Fresh Start Family Show

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/203.

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

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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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/202.

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

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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!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/201.

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

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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!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/200.

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

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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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/199.

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