Parenting Tips for Moms and Dads of School-aged Children & Teenagers: The Impactful Parenting Podcast

Perfectionism In Parenting In this candid episode, I talk about my struggle with perfectionism.  I explore questions like: Where does perfectionism come from? How do I deal with it? Where does it show up in my life?   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!"  <– If that sounds like you, pleas...

Be Proud of Your Kids For YOUR Mental Health Parenting is stressful, and it gets even more stressful if you don't step back once in a while and see the big picture.  What I mean is it's difficult to see your kid's progress and growth when we have a front-row, daily seat to their life.   In this episode, I challenge parents to find something for which they can be proud of their kids.  What has your...

How does birth order matter in your family? We already know that research shows how birth order affects children's personalities, but this episode doesn't discuss that. Instead, I ask, "How did birth order affect YOUR upbringing?"   In this episode, I examine how birth order affects our relationships with our siblings, our parents, and our upbringing. I discuss my own experiences growing up as an...

Kristina's candid and honest podcast discusses where she is mentally with her business.  She is asking for feedback and constructive suggestions. To reach out to Kristina with your comments and suggestions, please email her at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better...

Competition In Childhood. The Good, Bad, and Everyone Gets A Ribbon? Competition in childhood has become controversial. Hurt feelings in children has resulted in society giving everyone a ribbon. Anxiety and pressure to perform has many kids with suffering mental health. BUT what about the good parts of competition? Doesn't competition also foster grit, perseverance, and accomplishment? In this ep...

Parenting: Working with doctors and therapists for better results. Developing a Care Team for your child. Creating a Care Team for your child with disabilities or learning differences. Kelley Colman is a mom of a child with disabilities. She knows first hand the struggles, FUSTRATIONS, complications, and long days of working with a child's care team. Discover what parents REALLY need to know about...

Good Moms Versus Good Dads (why the double standard?) Why are moms held at a higher parenting standard than dads? Why are moms constantly criticized for their lack of effort but dads can get away with doing much less? In this episode of the Impactful Parent, we discuss the double standards between being a good mom and being a good dad. Discover why we think this double standard exists and how you...

My Child Came Out. Now What? Support for the new LGBTQ Parent I've been in your shoes. Watch and allow me to help you navigate through LGBTQ parenting. In this video, I give tips for: * What to say during the "coming out" conversation (if you think it's coming) * What NOT to say during the "coming out" conversation * What parents should do in the few weeks after their child comes out. * What paren...

Teaching Children Boundaries: Mistakes Parents Unintentionally Do Spoiler Alert!⚠️ Children learn boundaries by watching their parents make boundaries and uphold their own. 😲 That means, everyday interactions with our children is very important! 🎯Discover the mistakes that most parents make when teaching boundaries to their children. 🎯Learn tips and tricks for teaching children how to make and...

Teaching Teenagers How To Drive Teaching your teen how to drive doesn't have to be stressful! In this episode of the Impactful Parent, Nigel Tunnacliffe, the founder of Coastline Academy Driving School, gives parents tips, hacks, and important information that every parent needs to know to get their teen driving safely on the road. Discover how teaching your child to drive can be a bonding experie...

Family Trauma and the Effects It Leaves Behind We all have some level of family trauma as we mature but effects of that trauma can last through adulthood. Discover how family trauma effects children. Learn how you can prevent some family trauma as a parent. And familiarize yourself with some of the most common forms of family trauma. This episode is eye opening and impactful! Don't miss Rodrigo an...

 Parenting A Disabled Child.  (Let's not be awkward.) The challenges of parenting a disabled child are unique to each family, but these families are not alone! The Impactful Parent wants to help! Introducing Kelley Coleman! Kelley is a mom of 2 boys, one of which with both physical and mental disabilities. Kelley is welcomed onto the Impactful Parent stage to share her story, her struggles, her in...

Negative Gatekeeping: How your EX could be sabotaging your relationship with your kids. Negative Gatekeeping is a term to describe a very PASSIVE AGRESSIVE side of manipulation. Many parents do it. Some parents do it intentionally and other do it without even knowing it. Either way, negative gatekeeping leaves detrimental effects on the children. Discover what negative gatekeeping is, how you can...

Chemicals in Everyday Life Are Hurting Your Daughter The age of puberty is getting younger and younger! The research is undeniable that the chemicals in our everyday lives is effecting our kids. What about makeup, lotions and soaps? Kimberly Grustas, founder of Just For You Girls, knows first hand how the chemicals in many skin care brands are not disclosing all the harmful chemicals that are cont...

 Isolated Teenagers. Crazy, Scary, or Dangerous? Teens today socialize differently. Many teens find comfort in isolation. But what are the repercussions of teen isolation? In this episode of the Impactful Parent, we discuss how society has shaped the "new" teen experience and how parents can help their isolated teenagers. ---- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Dow...

Fear Based Parenting. You are doing it and don't even know it!  Many moms and dad parent from fear and you are likely parenting from fear too and don't even know it! Parenting is just scary in general. Especially the teen years can be very fearful. But parenting from fear can cause your child to rebel. Discover what fear based parenting looks like and how you can stop parenting from fear and start...

Feeling Emotionally Disconnected From Your Partner? Parenthood changes you. But what happens when the responsibilities of parenthood pulls you away from your partner and you begin to grow apart? This happens often and no one is talking about it. Why do parents begin to grow apart from each other once the baby arrives? How can we stop this? In this episode, Rodrigo and Kristina discuss their person...

Not Everyone Is Going To Like You. Parenting strategies to help kids cope. 🎯Discover strategies that parents can use to help their children cope with the frustration, anxiety, sadness and anger that comes with this type of rejection. 😥Help your child learn to cope with these big feelings and focus on the kids that will lift them up instead. 💥 Learn 5 parenting strategies that can help your chil...

Elon Musk and Parenting Transgender Children Elon Musk is a parent of a trans daughter. Elon blames "Woke culture" for his daughter's life. And it's obvious to me, that Elon is a hurting dad inside. Watch this personal conversation between Kristina Campos, (founder of the Impactful Parent and mom to a trans child) and Rodrigo Bravo, (parenting coach and dad of an LGBTQ son) talk about the intervie...

How To Talk To Children About Politics Do you talk to your kids about politics? Schools don't teach politics like they used to. Therefore, it's important for families to pick up the educational "slack". Lindsey Cormack, is a professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Steven Institute of Technology. Discover how Lindsay recommends how parents should be talking to their kids...

Mom's Anxiety During Dad's Month Mom's anxiety is real. Many moms have a difficult time "turning off" motherhood, the worry, and the long to-do list running through their brains. Worst of all, many moms can't enjoy their "kid-free" time because the anxiety won't be relinquished! "Will the kids brush their teeth?" "Will they get their homework done?" "Will anyone help them remember their medication...

What is inside that VAPE PEN? Nicotine? Marijuana? What parents need to know.  Vape pens are very popular, but do you know what is inside a vape pen? Sometimes it is nicotine. Sometimes it is marijuana. How can you tell the difference? What can you do to prevent your teen from getting addicted to vape pens? What does this even matter? Discover the basics of vape pens, how you can tell what is insi...

Germany Decriminalized Child Porn? What?! Watch as we discuss the new laws Germany introduced and eliminated around child pornography. Discover how Germany's new laws are going to affect YOU and your kids!    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!"  <– If t...

How much is too much screen time? Recommendations for screen time use by age. Summertime brings new challenges with kids and screens. Here are recommended screen time usage by age AND rules around screen time that every family needs, no matter how old the child may be! Watch this informative episode!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful...

Toxic Masculinity and the Best Conversation EVER Toxic Masculinity. Can we really combat homophobia with toxic masculinity? How does toxic masculinity affect parenting? What are the truths about toxic masculinity? Is it all bad? In this episode of The Impactful Parent, we explore topics around the influence of toxic masculinity in parenting. I know this sounds crazy, but this discussion was one of...