Fresh Start Family Show

Families, are you overwhelmed with the challenges of raising a child with ADHD, autism, or learning disabilities? Or are you like so many families who are wondering if your child may be an alternative learner, but just aren’t sure? Even if you are just looking for some ways to connect with your child and restore some peace and balance to your home.. This episode is just what you need to hear.  Dr....

One of the things that we as parents so commonly dread is “the talk..” You know the one.. And parents… I hear you… Just the thought of talking to our kids about sex is daunting.  Our culture has made this conversation out to be a terribly awkward, one-time conversation that we have to force out in an attempt to protect our kiddo s-- but it doesn’t have to be this way! Most of us recognize the impo...

The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month and because of that Terry and I felt very called to talk about the topic of abuse.  I know a lot of the content and information regarding abuse prevention, especially when it comes to prevention for our own families, is framed in really fear stricken ways and causes many of us to want to run from the topic altoge...

Perfectionism.. Pride.. Denial.. Blame.. These are just a few of the habitual behaviors many of us have brought into our parenting journey that are bringing our families down. Whether these are habits we’ve learned or that have been passed down from our parents, I’m here to tell you, families, that you can treat these old ways of parenting as DEAD. Yes, you heard me -- you can treat the old ways a...

Seasons come and go just like strong emotions and challenging parenting stages. Some seasons of parenting can feel a lot like long, cold winters that leave you wondering if spring will ever arrive. Whether you are dealing with potty training, constant outbursts, separation anxiety (all things I’ve been through with my kiddos!), or one of the other gazillion parenting challenges we face as we raise...

Do you have an aggressive child that leaves you feeling defeated as a parent constantly? Or maybe you struggle with a kiddo that goes from super sweet to hulk - rage mode in 2.6 seconds when something triggers him (or her)?  Rather than adding to the emotions and stress and responding with aggressive outbursts and MORE aggression or force -- which is all too common in parenting -- today on the sho...

You may be a brand new parent who just stumbled upon positive parenting & can’t get enough of this info …  … or a parent of several teenagers feeling like you are losing connection with your family. … or maybe you are more bought into the idea of positive parenting than your spouse and unsure what to do next.  … or perhaps you’ve been studying positive parenting for a while & seeing massive result...

Today Terry and I are going to discuss something that our world has certainly been facing: FEAR.  Of the 5 basic emotions: happy, mad, sad, hurt and scared, I think it’s safe to say that fear is one of the hardest for us all to process and deal with.  I know it certainly has been a tough emotion for me to navigate growing up in a home where fear was present, but never openly discussed. I was not g...

It’s Black History Month, families, and we are so excited about our wonderful guest, Mijha Godfrey, who brings us beautiful insights about storytelling and books for kids with a focus on racial reconciliation and making a better world.  Mijha Godfrey has always had a heart for social justice, which led her to pursue a career as a lawyer and a former affordable housing developer, and she is now the...

Today Terry and I had the absolute honor of sitting down with author & longtime bridge-builder, Dorena Williamson. Dorena and her husband have spent the last 25 years building God’s Kingdom at their multicultural church in Nashville, Strong Tower Bible Church. Dorena sits down with us today to talk about how we can unify God’s diverse kingdom and heal generations of racism.  It all starts in our h...

Okay, families .. Are you frustrated or feeling overwhelmed dealing with tantrums, strong-willed kids and overall super erratic up & down emotions?  Trust me when I say, we’ve ALL been there!  If you are exhausted using the typical and ineffective reward and punishment systems of parenting and ready to positively and dramatically change your life, today’s episode is just for you! Today we are talk...

Organizing your home can be a daunting task during busy seasons. Many of us often take a step back and find ourselves asking, “Where do I even start?!”  We can relate, and want to provide you with some practical ways to tackle the chaos and bring a little more peace into your home.  On today’s episode we are diving into some of those practical and simple strategies to incorporate in your home with...

What is detachment? In today’s episode, we take a look at what detachment truly is and we debunk some of the misconceptions that surround detachment.  To give you a brief overview here, here at Fresh Start Family, we believe that true detachment is when nothing that someone else says or does disturbs your sense of value & worth. This is so important in parenting because as much as we want to contr...

Do you ever feel like you are on an island and trying your best, but doing this parenting thing all alone?! Or perhaps you’re one of the many many parents out there who has a spouse, in-laws or friends who are totally unsupportive of your efforts to learn & implement positive parenting strategies? For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline....

Do you have a child who seems to react suuuuuuper irrationally when certain requests are made?  Maybe it seems that they lack the skills required to complete a task, so rather than working through it, they explode. If you have ever found yourself in this situation, first of all families, we want you to know that:  >> you’re not alone >> you’re not a bad parent >> and your kiddo is not a bad kiddo!...

Are you struggling to find the light or the silver lining through these dark times? Gosh 2020 was an a%& kicker, and now 2021 is already a wee bit stressful. I’m with you, you’re not alone … we’re here to help you with a new Fresh Start Family Show Episode that is filled with hope & encouragement. Eileen Robertson Hamra lost her husband suddenly to a plane crash in 2011. As you can imagine, after...

Today Terry and I are talking all about the importance of having the “right shades on” in parenting. What does that mean exactly? Well we are talking all about that in this episode, but we will also give you a brief overview in today’s blog post. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/64. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Join Terry and Wendy Snyder today as they share a real life experience about how they used connection and vulnerability to influence their kids to feel comfortable enough to open up. This episode covers why it's important to show our imperfections, how to encourage kids to talk to their parents, and so much more! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshst...

Join Wendy as she interview Hannah Olavarrio & Kelty Green from Upbringing, a movement that empowers parents to grow up alongside their kids for sanity and social change. You'll be encouraged to flip some limiting beliefs about sibling challenges (and the concepts of mistakes in general) as we discuss how choosing to approach conflict, our role and our goal with fresh eyes can help kids learn & gr...

Join Wendy Snyder (Positive Parenting Educator & Family Life Coach) & Marlene Spence (Children's Behavioral Specialist & Parenting Coach) as they chat about how routines can bring more peace, connection, cooperation, calm & empowerment into your home! Marlene also shares info about her new reusable sticker chart system that helps kids self-manage everything from chores, to school schedules, to cle...

Terry and parenting expert Jim Jackson of Connected Families talk about how to navigate doubts and triggers that commonly come up for dads. Wendy moderates the discussion & ask Jim & Terry some of the most common Q's she hears from parents about "Dad Doubts". For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/60. Learn more about your ad choice...

Discipline is a part of every parents journey, but how can we be sure we’re disciplining our children effectively? How do we do it in a grace-based and God-centered way? Connected Families founders and parenting experts Jim and Lynne Jackson, join Terry and Wendy to talk about discipline that connects with your child’s heart, including steps and practical examples to help you think through a grace...

In this episode, Terry & Wendy interview Dr. Dana Crawford (a pediatric and clinical psychologist) about what we can do to raise kids who actively are helping to end racism. This conversation will empower you with guidance on what you can do TODAY to actively contribute to raising the next generation of human souls who live, lead & advocate for an anti-racist world! For links & more info about eve...

If you've ever struggled with regret after you've been "too hard" on your kids, or wondered why it's so hard for you to say no, or set limits with confidence (permissive), this episode is for you! Terry and Wendy discuss Firmness and Kindness in regards to parenting & give tangible tips on how to find the middle ground between the two. Listeners will feel encouraged, motivated & full of hope after...

In this episode, Terry and Wendy are discussing how important it is to have faith that you can do hard things - when situations get tough in our parenting walks. Through analogies to sports (surfing specifically), listeners will gain a renewed sense of hope, bravery, courage & tenacity to follow through with their stated goals in parenting & life. Believe in yourself, believe in your kids ... have...