Connection-Based Parenting: How to Build Lifelong Bonds with Your Kids with Wendy Snyder
Release Date: 09/25/2025
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info_outlineHere at BossMom, we believe the best stories aren’t the perfect ones. We tell the truth about the chaos, the laughter, and the hard-earned lessons that come when you’re raising kids and building something that matters.
In this episode, Dana sits down with Wendy Snyder, certified parenting educator, family life coach, and founder of Fresh Start Family Online. Together they dive into what it really means to practice connection-based parenting, why showing our kids our real emotions matters, and how the lessons we learn as moms can transform how we lead in business.
If you’ve ever wondered how to raise kids who still want to hang out with you when they’re grown, or how parenting can make you a stronger entrepreneur, this conversation will leave you encouraged, challenged, and ready to lean into connection over control.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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Why connection-based parenting builds trust and long-term closeness with your kids
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How showing emotions and modeling vulnerability creates emotional literacy at home
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Why humility and repair are superpowers in both parenting and leadership
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How strong-willed kids can thrive when led with connection instead of control
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The surprising ways parenting lessons translate into stronger business leadership
If Wendy’s approach to connection-based parenting resonated with you, head over to her website freshstartfamilyonline.com where you’ll find resources, workshops, and tools to help you parent with more peace and confidence. You can also tune into her own podcast, The Fresh Start Family Show, for even more encouragement and practical strategies.
Because when moms grow in how they connect with their kids, that growth ripples out into their businesses, their relationships, and every part of life."
Connect with Wendy here:
Podcast: https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/show/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshstartfamily
Instagram: @freshstartwendy or https://www.instagram.com/freshstartwendy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-snyder-freshstartonline
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