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

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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

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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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/77.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/69.

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