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

 Parenting Better With A Routine (Quit Yelling and Nagging!) Parenting Better with A Routine Stop nagging your kids! Quit the yelling matches and frustrated tears! A good routine is a parenting hack that no one is talking about! In this episode of The Impactful Parent, discover why routine is important for kids of all ages, and how you can implement a good routine too so that you'll be yelling les...

Single Dads Are Better Parents. What?!?! Single Dads Parent Better. What?! I was shocked when I read the research too, but it is true that single dads statistically have children with better school grades, less criminal records, and better mental health than their single mom counterparts. BUT WHY? In this episode of The Impactful Parent, Rodrigo and I dive into these stats and give two cents on wh...

The Secret Sauce To Get Your Child Reading This Summer! Do you have a child who doesn't like to read? Or maybe they aren't motivated to read because they can't find a book they like. Do you want your child to read more this summer? Then this episode is for you! Check out this Impactful Parent video where author, Ramon Gil, talks about the impact GRAPHIC NOVELS can have on your child! Graphic novel...

DIVORCE and the Ugly Side of Co-Parenting The fights. The bickering. The unfairness!   Divorce isn't easy and co-parenting with a person you don't always get along with is even more difficult!  But don't pull out your hair just yet... In this episode of the Impactful Parent, Rodrigo Bravo and I discuss the REAL SIDE of co-parenting (and that side is UGLY.)   Listen to us talk about our personal ex...

Grandparents Don't have Rights, But Should They? Grandparents all over the world are helping raise their grandchildren, BUT unfortunately, some of these grandparents are going to get burned. If you are a parent who utilizes grandparents for help or if you are a grandparent raising your grandkids, THEN YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS EPISODE. Don't get burned by the court system and the "EX." Discover what...

Parenting Independent Children When a child grows up independent, it is a gift, but it can also hurt. Where did my little boy go? Why do they have to grow up so fast? I don't want to lose our bond! Watch as I tell my own stories of raising independent children, and I give 5 tips to parents along the way! Discover how these 5 tips saved my heart and my sanity through the adolescent years and beyond...

Ruby Franke: Who can you trust? Ruby Franke was a social media parenting coach who took her parenting techniques too far. Franke had a popular YouTube channel with over 2 million followers. She is was also arrested for abusing her children. In this episode of the Impactful Parent, we discuss Ruby Franke, her teachings, and her influence. Join us! This is a great conversation!   LINKS MENTIONED IN...

Teaching Kids and Teens To Learn From Mistakes Most parents want their child to come to them when they are in trouble and need help, BUT will your child come to you in their time of need? Many parents make simple errors that unintentionally push their child away! In this video, parents will learn several tips and techniques to get their child to confide in them when they are in trouble, and even b...

Socializing Strategies for Awkward, Shy or Twice-Exceptional Kids Discover socializing strategies for kids who are shy, awkward, or twice exceptional! Special guest, Sam Young, founder of the Young Scholars Academy, gives impactful parents tips and tricks for helping kids socialize with greater success. In this episode, you will find: ⭐ An explanation of what is Twice Exceptional and why 2E kids...

Is Parenting Worth It? How Do I know if I am ready? Forward this episode to a friend because parental readiness is so important! In this Impactful Parent episode, you'll find the pros and cons to parenting, plus questions to ask yourself to discover your parenting readiness!   0:00 Intro 1:25 Pros to parenting  5:00 Cons of parenting  9:15 How can I know if I am ready to be a parent? 15:58 Parenti...

Best Options After High School Best Options After High School with Emma Perez. Emma gives parents and students 7 options for continuing student education after high school. PLUS- this video comes with TWO FREEBIES to help your family make the perfect "After High School Choice!" -- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my...

Getting kids to do chores Tips and suggestions for getting kids to do chores and live clutter free! FREE PDF inside the Impactful Parent app with this episode. Special guest Farnaz Dar ---- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theim...

Being Unapologetically YOU and Avoiding the Parent Trap! Just like so many parents, I too, have fallen into the parent trap! What is the parent trap? The trap where you PUT YOURSELF LAST to take care of everyone else. The trap is where you GIVE UP all the things you used to love to do because you don't feel you have time anymore. The trap in which you DRESS THRUMPY EVERY DAY because it is convenie...

Helping Kids That Want To Fit In YOU DON'T WANT YOUR KIDS TO FIT IN! Let me explain... This episode of the Impactful Parent talks about why parents shouldn't want their kids to fit in. You see, fitting in means that a child has to change themselves to be accepted by the group. Yet, the longing to BELONG is very strong. If a child does not think they can belong by being themselves, then they will r...

Does Seeing Kids Outside Seem Unusual To You? This episode has several controversial topics of discussion! Centering around a TikTok clip produced by Spartan owner Joe Desena, this episode explores topics like: *Should people step in and say something when they see something they feel is wrong, even if it could be dangerous? *Are devices the root cause of kids not going outside? *Why are teens avo...

What Parents Need To Know About Fentanyl  Be proactive and save a life! This episode is full of important gems of knowledge that every parent needs to know! * What is fentanyl? * Why is it so scary and lethal? * How are kids getting ahold of this drug? * Is snorting or eating fentanyl different? * Can you spot fentanyl so you can warn your kids? * Street names for the fentanyl. * Signs of an overd...

A Dad's Perspective on Parenting. Meet Rodrigo Bravo This is just what the impactful parent community was looking for! A dad's perspective! Meet Rodrigo Bravo! Rodrigo will be joining the Impactful Parent stage biweekly to give his insights, advice, and dad's perspective on parenting topics. Rodrigo is a certified mediator in Texas and a parenting coach. He is the dad of two boys and an incredible...

I Am Losing My Mind and Control of My Body: Let's talk about PERIMENOPAUSE This is not my best video. This is me being real about how my body is making me feel and how it is affecting my parenting! If you or your wife are going through perimenopause, then this episode is for you! Watch me go a little insane and explain how my body is betraying me. I am also looking for help, so leave your comments...

How to Motivate a Lazy Teenager 5 steps to motivating a lazy teenager! Discover how you can change your relationship with your child so that your teen will listen, get motivated, and start moving!   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, please consider rating a...

Help! My Son Want To Wear A Dress You are not alone. ❤️ More kids and teens are expressing themselves in non-traditional ways, and many parents 🧡don't know what to do 💛are not sure how to respond 💚are scared, worried, confused, and 💙 need to help navigating this unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable situation. If Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she h...

How to Reconnect with Your Child: 5 Effective Strategies Discover 5 effective strategies for rebuilding a relationship or making a relationship stronger with your child.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/...

How Parents Unintentionally Hurt Their Child's Self-Esteem   This is a MUST-SEE Impactful Parent Episode for anyone who is worried about their child's mental health, self-esteem, and well-being! Parents unintentionally hurt their child's self-esteem all the time! You do too, and you probably don't know it! Discover 12 COMMON ways parents unintentionally hurt their child's self-esteem so that you c...

Lice:  Myths, Prevention, And How To Really Get Rid of These Bugs! Ewwww! If Lice gives you the creepy crawlies, then this episode is for you! On this episode of the Impactful Parent, we have the Lice Queen herself, Irene Steinberg. Irene debunks the common myths about lice. She also gives parents REAL ADVICE for prevention and how to GET RID OF THESE BUGS! I get it. No one wants to talk about lic...

5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt If you are considering adopting a child through the foster care system, then you need to watch this episode! Here are 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt! Lane Igoudin is the father of two adopted girls. He wrote a book called A Family Maybe that depicts his personal story of going through the foster-to-adoption process in the L...

New Year Resolutions Every Parent Needs 10 New year resolutions that every parent needs to cultivate a better relationship with their child and make them a better parent! These resolutions are simple and an effective way to bond with your child in a more meaningful way. It doesn't matter what age your child is or your economic status. These parenting strategies work for everyone!   LINKS MENTIONED...