parent at our best.

Tune in to discover ways to get started on your journey to becoming an empowered parent in your home!

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How to Get What You Want (without complaining) - with Pam Dunn Aug 31, 2022

In this episode, we are diving into something we all have found ourselves doing from time to time (and even been on the receiving end of): complaining & blaming!

You’ll learn so much in this one, including what complaining (aka blame) looks like, subtle ways we blame / complain (& our tendencies to vent), why complaints are not a way to ask for what you want or set a boundary & how complaining is a way to begin to figure out what you do want, ways in which there is a request in every complaint & why blame is normal (just not helpful).

Tune in and discover how to change up complaining to help you get what you want without dipping into this unhelpful habit as parents.

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7 Ways to Make A Difference in A Hurting World Jul 06, 2022

As the world continues to face hardship and chaos amidst a crisis of mass shootings, Wendy and Terry come together with a unifying and empowering message on how individual action can make major community, national, and even global change.

In a time of such great violence and fear, there is a need – now more than ever – to stand up, speak boldly and guide our children with examples of love and courage.

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Our Greatest Superpower As Parents: Empathy with Jason Kreidman Jun 22, 2022

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show - Terry and Wendy have an insightful conversation with a long-time friend and founder of Dad University, Jason Kreidman.

Jason discusses his journey through parenthood, which paved his way to founding an educational company dedicated to helping other dads gain confidence in their parenting.

The focus of this conversation is the #1 tool for parents to add to their parenting toolkit … empathy and how a shift in perspective can truly save relationships and build connected families.

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Helping Kids Handle Change and Uncertainty with Sara Olsher Jun 15, 2022

On the Fresh Start Family Show this week - Wendy has writer, illustrator, and speaker, Sara Olsher as a guest to discuss how to help children better handle change, anxiety, and all of life’s uncertainties.

Sara walks through her own unexpected and uncomfortable life events such as divorce and battling cancer, to help other families prepare for the unexpected. She has spent her life working hard to be comfortable with the profoundly uncomfortable and now helps others to do the same.

She believes that every one of us has the strength and resilience to overcome unimaginable hardship, and to use our lessons to make this world a much better place.

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The Importance of Curiosity as Parents with Hunter Clarke-Fields Jun 08, 2022

Today on the Fresh Start Family Show Wendy has a conversation on mindfulness and curiosity with mindful mama mentor, Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT.

Hunter has made it her mission to help families break reactive cycles to create a peaceful and positive home and raise confident and kind kiddos as a result.

In this episode Hunter shares the new path to changing generational patterns and raising confident kids by bringing more calm and peace into their daily lives.

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The Benefits of Spirituality for Kids with Jon Ogden Jun 01, 2022

Today on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry interview Jon Ogden, a university instructor, instructional designer, writer and father.

Jon has taken his experience and interest in wisdom literature from around the world to create a resource for families called Uplift to help build a better community, alongside his spouse, for his two sons and other children throughout the world.

The focus of the conversation today is on spirituality and how spiritual development through the early years of life provides a protective health benefit, reducing the risk of depression, substance abuse, aggression, and high-risk behaviors for children.

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Building A More Peaceful Home for Our Families with Jeanne-Marie Paynel May 25, 2022

In this episode, Wendy and Jeanne help to guide families on how to better prepare their homes and themselves for their children to thrive by creating a supportive and serene atmosphere. Jeanne-Marie (also lovingly referred to by kids as Ms. Jenny) combines her three passions: Montessori, Conscious Parenting, and Positive Discipline to provide practical steps and wisdom for families with children at all stages.

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Exchanging an Overextended Life For A Well-Rested One with Deanna Mason May 18, 2022

Today on the Fresh Start Family Show - Wendy has an empowering and refreshing conversation with Deanna Mason, the CEO of Refreshed Moms, geared toward all the mom leaders in the world – from stay at home mommas all the way to mommas juggling a work-life balance. This conversation is to help mom leaders exchange a life of overcommitment with one filled with spiritual rest.

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Momtuition: The Importance of Trusting Your Momma Instincts with Nicole Holcomb May 11, 2022

Today’s guest, Nicole Holcomb brings a beautiful perspective to the Fresh Start Family Show on trusting your momma (or parent) instincts. She has spent the last 20+ years as an educator, school counselor, school district administrator, and attorney.

Most importantly, Nicole has spent the last 3 years learning alongside her husband about the amazing world of dyslexia after her daughter was diagnosed.

Nicole utilizes her own family’s journey to help empower other parents to trust their intuition if they feel something is off with their child and to provide parents of all unique learners with tools to help their child thrive.

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Finding Joy in Self-Care & Why Moms Struggle to Prioritize Themselves May 05, 2022

This episode of the Fresh Start Family Show centers around self-care for parents, especially moms. Wendy talks about why it is essential to care for ourselves so we can best be able to care for our little ones.

In this conversation Wendy walks through her own journey with self-care and how it has been pivotal for her own heart, soul & parenting walk, but also gives practical ways parents can start prioritizing their own self-care without feeling guilty!

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6 Important Messages to Send Kids When Disciplining Apr 28, 2022

Today on the show, Wendy has an open discussion surrounding discipline and punishment. The focus of this episode is to help families overcome the mindset that harsh punishments are necessary and to empower parents to get courageous with trying new compassionate discipline tools that will strengthen relationships, while allowing parents to feel proud and empowered with integrity.

Wendy gives tips & tools to help parents faithfully believe that our children are capable of massive change and improvement with firm, loving and compassionate discipline tools.

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Embracing Fear & Wonder in Discipline Apr 20, 2022

To continue on this month’s theme of compassionate discipline, you’ll hear a heartfelt, open and honest conversation about embracing the fear and wonder along the journey of compassionate discipline.

Wendy spends time today walking through her own journey of successes and failures with her children and reminds families what is possible once they remove harsh punishments and replace it with full on compassion & respectful discipline.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/124.

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Parenting without Punishment with Tanya Camps Apr 14, 2022

This episode of the Fresh Start Family takes a deep dive into compassionate discipline.

Wendy has Tanya Camps (parenting educator & sleep specialist) on the show to discuss why parents (& kids) benefit greatly when spanking and harsh punishments are removed from their parenting toolkits completely!

Also discussed are the compassionate discipline tools parents should use instead!

This episode is for parents who:

– already utilizing positive parenting in their home who often get push back from friends & family

– haven’t quite jumped on board yet

– still find themselves resorting to spanking from time to time.

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Why Connection Through Discipline is So Important with Chad Hayenga Apr 07, 2022

Today on the Fresh Start Family Terry and Wendy have a conversation with Chad Hayenga from the Connected Families team to talk about why building connection through discipline is so essential to create healthy, strong parent-child relationships and how families can achieve it in their homes.

Chad & the Connected Families Framework helps parents to use three foundational principles:

Connect, Coach & Correct …

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Being Responsive VS Reactive When Your Kids Trigger You with Susan Stiffelman Mar 30, 2022

Today on the show Wendy has a conversation about “triggers”with marriage therapist and licensed psychotherapist, Susan Stiffelman.

The goal of this conversation is to help parents recognize their triggers with their children and learn to respond with integrity and not react … in order to create deeper connection and more harmony in their homes.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/121.

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Attachment Parenting from a New Perspective with Bethany Saltman Mar 23, 2022

Today on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy shares a different perspective on attachment parenting from author, editor, poet and researcher, Bethany Saltman. Today’s conversation with Bethany helps families to understand attachment and what that really means, and see ourselves—and our relationships with those we love—in an entirely new way.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/120.

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3 Ways to Co-Parent & Find Joy Past Divorce with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen Mar 16, 2022

Today’s episode speaks to any single-parent, families going through divorce, or families who co-parent their kiddos.

Dr. Elizabeth Cohen shares her beautiful wisdom with the Fresh Start Family community on how to heal, grow and thrive following a divorce, no matter how challenging and painful the process may have been.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/119.

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Hidden Sensory Issues That Parents Often Miss with Alisha Grogan Mar 09, 2022

Are sensory difficulties affecting your child’s behavior? Wendy has Alisha Grogan back on the Fresh Start Family Show this week to help parents understand and detect sensory challenges in their children and give ways to manage and improve them.

Alisha helps families to remove the stigma behind sensory challenges and find real solutions to sensory issues through her organization, Your Kids Table and brings that wisdom to the Fresh Start Family audience today!

You’ll learn what “sensory challenges” look like & why they may be a big contributing factor to hyperactivity, meltdowns, sensistitives, etc. with your kiddo.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/118.

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Overcoming Default Parenting to Become A Healthy Leader in Our Homes with Muriel Wiesner Feb 28, 2022

On this week’s episode of the Fresh Start Family Show Wendy dives into effective & healthy leadership with parenting expert and creator of PreParenting, Muriel Wiesner.

Muriel and Wendy spend this hour discussing the unhealthy default parenting styles that many families unconsciously fall into and how to replace them with conscious, respectful parenting that leads to better connection and more effective leadership.

This episode is geared toward helping parents at any walk in their journey to show up lovingly and consciously to lead their children with unconditional love.

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3 Ways to Bring Mindfulness into Your Parenting & Home with Dr. Christopher Willard Feb 17, 2022

Today on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry have a conversation on the power of mindfulness for families with Dr. Christopher Willard, a psychologist, author and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness.

In his 20 years of psychological and meditation practices, Dr. Willard found the incredible importance of utilizing the same methods for children by using fun learning practices.

Today Dr. Willard’s shares his wisdom to help bring practical mindfulness strategies to families and support a peaceful home.

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The Biggest Reason You Are SO Hard on Your Child Feb 09, 2022

Today on the Fresh Start Family Show Wendy shares her personal story of overcoming old aggressive, disconnecting and ineffective parenting strategies and the life-coaching course that transformed her life.

This episode encourages parents to evaluate their own mindset & discipline practices and the way they communicate with their families … to allow space for self-compassion to help them make positive changes for their family.

In episode 115, families will learn to:

Become self-aware and honest in their parenting journeys.
Overcome shame & guilt through self-compassion.
Choose a different way of parenting that leads to connection, deeper relationships, and a more peaceful & loving home.

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How the Enneagram Can Help You Parent Better with Callie Ammons Feb 02, 2022

The Fresh Start Family Show is kicking off February with an episode to help us deepen our confidence, strengthen our relationships and live intentionally through understanding our Enneagram types.

Today on the show, Callie Ammons, Enneagram Expert and life Coach walks us through what the Enneagram is, how to find our type, and all of the ways we can use it to improve our lives - especially our parenting lives!

This episode is all about utilizing the enneagram to:

Gain confidence in understanding yourself.
Parent better & more intentionally.
Improve relationships all around you.

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10 Communication Tips to Deepen Connection in Your Family Jan 28, 2022

This week’s episode of the Fresh Start Family Show is all about empowering your families when it comes to language, communication and decision making, especially in your parenting walk. Wendy talks about 10 tips to shifting your communication as a parent that will help deepen and improve relationships with your children.

Tune in to hear Wendy teach about two types of communication shifts to apply in your daily parenting life:

Mindset based
Parent- Child Communication Based

Wendy discusses the practical, slow and steady shifts parents can make in their parenting plus how consistent mentorship and community truly allow families to thrive.

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How to Instill A Growth Mindset in Kids with Cori Grasley Jan 19, 2022

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show Wendy has an open conversation with Cori Grasley, her children’s elementary school teacher and a growth mindset specialist on how to help parents enter the new year with an incredible growth mindset in their home.

Cori utilizes her studies on child development in the classroom to give parents tools to help their children develop positive mindsets that foster growth and development.

Today’s episode takeaways:

Teaching our kids the power of “yet.”
Reset & reflection practices.
Adopting a growth mindset in your home environment.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/112.

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Re-Mothering Yourself with Grace and Compassion with Dr. Laura Froyen Jan 12, 2022

Take time today to listen to this personal conversation between Wendy and Dr. Laura Froyen as they discuss how to “re-mother” (or re-parent) yourself, so that you can show up best for your children at home.

In this episode Dr. Laura teaches parents how to approach their parenting with grace and kindness plus discusses how she uses her trauma-informed practices and child development research to help families find more peace, calm, & connection.

Walk away from today’s episode with 3 Ways to “Re-Mother” Yourself:

Acknowledge unmet needs
Respond with self-compassion
Set loving but firm boundaries

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How to End the “Blame Game” with Susie Walton Jan 05, 2022

Here at Fresh Start Family, we’re here to help you kick off the new year on a positive note in your parenting journey. For our first episode of 2022 - Terry and I have a powerful conversation with Susie Walton, my own personal parenting & life coach through the years, to help encourage you to look at where you might be blaming in your life and consider taking a different approach in the New Year that will bring peace and connection to your heart, home & mind.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/110.

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Handling Tantrums with Grace and Dignity with Dr. Rebecca Hershberg Dec 22, 2021

Today’s episode is all about our little ones and their big powerful emotions.

Wendy spends this episode with clinical psychologist, parenting coach, and the founder of Little House Calls, Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, Ph.D., PLLC and LLC to discuss those challenging moments in our parenting when our kiddos throw tantrums and we just don’t know what to do.

Dr. Hershberg helps us recognize the root cause of tantrums and emotional episodes and will help families handle their child's next tantrum with dignity and grace by helping us understand:

What tantrums are and why they happen
The importance of connecting with our kiddos and being on the same team
The importance of self- regulation and self-compassion as a parent

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Modeling Positive Relationships with Food As A Parent with Mayuko Okai, MS, RD Dec 15, 2021

Today on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy has a conversation surrounding intuitive eating & developing healthy food relationships in our homes with Mayuko Okai, MS, RD the founder of Food Liberation, Intuitive Eating Coach, Registered Dietitian and yoga teacher.

Mayuko left behind her career in the hospital after finding her true passion for a holistic approach to wellness and helping women heal their relationship with food and today she gives us a look inside her intuitive eating approach and food philosophy.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/108.

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Connected Christmas - Gift Ideas to Help Your Family Thrive This Holiday Season Dec 08, 2021

With Christmas just a few weeks away and gift lists piling up, Wendy wanted to record a special episode to help families find the best gifts to give kids of all ages + spouses, grandparents, and, of course, yourself (because you deserve it)!

This episode is full of great gift ideas that help deepen connection in your home, simplify discipline and supplement your teaching ... and gifts that will help create memories with those you love! Plus stocking stuffers and gifts that are just flat out fun!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/107.

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Kids and Phones: What You Need to Know with Bill Brady Dec 01, 2021

Terry and Wendy Snyder have Bill Brady on the Fresh Start Family show to discuss all the things parents need to know before handing their children a smartphone.

Bill has found his lifes’ passion in helping families become aware of the dangers of smartphone access and providing a better, safer, and more customizable option for parents and their children.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/106.

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Gratitude for Our Kids being Our Greatest Teachers Nov 23, 2021

In this week of Thanksgiving, what more appropriate to cover than gratitude.

Join Terry and Wendy, the Fresh Start Family Co-Hosts and positive parenting duo, as they express gratitude for their greatest teachers in this world -- Their children.

This episode is to help parents recognize their children as their greatest teachers and to walk through their parenting journey with a spirit of gratitude through all of the highs and lows.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/105.

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Empowering Your Kids Through Charitable Giving with Carmen & Olivia Isaacs Nov 11, 2021

Join the incredible mommy daughter duo, Carmen & Olivia Isaacs, as they talk about how they incorporate charitable giving into their family holiday traditions. Carmen gives us the most beautiful example of modeling to our children and how as parents we can empower our kids to utilize their strong will and gifts to bring light to the world.

In this heartwarming episode you will learn:

Ways to engage in charitable giving this Christmas as a family
How to channel your child's strong willed spirit for good
Simple ways to be a positive presence in the world

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The Most Powerful Non-Verbal Message We Can Give Our Kids with Ralphie Jacobs Nov 03, 2021

On the Fresh Start Family Show this week Wendy has a conversation with Ralphie Jacobs who has transformed thousands of homes through her positive parenting centered organization, Simply on Purpose. Wendy and Ralphie share the transformative power of positive parenting they have witnessed in each of their lives and the families they work with.

Walk away from this episode learning:

How we can show respect for our children
Recognizing the importance of body language in our parenting
The MOST powerful non-verbal message we can give our children

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The Power of Courage in Positive Parenting Oct 20, 2021

Join Wendy today as she shares the transformative shift she had in her parenting once she decided to take the courageous step into new and beautiful ways of parenting & living life.

Today she utilizes her own family stories and parenting journey to talk about stepping beyond the feelings of fear and utilizing courage as our greatest parenting superpower.

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The goal is NOT fine! The 3 MOST Important Life Skills to Teach Kids with Parent & Teacher Coach Chazz Lewis Oct 14, 2021

To kick off Season 2 of the Fresh Start Family Show and throughout the month of October we are talking about all things discipline!

Mr. Chazz ... the incredible and vibrant parent & teacher coach, is helping us to kick off this new season with an incredibly empowering conversation about how focusing on connection + disciplining with compassion will help our kids to learn 3 of the most important life skills:

Building and maintaining healthy and meaningful relationships
Understanding your own needs and learning how to meet them
Becoming creative thinkers through problem solving

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All in the Family: 100th Episode Celebration w/ Special Guests Terrin & Stella Snyder Sep 29, 2021

Join the entire Snyder Crew for a fun celebration of 100 episodes of the Fresh Start Family Show on today’s special episode. Meet Stella, Terrin and Herbie Snyder as the family discusses what it’s like to be a Snyder and growing up in a home with the strong influence of positive parenting.

Listen to today’s episode to meet the Snyders, laugh, and see inside the world of a real life “dedicated as heck” positive parenting home.

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Emotional Triggers: When kids push our buttons with Pam Dunn Sep 22, 2021

Let’s talk about triggers and what to do when our kids push our buttons!

Wendy sits down with her longtime mentor & friend Pam Dunn, coach, author, and creator of Your Infinite Life Training & Coaching Company, for a discussion on how to recognize triggers, accept responsibility for them, and how to heal from the root causes of them.

What to do when kids push our buttons…

Having awareness around “our” buttons & triggers
Finding acceptance of our own triggers
Setting goals of healing & not just to get rid of triggers

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Inner Skills Every Parent Needs to Succeed: why parenting is a learned skill with Laine Lipsky Sep 09, 2021

In Episode 98 of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy has a discussion with Laine Lipsky -- Elite athlete turned elite parenting coach.

Laine utilizes her passion to help parents attain excellence in their parenting - through:

>> ending cycles of generational dysfunction

>> and helping build UP their parenting toolkits

Wendy and Laine both share stories, challenges and victories in their parenting journeys throughout today’s episode to remind parents that though they believe parenting is the hardest and most important job on the planet -- it doesn’t have to be so complicated!

This conversation is for any parents who want to feel calm, confident, and connected.

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Parenting A Sensitive Child - How to Understand, Connect & Thrive with Jen Harrison Aug 25, 2021

Today’s episode is for parents all across the spectrum looking to bring some peace to their home, but especially for anyone parenting sensitive kiddos.

Wendy has a candid conversation with Jen Harrison about the ways she has helped thousands of parents worldwide improve their lives at home within a matter of weeks.

Jen has been named “The Child Whisperer” by Moms worldwide and has an incredible track record for showing Moms how to reduce their child’s anger and anxiety by 80% within 6 weeks or less.

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Helping Kids Become Problem Solvers and Critical Thinkers Through Play & Literature with Drew Vernon Aug 19, 2021

Wendy and Terry had the amazing opportunity to sit down with father of three and Child Play Advocate Drew Vernon, on Episode 96 on the Fresh Start Family Show to talk about how we can empower our kids to build critical thinking & creativity skills through play & literature!

Drew fell in love with encouraging play for children and talks to us about how creative play can be fundamental to our children’s critical thinking and problem solving and leaves us with three ways that we can enable our kids to become critical thinkers & great problem solvers through understanding:

Why screen-free time is so important
How we can teach kids to learn the framework of good storytelling
How to help kids be the hero in their own story

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How to Make Mealtime More Peaceful with Our Kids with Rachel Rothman, MS, RD, CLEC Aug 11, 2021

Wendy sits down with registered dietitian and pediatric feeding expert, Rachel Rothman, MS, RD, CLEC to help families who struggle with mealtime to feel more empowered and less stressed, which is the primary focus of Rachel’s private practice, Nutrition in Bloom.

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How to be the Safest Place for Our Kids with Vivek Patel Aug 04, 2021

As parents one of the greatest ways to achieve the connection and understanding we strive for with our children is by becoming a safe place for them.

Conscious parenting coach, Vivek Patel speaks to this today on the Fresh Start Family Show.

answering the question, ‘how do we become a safe space for our children”.

Through stories of his own childhood experiences, his journey with his own children & reflections on his experiences working with many families to bring healing … Vivek inspires us deeply to focus on connections first & foremost in our homes.

Listen in as Wendy, Terry & Vivek speak to an important question all parents need to be asking themselves … "If we want kids to not lie to us, we have to make it safe for them to tell the truth,"

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Preventing Complex Trauma Patterns from Sabotaging Our Parenting with Roma Norriss Jul 28, 2021

The damage from trauma in our lives can last generations. Sometimes we may not even recognize how it creeps in and takes over our families through our patterns and behaviors. The inspiring Roma Norris, mother of two, parenting activist, facilitator and Hand in Hand Parenting consultant, talks to us on the Show today all about the subtle forms of trauma-- known as ‘complex trauma’-- that creep into our lives.

Roma helps us to understand and recognize complex trauma in our lives, and gives us practical ways to prevent our trauma patterns from entering our homes, and how to truly recover from past traumas.

This episode is about healing, so that we don’t cause more hurt to our families.

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Understanding Unique Sensory Profiles in Your Family with Jamie Chaves Jul 21, 2021

Episode 92 of the Fresh Start Family Show is all about understanding sensory processing and how it can be linked to misbehavior, emotions, and learning in our children.

Pediatric occupational therapist, Jamie Chaves, takes the complex topic of sensory processing and simplifies it to help us better understand our children and families.

Jamie recognizes sensory processing as the foundation for regulation and learning.

She helps us understand that sensory preferences impact everyone's regulatory responses and how these differences in our sensory preferences within our families can cause frustration and even disrupt relationships.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/92.

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Deepening Mother-Daughter Relationships with Ann Dillard Jul 14, 2021

On the Fresh Start Family Show today, Ms. Ann Dillard -- family and teen mental health consultant and mother-daughter coach -- discusses with us how she helps women of all ages to navigate challenges in their own mother/daughter relationships.

She walks us through how to overcome challenges and triumphs of recognizing, repairing, and building healthy mother/daughter relationships.

Discussed in this episode:

Navigating the Highs & Lows of the Mother / Daughter Relationship

1.) Why mother / daughter relationships are so important

2.) Ways to stay connected with your daughter through adolescence & into the teen years too

3.) Types of mother / daughter relationships & how to thrive

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Having Long Term Influence Through Faith and Harnessing Hope with Carlos Whittaker Jun 30, 2021

It’s time to show up and speak out, families-- in today’s episode we are learning just how to do that from an expert in speaking truth, love and hope into the world-- Carlos Whittaker.

In a world where opinions and hot topics flood the internet, it’s easy to want to hide away from it all and not speak on anything.

Carlos powerfully reminds us we are called to speak up for what we believe in and to do it in a loving manner.

He calls us to lean into the discomfort and continue to educate ourselves, so that we can speak up on issues that are too important to stay silent on … AND teach our kids to do the same!

This episode is a reminder to believe in the greatness of humanity, be the good in the world, and fight for what things worth fighting for!

Let’s go live with purpose, faith & hope!

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It’s OK to be A Work In Progress with Dan Sivils Jun 23, 2021

On the Fresh Start Family Show today, Terry and I had a candid conversation with one of our dearest friends & mentors, Dan Sivils, on humbling ourselves as parents and being ok with being a work in progress, because the truth is, we all are!

As parents we ALL have a multitude of core fears.. Fears of not being good enough parents, not ever truly connecting with our children, or even the fear that we are completely ruining our kids..

In this episode, we walk through how to recognize our core fears, replace our negative self-talk with constructive awareness, and humble ourselves to step into learning & growing while honoring wherever we are in our parenting journeys.

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Fostering Deep Connection with Your Children with Dr. Justin Coulson Jun 16, 2021

Today on the Fresh Start Family Show, Terry and I sit down to chat with Dr. Justin Coulson, author of 21 Days to a Happier Family and 9 Ways to a Resilient Child.

Justin is a father of SIX daughters (amazing … SIX daughters!) & an incredible parent coach who is talking with us how to foster a deep connection with our girls (and all of our children really).

Through Dr. Coulson’s own incredible story and parenting journey he gifts us with beautiful bits of wisdom on how to dive deeper into our relationships with our kids through understanding, effective discipline, and empowerment.

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Impacting Your Parenting Through Self-Care, Support and Community Jun 10, 2021

Today I am talking to parents about the MOST important form of self-care that is often overlooked in our society … While hot baths, reading your Bible and going for a jog may all be essential forms of self-care for many (including myself!) ... today I am discussing how we can experience life changing results through community, support, and consistent mentorship throughout our parenting journey.

This episode will truly change your life!

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Battling Overwhelm in Your Parenting Journey One Step At A Time Jun 02, 2021

As the proverb goes...A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. In today’s episode, I am talking about having the courage to take that FIRST step wherever we find ourselves in our parenting journeys.

I was in a valley of deep overwhelm when someone introduced me to the work of positive parenting through a free parenting class...

I’ve learned on this beautiful journey to take a deep breath and embrace it all ONE step at a time.

I am here to help you do the same and offer you the same resources and knowledge that have been gifted to me on my own journey.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/86.

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Parenting with A Humble Servant Heart May 27, 2021

Have you heard loads of “back in my day,” stories where reactive, controlling, old ways of parenting with fear and force are justified & advocated for?

Today -- Terry and I are inviting you to join us to rise up and choose a better way of parenting our children.

We don’t think these old school hand me down parenting tools - fear, force, and pain filled tactics - are intertwined with God’s message and his calling on our life as parents.

We are here to help parents show up to raise their kids with patience, self-control and compassion & while building connection with their amazing children.

This episode is all about how we can show up as humble servants in our parenting by asking the question of “what would Jesus do,” in every parenting situation.

Whether you are a family of faith or not, this episode is a great way to learn what a humble Christian perspective looks like and what WE believe parenting consistent to a Jesus centered faith looks like.

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3 Common Mistakes When Pulling Back on Screen Time with Lisa Honald May 19, 2021

It is no surprise that now more than ever families are starting to realize how addictive phones and devices can be and parents are now actively taking steps to limit screen time for their children.

Protecting our kids from all of the dangers that technology presents can fill our homes with power struggles, and leave our family feeling like the outcasts.

Well, families.. Sometimes to keep our kiddos safe, we have to be willing to be an outcast!

To help make the process easier when addressing technology use in our home Terry and I talked to Cyber & Parenting Expert, Lisa Honold, on steps to reduce screen time.

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Developing Identity Confidence in Mixed-Race Homes with Dr. Jennifer Noble May 12, 2021

As a country (and world), we often try to fit people into boxes regarding their race …

Black..

White..

Asian..

Hispanic…

But, we are missing a huge sector of the population (over 9 million people in the United States!!), that don’t just fit into one of those boxes.. They fit into two, maybe even three or four.

Many times, we are doing our world & our children a great disservice by forcing our kids to “check a box,” and to choose which race they identify as, and by not acknowledging that MANY of us have identities made up of multiple races.

Dr. Jenn Noble is a Psychologist, educator, & champion for all marginalized communities and the parents trying to raise their teens within them. She shares her wisdom with us today on helping mixed-race children with identity development.

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Learning Your Child’s Unique Language with Debbie Reber May 05, 2021

Our children are unique, differently wired little humans. No matter how much they may look like us, talk like us, act like us…. They all communicate in their own languages.

There is no handbook for this.

There is no parenting book or language crash course that teaches us the exact language of each of our kiddos.

But-- don’t let this discourage you, families, because there are still some BEAUTIFUL tools to help us learn our kiddos unique language & to become FLUENT in it.

I spent some time with Debbie Reber, parenting activist, speaker, and author of the book, Differently Wired, who has become an expert and educator in the arena of communicating with our unique kiddos.

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How to Stay Connected While Keeping Boundaries and Limits with Modern Teens and Tweens Apr 28, 2021

As our children move into their tween and teen years, this can be a feared & stressful time in our parenting journey..

Emotional outbursts, power struggles, complete withdrawal, hiding stuff, lying, engaging in sketchy activities …

These reactions from our teens and tweens and how we respond to them can cause relationship damage and loss of connection, easily if we don’t use tons of care.

The good news is, families, it’s NEVER too late to find that closeness and strengthen the parent-child bond with your kiddos even as they enter into these older phases of life.

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Working to Overcome Anxiety & Frustration in Kids Who Have ADHD, Autism, or Learning Disabilities with Dr. Sharon Saline Apr 21, 2021

Families, are you overwhelmed with the challenges of raising a child with ADHD, autism, or learning disabilities? Or are you like so many families who are wondering if your child may be an alternative learner, but just aren’t sure?

Even if you are just looking for some ways to connect with your child and restore some peace and balance to your home.. This episode is just what you need to hear.

Dr. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and top expert on ADHD, anxiety, learning differences and mental health challenges and their impact on family dynamics.

In this episode, she brings her unique perspective as a sibling of a child who wrestled with untreated ADHD, combined with decades of academic excellence and clinical experience, and uses it to guide families as they navigate from the confusing maze of diagnoses and conflict to success and deepened family connections.

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Let’s Talk About Sex… with Sex-Ed Experts Dr. Shannon Deer & Kristin Dickerson Apr 14, 2021

One of the things that we as parents so commonly dread is “the talk..” You know the one..

And parents… I hear you…

Just the thought of talking to our kids about sex is daunting.

Our culture has made this conversation out to be a terribly awkward, one-time conversation that we have to force out in an attempt to protect our kiddo s-- but it doesn’t have to be this way!

Most of us recognize the importance of talking to our kids about sex (and everything in between!), but can’t seem to craft together the right words to say or the right time to say them.

It can feel like trying to teach your kiddos a foreign language that you haven’t learned yourself, you know?

So in order to help out our families, we brought in the experts -- Kristin Dickerson and Dr. Shannon Deer. A beautiful pair of sisters who have made it their mission to remove the stigmas surrounding “the talk,” and to help provide parents with everything they need to make these conversations surrounding sex comfortable and casual.

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Preventing Abuse In Our Kiddos’ Lives with Sexual Abuse Survivor & Prevention Educator Rosalia Rivera Apr 07, 2021

The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month and because of that Terry and I felt very called to talk about the topic of abuse.

I know a lot of the content and information regarding abuse prevention, especially when it comes to prevention for our own families, is framed in really fear stricken ways and causes many of us to want to run from the topic altogether.

But families, it is our passion to take these challenging topics head on and remove the fear from them so we can help you build safe & strong family legacies that you are proud of.

Our goal is always to empower you to keep your kids safe, not to make you fearful.

That is why we sat down with child sexual abuse survivor, and abuse prevent educator, Rosalia Rivera, the founder of ‘Consent Parenting’ … to talk about how to approach the topic of abuse in our homes without instilling fear.

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The Old Way of Parenting is Dead Mar 24, 2021

Perfectionism..

Pride..

Denial..

Blame..

These are just a few of the habitual behaviors many of us have brought into our parenting journey that are bringing our families down. Whether these are habits we’ve learned or that have been passed down from our parents, I’m here to tell you, families, that you can treat these old ways of parenting as DEAD.

Yes, you heard me -- you can treat the old ways as DEAD.

Resentfulness, guilt, anger, shame ... Whatever it may be for you, this is your sign to leave them all behind!

We have the power in all areas of life and especially parenting to treat all of these ineffective old ways as if they were dead and adopt new habits that will bring our family so much more peace and joy.

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Enduring Challenging Seasons in Your Parenting Walk with Grace Mar 17, 2021

Seasons come and go just like strong emotions and challenging parenting stages.

Some seasons of parenting can feel a lot like long, cold winters that leave you wondering if spring will ever arrive. Whether you are dealing with potty training, constant outbursts, separation anxiety (all things I’ve been through with my kiddos!), or one of the other gazillion parenting challenges we face as we raise little human souls, I promise you, this too shall pass!

Spring is here, families, and it's time for a fresh start.

The ice will melt and the flowers will bloom. Trust me … THEY WILL!

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Helping Kids Move Beyond Aggression with Tosha Schore Mar 10, 2021

Do you have an aggressive child that leaves you feeling defeated as a parent constantly?

Or maybe you struggle with a kiddo that goes from super sweet to hulk - rage mode in 2.6 seconds when something triggers him (or her)?

Rather than adding to the emotions and stress and responding with aggressive outbursts and MORE aggression or force -- which is all too common in parenting -- today on the show, we’re discussing how to connect with your child and help them move past aggression.

Our guest on today’s episode is Tosha Schore, an incredibly wise hand-in-hand parenting trainer who is on a mission to create a more peaceful world, one sweet boy at a time, by supporting parents to care for themselves, connect with their boys deeply, set limits lovingly, and play wildly!

I know firsthand that you can often be left with nasty feelings when dealing with an aggressive child, but hang in there families ...

Today is all about finding the beautiful soul beneath the aggression of your child.

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Parenting as a Team so you can THRIVE as a Family Mar 03, 2021

You may be a brand new parent who just stumbled upon positive parenting & can’t get enough of this info …

… or a parent of several teenagers feeling like you are losing connection with your family.

… or maybe you are more bought into the idea of positive parenting than your spouse and unsure what to do next.

… or perhaps you’ve been studying positive parenting for a while & seeing massive results in your home but still are yearning for more support.

No matter where you are in your parenting journey, there are some simple and life-changing practices you can bring into your home to help you and your spouse work as a team and thrive as a family!

Today Terry and I had the opportunity to sit down with “Positiva Disciplina” or positive discipline coaches and incredible parents of four, Tony and Liz Orozco.

You guys, I ADORE THIS COUPLE!!!

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Fear is Your Friend: Why it’s important to not avoid ‘feeling scared’ as a parent Feb 24, 2021

Today Terry and I are going to discuss something that our world has certainly been facing: FEAR.

Of the 5 basic emotions: happy, mad, sad, hurt and scared, I think it’s safe to say that fear is one of the hardest for us all to process and deal with.

I know it certainly has been a tough emotion for me to navigate growing up in a home where fear was present, but never openly discussed. I was not given the tools to deal properly with fear and I’m sure many of you are in the same spot I was.

I want to encourage you, families … that we have the opportunity to do it different with our kids as we raise the next generation of human souls.

Fear is not the enemy. Fear is our friend!

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Building A Culturally Diverse Home Through Books and Storytelling with Mijha Godfrey Feb 22, 2021

It’s Black History Month, families, and we are so excited about our wonderful guest, Mijha Godfrey, who brings us beautiful insights about storytelling and books for kids with a focus on racial reconciliation and making a better world.

Mijha Godfrey has always had a heart for social justice, which led her to pursue a career as a lawyer and a former affordable housing developer, and she is now the founder of Jambo Books, which we talk about on today’s episode!

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Handing Children A Legacy of Justice and Righteousness with Dorena Williamson Feb 17, 2021

Today Terry and I had the absolute honor of sitting down with author & longtime bridge-builder, Dorena Williamson. Dorena and her husband have spent the last 25 years building God’s Kingdom at their multicultural church in Nashville, Strong Tower Bible Church.

Dorena sits down with us today to talk about how we can unify God’s diverse kingdom and heal generations of racism.

It all starts in our homes.

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Dealing with Big Ugly Feelings with Michelle Kenney Carlson Feb 15, 2021

Okay, families .. Are you frustrated or feeling overwhelmed dealing with tantrums, strong-willed kids and overall super erratic up & down emotions?

Trust me when I say, we’ve ALL been there!

If you are exhausted using the typical and ineffective reward and punishment systems of parenting and ready to positively and dramatically change your life, today’s episode is just for you!

Today we are talking to Michelle Kenney Carlson, self-proclaimed “reformed yeller and control freak - turned parenting coach”, about how to deal with these Big Ugly Feelings that are tough to navigate as parents and families.

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Calm the Chaos with Organization Expert Kristi Clover Feb 10, 2021

Organizing your home can be a daunting task during busy seasons. Many of us often take a step back and find ourselves asking, “Where do I even start?!”

We can relate, and want to provide you with some practical ways to tackle the chaos and bring a little more peace into your home.

On today’s episode we are diving into some of those practical and simple strategies to incorporate in your home with organization and efficiency expert, Kristi Clover.

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Detaching from Kids’ Misbehavior with Connection & Calm Feb 03, 2021

What is detachment?

In today’s episode, we take a look at what detachment truly is and we debunk some of the misconceptions that surround detachment.

To give you a brief overview here, here at Fresh Start Family, we believe that true detachment is when nothing that someone else says or does disturbs your sense of value & worth. This is so important in parenting because as much as we want to control things like:

our children’s behavior
the opinions of others
and many other aspects of life that are out of our control

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The Power of Community to Help you Thrive as a Parent Jan 27, 2021

Do you ever feel like you are on an island and trying your best, but doing this parenting thing all alone?!

Or perhaps you’re one of the many many parents out there who has a spouse, in-laws or friends who are totally unsupportive of your efforts to learn & implement positive parenting strategies?

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How to Handle Challenging Behavior & Kids with Kim Hopkins Jan 20, 2021

Do you have a child who seems to react suuuuuuper irrationally when certain requests are made?

Maybe it seems that they lack the skills required to complete a task, so rather than working through it, they explode.

If you have ever found yourself in this situation, first of all families, we want you to know that:

>> you’re not alone

>> you’re not a bad parent

>> and your kiddo is not a bad kiddo!

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Triumphing through Challenging Seasons & Grief with Eileen Robertson Hamra Jan 13, 2021

Are you struggling to find the light or the silver lining through these dark times? Gosh 2020 was an a%& kicker, and now 2021 is already a wee bit stressful.

I’m with you, you’re not alone … we’re here to help you with a new Fresh Start Family Show Episode that is filled with hope & encouragement. Eileen Robertson Hamra lost her husband suddenly to a plane crash in 2011. As you can imagine, after the news, she began dealing with a grief that is hard for most of us to even fathom. Eileen was left to care for her three young kids alone, all while trying to pick up the pieces of her new life. While Eileen’s story starts out tragic and dark, it ends up triumphant & full of glory!

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How to View your Parenting through New Shades Jan 06, 2021

Today Terry and I are talking all about the importance of having the “right shades on” in parenting. What does that mean exactly? Well we are talking all about that in this episode, but we will also give you a brief overview in today’s blog post.

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Using Connection & Vulnerability to Influence our Kids Nov 20, 2020

Join Terry and Wendy Snyder today as they share a real life experience about how they used connection and vulnerability to influence their kids to feel comfortable enough to open up. This episode covers why it's important to show our imperfections, how to encourage kids to talk to their parents, and so much more!

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3 Ways to Support Sibling Conflict with Integrity & Connection Nov 09, 2020

Join Wendy as she interview Hannah Olavarrio & Kelty Green from Upbringing, a movement that empowers parents to grow up alongside their kids for sanity and social change. You'll be encouraged to flip some limiting beliefs about sibling challenges (and the concepts of mistakes in general) as we discuss how choosing to approach conflict, our role and our goal with fresh eyes can help kids learn & grow adaptively.

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Using Routines to Shift from Chaos to Calm Oct 16, 2020

Join Wendy Snyder (Positive Parenting Educator & Family Life Coach) & Marlene Spence (Children's Behavioral Specialist & Parenting Coach) as they chat about how routines can bring more peace, connection, cooperation, calm & empowerment into your home! Marlene also shares info about her new reusable sticker chart system that helps kids self-manage everything from chores, to school schedules, to cleaning routines ... and much more!

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Navigating Doubts & Triggers For Dads Oct 06, 2020

Terry and parenting expert Jim Jackson of Connected Families talk about how to navigate doubts and triggers that commonly come up for dads. Wendy moderates the discussion & ask Jim & Terry some of the most common Q's she hears from parents about "Dad Doubts".

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How to Make Discipline Both Compassionate and Effective Oct 02, 2020

Discipline is a part of every parents journey, but how can we be sure we’re disciplining our children effectively? How do we do it in a grace-based and God-centered way? Connected Families founders and parenting experts Jim and Lynne Jackson, join Terry and Wendy to talk about discipline that connects with your child’s heart, including steps and practical examples to help you think through a grace-filled Biblical parenting approach!

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Raising Kids to Erase Racism Sep 07, 2020

In this episode, Terry & Wendy interview Dr. Dana Crawford (a pediatric and clinical psychologist) about what we can do to raise kids who actively are helping to end racism. This conversation will empower you with guidance on what you can do TODAY to actively contribute to raising the next generation of human souls who live, lead & advocate for an anti-racist world!

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4 Ways to Practice Firm AND Kind Parenting Aug 28, 2020

If you've ever struggled with regret after you've been "too hard" on your kids, or wondered why it's so hard for you to say no, or set limits with confidence (permissive), this episode is for you! Terry and Wendy discuss Firmness and Kindness in regards to parenting & give tangible tips on how to find the middle ground between the two. Listeners will feel encouraged, motivated & full of hope after listening to this episode!

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You can do hard things! Aug 21, 2020

In this episode, Terry and Wendy are discussing how important it is to have faith that you can do hard things - when situations get tough in our parenting walks. Through analogies to sports (surfing specifically), listeners will gain a renewed sense of hope, bravery, courage & tenacity to follow through with their stated goals in parenting & life. Believe in yourself, believe in your kids ... have the courage to follow through & watch how magic unfolds in your family!

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Releasing Trauma & Anxiety with Chrissy Powers Jul 31, 2020

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Chrissy Powers helps parents understand how past traumas (often from childhood) can affect their parenthood journey. This episode includes a mini-training on what Non-linear movement is & how it is remarkable at moving trauma OUT of the body, so parents can live a more joyful, calm & confident life with their kids!

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What is TRULY underneath your child's misbehavior? Jul 17, 2020

One mama's moving & inspiring journey to get her daughter the help that she needed, for her daughter, who was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) at the age of 7. Using the tools she learned through positive parenting, and committing to deeply understanding her daughter, Stephanie secured the proper treatment & diagnoses that Audrina ultimately needed to reach a thriving mental health state.

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6 Ways to Raise Kids Who Don't Rebel Jul 09, 2020

Is it really possible to raise kids who don't rebel? In this episode, Terry & Wendy interview Rebecca Lindenbach (author of 'Why I Didn't Rebel'), who is living proof that it IS possible! Rebecca shares practical, research-backed methods ensuring that rebellion doesn't have to be a part of your family's legacy! This episode is lighthearted, funny, and important for all parents to take to heart.

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How 'Holding Space' can Make You a More Effective Parent (& Kinder Human!) Jun 26, 2020

Wendy & Terry interview Pam Dunn, the incredibly wise & wonderful owner of Your Infinite Life Training & Coaching Company on the topic of Holding Space. Pam helps listeners understand how Holding Space is the key element to be able to have empathy for others, whether it's your kids, spouse, extended family, or ANYONE in the world.

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Quarantine Survival Guide May 30, 2020

The current "international pandemic sitch" is stressing us all out, there's no doubt about that! For those of us juggling feelings of fear, anxiety, grief & overwhelm (just to name a few!) staying sane as a parent is a daily challenge! Today's episode with Licensed Family Social Worker & Positive Discipline Coach Debbie Zeichner will encourage you with 5 ways you can stay sane while quarantined with your kids.

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5 Quick Tips to Homeschooling with Integrity May 23, 2020

Many of us have been thrown into a new reality of homeschooling & so many parents are struggling big time to find joy in the juggle. Wendy interviews Fresh Start Family Community Manager, Sarah Quail about how to make homeschool life organized, peaceful & effective while staying connected with your kids. Listeners will feel encouraged, creative & full of hope after listening to this easy, quick episode!

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Using Self-Compassion to Transform your Family May 16, 2020

In today's fast-paced world, mindfulness & self-compassion can easily be overlooked or misunderstood as weak, selfish, or self indulgent. In this episode, Wendy & Terry interview Dr. Shauna Shapiro who uses science to prove that practicing these values is vital for every single human soul (especially parents!) Wendy, Terry & Shauna explore what mindfulness, meditation, & neuroplasticity are, and also, how to use self-compassion to transform your family.

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Cultivating Joy in Our Homes with Rachel & Rich Van Kluyve May 08, 2020

Don't we all want more joy in our family lives? How about the kind of joy that starts at home & then overflows into our careers & the way we show up in the world? If the sound of increased joy has you intrigued, listen in to this lighthearted episode with Rachel & Rich Van Kluyve that will have you laughing & nodding along in agreement!

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Understanding Your Picky Eater Kids with Alisha Grogan May 02, 2020

In this episode, Alisha Grogan (pediatric occupational therapist & picky eating specialist) is sharing about the 4 main reasons why kids are picky eaters (spoiler alert: it's not because of bad parenting!). Alisha explains what's underneath your kiddos' picky eating, which will help bring so much clarity & understanding to your every day struggles.

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Detaching from Tantrums (& Misbehavior) with Love & Integrity Apr 24, 2020

In this episode, Wendy & Terry interview Joel Mitchell, Dad of 3 who's video of his 2 year old daughter having an epic meltdown went viral. Joel shares 4 steps parents can take to detach from tantrums with compassion & grace, in ways that build connection & help kids process emotions fully. This conversation will inspire you deeply & leave you feeling confident that you too can detach from misbehavior with integrity!

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Creating Radical Change with Nurturing, Healing Love Apr 17, 2020

Scarlett Lewis, momma of 6 year old Jessie Lewis ... who lost his life in the Sandy Hook School Shooting, shares her story about responding to heartbreak & tragedy with nurturing, healing, love. She shares the Choose Love Movement 4 step process to responding to any challenging situation with true integrity - in a way that will bring unity, healing, connection & peace to the world.

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5 Ways to Escape Punishment Mindset Mar 23, 2020

Wendy addresses the most common roadblocks that live in our head that prevent us from truly trusting that grace filled compassionate discipline strategies will actually work. You'll be inspired to kick the "Punishment needs to sting" mindset to the curb so you can free up precious brain space to learn new ways!

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Understanding your Sensitive or Intense Child with Lynne Jackson of Connected Families Feb 28, 2020

Strong willed, intense, sensitive kids can be a handful to raise. Lynne Jackson from Connected Families has over 25 years helping families raise their children with integrity, in ways that honor Jesus AND create unbreakable bonds of connection & strength.

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Overcoming Odds - How to build resilience through challenging experiences Feb 28, 2020

Wendy and Terry interview Oleg Lougheed, founder of Overcoming Odds, an organization that helps people who have been through hardship in their life & want to share their experience with others in a community. This is a must listen episode for anyone who is intentionally & purposefully choosing to break / end painful generational cycles so THEY can create a family legacy they are proud of.

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Why I Yell?!! with Christy Deniston Feb 21, 2020

On today's show, Wendy interviews Christy Deniston, a cherished Fresh Start Family staff member. She lives in the Pac Northwest with her 3 kids (ages 9, 7, & 5) and her incredible husband, Seth. Christy has a master's degree in school counseling and along with her role as co-coach inside of Fresh Start Family's Bonfire Membership community, she is also deeply passionate about personal development and is currently working to become a YIL certified life coach.

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4 ways to raise compassionate and unified kids with Maggie Macaulay Feb 14, 2020

As Exec. Director of The Peaceful Project, Maggie Macaulay shares with Terry and Wendy, the BEAUTIFUL work she is doing in schools across the nation to assist kids in believing in themselves. standing tall for one another & in being a major player in the world to bring more peace to our global community at large.

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7 Steps to Correct Misbehavior with Connection Jan 22, 2020

Wendy & Terry talk with Redirecting Children's Behavior founder, Kathryn Kovls about compassionate discipline. 7 steps to guide kids up and out of misbehavior with integrity and connection are covered. This episode will fill you with lots of new ideas on how to work WITH your kids when they misbehave in ways that will have you feeling like a strong teacher & mentor when discipline is necessary.

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Parenting with Connection, Empowerment & Adventure with Calli Kelsay Jan 14, 2020

On today’s show, Wendy and Terry interview their dear friend Calli Kelsay. She lives in Encinitas with her 4 kiddos (ages 12, 9, 6, & 4) and describes her husband, Matt, as Super Man! Calli founded Skate Rising youth program that focuses on teaching young girls compassion through service opportunities and empowerment through skateboarding. She also recently launched a blog and youtube channel focused on families being together, adding adventure in everyday while serving the community in one way or another.

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Mindful Living & Gentle Parenting with Jenna & Nate Strubhar Dec 31, 2019

Wendy and Terry interview Nate & Jenna Strubhar, an incredible couple who fully embrace mindful simple living & gentle positive parenting. They reside in Maui, Hawaii with their two kids (ages 9 & 6). Listen in for encouragement & inspiration on your own journey of parenting with more intention & connection.

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Self Calming versus Time Outs Dec 20, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss teaching and using Self Calming in the home. The common practice of time outs leaves out the opportunity to teach your kids (and parents) to have intrinsic control when their emotions kick in. This gives them a valuable life skill versus just a forced isolation. Enjoy the show!

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Connecting through Art with Natalie Cruz Dec 11, 2019

In this episode Wendy and Terry talk with Natalie Cruz, an expressive arts therapist, about all the ways families can communicate through expressive art. Tired of all the talking that's not working? This is a great way to give your kids (and you) a way to express themselves in a way that could unlock ways for them to process feelings and become better communicators.

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Influencing instead of Threatening Nov 26, 2019

In this episode Wendy and Terry break down the very common practice of threatening as a Parenting tool in order to help listeners learn new tools that create connection. Ever find yourself pushed to your limit as a parent and all you have left is threats? Even worse, ever find yourself threatening and too exhausted to even follow through on your threats? We hear you and there's tools that can help you get away from needing threats in your role as a guide to your kids.

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Mistakes are Beautiful Opportunities to Learn Nov 22, 2019

Wendy & Terry discuss the idea that mistakes can be a beautiful opportunity to learn. This episode focuses on how to shift our mindset away from mistakes being shameful, and instead, embracing mistakes as character builders, teaching opportunities & chances to build connection with our kids.

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The difference between punishment and discipline Nov 01, 2019

In this episode, Wendy covers 5 reasons why traditional punishment is detrimental for families & 5 reasons why every parent wants to step into learning to expand their compassionate, firm & kind discipline toolkit.

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Chrissy & Sam Powers: Parenting in Real Life Oct 24, 2019

In this episode, Wendy & Terry host Chrissy Powers - Licensed Marriage + Family Therapist, Career Coach, Host of the Sure, Babe Podcast and her husband Sam - Builder, Surfer, and all around Rad Dad. This is a real life, real time look into a busy family's life and their struggles with the payoff from Wendy in the form of hope, practical tools, and support!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/31.

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Domestic Violence Prevention (& Healing) with Sara Afshari Oct 18, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry talk to Sara Afshari- a survivor, friend, teacher and advocate for the shockingly huge number of people in abusive relationships. Sara shares her personal testimony, resources and what she's done with her life to help others. This work starts in the home from day one so it's a powerful message during National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Sara is an encouraging voice and force for positive change through strengthening relationships.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/30.

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Bullyproof your kids with Tracie Arlington Oct 11, 2019

In this episode Wendy and Terry go deep into the subject of Bullies, victim mentality and what self defense really looks like with guest Tracie Arlington. Tracie is a mother and a black belt in Taekwondo. She realized there was a need for self defense training for women and children that were not in the martial arts. She has empowered hundreds of thousands of Boy and Girl Scouts, children, teens, women, and men by teaching them self defense skills.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/29.

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Life Skills in Education with Mama Marlaine Sep 26, 2019

In this episode Wendy and Terry discuss the concept of teaching life skills for children beyond what parents can provide on their own and beyond the focus of traditional education. Guest Mama Marlaine is a real change activist, aimed at changing how our education systems are set up in order to provide an emphasis on teaching Life Skills and getting the support every child, family and community needs.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/28.

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Resisting Self Growth with Dan Sivils Sep 12, 2019

In this episode Wendy and Terry discuss the concept of resisting help, in parenting and self growth, with Dan Sivils. Dan is a life coach with an amazing journey, including a major act of resistance, who pushed through to dedicate his life to helping others. Dan's insight, wit, and support has taken people over huge obstacles in their life so that people can live in their magnificence.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/27.

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Coming to our Senses with Wendy Bartagnole Sep 04, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry talk with Wendy Bartagnole, the co-creator of Sensory Solutions and Understanding Sensory, two courses designed to empower parents with the knowledge of sensory differences. Wendy offers a unique and effective perspective to overcoming the frustrations of everyday life with a child with sensory differences.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/26.

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It's OK to be different Aug 30, 2019

Let's talk about how important it is to take a stand for what you believe in. This episode will encourage & challenge you to truly give a damn & be proud of the incredible work you're doing in your home to raise your children with kindness, compassion, firmness & integrity.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/25.

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Liar Liar pants on fire! Aug 22, 2019

How do we deal with lying so that your kids will tell you the truth the next time? Listen to this episode as Wendy and Terry discuss 3 tips that could help you in this area. This can be a challenging and frustrating thing, that can become a habit that is tough to break.

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Dissolving Power Struggles Aug 15, 2019

"No I won't and you can't make me!" Wendy and Terry talk through ways to navigate Power Struggles once you are in them without resorting to Fear and Force. Enjoy and remember to get supported with the Foundations Course which covers these concepts in detail.

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Preventing Power Struggles at Home Jul 31, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry go through 3 ways to prevent power struggles. Tips include showing how your child is valuable to the family, the firm and kind process, and seeking to understand what's behind any misbehavior. Enjoy and remember to get supported with the Foundations Course which covers these concepts in detail.

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Making Parenthood a Partnership (Gender roles & working as a team) Jul 18, 2019

Motherhood. Postpartum. Relationships. Guests Veronica and Sonnet's podcast: "Not your Mother's Podcast" tackles all of the unspoken issues of parenthood. In this episode we talk about gender roles in the house, changing times and we acknowledge the hard times and the shifts in society that are bringing a lot of hope into the family dynamic. Let's mix it up and talk honestly!

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Positive Discipline with Debbie Zeichner Jul 02, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry talk with Debbie Zeichner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Parent Coach. Listeners get a crash course in what Positive Discipline is all about. She shares her personal & professional journey and how she's used her talents and experience to create a sense of calm, confidence and connection within families. Debbie is another in the list of game-changing guests who are helping to change the world through better relationships, enjoy.

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Raising Athletes with Susie Walton Jun 14, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry talk with mentor, friend, and overall rad woman Susie Walton. Susie is an author, parenting and self-growth coach, and found Positive Parenting herself years ago when raising 4 boys that were all 6'8" tall. Yep, they all played basketball and Luke went on to play and coach in the NBA. Her take on raising athletes may surprise you...in a good way! Enjoy hearing her take on sports, kinesthetic kids, and her niece Gabi's refreshing perspective as an 18-year-old athlete.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/19.

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Redirecting Children's Behavior with Kathryn Kvols Jun 06, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry are joined by the author of Redirecting Children's Behavior, Kathryn Kvols. Her work has been a guiding light for Fresh Start Family and is one of the methods Wendy is certified to teach. Kathryn shares her experience in founding her work and looks at having grown kids and what the principles of Positive Parenting looks like over time.

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Talking Technology & Kids with Susie Walton Jun 06, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry talk about the presence of technology in the family with Susie Walton. It's such a new addition to the family dynamic and how to regulate it can be tricky. Susie gives some great guidance on ways to have your kids practice how to regulate so that your kids can have a healthy balance as they grow into adults. Susie's 18 year old niece is a special guest who gives her perspective as someone who has lived with it most of her life.

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Take a break from Bribery & Rewards May 30, 2019

In this episode Wendy and Terry discuss the paradigm shift from using external motivation like bribery and rewards to using encouraging internal motivation instead. Sometimes parents (W & T included) don't even realize that this is going on until you take a look at it from another perspective and look at your long term goals with your kids.

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No is not a bad word May 16, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry share what they've learned around the power of a healthy no and re-framing how we treat the word when parenting. No can be a powerful word that serves your child well one day. Navigating how to teach how to use 'no' and when to use and stick to a 'no' yourself (while also getting your kids to do basic tasks) can be tricky. The goal is to get to a place where parents can be firm and kind and also determine when to 'bend with parameters'.

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The Power of Listening Intently to our Kids May 10, 2019

Wendy & Terry talk about what happens when we slow down and fully listen to our kids to unlock empathy, creativity & effective problem-solving solutions.

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Finding Growth through Anger Apr 24, 2019

In this episode, Terry and Wendy welcome Natalie and Mike Hixon. Natalie has dedicated her career towards helping women conquer issues with destructive anger. Essentially any anger that isn't serving you and is getting in the way of relationships in your home is destructive! Natalie shares her vulnerable testimony, how she has leaned on God and her self growth journey to now serving others in similar situations. It's a wonderful look into a family's journey towards a Fresh Start.

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Empowering the Power Kid Apr 18, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry draw upon personal testimony and years of coaching and growth when it comes to raising a "Power" kid. These types of kids are often the most challenging to handle when they are young but with the right tools, support and mindset around who they were designed to be in the long run can unlock a whole new way of looking at them. Positive Parenting coaching and making it a long-term lifestyle is credited to a whole new family dynamic in the Snyder home.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/12.

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Self Reliance Skills with Pam Dunn Apr 11, 2019

Shifting out of a Victim Mindset is the topic for this episode where Wendy and Terry talk via Skype with Pam Dunn, founder of Your Infinite Life Training and Coaching company.

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Makeups & Redos Apr 04, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss the concept of makeups and redos as a way to repair relationships or bumps in the road. These tools are amazing ways to create a fresh start when mistakes happen beyond a forced 'sorry' or an unrelated punishment. Concepts and tools like these are gone over in detail in Fresh Start Family's Foundations Course.

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The 4 Categories of Misbehavior Mar 28, 2019

In this episode, Wendy goes through the four categories of misbehavior that helps parents learn how their child is trying to communicate. By recognizing how you as a parent feel during these events, you can identify what category the misbehavior falls in. Parents can then be at choice to redirect the behavior or create opportunities for their children to get what they are looking for and minimize the misbehavior.

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Groms edition "I am" statements Mar 21, 2019

In this episode, Stella (11) and Aubrey (11) talk through how helpful an "I am" statement can be for both kids and parents to stay true to themselves during testing times. Stella is Wendy and Terry's daughter who has been raised for most of her life on Positive Parenting. Aubrey is her dear friend from school who is a radically kind and talented girl whose passions come to life through SKATE RISING, a program that empowers women through skateboarding.

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Social & Emotional literacy with Sarah Wood Mar 14, 2019

In this episode, Terry and Wendy interview Social Emotional Teacher, Sarah Wood about how she became an educator and Positive Parenting advocate within the public school system. Sarah provides many examples of how she works with kids in school and how these principles create a life long foundation for emotional literacy.

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Handling Revenge Misbehavior with Integrity Mar 08, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss how parents can recognize revenge misbehavior and ways they can handle themselves with integrity when responding.

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When your spouse isn't on board...yet Feb 28, 2019

In this episode, we discuss how you can move forward when you are feeling alone in your parenting journey. Whether it's because your spouse isn't on board (yet), you are a single parent, or are just feeling resistance to new parenting techniques or self-growth - we want to support you!

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Influencing others with Pam Dunn Feb 21, 2019

In this episode we discuss how to influence others with special guest, Pam Dunn. Pam owns the transformative training and coaching company Your Infinite Life. Her classes have had a profound impact on us as individuals, the family unit and beyond.

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Self Control Feb 13, 2019

In this episode, Wendy & Terry talk through self control and how it comes up in our kids and our adult lives. 3 tips for modeling and teaching self control to our kids are covered in the podcast.

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Parenting as a Team Feb 13, 2019

In this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss 5 ways they unite (and sometimes divide and conquer) in parenthood and marriage.

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Our journey that led us to Positive Parenting Feb 05, 2019

Episode one is an introduction to who we are and what led us to this point as a husband, wife, and eventually as a Mom and Dad. Defining moments, expectations, successes, failures and the whole range of emotions that came with parenthood.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/1.

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