Fresh Start Family Show
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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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It's OK to be different
August 30, 2019 21:30 - 38 minutesLet'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 links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liar Liar pants on fire!
August 22, 2019 23:06 - 39 minutesHow 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS: 24 Liar Liar pants on fire!
August 22, 2019 23:06 - 39 minutesHow 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dissolving Power Struggles
August 15, 2019 15:26 - 40 minutes"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 links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 23: Dissolving Power Struggles
August 15, 2019 15:26 - 40 minutes"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 22: Preventing Power Struggles at Home
July 31, 2019 06:30 - 38 minutesIn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Preventing Power Struggles at Home
July 31, 2019 06:30 - 38 minutesIn 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 links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
FSFS 21: Making Parenthood a Partnership (Gender roles & working as a team)
July 18, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutesMotherhood. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Parenthood a Partnership (Gender roles & working as a team)
July 18, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutesMotherhood. 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! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/21. Learn mo...
Positive Discipline with Debbie Zeichner
July 02, 2019 15:12 - 1 hourIn 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. For links & more info a...
FSFS 20: Positive Discipline with Debbie Zeichner
July 02, 2019 15:12 - 1 hourIn 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. Learn more about your a...
Raising Athletes with Susie Walton
June 14, 2019 09:32 - 50 minutesIn 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 a...
FSFS 18: Raising Athletes with Susie Walton
June 14, 2019 09:32 - 50 minutesIn 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 a...
Redirecting Children's Behavior with Kathryn Kvols
June 06, 2019 19:00 - 51 minutesIn 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/18. Learn more abou...
FSFS 17: Redirecting Children's Behavior with Kathryn Kvols
June 06, 2019 19:00 - 51 minutesIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talking Technology & Kids with Susie Walton
June 06, 2019 18:00 - 29 minutesIn 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. For links & more info about ev...
FSFS 19: Talking Technology & Kids with Susie Walton
June 06, 2019 18:00 - 29 minutesIn 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. Learn more about your ad choice...
Take a break from Bribery & Rewards
May 30, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutesIn 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
FSFS 16: Take a break from Bribery & Rewards
May 30, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutesIn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
FSFS 15: No is not a bad word
May 16, 2019 16:00 - 46 minutesIn 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'. Learn more about your a...
No is not a bad word
May 16, 2019 16:00 - 46 minutesIn 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'. For links & more info ...
The Power of Listening Intently to our Kids
May 10, 2019 12:54 - 35 minutesWendy & Terry talk about what happens when we slow down and fully listen to our kids to unlock empathy, creativity & effective problem-solving solutions. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 14: The Power of Listening Intently to our Kids
May 10, 2019 12:54 - 35 minutesWendy & Terry talk about what happens when we slow down and fully listen to our kids to unlock empathy, creativity & effective problem-solving solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finding Growth through Anger
April 24, 2019 05:08 - 54 minutesIn 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. For links &...
FSFS 13: Finding Growth through Anger
April 24, 2019 05:08 - 54 minutesIn 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. Learn more...
FSFS 12: Empowering the Power Kid
April 18, 2019 16:13 - 52 minutesIn 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. Learn more...
FSFS 11: Self Reliance Skills with Pam Dunn
April 11, 2019 05:33 - 54 minutesShifting 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Self Reliance Skills with Pam Dunn
April 11, 2019 05:33 - 54 minutesShifting 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 10: Makeups & Redos
April 04, 2019 19:00 - 47 minutesIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Makeups & Redos
April 04, 2019 19:00 - 47 minutesIn 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/10. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
The 4 Categories of Misbehavior
March 28, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutesIn 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www....
FSFS 9: The 4 Categories of Misbehavior
March 28, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutesIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Groms edition "I am" statements
March 21, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutesIn 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. For links & more info about everything ...
FSFS 8: Groms edition "I am" statements
March 21, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutesIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
FSFS 7: Social & Emotional literacy with Sarah Wood
March 14, 2019 15:00In 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.
FSFS 7: Social & Emotional literacy with Sarah Wood
March 14, 2019 15:00In 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.
Social & Emotional literacy with Sarah Wood
March 14, 2019 15:00 - 55 minutesIn 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 7: Social & Emotional literacy with Sarah Wood
March 14, 2019 15:00 - 55 minutesIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 6: Handling Revenge Misbehavior with Integrity
March 08, 2019 19:00 - 44 minutesIn this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss how parents can recognize revenge misbehavior and ways they can handle themselves with integrity when responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Handling Revenge Misbehavior with Integrity
March 08, 2019 19:00 - 44 minutesIn this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss how parents can recognize revenge misbehavior and ways they can handle themselves with integrity when responding. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When your spouse isn't on board...yet
February 28, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutesIn 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! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 5: When your spouse isn't on board...yet
February 28, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutesIn 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Influencing others with Pam Dunn
February 21, 2019 17:27 - 39 minutesIn 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 4: Influencing others with Pam Dunn
February 21, 2019 17:27 - 39 minutesIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Self Control
February 13, 2019 06:06 - 45 minutesIn 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 3: Self Control
February 13, 2019 06:06 - 45 minutesIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parenting as a Team
February 13, 2019 05:58 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss 5 ways they unite (and sometimes divide and conquer) in parenthood and marriage. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 2: Parenting as a Team
February 13, 2019 05:58 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Wendy and Terry discuss 5 ways they unite (and sometimes divide and conquer) in parenthood and marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FSFS 1: Our journey that led us to Positive Parenting
February 05, 2019 05:40 - 39 minutesEpisode 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our journey that led us to Positive Parenting
February 05, 2019 05:40 - 39 minutesEpisode 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. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices