Fresh Start Family Show: Recent Episodes

Wendy and Terry Snyder

A show about relationships, the Fresh Start Family show is hosted by husband and wife team Terry and Wendy Snyder. Fresh Start Family is an online Positive Parenting company and community and this podcast tackles a range of topics with solo episodes as well as conversations with guest experts to bring inspiration, hope, and a path to more peace in the home and world. Expand your heart, learn new tools, strengthen your family.

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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/192.

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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!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/190.

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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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/189.

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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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/188 Grab your copy of the Firm and Kind Blueprint at https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

The benefits of waiting to give your child a full access smartphone
The many dangers of untethered access to apps, gaming & internet
The science / studies that tells us why it’s so important to wait
Why building tech life skills - one step at a time - is so crucial for kids
How social skills are allowed to grow & flourish when kids are given the opportunity to be bored

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/187.

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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!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/186.

It’s time to join The Fresh Start Experience! For a very limited time - enrollment doors are open at a special discounted rate including 100% off the joining fee & two months FREE when you choose the Family Transformation Package. CLICK HERE to learn more!

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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.

It’s time to join The Fresh Start Experience! For a very limited time - enrollment doors are open at a special discounted rate including 100% off the joining fee & two months FREE when you choose the Family Transformation Package. CLICK HERE to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

It’s time to join The Fresh Start Experience! For a very limited time - enrollment doors are open at a special discounted rate including 100% off the joining fee & two months FREE when you choose the Family Transformation Package. CLICK HERE to learn more!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

It’s time to join The Fresh Start Experience! For a very limited time - enrollment doors are open at a special discounted rate including over 100% off the joining fee & two months FREE for families who choose the annual plan. CLICK HERE to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Grab your free Quick Start Learning Bundle on Raising Strong Willed Kids with Integrity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/177. Grab your free Quick Start Learning Bundle on Raising Strong Willed Kids with Integrity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Grab your free Quick Start Learning Bundle on Raising Strong Willed Kids with Integrity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Grab your free Quick Start Learning Bundle on Raising Strong Willed Kids with Integrity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family, 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!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/148

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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/147.

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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/146

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!

For links and more information, head to freshstartfamilyonline.com/145.

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

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/144

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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/143

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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/142

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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/141

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.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/140

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)

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode - head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/139

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! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode - head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/138

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

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/136

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!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/136

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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/135

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.

For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/134

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.

For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/133

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.

For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/132

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. For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/131

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. For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/130

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.

For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/129

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.

For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/128

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.

For links and more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/127

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! For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/126

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. For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/125

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 more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/124

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. For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/123

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 …

For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/122

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 more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/121

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 more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/120

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 more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/119

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 more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/118

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.

For more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/117

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.

For more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/116

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.

For more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/115

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.

For more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/115

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.

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/114

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.

For more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/113

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 more info go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/112

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

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/111

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 more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/110

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

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/109

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 more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/108

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 more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/107

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 more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/106

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 more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/105

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

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/104

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

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/103

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. For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/102

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

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/101

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.

Find out more at: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/100

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

For more information go to: https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/99

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. For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/98

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. For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/97

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

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/96

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. For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/95

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,"

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/94

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.

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/93

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 more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/92

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

For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/91

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! Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/90

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/89

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/88

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!

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/87

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/86

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/85

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. Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/84

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/83

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. Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/82

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/81

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/80

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/79

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/78

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/77

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!

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/76

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/75

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!!! Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/74

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!

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/73

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!

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/72

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. Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/71

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.

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/70

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. FInd out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/69

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

Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/68

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? To find out more go to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/67

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! (To find out more go to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/66)

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! To find out more go to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/65

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. To find out more go to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/64

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! Find out more in the show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/63

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. Show notes can be found at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/62

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! Show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/61

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". Show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/60

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! Show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/59

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!

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! Show notes can be found at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/57

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!

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! Show notes can be found at freshstartfamilyonline.com/55

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. Show notes can be found at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/54

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.

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. Show notes can be found at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/52

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. Show notes can be found at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/51

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! Show notes can be found at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/50

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. Show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/49

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! Show notes can be found at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/48

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. Show notes & an invitation to Alisha's FREE picky eating workshop for parents can be found at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/47

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! Show notes can be found at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/46

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. Show notes can be found at FreshStartFamilyOnline.com/45

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! Show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/44

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. Show notes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/43

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. Shownotes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/42

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. show notes: http://freshstartfamilyonline.com/41

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. Shownotes: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/40

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. Show notes can be found at https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/39

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

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. show notes page >> www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/37

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! https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/36

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. show notes: https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/35

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. http://freshstartfamilyonline.com/34

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. Show notes can be found by clicking https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/33

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. www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/32

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! https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/31

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. https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/3

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. https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/29

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. https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/28

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. https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/27

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. Show notes can be found at https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/26

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 more info & links for everything covered in this episode, visit www.FreshStartFamilyOnline.com/25

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. See the show notes page for more! https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/24

"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. For more info visit www.FreshStartFamilyOnline.com/23

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. For more info head to the show notes page at www.FreshStartFamilyOnline.com/22

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. To access all of the links & information discussed in today's show head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/16

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'.

Wendy & Terry talk about what happens when we slow down and fully listen to our kids to unlock empathy, creativity & effective problem-solving solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss how parents can recognize revenge misbehavior and ways they can handle themselves with integrity when responding.

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!

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.

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.

In this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss 5 ways they unite (and sometimes divide and conquer) in parenthood and marriage.

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.