Calm and Connected Podcast Raising Cactus Kids - An interview with Wendy Snyder
I’m thrilled to welcome Wendy Snyder, a Positive Parenting educator, family life coach & advocate to my podcast this week as she has such a brilliant story of when life gets hard, how you can flip it around to a positive and loving life. Wendy had so much trouble with her daughter being so strong willed after quitting her job to become a stay-at-home mom. She was convinced she had ADHD or something of the sort until she took a local parenting course. Take a listen to this episode to learn how you can flip up your life and gain the knowledge you need to have a more fulfilling and happy parenthood.
The topics we cover in this episode are:
How you imagine parenthood VS reality
The idea behind Cactus Kids
Why you don’t want to squash strong-willed behaviors
What strategies do and don’t work
Different culture pressures
Offer an inch and they will take a mile
What should families do who are struggling with power?
Letting them make the decision
Changing your mindset as a parent to not dread certain life moments
The beauty of every life stage - toddlers to teenagers
How do you keep yourself calm in those difficult moments
Self compassion and curiosity
How movement can spark joy
And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!
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About The Guest - Wendy Snyder
Wendy Snyder is a Positive Parenting educator, family life coach & advocate. She is certified in Redirecting Children's Behavior & The Joy of Parenting Program. Wendy founded her online business, Fresh Start Family, so that she could spread the message of positive parenting across the world. She is the developer of a variety of online positive parenting courses and also has a monthly membership program to further support families. Wendy helps families parent from a place of great purpose and intention by creating healthy, respectful & cooperative relationships.
Website - www.freshstartfamilyonline.com
Instagram - @freshstartwendy www.instagram.com/freshstartwendy
Facebook - facebook.com/freshstartfamily
Free Guide to Raising Strong Willed Kids:
https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/strongwilledkids/
Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint:
https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/firm-kind-blueprint/
About The Host - Janine Halloran
Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play’ which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play!
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