In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and guest Sam Kelly discuss the invisible load of mothers and how to gain cooperation from kids to do chores. Sam shares her personal journey of realizing the inequity in her marriage and the mental load she carried as a mother. They discuss the importance of teaching kids to notice and do tasks around the house, setting them up for success, and creating visual reminders. By fostering collaboration and understanding the bigger why, families can work together as a team and alleviate the burden on mothers. For links & more info about eve ..read more

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 helpin ..read more

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. For links & more info about everything discussed in th ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Northr ..read more

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 ..read more

In this heartening episode of the First Start Family Show, Wendy opens up a candid conversation about overcoming deep-seated fears in parenting. With a heartfelt reflection on a recent weekend course she and her team led in San Diego, she dives into the transformative power of confronting personal fears and the impact it can have on building a familial legacy. Tune in to hear Wendy discuss the intricacies of human emotion, particularly fear, and how it can act as a barrier to achieving mastery in parenting. She reflects on her own experiences and the common trepidations faced by many parents ..read more

Join Wendy, Terry and Fresh Start Experience Community Coaches Amy, Courtney & Cayla, as they discuss the power of ‘Becoming a Parenting Coach’ in this episode of the Fresh Start Family show. You’ll hear Terry share about what an impact Wendy’s coaching career has made on their family & hear the Fresh Start Experience coaches share their own journeys of transformation, especially in regards to how it has positively impacted their own families.  Discover the importance of FULLY living out the principles of powerful positive parenting and how it can empower families and bring more ..read more

In this heartening episode of the First Start Family Show, Wendy opens up a candid conversation about overcoming deep-seated fears in parenting. With a heartfelt reflection on a recent weekend course she and her team led in San Diego, she dives into the transformative power of confronting personal fears and the impact it can have on building a familial legacy. Tune in to hear Wendy discuss the intricacies of human emotion, particularly fear, and how it can act as a barrier to achieving mastery in parenting. She reflects on her own experiences and the common trepidations faced by many parents ..read more

Join Wendy and Terry as they discuss the benefits of long-term vision casting in positive parenting on this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show.  They explore the importance of commitment and fluency in firm & kind, connection based strategies and how having a long-term vision for your family can lead to FULL mastery in positive parenting.  Wendy and Terry share their own experiences and visions for their children's future, emphasizing the importance of connection, communication, and creating a legacy of love and joy.  This inspiring conversation on building a strong foun ..read more