Fresh Start Family Show

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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