IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective

"Send Ben a text" Why does struggling get such a bad wrap? Struggling has gotten a bad wrap.  We seem to think that struggling is something that should be avoided.  We are hardwired to avoid struggles and discomfort. This is just a basic part of being human. Our brains have evolved to minimize effort and maximize efficiency.  Society and media look down on struggles.  The truth about str...

"Send Ben a text" What is a personal narrative, and what does it have to do with my teen?  Personal narratives are the stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves, others, and our circumstances.  These narratives are tied to our thoughts and our beliefs, which then influence our feelings and actions.  Our personal narratives as parents are often reflected and copied by our children. ...

"Send Ben a text" The Self-Coaching Model puts YOU in control. The most empowering thing about the model is that it gives you control. It helps you identify the things that are within your control and then helps you focus on those. The model helps you realize how many things you can control, and how all of them are connected you YOU!  Too many of us, as parents, focus on things that are...

"Send Ben a text" “Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~Winston Churchill (Though after searching the internet, I'm not sure he actually said this.) Too many teens think they are failing life.  Often times our teens think that success is what they see on social media, TV, and the movies.  They don't realize that life rarely lo...

"Send Ben a text" #005- Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that will do just that. The Day 5 Challenge will help you come up with actual steps that will help you make permanent change and improvement. Your plan will be short, doable, and custom fit for you....

"Send Ben a text" #004- Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that will do just that. The Day 4 Challenge will help you appreciate where you are right now, rather than wishing you were already at your goal. You’ll find that where you are is the perfect place to...

"Send Ben a text" #003- Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that will do just that. The Day 3 Challenge will help you identify something you’re actually excited about, something that you actually believe you can do, actually want to do.  Join the 5 Day Facebo...

"Send Ben a text" #002- Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that will do just that. The Day 2 Challenge will help you gain even more clarity and make a bold statement that will help guide you as you go about the task of parenting. Join the 5 Day Facebook Chal...

"Send Ben a text" #001 - Parenting Life Coach, Ben Pugh in on a mission to help parents reconnect and build better relationships with their teens. These first 5 podcasts are a 5 Day Challenge that will do just that. The Day 1 Challenge will help you gain clarity and purpose. Most parents have never taken the time to identify what their purpose is, or what they're really striving for...