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Raising Strong-Willed Kids with Peace and Purpose with Wendy Snyder
In this episode of The Feast Life Podcast, Julie Ross talks with Wendy Snyder of Fresh Start Family about how to navigate parenting strong-willed children with compassion, clarity, and connection. Wendy shares her personal journey from burnout and frustration to becoming a positive parenting educator. Together, they explore how mindset shifts, modeling behavior, and strategic tools can help homeschool parents move from power struggles to peace.
5 Key Takeaways
Strong-willed children aren't disobedient or broken—they're deeply wired to seek power, purpose, and justice. When viewed through this lens, their behavior becomes a sign of leadership potential rather than defiance.
Lasting change begins by reconditioning our beliefs about parenting, discipline, and power. Strategy only works when parents first shift their mindset and recognize where inherited patterns might be holding them back.
Wendy introduces her "Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint," a 4-step process that replaces punishment with empathy, agreements, and empowerment choices. The strategy is most effective when paired with emotional safety and trust.
Repair after rupture is essential. Wendy encourages modeling heartfelt repair—through words, notes, or simple acts of service—to teach children how to take responsibility and restore relationships in a meaningful way.
Burnout is common, but joy is still possible. Wendy recommends finding it in small, intentional moments—like making eye contact, offering gentle touch, or simply stepping outside together to reset and reconnect.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit thefeastlife.me/blog/88 for additional resources and links
Free Strong-Willed Child Power Bundle
Fresh Start Family Show Podcast
Fresh Start Family Website
Just Getting Started? Get our FREE Charlotte Mason and You Workshop to see if this powerful approach can transform your homeschool. https://www.thefeastlife.me/opt-in
Subscribe & Review: “ I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star reviews.
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Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at https://www.agentlefeast.com.
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Raising Strong-Willed Kids with Peace and Purpose with Wendy Snyder
In this episode of The Feast Life Podcast, Julie Ross talks with Wendy Snyder of Fresh Start Family about how to navigate parenting strong-willed children with compassion, clarity, and connection. Wendy shares her personal journey from burnout and frustration to becoming a positive parenting educator. Together, they explore how mindset shifts, modeling behavior, and strategic tools can help homeschool parents move from power struggles to peace.
5 Key Takeaways
Strong-willed children aren't disobedient or broken—they're deeply wired to seek power, purpose, and justice. When viewed through this lens, their behavior becomes a sign of leadership potential rather than defiance.
Lasting change begins by reconditioning our beliefs about parenting, discipline, and power. Strategy only works when parents first shift their mindset and recognize where inherited patterns might be holding them back.
Wendy introduces her "Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint," a 4-step process that replaces punishment with empathy, agreements, and empowerment choices. The strategy is most effective when paired with emotional safety and trust.
Repair after rupture is essential. Wendy encourages modeling heartfelt repair—through words, notes, or simple acts of service—to teach children how to take responsibility and restore relationships in a meaningful way.
Burnout is common, but joy is still possible. Wendy recommends finding it in small, intentional moments—like making eye contact, offering gentle touch, or simply stepping outside together to reset and reconnect.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit thefeastlife.me/blog/88 for additional resources and links
Free Strong-Willed Child Power Bundle
Fresh Start Family Show Podcast
Fresh Start Family Website
Just Getting Started? Get our FREE Charlotte Mason and You Workshop to see if this powerful approach can transform your homeschool. https://www.thefeastlife.me/opt-in
Subscribe & Review: “ I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star reviews.
Also, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW NOW
Connect with Us:
Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at https://www.agentlefeast.com.
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