On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry discuss recent surfing experiences and draw comparisons to parenting. The methods they used to face and overcome the swells are the same they use to overcome challenging parenting moments:

Acknowledge your fear and face it – on the other side are bravery and courage. 

Use your breath and your self-calming capabilities. This will empower you to be an effective teacher and a parent who acts with integrity.

Stick to a plan or your training and be able to adapt.

Celebrate your courage and bravery at the end.


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A 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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Join Wendy on this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show as she welcomes Marcela Collier, founder of High Impact Club Parenting Education Agency, former therapeutic care provider, certified positive discipline educator and mom of amazing twin boys. They discuss the importance of disciplining without harm and provide practical tools for caring parents to implement. 

With a mission to to help parents heal their reactivity so they can rewire their family dynamic to peaceful interactions and connected responses…. Marcela shares her personal journey and how she developed a passion for helping families thrive.

Discover the power of understanding your own mindset patterns, gaining new discipline tools, and guiding your children with empathy even amidst big messes & moments of misbehavior. 

Don't miss this insightful & inspiring conversation that will transform the way you discipline & connect with your kids!

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Disciplining Without Harm: Understanding Needs and Guiding with Empathy with Marcela Collier

On this episode, Wendy shares her experience with the Relaxed Money program founder and host of the podcast Plenty, Kate Northrup.  She discusses how the program helped her overcome financial stress, set boundaries, and trust herself as a leader. Wendy also talks about the importance of teaching children about money and shares practical tips for affirming desires and instilling delayed gratification. Tune in to learn how Wendy's journey with Relax Money has led to financial lift and empowered her parenting and business endeavors.

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Setting Boundaries and Trusting Yourself Easier as a Result of Stepping into Financial & Nervous System Healing

In this episode of the First Start Family show, Wendy Snyder discusses five financial painful generational cycles to break and not pass down to your children. She shares her own vulnerable experiences with financial healing and the impact it has had on her life. Wendy emphasizes the importance of healing yourself first before teaching your children about finances. 
The five cycles include avoidance or lack of clarity around finances, emotional spending, debt shaming, a lack mindset or fear of not enough, and scarcity around time. Wendy encourages listeners to break these cycles and create a healthier financial legacy for their children.

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5 Painful Generational Cycles to Break the Chain & Not Hand Down to Your Kids

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family show, Wendy Snyder explores the connection between a child's misbehavior and the nervous system. She shares her personal journey of healing and how our own conditioning impacts our parenting. Wendy identifies five signs that a child's misbehavior is a symptom, including fear of making mistakes, intense reactions, self-criticism, conditional love, and a need for compassion. By understanding these signs, parents can focus on healing and connection rather than fixing their child's behavior. Tune in next week for an episode with Wendy's mentor, Kate Northrup, discussing nervous system healing and financial health.


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5 Signs Your Child’s Misbehavior is a Symptom, Not the Problem

Join Wendy on a special feature episode with inspiring Fresh Start Family student & podcast host Bilyana Ivanova - a mom of three fantastic girls, who's on a mission to be the best parent and mentor she can be, helping ALL kids unlock their full potential. 
This episode features an interview Bily hosted with Wendy as the guest, where they discuss the power of positive parenting and its long-term effects on kids & families. 
Wendy shares her personal journey and the benefits she has observed in her own teenagers, as well as the long term effects it has on us as parents as well. Billy & Wendy dive deep into the essence of positive parenting, exploring how it sets itself apart from the traditional model most of us grew up with and we unravel the intricacies of this transformative approach that removes fear, force, bribery and rewards as our main tools in influencing children’s behavior. 
Discover how positive parenting fosters a strong parent-child connection, empowers children to make great choices, and prepares them to navigate the challenges of the real world. 
Get ready for an enlightening conversation that transcends parenting norms and sets the state for a fresh perspective. Let’s create an environment where both parents and children thrive.



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You Can Do Hard Things

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