Fresh Start Family Show
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsA podcast about parenting, family & relationships, the Fresh Start Family Show is hosted by husband and wife team Terry and Wendy Snyder, who interview inspiring experts that tackle a range of topics that bring reality, hope, and a path to more peace in the home and world. Expand your heart, learn new tools, strengthen your family.
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When Change Feels Hard AF
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutesOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and community coach and podcast manager Amy break down why we often resist change and how to move forward when we feel scared of it and why it sometimes just feels so hard. Whether it’s change that we choose or change that’s thrown upon us, one thing for sure is that we often resist it because it brings discomfort. If we can acknowledge why we are inclined to fight it and work to re-wire our brains to adapt and roll with it, it is often m...
Seeing Boundaries as Building Fences vs Using Leashes with Our Kids with Destini Ann Davis
May 10, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutesOn this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with the incredible Destini Ann Davis. Destini is a working mom and parenting coach, author, TedX speaker and host of B*tch, You Doing a Good Job podcast. She advocates for peaceful parenting and positive discipline techniques that encourage both the parent and child to connect and communicate. Wendy and Destini dig into the intriguing topic of seeing boundaries as building fences (which help kids develop intrinsic control and allow...
The Secret to Getting Strong Willed Kids to Listen & Cooperate
May 03, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutesThis week on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is sharing the secret to getting strong willed kiddos to listen better and cooperate more. How do we know if we have a strong willed kid? Well for one, they push back…a lot (duh!) … and they’re usually not ones to easily ‘go with the flow’ and let others be in charge. This is something that is going to serve them so well in their futures, provided we learn some important tools on how to guide and mentor their natural ability to lead, vs intimi...
Faith, the Bible & Being LGBQT+ Affirming
April 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourThis episode of the Fresh Start Family Show brings a beautiful conversation between Wendy and the inspiring Meredith Miller. She is a pastor, parent, and writer with over 20 years experience in children’s ministry and curriculum. This topic is triggering for many people who were raised in a rigidly interpreted version of what the Bible says about homosexuality and other variations of it. The more we can create a safe space for these open conversations, the more we can try to understand that...
Calm Can be Cultivated - a Conversation About Building Emotional Literacy and Self-Regulation Skills
April 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, join Wendy and her community coach and podcast manager Amy to discuss how ALL of us are capable of becoming a calm parent. It might seem some people have it and others don’t. With some intention, tools and time, we can all begin to calm our nervous systems, access responsiveness and influence our families to do the same. We can cultivate the calm we want to see in our lives! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, he...
5 Mistakes (Even the Most Well Meaning) Parents are Making When It Comes to Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Abuse - with Rosalia Rivera
April 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourThis episode of The Fresh Start Family Show welcomes back a cherished guest Rosalia Rivera. Rosalia is the founder of Consent Parenting, a consent educator and child sexual abuse prevention specialist, sexual literacy advocate and the host of the About Consent Podcast. She is also a child sexual abuse survivor, turned thriver. You’ll learn how to avoid the pitfalls that many well meaning parents make when it comes to educating ourselves and our children on these topics. This conversation is ...
Healing Through the Mirror: How our Children Can Reflect the Changes WE Need to Make
April 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is showing up in her most vulnerable episode yet. During an intense healing season, she’s found some truths and discoveries that had been hidden for 3 decades. There is SO much healing that comes through not hiding away from it, but rather facing it head on and letting go of shame that is felt. This episode will help us see how we also can: Use our children’s misbehavior to ask ourselves - what life skill are they developing that we als...
Modeling and Teaching Self-Control to Kids
March 29, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutesOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry discuss self-control – how to strengthen our own while also teaching our children to build theirs. They discuss the importance of modeling self-control as the best way to teach our kids this important life skill. Since self-control is something that continues to grow and develop as we age, it’s beautiful to be able to learn and practice this skill together with our children. Practicing with our kids what we actually want them t...
3 Steps to Getting out of a Funk with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy
March 22, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutesThis episode of the Fresh Start Family Show is one we can all relate to as parents. There are times when we just feel off our parenting game and in a major funk amidst whatever season of life we’re in. Wendy chats with Eliazabeth Andreyevskiy about 3 Ways We Can Get Out of a Funk. Elizabeth is a mother of 4 kiddos, a stress coach for moms, and the host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast. She works with moms to help identify patterns that are not serving them and replace them with mor...
Turning Video Game Time into Learning Time with Randy Kulman, PhD
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family show, Wendy chats with Randy Kulman, Ph.D., who is an author and the founder of LearningWorks for Kids, an educational technology company that specializes in using video games to teach executive-functioning and academic skills. Our kids love video games. Many of us see them as a waste of time, and they can be very addictive when not part of a balanced Play Diet of physical, social, creative, unstructured, and digital play. In this episode, we learn h...
Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Self, Sex & Speaking Up with Sheila Wray Gregoire of Bare Marriage & Rebecca Lindenbach
March 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, we are getting real with some sex talk. Our guests are none other than incredible mom and daughter Christian sexpert duo Sheila Wray Gregoire and Rebecca Lindenbach of Bare Marriage. Terry and I chat with them about the powerful topics of their upcoming book She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Self, Sex & Speaking Up. Whether we grew up in the church that used a shaming purity culture or even a home that didn’t have ...
The Life-Changing Magic of Creative Writing for Mothers
March 01, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutesOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Jackie Leonard, founder of Motherscope and host of The Motherscope Podcast to talk about the Life Changing Magic of Creative Writing in motherhood. Jackie’s early experiences of motherhood acted as a catalyst for the birth of Motherscope - a community of moms who inspire and uplift one another by writing and sharing their own stories. When we look back at the legacy we are leaving behind for our children and generations to ...
Time Outs Vs Self-Calming
February 22, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, we are re-visiting an OG fan favorite episode where Wendy & Terry discuss the why & the how behind taking a break from using time-outs in our households, and instead, teaching & modeling how to implement self-calming breaks. Time-outs are a forced isolation that do not actually teach a child how to calm themselves down. Self calming breaks give kids practical tools to take care of their needs in healthy & appropriate ways. They’re all about coa...
How We Can Solidify Unconditional Love in Our Homes and Our Parenting
February 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, we are taking a closer look at one culture’s form of hand-me-down autocratic parenting: Tiger Parenting. It's a parenting style that stresses success and achievement at any cost so that the child fulfills the parent’s definition of "good enough". Wendy is joined by her Asian-American cousin, Midori, to chat with today’s guest Iris Chen about growing up in Tiger Parenting families. Iris is the author of the book Untigering: Peaceful Parenting f...
Challenging Toxic Masculinity to Free Our Men and Boys
February 08, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutesThis episode of the Fresh Start Family Show features the incredible Dr. Caroline Heldman - author, speaker, activist, and Executive Director of the Representation Project. Their documentaries include the wildly transformational film “The Mask You Live in.” In a society that places undue pressure on men and boys to act and behave in certain ways, there is an ever rising need to push back on limiting beliefs that hold them back from experiencing the wholeness of life. Wendy, Terry and Dr. Held...
Harnessing Hope (vs. Wishing Things Were Better) & Creating the Family Legacy of Your Dreams
January 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy walks us through the difference between “wishing” and “hoping” when it comes to looking for change in our parenting walk. Wishing doesn’t lead to action. Hope, however, provides the motivation that change is possible and we are capable of doing things in a new way. We are not powerless, and there is hope for peace in our homes. When we raise our hand to ask for help and hold a strong vision of what we want for our families, change is no ...
How to De-escalate Situations with Strong Willed Kids When They’re Upset - with Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm
January 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with the funny and insightful Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting podcast. They explore 3 tools we can use to help de-escalate situations with our strong-willed kids when they’re upset that are effective and actually create closeness when parenting a strong-willed kiddo: Self-Regulation: We must control our own emotions first before we address the child. The quickest way to change your child’s beh...
How to Ignite Childlike Joy in the Middle of Grown up Overwhelm - with Rachel Macy Stafford
January 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with one of her absolute favorite inspirational authors, Rachel Macy Stafford. Rachel is the bestselling author of multiple books, including Only Love Today and the founder of Hands Free Revolution, a website and community that supports and encourages parents to slow down and live life to the fullest by being present and full of love and compassion for themselves and those around them. In a busy world where we often put our nee...
The Most Important Skill to Build in 2023: Emotional Literacy
January 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry welcome back their incredible friend and mentor Pam Dunn of Your Infinite Life Training and Coaching Company. They are tackling the important topic of Emotional Literacy. Of all the areas we can increase our understanding, this is one topic that really will help us find success in all areas of our lives. Emotional literacy means we are self-educated on our emotional cues that arise when we experience our feelings. We are meant ...
Developing Healthy Coping Skills (for both parents AND kids) - An interview with Janine Halloran, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
December 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with Janine Halloran about coping skills. Janine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, author, and host of the Calm & Connected Podcast. Having a full toolbox of strategies we can call on to help us through challenging times is so important to help ourselves, and also to help us support our kiddos as they learn to do the same. In this episode, you’ll learn: What coping skills are, and what’s the difference between healthy and u...
Breaking Free from Fear and Embracing Deconstruction Thoughts
December 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry sit down with the incredible David Hayward - aka the Naked Pastor - to chat about breaking down fears and scarcity thinking that often comes when we challenge our faith (and the church) on issues we don't agree on - when we begin to embrace deconstruction. David has a B.A. in Bible and Theology, a Masters in Theological Studies in New Testament, and a Diploma of Ministry. He left the ministry in 2010 to embrace his passion of br...
The Gift of Long Term Results when Practicing Positive Parenting
December 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy paints a beautiful picture of what a long term gift it is to build a relationship with our kids that is built on unconditional love and trust. Traditional punishment might seem like it works or that it’s easier, but it really doesn’t “work” in the long run. Compassionate discipline may take some practice and a little more effort, and it really does yield the long term results we are looking for - connection, honesty, intrinsic motivation a...
Preventing Holiday Overwhelm & Anxiety with Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco
December 07, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutesThis week on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy to talk about how to prevent & avoid holiday overwhelm and anxiety. Dr. Dobrow Dimarco is also the author of Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood. Her science-based strategies work for kids of all ages and support moms to cope with the common challenges of motherhood....
Liar Liar, Pants on Fire
November 30, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, we are re-visiting an OG fan favorite episode on lying and learning how to handle it with integrity. It’s easy to react out of fear or anger when our kids lie to us. We can choose to use it as an opportunity to grow even closer to them and show them that we are a safe place where they can be honest and trust that we will show them unconditional love, no matter what mistakes they’ve made. Enjoy the show! For links & more info about everything di...
The Importance of Making Amends
November 23, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutesOn 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 w...
How NOT to Raise an Emotional Eater
November 16, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutesMany 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 discu...
Making Great Screen Time Decisions for Your Family
November 09, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutesTechnology 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! ...
Gratitude for the Bad Days
November 02, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn 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 Op...
How To See Weaknesses as ‘Strength Under Construction’- with Amanda & Dr. David Erickson of Flourishing Homes & Families
October 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn 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 ha...
YES, Conscious Parents say NO to their kids!
October 19, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutesIn 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 w...
Stop Saying “I’m Sorry” - an Episode on Make-ups & Repairing Relationships
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutesIn 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 ...
How to Advocate for Change in Schools…As Well as for Our Kids
October 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourThis 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...
The Secret to Raising Happy, Healthy Kids with Dr. Pamela Ellis
September 28, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutesHelping 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 Compas...
How to Set Boundaries with Spicy Kids with Mary Van Geffen
September 21, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutesJoin 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 a...
Relishing in the Fruits of the Spirit in Our Parenting Walk
September 14, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutesThis 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 ...
6 Ways We Can Become an Empowered Parent
September 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn 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 p...
How to Get What You Want (without complaining) - with Pam Dunn
August 31, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn 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 complai...
7 Ways to Make A Difference in A Hurting World
July 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourAs 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 links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfa...
Our Greatest Superpower As Parents: Empathy with Jason Kreidman
June 22, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutesOn 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 relation...
Helping Kids Handle Change and Uncertainty with Sara Olsher
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutesOn 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 belie...
The Importance of Curiosity as Parents with Hunter Clarke-Fields
June 08, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutesToday 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 links & more info abou...
The Benefits of Spirituality for Kids with Jon Ogden
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutesToday 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 ye...
Building A More Peaceful Home for Our Families with Jeanne-Marie Paynel
May 25, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutesIn 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 links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.fres...
Exchanging an Overextended Life For A Well-Rested One with Deanna Mason
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourToday 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 links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/128. Learn more ...
Momtuition: The Importance of Trusting Your Momma Instincts with Nicole Holcomb
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutesToday’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 intuit...
Finding Joy in Self-Care & Why Moms Struggle to Prioritize Themselves
May 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourThis 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 links & more info about everythin...
Embracing Fear & Wonder in Discipline
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourTo continue on this month’s theme of compassionate discipline, you’ll hear a heartfelt, open and honest conversation about embracing the fear and wonder along the journey of compassionate discipline. Wendy spends time today walking through her own journey of successes and failures with her children and reminds families what is possible once they remove harsh punishments and replace it with full on compassion & respectful discipline. For links & more info about everything discussed in this e...
Parenting without Punishment with Tanya Camps
April 14, 2022 15:00 - 1 hourThis 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 fr...
Why Connection Through Discipline is So Important with Chad Hayenga
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourToday 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 links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.fre...
Being Responsive VS Reactive When Your Kids Trigger You with Susan Stiffelman
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutesToday on the show Wendy has a conversation about “triggers”with marriage therapist and licensed psychotherapist, Susan Stiffelman. The goal of this conversation is to help parents recognize their triggers with their children and learn to respond with integrity and not react … in order to create deeper connection and more harmony in their homes. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/121. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...