325 - Raising Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Mind with Wendy Snyder of Fresh Start Family

The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance

Ever feel like your strong-willed child came into this world with a law degree and a mission to challenge everything you say? 😅

If you’re exhausted from the power struggles and wondering why your go-to parenting tactics aren’t working anymore, this episode is a must-listen.

Today, I’m joined by Wendy Snyder, certified positive parenting educator and host of The Fresh Start Family Show, to talk about how to parent strong-willed kids with connection instead of control.

Because let’s be real—yelling, threats, and punishments might get short-term compliance, but at what cost?

If you want to raise confident, respectful, and emotionally intelligent kids without constantly feeling like the bad guy, Wendy’s got the mindset shifts and practical tools you need.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• 🔥 Why strong-willed kids push back so hard—and why that’s actually a GOOD thing
• 🔥 How to shift from reactive to responsive parenting (so you stop snapping and start leading)
• 🔥 What to do instead of threats, yelling, or punishment when your kid just won’t listen
• 🔥 Why “discipline” doesn’t mean “control” and how to set limits that actually work

Wendy’s approach is all about teaching your kids important life skills while strengthening your bond with them—so you can stop dreading the next meltdown and start feeling more calm, confident, and in control (without the guilt).

Ready for parenting to feel lighter? Hit play, friend!

Connect with Wendy:

1. Wendy’s Website
2. Find Wendy on Instagram
3. New Year Positive Parenting Kick Start Free Challenge

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