Impactful Parenting Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Impactful Parent
The Impactful Parenting Podcast gives useful tips, advice, and resources to parents of school-aged children. Why? Because parenting is difficult and you don’t need to do it alone. I believe that parents need other parents. School-aged children bring different challenges to parenting than the toddler years and babies. Then right when you got things figured out, the kids become teenagers, and now the game changes again. The more support you have and the more help you can get- it will make your journey easier.
Teaching Kids How To Spot Manipulation (but at the family's expense?)
Are we protecting our kids from family drama, or are we missing crucial teachable moments about manipulation and boundaries? 🤔
In this spontaneous episode of The Impactful Parenting Podcast, host Kristina Campos reacts to a viral TikTok video that got her reflecting deeply on modern parenting. The viral video argues that parents should be completely honest with their children—teaching them how to spot guilt trips, recognize bad intentions, set firm boundaries, and understand that "blood doesn't cancel out abuse."
While the lesson sounds great on paper, implementing it with family members can get messy!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction & Spontaneous Podcast
00:55 - The Viral TikTok: Teaching Kids Complete Honesty About Family
01:47 - The Dilemma: Discernment vs. Imposing Our Personal Opinions
02:43 - Video Reaction: Teaching Discernment & Recognising Manipulation
04:45 - Is It Harder to Teach Manipulation Because We Don't Know How?
06:03 - Drawing the Lesson Out: Asking Your Child the Right Questions
06:56 - Why Family Dynamics Are More Emotionally Charged Than Strangers
09:05 - Practical Questions to Help Your Child Internalise Boundaries
10:02 - The Reality: Statistically, Predators Are People Children Know & Trust
11:27 - Catching the Teachable Moment Before You Miss It
📌 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:
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👉 Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GReZHZG3Fw
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Have you ever felt like raising kids today requires a manual, a therapist, and three extra sets of hands? What if the missing piece to solving your child's anxiety, screen time battles, and daily stress isn't another parenting app, but the relationship right inside your extended family?
Welcome back to The Impactful Parent with your host, Kristina Campos! In this episode, we dive into a topic that touches almost every home: how parents and grandparents can team up as a united front to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children in today’s fast-paced world.
Kristina sits down with special guest Dr. Kenneth Barish—Clinical Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine, APA Fellow, and author of The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting: Raising Emotionally Healthy Children in a Challenging World. Together, they unpack how families can move from clashing over rules to building a true, supportive village.
⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro: The Multigenerational Village * (01:10) Welcome Special Guest Dr. Kenneth Barish * (02:21) Why the Parent-Grandparent Partnership Is Critical Today * (03:50) Consultant vs. Supervisor: Building a Team Around the Child * (06:06) The Unique Psychological "Superpower" Grandparents Offer * (08:22) Anchoring Emotional Security & Connection Through Play * (11:22) Creating an Emotional Sanctuary & 2 Rules for Connection * (15:04) How to Handle Disagreements: Focus on Concerns, Not Opinions * (17:04) The "Rule-Breaking" Grandparent: Balancing Fun & Limits * (20:20) Picking Your Battles: Safety vs. Leniency * (22:12) Instilling Kindness & Empathy in an "I" Culture * (24:10) The Gift of Perspective: Passing Down Stories & Traditions * (26:21) How Parents Can Set Boundaries Without Causing Family Rifts * (28:15) Inside The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting * (31:06) The 5-Minute Ritual to Strengthen Family Bonds for a Lifetime * (33:40) Closing Remarks & The Impactful Parent* App
About The Impactful Parent: The Impactful Parent helps parents of school-aged children turn chaos into connection. Host Kristina Campos—mom of four and veteran educator—provides actionable strategies to keep you one step ahead.
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How to Stop Teen Push Back: The Brain Science of Conflict ManagementPicture this: It’s Tuesday night. You ask your teenager a simple, reasonable question about their homework or chores.
Suddenly, you’re locked in a high-stakes standoff.
Doors slam, voices rise, and before you know it, you’re launching into a passionate, well-meaning lecture that you know they aren’t listening to.
We’ve all been there. As parents of adolescents, it’s easy to feel like every interaction is a potential landmine. But what if the secret to ending teen pushback isn't arguing louder or laying down the law harder?
What if the key is actually understanding the brain science behind the blowup?
In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Mitch Weisberg—seasoned educator, conflict resolution trainer, and author of Mindshifting: Conflict and Collaboration. Together, they break down why well-meaning lectures backfire and how science-backed questions can flip your household script from chaos to genuine collaboration.
Episode Chapters: 00:00 - The Tuesday night standoff & brain science behind blowups 02:00 - Why your brain leaves the building in survival mode 02:56 - Conflict languages & non-complimentary statements 04:22 - Why lectures always backfire with teenagers 06:26 - The 5 Conflict Styles (Compete, Avoid, Accommodate, Collaborate, Negotiate) 10:23 - Parenting as mini-experiments & learning from feedback 12:46 - 3 immediate mind-shift tools for reactive parents 16:36 - How to ask curiosity-driven questions instead of lecturing 20:47 - Using strengths-based feedback to lower defenses 22:38 - The "Perhaps I Can" technique to boost teen confidence 26:45 - Overview of Mindshifting: Conflict and Collaboration 29:13 - The #1 fundamental truth for overwhelmed parents
📌 Connect & Resources Mentioned:
- Guest: Mitch Weisberg | Learn more at mindshiftingwithmitch.org
- Book: Mindshifting: Conflict and Collaboration by Mitch Weisberg
- Host: Kristina Campos | The Impactful Parent
- Website & App: Download the FREE Impactful Parent app at theimpactfulparent.com
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Emotional Intelligence for Dads
Are you running yourself ragged trying to provide for your family, only to realize you’re too exhausted to actually enjoy them? Dads, let’s be honest. Somewhere between rushing to sports practices, managing screen time, and surviving the daily grind, the joy of parenting can get swallowed up. We want to build an incredible legacy, but chronic stress can make us reactive, frustrated, and disconnected.
In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with author, dad, and CPA Brian Gray to discuss his game-changing book, "Suck Less, Laugh More: A 4-Part Formula for Being a Great Dad." Brian opens up about his raw, personal journey of rebuilding his family from scratch when it was on the brink—not by following impossible parenting theories, but through the hard, rewarding work of emotional intelligence.
Kristina and Brian break down the four core archetypes that live inside every father:
🗡️ The Warrior: The provider and protector (and how an "untrained" warrior robs you of your presence).
👑 The King: The leader who sets the home culture and builds a legacy through contribution.
🧙♂️ The Wizard: The source of wisdom, guidance, and emotional self-mastery.
🃏 The Jester: The playful, fun-loving energy that brings joy and creates core memories.
You'll learn how to stop overusing your "Warrior" energy, how to audit your true family values, and how to use simple physiological "hacks" to break tense patterns at home and bring laughter back. Plus, stay tuned until the very end to hear Brian’s single, actionable tip you can do the moment you walk through the door tonight to instantly shift your family’s energy. It’s time to move from a worn-out provider to a deeply present father. Hit play to start your journey of emotional mastery today!
00:00 - Introduction: The Daily Grind of Fatherhood
01:18 - Welcome Guest Brian Gray (Author of "Suck Less, Laugh More")
02:57 - Rebuilding from Scratch: Why Brian Wrote the Book
04:45 - The 4 Fatherhood Archetypes Explained
05:22 - Archetype 1: The Warrior (Provider & Protector)
06:50 - What an "Untrained Warrior" Dad Looks Like
09:08 - Archetype 2: The King (Leadership & Legacy)
11:08 - Aligning Your Family Values for the True King Energy
14:29 - Archetype 3: The Wizard (Wisdom, Guidance & Emotional Mastery)
16:37 - Archetype 4: The Jester (Joy, Playfulness & Creating Memories)
20:33 - Growing Beyond the Kids: Personal Evolution as a Man
22:20 - What's Inside the Book (Applicable Exercises for Dads)
25:23 - Brian’s Free Annual 3-Day Seminar & Resources
25:54 - The Impactful Parent Question: One Thing to Do Tonight to "Suck Less"
26:48 - Outro & How to Download the Free Impactful Parent App
👉 Learn more about Brian Gray: Visit sucklesslaughmore.com to grab his book and sign up for his free annual 3-day seminar! About The Impactful Parent: Hosted by Kristina Campos, The Impactful Parent is dedicated to helping parents of school-aged children turn chaos into connection. Kristina is a mom of four, a long-time educator, and a parent coach helping you stay one step ahead of your kids.
✨ Join the Community: Website: theimpactfulparent.com App: Download the free Impactful Parent app in your app store for daily tips, resources, and support!
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Internet safety: Teaching Critical Thinking to TeenagersIf a stranger walked up to your teenager on the street and tried to manipulate what they believed, you’d step in instantly. But it’s happening every single day, completely undetected, right through their screens.
In this eye-opening episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos welcomes Dr. Mari Davies, a senior lecturer in education and author of Teaching Critical Thinking to Teenagers. Together, they pull back the curtain on the multi-billion-dollar algorithms engineered to capture your teen's developing brain. While tracking apps and screen limits offer temporary fixes, the real secret to long-term internet safety is building "cognitive immunity" through critical thinking.
In this episode, Kristina and Dr. Davies break down:
- The Algorithm Advantage: What parents are truly up against when a teen opens TikTok or Instagram, and how these apps weaponize personal demographics [02:43].
- The Teenage Brain on Social Media: Why a natural dip in adolescent dopamine makes teenagers uniquely vulnerable to online risks and the "imaginary audience" [05:27].
- The Street Smarts Model: A deep dive into the 4 core pillars—Respect for Self, Reasons, Difference, and Change—and how they apply to a scrolling feed [11:55].
- Spotting AI and Fake News: Dr. Davies' number one rule of thumb for handling outrageous influencer content and advanced voice/image deepfakes [19:17].
- The Power of Healthy Arguing: Why teaching your kids (especially girls!) to respectfully debate and voice their opinions at home keeps them safe from real-world predators [24:07].
Stick around until the end, where Dr. Davies shares a single, effortless question you can ask your teen today to immediately trigger their critical thinking muscles [32:17]!
You don't have to be a tech genius to give your child a fighting chance against the digital noise. Hit that subscribe button, join our community, and let's help our teens become street-smart online!
✨ Connect with Dr. Mari Davies:
- Grab her book: Teaching Critical Thinking to Teenagers: How Kids Can Be Street Smart About AI Algorithms, Fake News, and Social Media
✨ Join The Impactful Parent Community:
- Website: http://theimpactfulparent.com
- Head to our site to download the FREE Impactful Parent App so you never miss a tip to help your family thrive!
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What to do next:
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- Check out the official website of The Impactful Parent for FREE RESOURCES, parenting classes, mom’s groups, and so much more! Click here to check it out!
- Discover how you can work with Kristina! Sign up for a FREE 30-minute discovery call! Click here to find a time that works best for you!
Bottom Line... I am here for YOU! Contact me at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com
The Silent Treatment
In this powerful episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos pulls back the curtain on the subtle, quiet dynamics that drain a mother's energy and erode her confidence.
Kristina is joined by special guest Ama K. Karikari, author of Silenced to Soaring, to decode the painful patterns of emotional withdrawal and the exhausting cycle of the silent treatment. Together, they break down why the silent treatment is an intentional form of narcissistic abuse and emotional harm, rather than a healthy need for space.
You will learn the psychological mechanics of emotional withdrawal, how it mimics physical pain, and why it forms dangerous trauma bonding mechanisms that keep women stuck.
Kristina and Ama also dive deep into how these toxic home environments and silent conflicts impact your children's emotional development and create negative blueprints for their future relationships.
More importantly, you'll discover how to reclaim your voice, rebuild your self-trust, and move from just surviving to truly soaring.
Get Support & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 Join the community and get your FREE ebook copy of Silenced to Soaring: http://www.skool.com/silenced-2-soaring-moms
Connect with The Impactful Parent: ✨ Visit the website for more parenting resources: https://theimpactfulparent.com 📱 Download the FREE Impactful Parent App so you never miss a tip to turn chaos into connection!
What Teens Are Really Asking
In this episode, Kristina Campos and Jenny Colman dive deep into the digital world adolescents navigate today, revealing the unspoken questions and curiosities teens have about relationships, boundary-crossing behaviors, and online content. Rather than looking for "how-to" guides, data from the What's Okay helpline shows that teens are overwhelmingly asking "Is this normal?" regarding things they witness or experience in the digital space [03:01].
They discuss how to spot red flags wh
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ere healthy curiosity crosses into harmful behaviors, the protective boundaries parents can establish at home, and how to debunk the "internet stranger danger" myth by focusing on real peer-to-peer relationships [16:20].
Jenny Coleman is a clinician, educator, and dedicated child welfare advocate who serves as the director of Stop It Now!, a national prevention program focused on keeping children safe from sexual harm. Driven by the realization that youth frequently have complex, unaddressed questions about their own thoughts and digital exposures, she also directs What's Okay (whso.org), a pioneering, confidential, and judgment-free national helpline designed specifically for youth and teens. On The Impactful Parent, Jenny reveals that rather than seeking "how-to" advice, the overwhelming majority of teens reaching out to the helpline are simply asking, "Is this normal?" or "Is this okay?". She explains that because today's adolescents are heavily inundated with intense digital imagery, social media group chats, and adult content online, they frequently experience a confusing mix of curiosity and distress. Jenny emphasizes that beneath this overwhelming influx of data, teens genuinely want to make healthy, responsible relationship choices, but the fear of shame often drives their concerns underground—making confidential platforms like What's Okay a vital bridge to credible information and safe adults.
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Key Highlights & Timestamps [01:50] – The origin of the What's Okay helpline and addressing the gaps in resources for youth. [03:01] – The #1 theme from teen submissions: navigating confusion and looking for normalization in a high-exposure digital world. [05:01] – Defining normal adolescent development vs. concerning behaviors (identifying repetitive patterns, shifts in social skills, and isolation). [07:02] – The specific, advanced topics teens ask about (fetish behaviors, age gaps, anime content, and encountering illegal imagery). [14:37] – Barriers keeping youth from telling their parents about abuse or pressure (fear of blame, shame, and wanting to protect loved ones). [16:20] – The "Predator vs. Peer" reality: why the majority of boundary-crossing happens with known peers or relationships built online. [19:17] – Spotting red flags and establishing home safety rules around the unspoken topic of sibling sexual abuse. [21:49] – Practical safety infrastructures parents can set (physical boundaries, dressing expectations, and using anatomically correct language). [27:18] – Special discount offer for listeners: Use code IMPACT at stopitenow.org for 50% off the "Circles of Safety" foundational training bundle. [28:16] – The Impactful Parent Takeaway Script: A gentle, non-judgmental conversational guide parents can use tonight to learn more about their teen's online life without making it feel like an interrogation.
Divorce: What parents do wrong!
Is your divorce hurting your kids more than it needs to?
Divorce is undeniably one of the hardest transitions a family can face, but the real damage often doesn't come from the split itself—it comes from the mistakes parents make during the process. In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Nicole Sodoma, a veteran divorce attorney and author of "Please Don't Say You're Sorry," to uncover the "blind spots" that even the most well-meaning parents have.
If you’ve ever felt the heavy weight of "failed family guilt" or struggled to navigate a high-conflict relationship with your ex, this conversation is for you. We dive deep into the practical tools and mindset shifts required to protect your children’s emotional well-being and ensure they thrive in their new normal.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The Messenger Mistake: Why using your kids as conduits for information (even simple things like pickup times) is toxic for their sense of safety.
The "Disney Parent" Trap: The long-term dangers of abandoning household rules out of guilt and how dads can move from "babysitter" to empowered, equal parents.
Public Persona Pitfalls: Why your "harmless" social media posts might be used as evidence against you or—worse—be misinterpreted by your children.
Sharing the Front Lines: Strategic advice for handling graduations, school plays, and sporting events when you have to see your ex.
The Future-Proof Parenting Plan: Two critical clauses you need to include in your legal documents today that you will thank yourself for five years from now.
Nicole also shares her "impactful parent" boundary: the power of the pause. Learn why you are never required to respond to a high-conflict text or email in real-time and how taking back control of your response time can change your life.
About Our Guest: Nicole Sodoma is the founder of Sodoma Law and a sought-after source on all things divorce. Her book, Please Don't Say You're Sorry, helps readers navigate the challenges of divorce with insight, humor, and relatability.
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- Follow The Impactful Parenton social media if you don’t already! Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, & Pinterest
- Subscribe to the PODCAST
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Bottom Line... I am here for YOU! Contact me at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com
Supporting High Performing Child Athletes
Is your child a "natural" on the field but struggling to keep up in the classroom?
We all dream of supporting our child’s passions, but when "good" turns into "elite," the rules of parenting change overnight. Suddenly, you aren't just a fan in the stands; you're a manager, a logistics coordinator, and a primary support system for a child facing adult-level pressure. In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Gosha Bettincourt, a mom who is currently navigating the world of national-level competitive diving with her seventh-grade son.
If you’ve ever wondered how to manage 20+ hours of training a week without sacrificing your child's education or mental health, this conversation is your roadmap. Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn: The "Spark Moment": How to tell when your child is ready to move from recreational sports to national-level competition.
The Education Pivot: Why traditional school models often "hit a wall" for elite athletes and how the Crimson Global Academy model provides Ivy-League-level academics with total flexibility.
The Hidden Costs: It’s not just team fees. We discuss the financial and emotional reality of medical bills, sports psychologists, and family sacrifices.
Preventing the Silent Killer: Identifying "Yellow Flags" of burnout before your child loses their passion for the game.
The Stanford Strategy: How a 13-year-old took charge of his own future by introducing himself to college scouts (and why you should encourage it!). "The more I step back and listen to my child’s needs, the more successful and impactful it is for our entire household." — Gosha Bettincourt
Raising an elite athlete is a marathon, not a sprint. Whether your child is into diving, gymnastics, soccer, or any high-stakes activity, this episode will help you protect their "spark" while preparing them for a successful future both on and off the field.
About Kristina Campos: Kristina is the founder of The Impactful Parent. As a mom of four and a veteran educator, she helps parents of school-aged children turn chaos into connection.
Resources Mentioned: Crimson Global Academy (CGA): crimsonglobalacademy.com
Also contact them at:
https://www.crimsonglobalacademy.school/us/campaigns/student-athlete-parents-campaign/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=US_cga_2026-05-20_gosia-podcast Contact Gosha Bettincourt for advice: info@beaverlakeescape.com
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Emotional Eating in Children and Teenagers
Is your child reaching for the pantry every time they’re stressed, bored, or upset? 🍎🍪
We’ve all been there: seeing our kids finish a bag of chips after a hard day at school and wondering, "Are they actually hungry, or is something else going on?"
In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with nutritional therapist Kamy Moussavi, founder of Step Together, to dive deep into the complex world of emotional eating in children and adolescents.
We often think of eating as a simple matter of willpower, but Kamy Moussavi explains the fascinating (and sometimes scary) science of how highly processed foods hijack a developing brain’s dopamine system. More importantly, we discuss how our own "parenting patterns"—like the "clean your plate" rule or using treats as rewards—can accidentally set the stage for emotional eating later in life.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The "Why" Behind the Hunger: How to tell the difference between a growth spurt and emotional soothing. [01:42]
- The Boredom Trap: Why today's digital world makes it harder than ever for kids to sit with discomfort. [05:47]
- The Power Struggle: Why "policing" the kitchen usually backfires and leads to secretive eating. [22:08]
- Actionable Strategies: Small, "baby step" shifts you can make in your home environment today to help your child rewire their relationship with food. [30:43]
- The Secretive Eater: How to bring up the topic of hidden wrappers without causing shame or guilt. [25:38]
Kamy Moussavi biggest takeaway might surprise you: the first conversation you need to have isn't with your child—it’s with yourself. [35:28]
If you’re tired of the kitchen being a battleground and want to help your child develop a healthy, lifelong relationship with food, this episode is for you.
Connect with our guest: Learn more about Kamy Moussavi's work and the Step Together program at: steptogether.us
Join The Impactful Parent Community: Don't navigate the "exhausting, confusing, and rewarding" world of parenting alone! ✨ Download the FREE Impactful Parent App: theimpactfulparent.com ✨ Subscribe for weekly tips to turn your family chaos into connection!
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SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTERS: Ways to Limit Screens
"Mom, I’m bored!" — Is this the soundtrack to your summer? ☀️🍦
The sun is out, school is off, and suddenly the lure of the screen seems stronger than ever. But summer doesn't have to be a digital blur!
In this episode of The Impactful Parent, your host Kristina Campos shares a treasure trove of Summer Boredom Busters designed to get your kids off the couch and back into the real world.
We know the struggle: you want your kids to be active and creative, but fighting the "screen time battle" every day is exhausting. Kristina breaks down how to set healthy boundaries and, more importantly, how to provide engaging alternatives that kids will actually want to do.
In this video, you’ll discover:
✅ The Boredom Benefit: Why a little bit of boredom is actually good for your child's brain (and how to handle it!).
✅ Creative Activity Hubs: Simple ways to set up "stations" in your home that spark independent play.
✅ The Screen Time Contract: How to create a fair, clear plan for digital use that ends the daily arguments.
✅ Outdoor Adventures: Low-cost, high-fun ideas to get kids outside and moving.
✅ Skill-Building Fun: How to use the summer months to help your child discover a new hobby or talent. Transform your summer from a season of screen-time stress into a season of family connection and discovery. It’s time to take back the summer!
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Bottom Line... I am here for YOU! Contact me at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com
Safety Lessons Every Parent Needs To Teach Their Child
Is your child truly safe? It’s every parent’s biggest worry, but the answer might not be what you think. 🛡️
In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos dives deep into the essential safety lessons every child needs to know. We often think of safety as something we do for our children, but true safety comes from equipping our kids with the tools to protect themselves when we can’t be there.
From navigating the physical world to staying safe in the digital landscape, Kristina shares 8 powerful lessons and 6 crucial online safety tips to help you move from a place of worry to a place of empowerment.
In this video, you will learn:
✅ Awareness & Intuition: Why teaching your child to "put the phone down" and walk with purpose is a game-changer for their physical safety [00:48].
✅ The Power of 'No': How to help your child find their voice, set firm boundaries, and reject the "compliance" trap that predators look for [04:19].
✅ Physical Defense: Simple ways to practice moving out of reach and why role-playing is the best way to build muscle memory [02:20].
✅ Digital Defense: Identifying the 6 common tactics online predators use—from "modeling" scams to "friend" requests—and how to stop them in their tracks [10:55].
✅ Practical Tools: Kristina’s top recommendations for monitoring apps like Qustodio and why she endorses Gab Wireless for a safer, internet-free smartphone experience [23:09].
As parents, we can’t be with our kids 100% of the time, but we can give them the confidence to handle the world on their own. Let’s arm our kids with the logic, boundaries, and awareness they need to stay safe!
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Understanding Teen Self Harm: Myths vs. Reality Is your teen struggling with big emotions, and you’re terrified they might be turning to self-harm?
It is one of the scariest realizations a parent can face. You see the long sleeves in summer or the sudden withdrawal, and your heart sinks. You aren’t alone in this fear. In this episode of the Impactful Parenting Podcast, host Kristina Campos dives deep into a heavy but necessary conversation: Understanding Teen Self-Harm.
We often go straight to the most frightening conclusions, but understanding the "why" behind these actions is the first step toward healing. Kristina debunks common myths—like the idea that self-harm is always a suicide attempt or just a "phase"—to help you see what is truly happening in your child's world. [11:14]
In this video, you will learn:
The Reality of Self-Harm: Common forms like cutting, hitting, and burning, and why the average age of the first incident is often younger than you think. [08:58]
Warning Signs to Watch For: Subtle behavioral shifts, like wearing long pants at the beach or a sudden refusal to go to the pool. [10:00]
Debunking the Myths: Why self-harm is usually a coping mechanism for emotional pain rather than an attempt to end life. [11:37]
The Power of Connection: Why the "basics" of loving your child and building a safe connection are more important than grades or after-school activities right now. [03:03]
When to Seek Help: Clear indicators that the situation is escalating and how to take the next steps for professional evaluation. [18:03]
As parents, we are role models for how to handle stress. Kristina shares her own vulnerability about navigating difficult times while showing up for her children, reminding us that it’s okay to struggle as long as we keep the focus on connection. [05:03]
Free Resource for You: Kristina has put together a free guide: 20 Ways to Cope. This PDF provides over 20 productive strategies you can offer your child to help them manage their big emotions without turning to self-harm.
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If this video resonates with you, please subscribe and share it with another parent who might be struggling. Let’s build a community where no parent has to walk this path alone. Connect with The Impactful Parent: Website: theimpactfulparent.com Download the Impactful Parent App for more tips! [21:43]
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Difficult Teenagers. Tips and Advice for Parents
"I just don't know what to do with them anymore."
😔 Does that sentence sound familiar? If you’ve reached the point where you feel more like a warden than a parent, or if your teen's behavior has shifted from "typical moodiness" to something much more difficult to manage, this video was made specifically for you.
Welcome back to The Impactful Parent. I’m your host, Kristina Campos, and today we are tackling one of the most requested—and most emotionally taxing—topics in our community: Navigating the world of difficult and defiant teenagers.
When your teen pushes back, shuts down, or acts out, it’s easy to feel like you’ve failed. But the truth is, these behaviors are often a "cry for help" or a misunderstood attempt at independence. In this episode, we move past the surface-level frustration to look at the root causes of teen defiance and provide you with a roadmap to bring peace back to your home.
In this video, we cover: 🧠 The Science of Defiance: Why the teen brain is literally wired to push your buttons and how understanding this can lower your stress levels. 🛑 The Control Paradox: Why "squeezing tighter" often makes teens slip through your fingers and how to shift from a guardian to a coach. 🗣️ De-Escalation Strategies: Practical phrases and techniques to use when a conversation turns into a confrontation. ⚖️ Boundaries with Connection: How to enforce rules and consequences without destroying the relationship. 🛡️ When to Seek Professional Help: Recognizing the red flags that go beyond "normal" teenage rebellion.
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Talking to Teenagers About WEIGHT
Is your teen struggling with body image, or are you worried about their health but afraid to say the wrong thing? In a world obsessed with filters and "perfect" bodies, many parents feel like they’re walking on eggshells when it comes to the topic of weight. We want our children to be healthy, but we don’t want to trigger low self-esteem or disordered eating.
Is your teen struggling with body image, or are you worried about their health but afraid to say the wrong thing? In a world obsessed with filters and "perfect" bodies, many parents feel like they’re walking on eggshells when it comes to the topic of weight. We want our children to be healthy, but we don’t want to trigger low self-esteem or disordered eating.
In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Dr. Joseph Skelton, a board-certified pediatrician and author of the groundbreaking book, Your Child Is Not Their Weight. Together, they pull back the curtain on how to foster a home environment built on trust, health, and body neutrality rather than numbers on a scale. [01:18]
In this video, you’ll discover: The "Veiled Weight Talk" Trap: Why substituting the word "health" for "weight" doesn't fool teenagers and what to say instead. [07:09]
Auditing Your Own "Fat Talk": How your comments about your own body in the mirror are inadvertently teaching your kids how to value themselves. [04:58]
Deconstructing Social Media: Practical ways to help your teen see through curated digital images and AI-enhanced influencers. [13:46]
The P&R Coin: Understanding how Pressure and Restriction actually interfere with a child’s natural hunger cues. [20:18]
High-Impact Routines: Why the "Family Meal" remains the #1 tool for mental and physical health (and how to handle grumpy teens during it!). [23:09]
Dr. Skelton shares his 20+ years of clinical experience to help you move away from the "low-fat trauma" of the 80s and 90s and toward a holistic approach where health is a family pursuit. [03:32]
Whether you are dealing with a picky eater or a teen who feels they don’t fit the "cultural mold," this conversation provides the roadmap you need to ensure your child feels loved exactly as they are. [31:31]
Links & Resources Mentioned: Dr. Skelton’s Book: Your Child Is Not Their Weight (Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble) [30:52]
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Stop the Guessing Game: Is Your Teen’s "Broken" Brain Actually a Superpower? 🧠✨
Are you exhausted by the endless cycle of new medications, different therapists, and "wait and see" approaches that never seem to work for your teenager? It feels like you're throwing darts in the dark, hoping one eventually hits the mark while your child continues to struggle. What if you could turn the lights on? [00:01]
I’m Kristina Campos, founder of The Impactful Parent, and today I am joined by the brilliant Dr. Rando, founder of Axon EEG Solutions. Together, we are pulling back the curtain on a game-changing approach to mental health: Brain Mapping (qEEG). [00:30]
Dr. Rando challenges the standard "trial and error" method of psychiatric medication. He shares how objective brain data can reveal that a "broken" teen might actually just be a high-performing brain in the wrong environment. Think of it like a Husky living in the desert—the dog isn't the problem; the ecosystem is. [15:30]
In this deep-dive episode, we explore: The End of Guesswork: How brain scans provide a "lab test" for mental health, similar to a blood test or X-ray. [08:50]
Validation for Your Child: Why seeing their own brain map can help a teen stop feeling "lazy" or "crazy" and start feeling empowered. [21:37]
The "Husky" Metaphor: Understanding unmet needs and how to curate an environment where your child’s unique brain can thrive. [32:00]
Beyond Medications: Using data to choose the right sports, hobbies, and educational settings for your child’s specific wiring. [34:50]
If you’ve ever asked, "Why isn't therapy working?" or "Why does this medication make things worse?", this conversation is the answer you’ve been praying for. It’s time to move from chaos to connection by understanding the beautiful complexity of your child's brain. [01:15]
Connect with Dr. Steve Rando: Learn more about his work and his book, Think Like a Brain, at thinklikeabrain.com or visit axoneegsolutions.com.
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Mothering Like A Boss. How to Mother Like A CEO
Ever feel like you’re running a small corporation, but without the executive training? 🏆
Welcome back to The Impactful Parent! In this episode, your host Kristina Campos dives deep into a transformative concept: Mothering Like a Boss. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless "to-do" lists, the emotional heavy lifting, and the daily chaos of family life, this video is for you.
We aren't just talking about being "in charge"—we’re talking about adopting a CEO Mindset to lead your family with intention, grace, and efficiency. Kristina breaks down how to transition from "surviving" the day to "strategizing" your family’s success.
Joining Kristina today is the incredible Aimee Rickabus, a powerhouse entrepreneur, author of The ManageHer, and mother of six. As the CEO of Tomahawk Information Solutions, Aimee brings a unique perspective on how the invisible labor mothers perform every day is actually a training ground for high-level executive skills. She shares her journey of managing multi-million-dollar companies while maintaining a peaceful, intentional home, proving that the principles of business leadership and motherhood are more connected than we think.
In this video, you’ll learn:
✨ The CEO Framework: How to apply professional leadership principles to your home life.
🕒 Mastering Time: Practical tips for managing household "operations" without burning out.
🧠 Emotional Leadership: Why a "Boss Mom" prioritizes emotional intelligence and connection over just checking boxes.
💪 Delegation & Empowerment: How to get your "team" (the kids!) involved so you aren't doing it all alone.
Being a mother is one of the most significant leadership roles you will ever hold. It’s time to step into your power and lead your home with the same vision and confidence as a top executive. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, a working professional, or somewhere in between, these strategies will help you reclaim your time and find more joy in the journey.
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Communicating With Your Teenager
Are you struggling to get more than a one-word answer from your teenager, or worse—facing a wall of silence? [00:00]
In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Maria Gallucci, author of Raised in Silence, to explore how parents can bridge the communication gap by learning to "listen" beyond spoken words. [00:32]
Maria’s unique background as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and her experience as a young mother have given her a profound perspective on resilience and the power of inclusive communication. Together, Kristina and Maria dive deep into how we can make our children feel truly safe and seen, even when the words aren't flowing. [01:11]
In this video, you’ll discover: The Power of Presence: Why putting down your phone and being fully present is the first step to real connection. [11:41]
Reading the Unspoken: How to interpret body language, facial expressions, and "hidden silences" to understand what your teen is really feeling. [05:57]
Moving Past "Fix-It" Mode: Why your teen often just needs to vent and how to ask, “Is there anything I can do to help?” instead of jumping to solutions. [09:30]
Building Authentic Trust: Maria shares her personal story of how her son came out at age 12 and the simple response that kept their bond unbreakable. [02:23]
Identifying Red Flags: Understanding the difference between normal teenage withdrawal and deeper struggles like depression or internal conflict. [12:45]
Whether you are navigating a new identity with your child, facing bullying, or simply trying to reconnect with a silent adolescent, this conversation offers heart-centered, practical tips to help you move from chaos to connection. [00:17]
About Maria Gallucci: Maria is a real estate agent, LGBTQ+ ally, and the Amazon #1 bestselling author of Raised in Silence. She uses her life experiences to help others master the art of inclusive communication.
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Preparing for the Worst: Disaster Preparedness for Parents
Would your family know exactly what to do if a disaster struck tomorrow? Most of us don't like to think about the "what-ifs," but being prepared is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos tackles the vital topic of disaster preparedness, moving beyond the fear and focusing on practical, age-appropriate ways to get your entire household ready for the unexpected. It’s not just about having a flashlight and extra water; it’s about building a "culture of readiness" that empowers your children rather than scaring them. Kristina walks you through how to create a comprehensive family safety plan that covers everything from natural disasters to house fires. You’ll learn how to involve your kids in the process, making preparedness feel like a team-building exercise rather than a scary lecture.
In this video, we cover: The "Go-Bag" Essentials: What every child’s emergency kit needs to include (and why comfort items are just as important as bandages!). Communication Strategies: Establishing a "meeting point" and an out-of-state contact so your family can find each other if cell service goes down. Role-Playing Safety: How to run a family emergency drill that teaches kids muscle memory without causing anxiety. Mental Resilience: Kristina shares tips on helping children manage stress and stay calm during high-pressure situations. Disaster preparedness is a core pillar of being an impactful parent. When you take the time to prepare, you aren't just securing your physical safety—you're teaching your children self-reliance, foresight, and how to remain calm in the face of adversity. Kristina Campos breaks down these complex safety protocols into manageable steps that any busy parent can follow.
0:00 Preparing for the worst 1:34 A unique approach to preparing children for disasters. 2:32 What should we be doing instead of trying to be calm? 6:19 Prepared backpacks 8:15 What are the three things a family actually needs to know to survive the first hour of a crisis? 10:25 What are the 5 things they should have on their person that could save their life? 15:49 The "Nintendo Switch" Rule 18:14 What is the one item most parents forget to stock that causes the most stress 48 hours into a lockdown? 21:45 What is the very first thing a parent should say or do to "seize control" of the room when the lights go out or the sirens start? 25:11 What are the rules around pet evacuation? 28:46 How should a evaluate a school's preparedness for disasters? 30:43 MORE FROM PATRICK 33:36 What is the most impactful thing a parent can do for a child preparing for disasters?
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Teenage Depression
Is your teenager pulling away, struggling with depression, or feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety? Welcome to The Impactful Parent, hosted by Kristina Campos. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the heart of the youth mental health crisis to find real, actionable solutions for families in distress. We aren’t just talking about the "why"—we are exploring the "how" of getting your child back.
Kristina is joined by Dr. Will Dobud, co-author of the groundbreaking new book, Kids These Days. Together, they challenge the traditional "talk therapy" model and discuss why our modern, ultra-protective parenting style might accidentally be creating a "safety trap" that hinders teen resilience.
In this video, you will discover:
The Connection Gap: Why connection, not correction, is the first step toward healing [05:04].
The Safety Trap: How being the most protective generation in history has impacted our kids' ability to handle risk [05:22].
Adventure-Based Therapy: Why moving the body in nature can be more effective than sitting on a therapist's couch [23:45].
Smartphones & Social Media: A refreshing and controversial take on whether the phone is the cause or just a symptom of a deeper need for connection [37:09].
The "Problem-Free" Habit: A simple, 30-minute strategy you can start today to break the ice with a struggling teen [52:09].
Dr. Dobud shares his extensive experience in outdoor therapy, explaining how simple acts—like sitting around a campfire or even standing on one leg while brushing your teeth—can reorient a teen's brain toward mastery and hope [36:40].
If you feel helpless watching your teen spiral, this conversation is the "fire" you need to light a new path forward. It’s time to move from chaos to connection and help your adolescent build the autonomy they need to thrive in a confusing world. Join the Impactful Parent community:
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New Years Resolutions for Parents of Teenagers
Ready to transform your relationship with your teenager in the New Year? Join Kristina Campos, your host on The Impactful Parent Podcast, as she dives into six creative and strategic New Year Resolutions for parents designed to strengthen your bond and foster healthy habits for your teen. Forget unrealistic goals—these are practical, impactful parenting tips you can implement today!
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en Your Bond & Communication Kristina outlines three powerful strategies to improve your communication with teenagers:
The Full Attention 10-Minute Rule [01:19]: Commit to 10 minutes of uninterrupted, full-attention time with each child daily. This is about quality, not quantity—meaning no phones and lots of open-ended questions to truly connect with your teen's world.
Become a Hobby Apprentice [05:03]: Boost your teen’s confidence by asking them to teach you one of their current interests, whether it's a video game, a popular dance move, or a social media feature. Position your teen as the expert to build a low-pressure, shared-time environment.
The Ritual of the Road/Car Confessions [08:16]: Designate a non-negotiable, distraction-free weekly activity (like a dog walk or a drive home from practice). This consistency creates a safe, predictable time for your teen to naturally open up, which is vital for a stronger parent-teen relationship.
Model Healthy Habits & Resilience The second half focuses on promoting well-being without being over-controlling: Family Movement Challenge [12:38]: Implement a fun, monthly family challenge (like hiking or trying a new dance class) to collectively model an active lifestyle and physical well-being. Incentives are okay!
Prioritize and Protect Sleep [14:12]: Establish a household rule for a device docking station outside of all bedrooms 30-60 minutes before lights out. This crucial step supports prioritizing sleep and sets clear screen time rules for teens.
Model Vulnerability and Stress Management [16:57]: Share your own non-teen related stress management techniques (e.g., "I need to journal for 15 minutes to clear my head"). Teach your child to cope by modeling vulnerability and taking responsibility for your mistakes—or valuing the oops [19:34]. Start building a stronger, healthier connection with your teen now. You've got this, parents!
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Resiliency in Parenthood (How to be resilient and how to teach it)
Are you ready to stop feeling like you're one bad day away from a total parenting burnout?
Join host Kristina Campos and Kate Lund on this powerful episode of The Impactful Parent as they dive deep into one of the most crucial topics for parents today: Resiliency In Parenthood.
In the face of modern challenges, managing a busy schedule, and navigating the ups and downs of raising children, building resilience isn't just about bouncing back—it's about learning how to stay strong and present for your family, no matter what life throws at you.
In this episode, you will learn to:
Identify common stressors that chip away at a parent's ability to be resilient.
Develop practical strategies for improving your own coping mechanisms and mental health.
Model resilient behavior so your children can learn these vital life skills from you.
Shift your perspective on setbacks, viewing them not as failures but as opportunities for growth for both you and your kids.
Parenting is a marathon, not a sprint, and every parent deserves the tools to manage the inevitable hard days. Whether you have toddlers, teens, or kids in between, this conversation will empower you to build a stronger, more flexible, and more peaceful family life.
Ready to become the resilient parent your family needs? Hit play now!
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Beginner Makeup and Skincare For Your Daughter
Are you navigating the confusing world of introducing your daughter to skincare and makeup? You're not alone! In this insightful and friendly episode, The Impactful Parent's host, Kristina Campos, sits down with a top expert to cut through the noise and give you clear, dermatologist-backed advice for guiding your tween or teen.
Kristina's special guest is Dr. Angela Casey, a board-certified dermatologist, mother of three, and the founder of the age-appropriate skincare line, Bright Girl. Dr. Casey shares her professional and personal wisdom to help you guide your daughter toward healthy, confidence-building routines without resorting to harsh adult products.
This episode is a must-listen for every parent who wants to be proactive about their daughter's skin health and self-esteem. In this episode, you will learn: When is the right age to start a routine?
Find out the emotional and physical signs that your daughter is ready to take ownership of her skin care (around [01:27]). The Non-Negotiable Beginner Routine: For girls ages 8-12, Dr. Casey outlines the absolute simplest, non-negotiable routine—and it’s easier than you think (hint: it starts with mineral sunscreen!) [03:02] How to Teach Consistency: Learn why instant results are a myth and why dermatologists recommend three months of consistent use before changing a product. [05:16] Tackling Mild Teen Acne: Why harsh scrubbing and stripping is outdated, and the modern, gentle approach to strengthening the skin barrier to manage breakouts. [08:13] Acne, Diet, and Inflammation: Discover the surprising link between high-glycemic index foods (like certain milks and snacks) and acne. [11:36] The "Clean Beauty" Myth: Dr. Casey clarifies what "clean" really means in an unregulated industry and which common ingredients (like synthetic fragrances) mothers should be most vigilant about avoiding. [14:24] Risks of Adult Ingredients: Why using adult anti-aging ingredients like retinols and strong exfoliants on young, developing skin can be damaging and counterproductive. [19:08] Safe Makeup Start: Advice on essential, non-toxic products (like lip gloss with SPF and mineral-based makeup) and the healthiest way to remove makeup at night to protect the skin barrier. [22:05] and [24:37] The Biggest Skin Myth: The single most critical piece of advice Dr. Casey gives regarding sun protection and the cumulative effect of sun damage starting in childhood. [26:17] Special Offer for Impactful Parents! Learn more about Dr. Casey’s Bright Girl line designed specifically for young skin at brightgirl.com. Get 15% off your purchase by using code IMPACTFUL at checkout! [32:02]
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Preventing and Supporting A Teen With Substance Abuse
In this episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, host Kristina Campos welcomes Lisa Katona Smith, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, TEDx Speaker, and author. Lisa introduces her innovative Parallel Recovery framework—a vital guide for families seeking a sustainable, connection-based approach to teen substance abuse and family healing. This episode provides parents with the necessary tools for both preventative conversations and responsive, therapeutic engagement.
Discover:
💥Key Strategies for Prevention and Support
💥Shifting Focus from Behavior to Need
💥Proactive, Trauma-Informed Communication
💥The Modern Risk Landscape
💥Long-Term Sustainability
Lisa Katona Smith's book, Parallel Recovery: A Guide for Those Who Love Someone Struggling with Substance Use Disorder, serves as a powerful resource for implementing these critical techniques. Find Lisa's book on Amazon or at her website, lisakonasmith.com.
Additionally, download the complimentary resource, "Five Conversations Every Parent Should Have Before the Crisis," available within The Impactful Parent App.
To access YOUR FREE PARENTING RESOURCES for your school-aged child, download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on the Android Play Store and on the Apple Store.
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Understanding Adolescent Anxiety
Is your teenager struggling to cope with the overwhelming wave of modern life?
You are not alone, and we have the guidance you need! In this vital episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, host Kristina Campos dives deep into the often-misunderstood world of Adolescent Anxiety. It's more than just being stressed; it's a genuine challenge affecting countless young people, and understanding it is the first step toward effective support.
This episode is a must-listen for any parent seeking to navigate the complex landscape of mental health teens. Kristina breaks down the common signs and symptoms of teen anxiety that parents often miss, helping you move past confusion and into compassionate clarity. She explores the difference between normal teenage worries and a true anxiety disorder, providing the knowledge you need to advocate for your child's well-being.
What you will learn in this powerful episode about helping anxious teens:
Identify the Triggers: Learn to spot the underlying factors contributing to youth anxiety, whether it's academic pressure, social media, or family dynamics.
Communication Strategies: Get practical parenting advice on how to open up a dialogue with your teenager about their feelings without making them defensive or shut down. This is key to understanding adolescent anxiety.
Actionable Steps: Discover concrete, evidence-based tools for how to help my anxious child develop healthy coping mechanisms, build resilience, and manage their daily worries, promoting better teenager mental wellness.
Kristina Campos is dedicated to empowering parents, and this conversation provides a roadmap for turning moments of stress and fear into opportunities for growth and connection. Don't let your child face this battle alone.
Listen now to equip yourself with the insights to be a truly Impactful Parent!
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Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse
What if the one conversation you've been avoiding is the one that could save your child's life?
Join Kristina Campos, founder of The Impactful Parent, as she tackles one of the most critical and difficult subjects in parenting: preventing childhood sexual abuse (CSA Prevention). In this must-watch episode, Kristina sits down with special guest Dr. Bronwen Carroll, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, mother of four, and passionate advocate for Child Protection.
Dr. Carroll has treated countless victims in the ER and believes this issue is a public health crisis because 1 in 10 children experience abuse before age 18 [00:47]. The shocking truth is that child predators are overwhelmingly people the child knows and trusts—often the "nicest guy you know" [08:20].
Learn the essential, practical strategies that every parent needs to know to keep their kids safe, including how to: Implement the "No Secrets Rule": Dr. Carroll shares the single most important piece of language you can teach your child—Adults do not ask children to keep secrets—and how to roleplay an exit strategy [14:13].
Recognize Grooming Behaviors: Discover the predictable pattern that predators follow, from benign secrets to desensitization, so you can stop it before it starts [19:35].
Create a Culture of Open Communication: Learn how to talk to your kids about bodily autonomy and safety from preschool through high school, and how the powerful concept of "holding both" helps kids disclose when the abuser is someone they love [25:35].
Address Complex Dynamics: We dive deep into crucial areas like the dynamics of sibling sexual abuse and equipping teenagers to navigate teen dating violence and the pressure to send nudes. This conversation is not about fear, but about fostering child safety and empowering children through awareness and preparation.
Tune in to empower your family and help change an epidemic! Find More From Dr. Bronwen Carroll: You can find Dr. Bronwen Carroll's work and resources on her website, or on TikTok and Instagram @bronwcarrollmd [36:04].
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When Your Child Makes Bad Choices
Are you constantly feeling disappointed by your child's choices, wondering why they just won't listen?
In this powerful, impromptu episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, your host, Kristina Campos, dives deep into the heart of parental disappointment and how we can flip the script to achieve a more harmonious relationship with our kids.
If you have a strong-willed child or are parenting teenagers, this conversation is absolutely vital for you! Kristina unpacks the concept that often, the pain we feel when a child makes a bad choice is not a betrayal by them, but an expectation violation within ourselves. She breaks down the fascinating psychological concept of projection bias —the tendency to assume our kids think, care, and act based on our values instead of their own developing mental models and needs.
As parents, we instill values, but as our teens seek autonomy, they inevitably begin to create their own value system. When their choices clash with ours—whether it’s about screen time battles, academics/grades, or other instances of a teenager making bad choices—it’s easy to take it personally.
Kristina challenges us to move past the blame game. The key to influencing your child's behavior is to "observe more" and stop shutting down. Instead of asking, "Why aren't you listening?" we need to ask critical questions to truly understand their own values and needs behind their decision-making.
By separating what your child does from what you wanted them to do, you can foster a stronger relationship and become a more impactful parent. Tune in for invaluable parenting advice that will help you let go of frustration, prevent you from losing the relationship with your kids, and build better communication with your child.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Why your parental expectations are letting you down, not your child.
- How to respond when your child's values are misaligned with your own.
- The critical shift from accusation to observation.
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How Parents Can Have Better Intimacy Ready to stop letting exhaustion and the kids’ bedtime routine steal the spark from your marriage? You are not alone! The struggle to maintain a healthy, connected, and intimate life after having children is the norm, not the exception. It’s time to stop waiting and start working on your partnership. In this must-watch episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos tackles this hot topic, welcoming special guest Rebecca Udy, a certified relationship therapist and author of the book Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Intimacy After Kids. Rebecca and Kristina dive deep into the real reasons married couples struggle with their intimate connection, giving you actionable steps to reignite your relationship desire: Why the Desire Gap Widens: Get an honest look at the common dynamic of desire differences in marriage and how issues like the mental load of motherhood and constant hormone shifts impact a woman's low drive. Redefining Intimacy: Learn the difference between the rare, spontaneous "hot connection" and the reliable, connected "warm connection" that keeps the lights on in a long-term relationship. Scheduling Connection: Is putting intimacy on the calendar a passion killer? Rebecca explains how to use anticipation and preparation to make scheduled time feel exciting. Self-Care: Find out why true self-care outside the bedroom leads to more passion in the bedroom. Feeling completely disconnected today? Rebecca suggests focusing on daily micro-moments like a three-second hug or a meaningful smile to start bridging that gap immediately. Watch the full episode for essential marriage advice!
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When Alcohol is the only way to cope with motherhood
Have you ever felt the pressure to be the "perfect mom"? It's a feeling so many of us can relate to, but for some, that pressure becomes an overwhelming burden that leads to a secret battle. In this powerful episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, host Kristina Campos sits down with Emily Roondo, author of the memoir "Wife, Mother, Drunk," for a raw and honest conversation about motherhood, addiction, and recovery.
Emily shares her personal story of struggling with alcohol addiction while trying to maintain the facade of a perfect life. She opens up about the immense pressure she felt to "do it all" and the hidden struggles she faced daily. Emily's journey shines a light on the reality of being a wife, mother, and doctor while secretly battling alcoholism and a desire to be the "perfect mom." This conversation explores the emotional toll of her addiction on her family, her relationships, and her own sense of self.
Beyond her personal story, Emily and Kristina dive into the broader issues of motherhood struggles, intergenerational trauma, and the challenges of seeking help. They discuss the judgment and isolation many mothers face when they are vulnerable about their struggles, and how breaking the silence is a crucial first step towards healing. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who wants to better understand the complexities of addiction recovery, the myth of the "perfect mom," and the power of finding your voice.
Emily's story is a testament to the strength it takes to admit you have a problem, ask for help, and rebuild your life. She shares valuable advice for anyone struggling with substance abuse, emphasizing the importance of trusting your gut and finding one person to confide in. This discussion is not just about alcoholism; it's about the universal themes of shame, vulnerability, and the courage to change your story. Tune in to hear Emily's inspiring message of hope and healing.
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How much does it really cost to raise a child?
Are you a parent or thinking about becoming one? Wondering how to navigate the financial side of raising a child?
In this eye-opening Impactful Parent episode, we take a deep dive into the true cost of raising a child. This video is packed with essential information and practical tips for anyone looking to build a strong financial future for their family.
This episode discusses a wide range of topics to help you get your finances in order, including:
- Financial Planning and Budgeting: Learn how to create a solid budget that accounts for both expected and unexpected expenses.
- Saving for the Future: Get insights on the importance of retirement savings and setting up a 529 plan for college savings.
- Teaching Kids About Money: Discover effective strategies for giving your children an allowance and teaching them valuable financial lessons early on.
- Key Financial Concepts: Understand the role of life insurance and estate planning in securing your family's future.
- Hidden Costs: The conversation also touches on the significant costs of childcare, activities & extracurriculars, and the unique financial considerations for children with special needs.
This episode is a must-watch for parents who want to be prepared for the financial journey of parenthood. Join Kristina Campos as she provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the finances of raising a family, empowering you to make smart decisions every step of the way.
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Ai Companions and Your Teenager
Hey everyone, have you ever felt like you're losing your teenager to their phone? You're not alone! In this video, join podcast host Kristina Campos as she sits down with communication trainer Sandy Gerber to discuss the growing trend of teens using AI companions and what it means for their relationships and social skills. This insightful episode is packed with practical advice for parents who want to reconnect with their teens and help them find a healthy balance between technology and real-world human interaction. In this video, you'll learn about: The rise of AI companions: Alarming statistics and the potential risks of teens turning to AI for serious conversations instead of their friends and family. Why teens seek out AI: Understanding the need for non-judgmental, safe spaces that AI provides. Essential parenting strategies: Discover actionable tips and tools to improve communication and build a stronger connection with your teen, including the "EQ Switch," using curiosity, and the "Feel Need Next" formula for difficult conversations. Building emotional intelligence: Learn how to model vulnerability and effective communication to help your teen develop crucial social skills for life.
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Healing Yourself To Be A Better Parent
In this episode, podcast host Kristina Campos sits down with Brian Power, who shares his raw and honest story of how his marriage went from a "good relationship" to a "complete relationship failure." He reveals how he used the powerful principles of Integrated Attachment Theory to not only save his marriage but to rebuild it stronger than ever before. This eye-opening conversation is a must-listen for any parent or partner looking to improve their most important relationships. Brian breaks down how parents can heal their own childhood wounds to stop passing trauma on to their kids. He explains how our subconscious mind drives most of our decisions and how we can change our behaviors by addressing these underlying wounds.
You’ll learn practical steps to apply the theory in your own life, including: Understanding and addressing your core wounds [14:08] Identifying your true needs [14:13] Handling emotions in a healthy way [14:18] Setting healthy boundaries in your relationships [14:29] Improving communication with your spouse and children [14:42] Brian also offers a powerful message for men who may be hesitant to seek help, encouraging them to be humble and take ownership of their issues for the sake of their families.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your relationships and become a better role model for your children.
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Divorce. Answers to the Questions You Want To Ask.
Are you a parent navigating the complexities of divorce? You're not alone, and this episode of "The Impactful Parent" is a must-watch!
In this incredibly insightful episode, your host, Kristina Campos, sits down with Joe Dillon, a seasoned divorce mediator from Equitable Mediation Services, to discuss how parents can protect their children and create a peaceful path forward during and after a divorce.
Joe shares invaluable wisdom on the power of choosing mediation to model respectful co-parenting for your kids. You'll learn why a "carved in sand" approach to parenting plans is essential for adapting to your children's changing needs as they grow. They also tackle the tough topic of high-conflict situations and offer practical advice, including the use of specialized parenting apps to de-escalate tension and minimize direct communication.
The conversation goes deep into what it truly means to "put the kids first," highlighting the importance of quality "awake time" and unconventional living arrangements, like nesting, that prioritize your child's stability. Joe also shares a powerful story about giving older children a voice in their living situation, demonstrating that putting ego aside is the most impactful choice a parent can make.
This video is packed with actionable advice and compassionate guidance for anyone facing the challenges of divorce and co-parenting. Whether you're just starting the process or are years into it, you’ll walk away with new strategies to create a healthier, happier environment for your entire family.
To learn more about Joe Dillon's work and find additional resources, visit the Equitable Mediation Services website.
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Helping High School Grads Who Are Struggling in College
In this episode of "The Impactful Parent," host Kristina Campos sits down with therapeutic consultant Joanna Lily to discuss the challenges young adults face when transitioning to college and independent living. This insightful conversation provides parents with the essential tools and advice they need to help their children navigate this crucial phase of life. Joanna highlights the "unraveling" that can occur when young adults lack basic independent living skills, from managing conflicts with roommates to handling the academic rigor of college.
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Is my child ready for music lessons?Join Kristina Campos from The Impactful Parent as she sits down with Michael Hensworth, a music school owner and author of "Mr. Michael's Music Maker Manual," to discuss a common challenge for parents: knowing when their child is ready for music lessons and how to keep them from burning out. In this insightful conversation, Michael emphasizes that musical aptitude is not just an innate ability but something that can be developed through early exposure. He shares practical advice for parents, explaining the key developmental milestones and signs that indicate a child is prepared for formal instruction. The discussion highlights the importance of sustained interest in a particular instrument and warns against the pitfalls of trying to force a child into an instrument they don't love. The video also tackles the critical topic of practice and motivation. Michael and Kristina offer strategies to avoid the dreaded "nagging" cycle and instead foster a positive and engaging approach to music. They explore the different learning styles children have and the need for adaptable teachers. Michael also provides a refreshing perspective on burnout and quitting, suggesting that it's not a failure but sometimes a signal to change a teaching method, try a new instrument, or simply take a break. He shares his own story of leaving and returning to music, demonstrating that a flexible approach can be the key to a lifelong love of music. Michael's book, "Mr. Michael's Music Maker Manual," is introduced as a valuable resource for parents navigating their child's musical journey. The book is available on Amazon, and you can get a free chapter on The Impactful Parent app. This video is a must-watch for any parent considering music lessons for their child, offering a roadmap to a joyful and impactful musical education.
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Divorce: What if you stayed together for the kids?
Many leave a marriage because they crave an escape from issues they can't seem to face or handle with their spouse. But there's an immense price to pay: the happiness of their children. In this episode, Pamela Henry, author of the new book "Soul Custody: Sparing Children from Divorce," discusses How to recognize when childhood traumas and unaddressed anxieties are harming a marriage. Why divorced parents often have five common regrets. *Why joint-custody and other custody arrangements have hidden, irreversible impacts. Discover how Pamela's personal story and REGRETS about her own divorce can help you in your own marital issues.
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How to go from Overwhelmed to Empowered with Parent Coaching
Are you a mom or dad feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind of parenting? Do you constantly wonder if you're making the right choices for your school-aged children or navigating the adolescent years with confidence? This video, presented by Kristina Campos of The Impactful Parent, offers a powerful solution: parent coaching. Parenting is a rewarding but incredibly complex journey, filled with unique challenges at every stage. From managing child behavior and setting boundaries to fostering strong family dynamics and improving communication skills, it's easy to feel stretched thin and full of self-doubt. Kristina, a dedicated parenting coach and seasoned teacher, understands these struggles firsthand. Her mission at The Impactful Parent is to transform your chaos into connection and help you feel truly empowered. In this video, we'll demystify parent coaching: what it is, its profound benefits, and why it's the parenting help you might be needing. Discover how this professional service provides the support and guidance to effectively handle parenting issues, build strong relationships, and create a more harmonious family life. We'll cover how parent coaching can: Boost your parental confidence. Enhance communication skills with your kids. Equip you with practical problem-solving skills for discipline strategies and everyday scenarios. Increase your self-awareness as a parent. Significantly improve family dynamics and reduce parenting stress. Kristina will share insights into common themes she addresses with parents, including effective teenager connection strategies, navigating sibling conflicts, and the crucial topic of parental self-care. If you're ready to move from feeling overwhelmed to completely empowered in your parenting journey, embrace the power of parent coaching. This video will show you what working with a parenting coach looks like and how to implement the strategies learned for lasting positive change.
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Parenting an adolescent: The secret sauce in 5 steps
Raising teens isn't easy, and parenting today isn't anything like our parents did! As a mom of 4 teens+, I did this podcast candidly and unscripted. I just wanted to talk to the audience about some things I have learned over my many years as a parent. My thoughts are scattered. 🤯 My words aren't perfect. 🫣 But I was speaking from the heart. 💜 Listen and Discover my 5 steps to raising an awesome adolescent. These 5 things I focus on in my own parenting. They are literally my SECRET SAUCE to having a good relationship with my kids. I hope you can benefit from these tips too.
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Getting Ready For Summer: Screen time tips, avoiding isolation, mental health & parenting resources. Discover how you can have a happier, healthier summer with your adolescent!
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5 Keys To A Good Life For Your Child
Dr. Anbar wrote the book A Life Guide For Teens, and the Impactful Parent audience gets a sneak peek at the good advice! Discover 5 Keys To A Good Life For Your Child and how to implement these 5 Keys into your parenting! Whether you have a small child or a teenager, these gold nuggets of advice are GREAT for setting up your child for success and a lifetime of happiness! Let's go!
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Life After High School (Getting Ready For The Application Process)
Getting ready for life after high school doesn't have to be stressful! Tools like Loper, a free app that helps students explore options for continuing their education after high school in a personalized and engaging way, can make your journey easier!
Meet Sam Bernstein, the co-founded of Loper, as he gives parents practical advice for the college application process!
Discover answers to questions like:
-When should parents start talking to their children about college and career exploration?
-What are some of the most common mistakes parents make when starting college or career conversations?
-How can parents encourage exploration and early preparation without making every activity feel like it’s about building a résumé?
-What are some meaningful steps students can take in 9th or 10th grade to set themselves up for future success—and how can parents support that without taking over?
-What should parents of juniors expect over the next 12 months as their child moves closer to applying to college?
-What are some resources parents can turn to if they’re feeling lost about how to guide their kids through this process?
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A practical guide to transition high schoolers to adulthood.
Transitioning from high school to adulthood has a lot of components and Rob Finlay's book,
Hey Dad…: Everything You Should've Learned About Life (But Didn't)is a humorous and practical guide to the real-world lessons every young adult needs but few are taught. It’s also a treasure trove of advice for parents trying to help their kids transition into adulthood without losing their minds.From managing money to landing a job, renting an apartment, or avoiding costly mistakes like putting diesel in a gas engine (true story!), this book delivers relatable stories and actionable advice for families navigating the chaos of "adulting."What Your Listeners Will Gain: Insightful Parenting Tips: How to guide your young adult children without micromanaging their every move. * Relatable Humor: Stories of parenting fails, hilarious missteps, and the universal struggles of adulthood. * Actionable Advice*: Real-world solutions from 30+ experts on finances, career building, and independence.
Hey Dad… is the book every parent should read before their child leaves the house. Whether you’re guiding a first-time apartment renter or answering panicked late-night calls, Rob Finlay’s wisdom will help make the transition smoother (and funnier) for everyone involved.
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Ai Companions and the Future of ParentingI was scrolling through TikTok when I came across a video by @nate.b.jones where he described a future where everyone had A.I. companions as the norm. Of course you need to check out his video, but it got me thinking.... What if we do have AI companions in the future? We aren't that far from that now. Teens use their phones for companionship more than ever before. What will this mean for my grandkids? What does this mean for my own children when they have to parent with A.I.? Join me as I explore the idea of parenting in the future with Artificial Intelligence at the forefront. The good, the bad, and the scary!
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The Mother Load: The hidden load of the primary caregiver of children.
In this podcast, I examine what I call The Mother Load. The Mother Load is an often unseen burden on the primary caregiver of children. It consists of the collection of responsibilities of parenthood, coupled with the mental load of NEVER having a break from being a parent. Discover more about the Mother Load and how moms can better their situation.
This episode is for all the moms out there who are tired but still doing their best. The ones who selflessly and with love take on the whole Mother Load for their family.
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4 Things Parents Don't Know That Affect Their Child's SuccessA child's success depends on various factors, but impactful parents do what they can to increase the odds of their child's success. Discover 4 things that most parents don't think about that greatly impact children's well-being and success! Learn what you can do to better support your child today! Featuring special guest Mark Sinclair!
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Creating a vacation that even your teenager will love.If you want to avoid the bored children, the arguments, and the eye rolls on vacation, this episode is for YOU!
Join me and travel coach, Laura Rahn as we give tips and tricks to planning a family vacation that even your teenagers will love!
FREEBIE is included in this episode and can be found inside the Free Impactful Parent app! Download the app from your phone and get the travel planning guide FREE!
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Books for Bonding and Learning
Louis Papadakis credits reading books for the bond he has with his stepson, and you can too! Discover how reading books can improve your relationship with your child AT ANY AGE. Learn tips for making reading more than a learning experience, but also a special time to connect with your child.
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Why Parents Should Encourage TRAVEL After Graduation
10 reasons why traveling after graduation is the BEST and most BENEFICIAL experience that your son or daughter can have between the ages of 18 and 26 years old.
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What is School For? Why is public education failing us?
Have you ever wondered, "What is school for," if you'll never remember those science formulas or long math equations? If most of the information we "learn" in school goes in one ear and out the other, then what is school for anyway? Listen and discover our take on education and why public schools seem to fail the next generation of kids. Join the discussion!
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The One Thing Every Parent Needs To Do Every Day (to foster connection and dissolve discipline.)
This parenting hack will foster a connection between you and your child and even dissolve a lot of discipline problems! Discover the parenting hack you didn't even know you needed so badly! Let's go!
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Raising an Entrepreneur
If you have a budding entrepreneur, then this episode is for you! Discover how you can unlock your child's highest potential! Margot Machol Bisnow's book preview guides parents and inspires! Learn what you can do to support your child to the fullest!
Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams – 99 Stories from Families Who Did. Learn more at raisinganentrepreneur.com.
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Parenting: Working with Teachers and Schools Therapists
Working with school therapists and teachers to help your child with their disabilities or learning differences can be hit or miss! What can parents do?
In this episode, discover what parents can do to maximize the probability of good and better school care for their children!
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How should I communicate with teachers?
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How do I have difficult conversations with school therapists?
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How do I advocate for my child without being annoying?
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What should I advocate for, and when should I step back?
These are only a few of the questions we explore in this episode and Impactful parent expert Kelley Coleman answers all of them! Watch Today!
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Creating A Personal Space For Your Child MATTERS
n this episode I exam how personal space in the home really matters for childhood mental health and well being. Join me as we look at our own upbringings and try to make a BETTER and secure place for children.
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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?
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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 child done? How have they learned or grown? I also talk about my own 4 children and why I am proud of each one. I hope you can find a little bit of your own child in my examples and relate to my "real mom" moments of honesty.
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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 only child with a brother 10 years my senior. Lastly, I discuss my views of parents' responsibility to foster connections between siblings.
Join me as I get personal and learn more about myself and some of my parenting insights through my life experiences.
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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
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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 episode of the Impactful Parent, we discuss the good and bad sides of competition in childhood. Discover ways competition can benefit your child and key things that parents need to look out for to prevent the negative side of competitiveness in childhood.
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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 creating and maintaining a good care team for your child.
🎯Learn what is important to look for in choosing your doctors,
🎯What to do if the care team disagrees,
🎯 Strategies for getting everyone on the same page working together,
🎯 What to do when one of your team members isn't working out, AND SO MUCH MORE!
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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 can minimize the double standard in your own co-parenting relationship.
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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:
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What to say during the "coming out" conversation (if you think it's coming)
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What NOT to say during the "coming out" conversation
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What parents should do in the few weeks after their child comes out.
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What parents should NOT do in the weeks after their child comes out.
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Important information that every new parent of LGBTQ kids should know.
*AND SO MUCH MORE! This episode comes with a FREE PDF to help you navigate your new parenting journey! Get your free PDF with the link below or by downloading the Impactful Parent app! Both are FREE!
FREEBIE: https://theimpactfulparent.com/new2lgbtq
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Teaching Children Boundaries: Mistakes Parents Unintentionally DoSpoiler 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 keep boundaries
🎯And find out how 2 parent coaches teach boundaries to their own children!
Watch this new Episode of The Impactful Parent Today!
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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 experience that both of you will remember for a lifetime!
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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 and Kristina speaking about their own family trauma experiences and how it effects them still today!
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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 insights, and her knowledge about raising a child with disabilitie.
In this episode, learn about Kelley's unique story,🎯 discover how parents without kid's with disabilities can avoid awkward moments, and get Everything No One Tells You About Raising A Disabled Child! I expect Kelley to be a reoccurring guest so download the FREE Impactful Parent app so you won't miss an episode!
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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 recognize it, how you can prevent it, and what you can do if you are on the receiving end of a manipulative ex.
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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 contained inside their products! So Grustas set out to make a skincare line that moms and daughters can TRUST.
Discover how chemicals in products today are affecting our children, what we need to look-out for as parents, and how we can better safe guard our daughters from harmful chemicals.
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0:00 Introduction to Chemicals in Everyday Life are Hurting Your Daughter 1:30 Why staying away from chemicals is important 8:32 How do we spot the toxic stuff? 14:08 Are their regulations around this with manufacturers? 16:56 What skin conditions can be exacerbated due to chemical? 21:11 What age should we talk about this with kids? 25:00 Good For You Girls products 28:29 What to look out for on Amazon and TikTok 29:54 Freebie 34:16 Starting early is key
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.
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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 parenting more from love.
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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 personal experiences with losing the connection they had with their partner while in the hustle and bustle of parenthood. Discover ways to maintain connection with your spouse.
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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 child today!
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Episode Transcript:
How Can I Teach My Child That Not Everyone Is Going To Like Them?
Welcome impactful parents! Today we have a great question submitted by a follower and parent like you that reads, “my child gets really upset when they think someone doesn’t like them at school. It causes so much drama in our house. How do I teach my child that not everyone will like them no matter what they do?”
This is a great question and not an easy situation. I am really glad this parent DMed me and if you have a question that you’d like some help with- you can DM me too. All submission are kept anonymous.
It is important to support our children in learning the “Not everyone will like you” lesson as early as possible. They need to develop the coping skills they need to continue feeling good about THEMSELVES and not rely so much on external validation. If they continue to wallow in the sadness of “that person doesn’t like me,” then it could affect their mental health, and your child can start to develop a habit of thinking like a victim. We don’t want them. We want our kids to be confident and empowered.
So what should parents do to help turn this victim mentality into empowerment? Today I am going to give you 5 suggestions. Let’s get started.
First, you want to validate your child’s feelings. I know you might want to say, “Don’t worry about it. That person isn’t worth your time, and who cares if they like you!” But that does NOTHING for your child. Instead, let your child be heard. Tell them that it’s ok to feel sad that they think someone doesn’t like them. Validate that it doesn’t feel good. And then LISTEN. Don’t try and fix anything. Just listen. Don’t give advice. Just listen. Giving your child the stage to talk and let out their feelings BEFORE you start making suggestions is a priority.
Step 2 is talking about the reasons WHY someone might not like them. Remind your child that it may not even be their fault or anything that they can control. There are infinite reasons why someone might not like you, but here are a few of the most common reasons.
- You remind the person of something they are lacking. Is your child better at a sport, gets better grades, is more attractive or likable? Your child might make others jealous of their successes and talents. Of course, this has nothing to do with your child. Instead, this is a reflection of the insecurities and jealousy of the other child. The jealous child likely feels bad about themselves because your child reminds them of their failures and imperfections.
- Your child might remind them of something bad. For example, if your child looks like a bully from the other child’s past, then your child won’t be liked. Again, not your child’s fault. But the trauma of one person’s past can cause them not to like you because you remind them of things they want to forget.
- Your child feels like a threat. Sometimes a person will dislike someone who threatens their position. For example, does the other child think your child will steal their friends, take away from their attention, or steal their status?
- Perhaps the other child is projecting their own fears on your child. Some kids will gossip about others to empower themselves. This is the classic case of someone bullying or putting someone down to build themselves up and regain some power. Ultimately, the other child feels powerless.
Go through this list with your child and examine with them, Could This Be Why?
Step 3 is to start asking questions about how YOUR CHILD's behaviors might have made the other person feel. As much as we would like to believe that our kids are angels, there are circumstances when our children provoke the situation. Start a conversation about how their behaviors might have a domino effect on others. Were they bragging too much? Were they leaving someone out on accident? Were they talking about things that made others uncomfortable?
The main point here is that your child needs to realize that their actions have reactions. Talk about how they might have contributed to the situation.
Step 4 is to encourage your child to have a self-positive talk in their head. Even if they don’t believe themselves at first, encourage your child to give themselves a pep talk throughout the day. For example, have them think, “I am ok. I don’t need everyone to like me.” “I can’t please everybody, and that’s ok. I can only be my best self.”
And lastly, encourage your child to spend time with people who do like them. Extra time with friends that will lift your child’s spirits and make them gain confidence is easy for parents to allow and encourage.
Elon Musk and Parenting Transgender ChildrenElon 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 interview that Elon Musk did with Jordan Peterson. Discover the hardships of parenting a transgender child. Learn how other parents have navigated the tricky waters of parenting a trans child. And enjoy this conversation where Kristina and Rodrigo give their own opinions about this interview and share their personal stories of raising an LGBTQ child.
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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 about politics! Lindsey brings some valuable insights, tips, and tricks to the Impactful Parent stage that you can't miss! Watch this video today! *Free PDF worksheet for this video inside the FREE Impactful Parent App.
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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 medications?"
"Will they get to bed on time?"
"Will they be on a screen all day?"
"Will they be eating healthy?"
The list of worries is endless! Discover tips for letting motherly anxiety and worry go.
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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 inside a vape pen, why parents need to educate themselves on vapes, and action steps parents can take to minimize the chances of their child using vape pens in the future.
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Transcript for podcast: What is inside that Vape Pen?
Is this nicotine, or is this marijuana? Many parents don't know. You're not alone. They look the same. They smell similar.
As if having a teenager wasn't stressful enough, gone are the days when parents used to primarily worry about their teen drinking and smoking cigarettes. Now, there are more concerns. Vaping and marijuana use are very popular, and if you are thinking, "Not my kid," you need to pull your head out of the sand.
Hello, my name is Kristina Campos. I am the founder of the Impactful Parent. Every week I give you parenting videos that can help you in your parenting journey. If you have a particular topic or parenting question about your school-aged child that you would like me to address, please submit it at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com or by messaging me on social media. All submissions are kept anonymous.
Today, I will talk to you about vaping and marijuana. I will explain why YOU need to get educated on this subject, how you can tell if your child is partaking in these substances and stick around to the end because I will also give you tips for preventing and stopping your teenager from using them. Let's get started!
Vaping is nicotine consumption. Marijuana is a drug. Why am I grouping these two substances together if they are two completely different things? For 2 reasons. The first is that both substances are extremely popular among our young people. Second, from the outside, they look the same. The smoking cartridges of nicotine and marijuana appear the same from the outside, so if you find one of these devices in your house, you won't know what's inside unless you smoke it yourself or have enough knowledge to open up the cartridge and understand the differences. Here are some of the most common types of vape pens you might find.
One of the most common questions I get from parents is, "Why is my child doing this?" Aside from peer pressure, there is a popular misconception among young people that these substances will not hurt them. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Kids also love vape pens (whether nicotine or marijuana inside) because when you smoke them, they taste sweet and smell nice. Additives are put inside the smoking devices resulting in a more pleasurable experience. Marijuana and cigarettes don't smell stinky anymore. Now they smell and taste like bubble gum, grape, and various flavors. Children think, how can anything so nice be harmful? Couple this with the tobacco industry spending billions and billions of dollars annually to market their products to your child. It is no surprise that kids love vaporizing pens.
But let's get out of la-la land and into reality. You don't want your child consuming nicotine or marijuana, especially today, because these are not the same "cigarettes and weed" of our day. They are much more potent, and that means much more dangerous. So, if you're a parent thinking, "I know it's bad, but we all did it when we were younger. I smoked cigarettes, and I smoked a bowl here and there when I was young, and I turned out ok." You need to understand that the substances of today are not like what you were smoking when you were a kid. One cartridge of nicotine in a vape pen is equivalent to 13-30 traditional cigarettes. That means that vaping nicotine is much more addictive. Marijuana has also evolved into a potent drug. Sure, kids can still smoke the flower, but now there are so many other options.
Marijuana edibles can easily be overdosed and make you sick because their effects don't hit you immediately. This means, many kids take one. When they don't feel anything after an hour, they take another. Before you know it, they are so high they can't walk and throw up. Or another way to consume marijuana is through concentrates. Concentrates are found in vape pens and in a smoking method called dabbing. Concentrates have an extreme amount of THC content. For example, a top-shelf flower that you may have smoked from a bowl, bong, or pipe has about 20% THC. Dabbing and vape pens have 40-80% THC concentrations. This means you can get much higher in one hit and also get the negative effects of the drug more easily.
The next common question I get from parents is, "How can I tell if my teen is using these substances?" Aside from finding the physical evidence of vape pens, pipes and lighters, I tell parents that they need to know their children well and notice behaviors when they start to change. Unfortunately, the most common signs of drug use are signs of normal teenage behavior, but drug use signals are amplified. Most teens will go through a phase of mood swings, agitation, and impulsivity, but drug use will make these warning signs more apparent. Don't dismiss these behaviors as "normal" unless they are subtle, few, and far between. I suggest airing on the side of caution, not dismissal. This is why a good relationship with your adolescent is critical to catch early warning signs. You need to know your teen well and be on the alert.
In addition, you can be aware of changes in your child's behaviors such as carelessness with grooming, changes in grades, skipping school, losing interest in favorite activities, and changes in eating and sleeping habits. Look out for relationship problems with family and friends also. Suppose your child has recently smoked marijuana and is trying to come down from their high when you see them. In that case, you may be able to spot their bloodshot eyes and have a smell of sweet fragrance on their clothes. Your child may appear dizzy or uncoordinated. They may seem silly and giggly for no reason and have difficulty remembering things that just happened.
Many kids who try to cover up vaping nicotine or marijuana use incense and other deodorizers to mask the smell of their vape pen. They could also be buying eye drops for their backpack and medicine cabinet. Look out for these items and start taking notice. One easy sign many parents miss is the child wearing graphic tees promoting drugs.
Lastly, let's talk about prevention. It isn't easy, but it is the most important thing you can do. Here are 5 steps parents can take to prevent their child from vaping marijuana or nicotine.
- Be a good role model. Your child will never listen to you if you smoke or don't walk the walk yourself. They just won't. Kids are watching and learning more by what you do than by what you say.
- Talk about the risks of partaking in vaping any substance. Don't just leave this conversation to the schools. You must have this conversation yourself, even if they roll their eyes and count down the seconds until you're done with your spill. Tell them how marijuana actually reduces their cognitive function PERMENTANTLY because their brain is still developing, and smoking kills brain cells. Tell them how 1 in 6 teens will develop a substance use disorder. Discuss the statistics that show that adolescents who use weed are more likely to try other risky drugs and have risky behaviors that can ruin their life.
- Talk to your child about the myths about vaping. Discuss how marijuana and nicotine are addictive and harmful to their health. Just because marijuana is a plant and perhaps even considered 'natural' doesn't mean it can't harm them. Discuss how not everyone is using these substances even though they may feel like it. And dispel any other false beliefs they might have.
- Have these conversations at least once a year. Don't talk about it once and think you did your due diligence. Revisit these topics every year or when the need arises.
- Roleplay and discuss ways your child can say no when facing peer pressure. Help them think of good 'one-liners' that will get them out of a situation they don't feel comfortable with, and then rehearse these lines often. Also, practice talking with body language by rehearsing those excuses with a confident posture and strong voice infliction. Consider talking about what will happen if they make a wrong choice and find themselves in a compromised state. What should they do? Who should they call? Where should they go?
Many teenagers will experiment and do what they are going to do. Still, suppose you can arm them with the right information and the ability to make a better choice more easily. In that case, you are increasing their chances for success.
If this information was valuable for you today, BECOME a more impactful parent by downloading The Impactful Parent App. The Impactful Parent app is FREE and full of episodes like this one that will help you in your parenting journey. Investing in your family looks like learning the warning signs of certain behaviors so you can stop bad things before they start, discovering new parenting techniques to make your parenting more effective, and joining a community of like-minded parents that also want to be the best parent they can for their child. All this, plus so much more, can be found inside The Impactful Parent app, so download it today. You got nothing to lose with this free parenting resource. Go to theimpactfulparent.com and discover how you can step up your parenting game and be a more impactful parent.
But until next time, you got this, parents. I am just here to help.
Reference to inside a vape pen photograph: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/pdfs/ecigarette-or-vaping-products-visual-dictionary-508.pdf
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!
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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!
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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 my favorites to date! Join Rodrigo and me as we explore the influence of toxic masculinity!
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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 less and your household will be running more smoothly.
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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 why these statistics are true and misleading at the same time. This was a fun and interesting episode, and I hope you enjoy it too!
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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 novels are a perfect bridge between picture books and regular novels! They allow your child to get engaged in reading, foster more reading proficiency, and will have your child asking for more books! Watch this episode today and discover how graphic novels can get your child reading more! Check out whizkidsdarpa.com to get started!
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0:00 Introduction to The Secret Sauce of Getting your child to read
2:13 what is the difference between graphic novels and comic books?
5:26 Why graphic novels work to get kids excited about reading.
8:16 How can parents make sure the graphic novel is appropriate?
10:35 How we parents incorporate graphic novels in literacy programs?
12:26 The Whiz Kids From Darpa
16:42 Recommended authors
17:38 More by Ramon Gil in the future
19:04 Big idea from Ramon
19:43 parenting resources
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 experiences with
-petty arguments
-unfair divorce agreements
-financial tug-o-wars
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Discover how you can shift your mindset and be the better person. Learn how to communicate with your Ex so that the kids benefit the most. And simply laugh with us and we talk about our own divorces, our ex's and how much we have grown. Join us!
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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 grandparents need to know today!
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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!
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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!
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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 better, YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKE! Watch and discover how you can get your child talking to you for help! This video is a game changer! It even comes with a FREE PDF you can print out and keep on your refrigerator to help you! Watch today!
0:00 Intro to Teaching Kids How To Learn From Mistakes
1:24 How do we keep a strong connection?
2:53 How to talk to your child when they make mistakes.
3:15 Tip 2 How to talk to your child when they make mistakes.
3:45 Tip 3 How to talk to your child when they make mistakes.
4:08 Tip 4 How to talk to your child when they make mistakes.
4:24 Tip 5 How to talk to your child when they make mistakes.
4:43 Tip 6 How to talk to your child when they make mistakes.
4:51 The SECRET SAUCE TIP How to talk to your child when they make mistakes.
6:28 Summary of Teaching Kids How To Learn From Mistakes
7:03Resources for parents
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Socializing Strategies for Awkward, Shy or Twice-Exceptional KidsDiscover 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 sometimes have challenges socializing with their peers
⭐ Strategies for parents to help kids with socialization
⭐ Tips to make socialization EASIER and more successful!
0:00 Intro to Socializing Strategies for Awkward, Shy or Twice-Exceptional exceptional Kids
1:52 Who is the episode for? What is 2E?
3:31 Why are these kids awkward?
5:19 Signs of twice exceptionality
8:28 Parents accepting social change
10:55 play to the child's strengths
14:50 Finger vote
15:25 Don't be afraid to curate
16:36 play dates with structure
17:15 I.F.R. technique
18:57 Socialization window
20:00 Friction rule
25:05 Teach kids to fish
26:34 Young Scholars Academy
32:58 Parenting resources
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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 Parenting Resources
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Best Options After High SchoolBest 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!"
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to download the FREE Impactful Parent App. Freebies included.
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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
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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 convenient and comfortable.
And slowly.... the parent trap has you leaving your old self behind to be ONLY a parent. This also leads to resentment and unhappiness. So in this episode: Rodrigo Bravo and I talk about the parent trap! We discuss:
⭐ How easy it is to lose your identity to parenthood.
⭐ How giving up on your hobbies and passions will leave you resentful.
⭐Tips for being unapologetically YOU, even with a busy schedule.
⭐ How being YOU actually makes you a better parent.
⭐ Tips for changing your mindset.
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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 resort to fitting in to fill that void. OH NO! ⭐ Discover how parents can help their child foster belonging and stay true to their authentic self. ⭐ This episode is a MUST-WATCH!
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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 avoiding getting their driver's license?
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Why parents shouldn't tell their kids they are special.
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Do kids playing outside look like wild animals?
Come and listen to this interesting and intriguing episode!
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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 overdose. * How can you save your child's life if you find them unresponsive?
PLUS- GET THE FREE PDF! A summary of this important information can be found on this FREE PDF. Get it today at https://theimpactfulparent.com/fentanyl
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Summary of What Parents Need To Know About Fentanyl
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What is fentanyl?
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Why is it so scary and lethal?
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How are kids getting ahold of this drug?
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Is snorting or eating fentanyl different?
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Can you spot fentanyl so you can warn your kids?
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Street names for the fentanyl.
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Signs of an overdose.
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How can you save your child's life if you find them unresponsive?
PLUS- GET THE FREE PDF! A summary of this important information can be found on this FREE PDF. Get it today at https://theimpactfulparent.com/fentanyl
BE PREPARED! Check out my Amazon store and get the medicine you need to keep in your medicine cabinet and save a life! https://www.amazon.com/shop/theimpact...
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 speaker!
I am very excited to welcome Rodrigo to The Impactful Parent to provide the audience with even more great parenting tips in the weeks to come! Whoo-hoo!
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Podcast Summary:
Meeting Rodrigo.
Rodrigo talks about mediation, what that is and who it is for.
We discuss how we met and why our collaboration will bring lot of value.
Rodrigo talks about his 2 sons, their moms, and how he became a "good dad."
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 and let me know I am not alone. If you got solutions, please tell me before I lose my Sh!* on my teenagers.
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SUMMARY:
This is a candid account of how I am feeling on this particular day. I am honest and half alive. lol
I share my symptoms and my perimenopause journey so far.
I talk about how perimenopause is affecting myself and my family.
Lastly, I give gratitude to everyone who watches this video and can give insight to their own perimenopause journey!
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!
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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.
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you are a parent who wants to support their child (even if you're not completely on board with everything going on,) then this episode is for YOU! 💯
Watch and discover parenting tips and resources for supporting your LGBTQ teen or "exploring" child.
Help is here. ❤️
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Episode Summary:
Introduction to Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Rodrigo's story
Your reaction matters
When you don't like it
Excuses can be for YOU
the FEAR
My son
Fear of the outside world
Myths about your son wearing a dress
Myth 1 Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Myth 2 Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Myth 3 Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Myth 4 Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 1 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 2 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 3 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 4 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 5 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 6 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Help for parents
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.
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How to Reconnect with Your Child: 5 Effective Strategies TRANSCRIPTIt feels like we don’t even talk anymore.
My daughter hates me.
I do not know what happened. One day we were great and the next day they turned into a teenager and started ignoring me.
If you can resonate with any of those comments, you’re not alone. These are common things I hear my clients say. Parents, all over have their hearts broken because they feel the closeness, they once had with their child get further and further away. Well, today we are going to talk about how to reconnect with your son or daughter to build a stronger bond.
Hello. My name is Kristina Campos, founder of The Impactful Parent. I help parents of school aged children turn their chaos into connection with their adolescence. I am a mom of 4 kids, a teacher that has taught every grade from pre-school to high school, and today I help moms and dads, like yourself, to navigate the exhausting, confusing, frustrating, and rewarding world of parenting. WELCOME TO THE IMPACTFUL PARENT!
Are you looking to rebuild and strengthen the bond with your child? Whether you've drifted apart over time or have faced challenges in your relationship, taking steps to reconnect is crucial. In this article, we will explore 5 effective strategies for rebuilding a stronger bond with your child.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #1
Exam Your Communication: Figure out where your communication breaks down. To do this, write down what YOUR communication to your son or daughter for one full day. DO NOT write how she responds. You are only writing what you are communicating to your child. Your documentation might look something like:
- At 8am I said good morning.
- At 8:15 I asked her if she finished her homework last night
- At 8:30 She asked me if she could go to a friend’s house after school and I said no.
Many times, we discover how often we are nagging our children, saying no to their requests, or only communicating in a transactional way.
If this is the case for you too, here are some tips to move from unwanted communication to a form of communication that your child will be more open to hearing.
If you are nagging too much, try using other forms of communication to get those reminders and messages across. Use sticky notes in their bathroom mirror. Use a sticky not on their car steering wheel. Text them your message. Have a relative call your child to say hello and relay your message for you. Be creative with your communication.
If you find that you are always saying NO to your child’s requests, try coupling your no with a yes. What I mean is, for every no you give your child, give them a yes answer too. It will look something like this.
“I am sorry you can’t go hang out with your friends today after school because we already have plans but ask your friend if they could meet up with you tomorrow after school instead.
And if you find most of your communication is transactional (and this happens all the time for several reasons but the most common I see is because the parent doesn’t want to rock the boat and start an argument so they keep things transactional so that not to stir up emotions in their teen. No matter what the reason for being transactional may be, make it a point to give your child a compliment on their character (not their appearance) for each transactional comment you make. It may sound like this, “We are eating dinner at 5pm. I am making spaghetti. And I noticed you have been on your phone with friends a lot lately. They are lucky to have such a loyal and dedicated friend like you.
Lastly, HOW you talk to your child matters. Many parents get into the habit of talking down to their kids without even realizing they are doing it. Parents are quick to yell at their kids when they don’t comply also. Be aware of HOW you talk to your child. This is also extremely important. Every time you see your son or daughter, try, and frame your speech like you are talking to a colleague at work. You don’t automatically criticize or yell at our colleagues so quickly when they mess up at work, and you need to give your child the same type of patient.
How you communicate with your child matters a lot and I encourage parents to really focus on their communication first. This isn’t as easy as it seems. You will need to take intentional efforts to change how you talk to your child, but this is an effort worth making and a strong first step to rebuilding a bond.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #2
Create a Safe Space for open and honest conversations. By expressing empathy and understanding, you can bridge any gaps that may exist between you, but many parents turn honest conversations into a lecture. Yep, a lecture. Most parents see their child telling them about their troubles, stories about the horrible girl in their class or frustrations about academics into an opportunity to TEACH their child how to manage the situation. NO. Do not give any advice to your child unless she asks! Kids need to vent, and they want their parents just to listen. Period. So do that. Just listen.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #3
Spend quality time together. This can involve engaging in activities that both of you enjoy, such as taking walks, cooking, or even just having a movie night. By carving out dedicated time for one another, you can create lasting memories and build a stronger connection. The two mistakes most parents make when trying to create quality time together are.
- They do what they want to do and not what the child wants to do. You must find an activity that your child is on board with and not something you “think they are on board with.” Make sure this is an activity that your child can get excited about.
- They invite others to join. Quality time does not have to be long if it is one-on-one and no one else is around. That is what quality time is. Your attention is 100 on your child. This means, no spouses, no friends, and no siblings allowed during the quality time.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #4
Cultivate trust and respect within your relationship. Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship, and it requires consistent effort to maintain. By being dependable, honest, and respectful, you can lay the groundwork for a stronger bond with your son or daughter. How do we do this? You mean what you say and say what you mean. You show up for your child whenever they need you. You aren’t late to their games or picking them up. You don’t talk about them to other people. You follow through with your word.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #5
Unresolved conflicts: Past conflicts or unresolved issues can create lingering resentment or tension in the relationship. It's important to address and resolve these conflicts to move forward and rebuild trust. To do this, see episode 208 of the Impactful Parent called How to Mend a Relationship.
Remember that creating bonds, cultivating trust, and building your relationship will not happen overnight. You must be consistent, and you must be patient with this process. I highly recommend creating a journal where you can write down small wins of each day. Without this kind of journal, it is very easy to feel defeated and frustrated with progress. Our brains can’t add up all the small improvements very well. Instead, we are conditioned to look at the negative. So, keep a little pad of paper by your bed and write down the wins of the day as much as possible. Then when you’re feeling frustrated you have a concrete and visible affirmation that shows you are building your relationship little by little.
Also, don’t be surprised if you start implementing these 5 tips and your child doesn’t change their attitude or behavior for a while. It will take your child to see your constant and vigilant attempts to change the culture of your relationship for at least a few weeks, (even a month) before they will start to believe in your dedication and start to change themselves. Continue to implement these 5 strategies and don’t give up!
Thank you for joining me today. Remember that this episode is just a small part of what the Impactful Parent offers. Also available are online courses, parent support groups, coaching services, and the Impactful Parent app! Find out more by going to theimpactfulparent.com
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But until next time, you got this, parents. I am just here to help.
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 can be a more conscious and impactful parent!
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Parent can kill a child’s self-esteem and not even know they are doing it! Did you have a parent like that? Many parents reflect the blame. They think, “I compliment my child all the time! How could I be hurting my child’s self-esteem?
Well, parents do unintentionally destroy their child’s self-esteem, but I do not want YOU to do that! Today we are going to talk about 12 ways that parents unintentionally destroy their child's self-esteem.
Hello. My name is Kristina Campos, founder of The Impactful Parent. I help parents of school aged children turn their chaos into connection with their adolescence. I am a mom of four kids, a teacher that has taught every grade from pre-school to high school, and today I help moms and dads, like yourself, to navigate the exhausting, confusing, frustrating, and rewarding world of parenting. WELCOME TO THE IMPACTFUL PARENT! Let’s get started.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #1: Overprotection. When parents do everything for their child, they may unknowingly send the message that the child is not capable of tackling tasks independently.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #2: Not allowing kids to make decisions. Making all the decisions for the child can undermine their sense of autonomy and make them feel like their opinions and choices do not matter.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #3: Neglect When parents fail to provide emotional support, validation, and attention, children may internalize the belief that they are not important or worthy of love. This lack of emotional connection can significantly impact their self-esteem and overall well-being.
Also, don’t forget about micro-neglect. This is a term I use to describe when a parent pays “half-ass” attention to their child. For example, the parent shows with their body language or words that they are not interested in what the child is saying. Or the parent intentionally withholds affection from their child because they were “bad.” Sometimes micro-neglect comes out when a parent ignores a child because they are too busy with work or other adult obligations.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #4: Trying to Make Them Happy All the Time I call this the “everyone gets a ribbon” problem. Many children do not know how to take loss anymore due to society giving everyone a prize and not allowing the child to experience defeat.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #5: Never apologizing. This makes the child feel less and unimportant. Over time, a child can feel unworthy of an apology.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #6: Rushing to help too soon. This sends the message to the child that they are not capable of doing the activity without help. It inadvertently tells kids that “I don’t believe you can accomplish this task.”
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #7: Comparison. Comparing a child to their siblings, peers, or other children can be damaging to their self-esteem. When parents constantly compare their child to others, they send the message that the child is not good enough as they are. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-worth.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #8: Being too critical and name calling. Parents who regularly insult or belittle their child may cause them to feel worthless and inadequate. (“You are so lazy,” “that was stupid of you.”) Critical comments from parents like, “You could have tried harder,” or “You should have done this instead,” can also erode a child’s self-esteem.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #9: Expectations and Pressure Expectations will cause children to feel constant stress to perform perfectly. This can lead to feelings of failure and a diminished sense of self-worth. This is true of most expectations ranging from expecting your child to be heterosexual to viewing your child as an extension of yourself. Even hoping for your child to succeed in ways that you did not could be a slippery slope.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #10: Breaking your promises. This makes kids feel unimportant to you. They feel unprioritized and not worthy.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #11: Shutting down their feelings. Parents can invalidate their feelings with comments like, “Don’t worry about it,” or “There is no reason to be upset here,” but shutting down your child’s feelings comes in many forms. Even invading your child’s privacy can be considered a form of dismissing their feelings. In fact, the most common form of parents shutting down their child’s feelings (in my opinion) is making the child do things their way all the time.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #12: Dismiss their efforts When a parent dismisses a child’s efforts, even unintentionally, it tells the child that their efforts do not count and were not noticed.
If this was of value to you today, check out the episode called, How to Improve My Daughter’s Self Esteem. Episode 220
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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 lice and yet every household that has kids will get at least a lice scare! Parents need to get educated now. You can prevent lice and it starts by watching this video. Enjoy!
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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 Las Angeles, California, area. In this episode, Lane gives us 5 things he wishes he knew before embarking on this process that could have made the journey easier. By watching the episode inside the Impactful Parent app, you can also access Chapter 1 of Lane's book for free! Check it out today!
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Episode Summary:
Intro to 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt. Get to know Melissa, Kristina and Lane.
Tip 1 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Expect the unexpected. Make sure you are ready to be flexible because things will likely not go as planned. Do your research. Be prepared.
Tip 2 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Know your limits when choosing a child and stick with it. Don't get pressured into taking on more than you want.
Tip 3 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Resist projecting your own expectations onto your child. Find their strengths and help them develop them. They may not be interested or good at what you are good at.
Tip 4 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Respect your own needs and make sure you take care of yourself. You can't be the best parent you can be and give to a child if you aren't taking care of yourself also.
Tip 5 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Take care of your partner also. They need you and you have to stay strong together.
Kids going back to their family: A conversation about this fear and the reality of its probability. Talk about your fears.
A Family Maybe: A discussion about Lane's book and what you can find inside. Also chapter 1 is free to preview if you download the FREE Impactful Parent app and watch the episode from there.
Free parenting Resources
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!
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How to be an Impactful Parent! Part 2
I wish there was a secret sauce formula to parenting, BUT I can at least tell you what I do! As a mom of four kids and a parenting coach, here are 25 habits and lessons that I live by. I implement these habits and lessons with my own children and preach them to my clients as well. There may not be a secret formula for raising great kids, but these 25 items can definitely start you in the right direction toward becoming an impactful parent!
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How to be an Impactful Parent!
I wish there was a secret sauce formula to parenting, BUT I can at least tell you what I do! As a mom of four kids and a parenting coach, here are 25 habits and lessons that I live by. I implement these habits and lessons with my own children and preach them to my clients as well. There may not be a secret formula for raising great kids, but these 25 items can definitely start you in the right direction toward becoming an impactful parent!
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The Secret Sauce To Being A Better Parent. Habits of successful parents.
William Vanderbloemen discovered the secret sauce to parenting by accident. Now he shares his secret with the world in his book, Be the Unicorn. There, he gives the 12 habits of the most successful people, which also happen to be the secret sauce to being a better parent! Discover how you can be a better parent too!
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How To Manage Everything And Not Go Nuts!
Tips for being more efficient and more organized as a parent! Thank you to special guest Allison Task!
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Managing Parenting Stress. Are you drinking?
Do you drink to cope with the stresses of parenthood?
Or maybe you deal with your stress by numbing out on other substances? Wine? Weed? Mushrooms?
You are not alone! Managing stress is NOT EASY. Parenthood is full of stress. It is too easy to rely on substances to help us cope. Heck, society even encourages it with TV ads, commercials, and even merchandise.
In this episode of The Impactful Parent, Melissa and Kristina talk about their own personal struggles with stress management, substances, and managing stress in parenthood. Get tips for managing stress so you can step into the best version of mom or dad that you can be! Join us!
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The Moody Season: Exploring Seasonal Affective Disorder
Is your house on the edge of a blowout too? EVERYONE is in a mood! In this episode of The Impactful Parent, Melissa and Kristina talk about:
- their "moody" households,
- discuss WHERE this moodiness is coming from,
- explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (symptoms and solutions)
- and get real with how this time of year makes parents feel EXHAUSTED, OVERWHELMED, and LESS.
JOIN US!
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Our Crazy, Amazing, Pull Your Hair Out, Kids
Part 2 of The Impactful Parent Video 1 of Season 2
It's time to shake things up! The NEW Impactful Parent is still going to be FULL of parenting tips and hacks for your school aged child,
BUT NOW it will also be with a dash of friendship, a splash of real-life, and a load of laughs! Welcome my new co-host and best friend, Melissa Clark!
Melissa is a mom of 3, a teacher, a social worker, and a therapist. She is going to bring even MORE amazing parenting advice to each episode.
PLUS- now you get to hear Melissa's and I's REAL parenting moments because you will be listening to two besties just talking.
So, JOIN OUR CONVERSATION! Mark your calendar every Thursday for the newest episode. And join the fun while becoming a more Impactful Parent.
To access YOUR FREE PARENTING RESOURCES for your school-aged child, download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on the Android Play Store and on the Apple Store.
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The Impactful Parent App has:
• over 100 parent-education videos,
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• and so much more!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to carry a parenting coach in your pocket! Download the app today!
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New Season. New Host. New Stories.
It's time to shake things up! The NEW Impactful Parent is still going to be FULL of parenting tips and hacks for your school aged child, BUT NOW it will also be with a dash of friendship, a splash of real-life, and a load of laughs!
Welcome my new co-host and best friend, Melissa Clark! Melissa is a mom of 3, a teacher, a social worker, and a therapist. She is going to bring even MORE amazing parenting advice to each episode. PLUS- now you get to hear Melissa's and I's REAL parenting moments because you will be listening to two besties just talking.
So, JOIN OUR CONVERSATION!
Mark your calendar every Thursday for the newest episode.
And join the fun while becoming a more Impactful Parent.
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How Is My Teen Driver? YES! SIGN ME UP!
🚗When Matt Carter got cut off by a distracted teenage driver, he immediately was thankful he didn't get into an accident, but his second thought was, "I wish I could tell his parents about this." 😡
Matt wasn't trying to get the teen in trouble, but he did wish that his parents knew how that teen was driving so they could help the teen correct their bad habits. 💟
💡Suddenly, an idea was born and Matt called his buddy Andrew Fullmer to get in on the collaboration. Together Matt and Andrew started a 🌎NATIONWIDE movement to make teen drivers more accountable.
HOW'S MY TEEN DRIVER is a bumper sticker parents can put on any vehicle to help monitor their teen's driving.
🚘Teens drive safer when community eyes are on their car!
🚘Teens are less careless and more mindful when being monitored.
🚘Parents can keep teens accountable for their actions.
🚘No long-term commitment to join the program. Cancel anytime!
Discover more at https://www.howsmyteendriver.com/impactfulparent
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The Truth About Mom Wine Culture
Society has normalized moms drinking wine. Heck- they even encourage it with merchandise and commercials. But what happens when the stresses of motherhood become too much and the consumption of wine gets unhealthy? Learn how one mom beat the "Mom Wine Culture" and started coping with stress and anxiety in other ways. Celeste Yvonne's story is heartfelt, honest, and SO SIMILIAR to millions of moms everywhere. Watch it today inside the Impactful Parent!
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Parenting A Dyslexic Child
Two moms of dyslexic children, founder of the Impactful Parent Kristina Campos and children's book author Lynn Greenberg, discuss their own parenting journeys of raising a dyslexic child to success. This candid interview gives tips to parents and will leave you feeling inspired. Discover how you too, can raise a dyslexic child to success!
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Keep Track of Kids After School Dismissal
If your child has ever taken the wrong bus home, gotten picked up by the wrong adult from school, or had to walk home from school alone- THEN THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Discover Keeping Your Kids Safe (or KYKS for short) can bring peace of mind to your afterschool routine with your child. Learn how schools can implement this simple program to make sure ALL students are accounted for and never take the wrong bus again!
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I Caught My Teenager With Porn
How do you confront and address this uncomfortable conversation? I got you! Learn 5 reasons pornography is bad for the adolescent brain, discover 8 strategies for having this conversation with your child, and 6 ways to prevent your child from watching pornography again!
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Transcript for: I Caught My Teenager With Porn
"OH CRAP!"
When I caught my child watching porn, my heart sank. How long has this been going on? Did someone show him this, or did he stumble upon it? How am I going to block this? And crap- now I must have another uncomfortable conversation with my kid. UGH!
Hello, my name is Kristina Campos. I am the founder of the Impactful Parent. Every week, I give you parenting videos to help your parenting journey. If you have a particular topic or parenting question about your school-aged child that you would like me to address, please submit it at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com or by messaging me on social media. All submissions are kept anonymous.
Today, I am talking about porn. You will have to talk about porn, too, eventually. Impactful parents can't avoid it because our children can't avoid it either. You can be a naïve parent and think everything will be okay because you have parental control and an innocent child. But research shows that 73% of teens saw porn before age 17. More than half of the kids that have seen before age 17 reported first seeing porn before age 13! This is why parents must understand the harmful impact of pornography on kids, have a plan for discussing porn with children, and even a game plan for keeping porn away from their children for as long as possible. So that's what I will address today on this episode of The Impactful Parent. Let's get started!
Why Is Pornography Bad for the Adolescent Brain?
Pornography, although easily accessible in the digital era, can have detrimental consequences on the young and impressionable adolescent brain. Here are a few key reasons why parents should be concerned:
- Distorted Perception of Sexuality: Exposure to explicit content may lead to unrealistic expectations and distorted views of healthy relationships and consensual sexual encounters. Children can develop an inability to distinguish between fantasy and reality.
- Emotional and Psychological Effects: Frequent exposure to pornography can desensitize an individual, potentially hindering their ability to form meaningful connections and fostering unrealistic expectations.
- Increased sexual behaviors: A curiosity to try oral sex, anal sex, and group sex.
- Addiction Potential: Pornography consumption can become addictive over time, leading to dependency and an unhealthy preoccupation with sexual fantasies, potentially interfering with academic performance, social activities, and overall mental well-being.
- Insecurities: Girls tend to get body image insecurities, and boys get insecure about their sexual performance.
Strategies to Engage in Open Conversations about Pornography:
Recognizing the need for dialogue and education, here are a few strategies for parents to consider when discussing pornography with their children:
- Establish a Safe and Non-Judgmental Environment: Create an atmosphere where children feel comfortable discussing their questions and concerns without fear of punishment. No teasing, laughing, talking around the subject, or turning your eyes away. I know this may be uncomfortable for you, but if you act uncomfortable with your body language even though your words say, "You can talk to me." Your child still won't believe you are in a safe place. PRACTICE looks natural if you have to. Give yourself a pep talk before hand. Whatever you need to do to be approachable.
- Start Talking About Healthy Relationships Early: Begin age-appropriate conversations about what a healthy relationship looks like, consent, and sexuality from an early stage. This will open the door for further discussions about explicit material when right.
- Make your expectations clear: Children with access to cellphones or other devices with cameras need to know your rules about taking photos and videos. You need to tell your child point blank that it is not OK for them to take pictures or videos of their or anyone else's private parts. Explain to your child that this is a LAW and that no one should ever ask them to give out nude photos.
- Stay calm and ask questions: This is the most challenging part if you ask me. Maybe you want to ask your child where they found their porn. Perhaps you want to ask them how long this has been going on? Or maybe you want to ask your child how it made them feel? No matter what you ask, it would be best to be prepared for their answer and not overreact. Also, be sure to ask their most important question: Do you have any questions for me? This will show your child that you are open to discussion and are a place where they can come get answers.
- Explain the difference between what they saw and real life: Your child doesn't know the difference yet, so you must explain it. Suppose the only sex they have seen or experienced is porn. In that case, they already have a skewed view of what sex is, how it starts, how long it lasts, the roles people play, what is pleasurable and what is not, and what intimacy really is. A parent needs to step in and set things straight or give them a different perspective.
- Encourage Critical Thinking: Teach children to critically analyze media and question portrayals of sex and relationships they encounter online. Please encourage them to consider the differences between fantasy and reality.
- Make your child feel normal: Make sure your child knows that sexual curiosity and sexual feelings are normal. (You may want to take this opportunity to also talk about masturbation.) Let your child know that they aren't feeling anything wrong.
- Repeat the conversation: You cannot have this conversation once and let it go. You must revisit this conversation throughout adolescence if you want it to stick.
The bottom line is that you can't avoid this conversation, so you need to prepare for it.
Advice on Preventing Children from Consuming Pornography:
While open communication is vital, proactive measures can also help mitigate the chances of children accessing pornography:
- Establish Internet Safety Rules: Set clear guidelines on Internet usage and implement parental controls and filters to block as much inappropriate content as possible.
- Warn your child: As soon as you give your child a phone or computer, tell them about porn so THEY know that YOU know it's out there and something they can talk to you about.
- Tell them what you want them to do: Many parents forget this step. What do you want your child to do when they come across porn? Do you want them to report it to you? Do you want them to ignore it? If you don't tell your child what to do, they will watch the porn out of curiosity and fill in the blanks with their own narrative. Be specific with your expectations.
- Monitor Online Activities: Regularly check your child's browsing history, social media interactions, and online contacts. Encourage healthy digital habits while respecting their privacy. In addition, make rules around electronics that would discourage watching porn. For example, no computers in the bedroom. No electronics after 9pm. No chat rooms.
- Encourage Healthy Hobbies and Engagement: Foster meaningful offline activities and ensure children access enriching experiences that capture their interest and keep them occupied.
- Teach Critical Media Literacy: Equip children to differentiate between explicit material and content that aligns with their values and aspirations.
Addressing the issue of pornography is a challenging task for parents. By understanding the potentially harmful effects of pornography on the adolescent brain, initiating open conversations, and implementing preventive measures, parents can empower their children to make informed decisions and navigate a healthy path toward adulthood.
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Teaching Kids How Money Works
Teaching kids about money has to be so much more than just handing out an allowance for chores! Financial and money literacy can start early and Jorge Loyo (financial advisor), gives parents tips for teaching kids how money works! It doesn't matter if your child is 6 or 16. It is time to talk MONEY with your child. Discover WHAT you need to talk about and HOW is the best way to teach financial literacy to kids. *This Episode also includes a FREE PDF for parents! Get it inside the Impactful Parent app!
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Unlocking Success: 8 Essential Lessons Every Parent Should Instill in Their Children
Here is your Secret Sauce Formula for RAISING SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN! The new episode of The Impactful Parent gives 8 lessons parents should teach their children (and HOW to teach those lessons) to grow a successful and well-balanced child!
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10 Things I wish I knew when I was going through a divorceDivorce SUCKS! This episode of the Impactful Parent is raw, truthful, and OH SO HELPFUL! Kristina Campos, founder, gives her top 10 tips for the newly divorced so that you can do more than just survive this stage of your life, but THRIVE!
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Transcript for 10 Things I wish I knew when I was going through a divorce
"Put the kids first" is what everyone says when you are going through a divorce, but what about everything else? I've been divorced. I know. It not only sucks, but it's scary, stressful, and embarrassing. Divorce can feel overwhelming, and then you throw kids into the mix- and your stress levels skyrocket. You can barely hold yourself together. Now, you have to think about the well-being of the kids, too.
Hello, my name is Kristina Campos. I am the founder of the Impactful Parent. Every week, I give you parenting videos to help your parenting journey. If you have a particular topic or parenting question about your school-aged child that you would like me to address, please submit it at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com or by messaging me on social media. All submissions are kept anonymous.
This is part 2 of the Impactful Parent Divorce series. In part one, I gave you 10 pieces of advice that were surveyed by several of my own divorced friends and relatives. Today, I give you my top 10 pieces of advice I wish I had known during my divorce.
I was married for 13 years. All 4 of my children are from my ex-husband. I met him when I was 18, and we married when I was 24. Not every year of my 13-year marriage was a fairytale. Still, I was as happy as a peach for most of my marriage. 😊 Then, after my 4th child, and sometime between my 37th and 38th birthdays, things fell apart. I was heartbroken. I was so out of my mind with sadness that I could barely function, let alone take care of my children, but somehow, I found a way (just as most parents do.) I could hardly think straight during those emotional times. I wish I had someone to advise and lead me in the right direction. Unfortunately, I am one of the only divorced people in my family, and my friend group at the time was also happily married.
So, if you can relate to a similar feeling and situation, this episode is for you. Today, I am giving you my top 10 pieces of advice I wish I had when I was newly divorced. Let's get started.
Newly Divorced Advice 1: Prepare Yourself To Eat Shit
Call it "taking the high road" or "Doing what is best for the children." Still, either way- this usually means feeling like you are the one always compromising, always giving in, always holding your tongue, and basically, eating shit.
You see, doing what is best for the children and taking the high road looks like this:
- Not talking badly about your ex even when they have told your children lies and they are openly talking crap about you.
- It means spending many nights alone and missing special events because your ex has the kids.
- Sometimes, it means keeping the kids longer, canceling your plans, and being held on home arrest because the ex can't take them even though they said they would.
- This often means talking to your ex and communicating well with them, even though you never want to speak to them again.
- And in the beginning, sometimes this means getting out of bed, making 3 meals a day, taking the kids for a walk, and exercising, even though all you want to do is bury your head in bed pillows.
The beginning is tough. I am not going to sugarcoat this. To make matters worse, it is difficult to feel confident and empowered when you constantly feel like YOU are the one compromising, losing out, or getting the short end of the stick.
*Extra tip: Be wary of friends and family who try to build you up by putting your ex down. This isn't going to be helpful in the long run. It will just make you even more bitter and vengeful. Instead, take comfort in knowing that if you feel like you are the one eating shit all the time, you are probably doing what is best for your kids (and not yourself.) To that, I say, Good Job. It's not easy.
Newly Divorced Advice 2: You Have to Forgive or At Least Make Peace With It
Forgiveness does not mean condoning your ex's behaviors or saying the divorce is okay. Forgiveness is for yourself. Not for them. The sooner you can accept your new reality, the sooner you can move forward and leave the past behind you. At least make peace with what happened and how you got here. Even better, if you can do this with your ex through mediation or counseling, resolving what happened to yourself is more important. Holding on to hurt feelings will only make you bitter and vengeful. Neither of these is good for you or the kids.
Newly Divorced Advice 3: You Just Lost Control, So Let It Go.
You've heard it before from your own divorced friends. They will say things like, "I can't believe the ex is letting the kids stay up past 10 p.m., or I hate how my ex handled things when my daughter hurt." I think exes will always complain about how the other is doing things.
The truth is: You don't have any control over what happens to the kids when they are on your ex's time, so don't sweat the small stuff and let it go.
It is okay to parent differently from your ex. After a divorce, it is common for parents to have different parenting styles. Remember, you can only control what is happening in your home, so instead of trying to micromanage your ex's parenting (which is impossible now,) get hyper-focused on being the best parent YOU can be for your child.
Don't sweat the small stuff. After a divorce, it is easy to get caught up in minor disagreements and conflicts. Remember that not everything is worth fighting over. Choose your battles wisely and focus on the big picture: your child's well-being.
Newly Divorced Advice 4: Your Kids Are Not the Mailman or the Messenger
Don't put your child in the middle. It is essential to avoid putting your child in the middle of any conflict between you and your ex-partner. Children should not be used as messengers or spies. They should not be forced to take sides or choose between parents. Doing so can cause emotional distress and damage the child's relationship with both parents.
I get it. The last thing you want to do is talk to your ex about anything, but just because you loathe having a dialogue with them doesn't mean you should hand off that responsibility to your kids. This brings me to Number 5…
Newly Divorced Advice 5: Figure Out The Best Way To Communicate With Your Ex
You are stuck with this person for the rest of your life. Even after your kids are 18, there will be future weddings and celebrations where you will see your ex again and again. Figure out how to communicate with them NOW so that you don't become one of those couples that refuse to be in the same room. Again, this only hurts the children. Find a mediator. A mediator can help you discuss the big stuff with the ex so things don't get overheated. Use parenting apps to communicate schedules, drop-offs, pick-ups, and everything logistical about the children. The great thing about parenting apps for the divorced is that it documents and keeps all communication logs. This allows you to refer back to past conversations or even use those conversations to settle arguments if you have an ex who says one thing and does another.
Set hurt and anger aside and figure out how to co-parent. The beginning of this journey starts with finding an excellent way to communicate.
Newly Divorced Advice 6: Cry, Kick, and Scream NOW
Stuffing down emotions is only temporary. Eventually, all that anger, frustration, embarrassment, sadness, and fear will surface. Allow yourself to grieve the loss of your marriage. Seek support from friends, family, or a therapist to help you process your feelings. Allow yourself to FEEL. The quickest way to happiness is through sadness. There are no shortcuts.
Newly Divorced Advice 7: Routine Will Be Your Saving Grace
Figure out a routine for each day and stick with it! When you feel like you can't get out of bed, the routine will give you purpose and something you must do. A routine also provides predictability and security for children when everything feels unhinged to them. Create consistency for your child. It will reduce their anxiety and stress caused by the divorce. Routine can also reduce how much pressure, planning, and things you have to think about. This was especially helpful when I felt like I couldn't even find my car keys most days. And lastly, the routine will reduce your child's urges to act out. Your children are stressed and uncertain, so you can't eliminate all unwanted behaviors. Still, you can reduce naughty behaviors by giving your child a predictable schedule that allows them to go on auto-pilot during this turbulent time.
Newly Divorced Advice 8: The Kids Are Watching, So Be Careful
Kids will see EVERYTHING. Here is your opportunity to be a positive role model.
Remember that the kids are unhinged right now, too. They don't know how to feel or behave. Children will silently look to their parents for guidance. You teach your kids a lot through this process, even if you don't realize it or want to. They are watching.
You are role modeling:
- how to deal with people you don't get along with,
- how to handle a breakup,
- how to recover and get back on your feet after a breakup,
- what to say and do when you are full of emotions,
- The best way to cope with sadness, fear, and anger,
- how to move on,
- how to forgive,
And more. Take this role modeling seriously, and be careful about everything you say and do in front of your kids.
Newly Divorced Advice 9: Create New Traditions
Consider how you want the weekly routine to look. What new traditions do you want to implement for special holidays? Is there anything you want to implement into your family life that you never did before because the ex wasn't onboard? Now is the time.
Creating family traditions helps children adjust to the new family dynamic and provides a sense of continuity and stability. It shows kids that life continues and unique activities that unite families remain important.
For example, you can start a new tradition of going to the park every Saturday or having a family game night every Friday. Whatever your new traditions look like, begin implementing those now.
Newly Divorced Advice 10: Prioritize Yourself
The bottom line is you can't take care of the kids when you are tired, stressed, and run down. This is not the best version of yourself. To be a good parent, you need to prioritize yourself. It may feel counterintuitive, but consider the old airplane saying, "Put your own oxygen mask on first so you don't pass out before you put the oxygen mask on your child."
To use another metaphor, you can only be a half-ass parent when your glass is half empty. You need a full cup to pour your kids your love and energy.
You do NOT need to prioritize yourself all day, but it does mean you need to prioritize yourself sometime during the day. Laying in bed and resting may be all you want to do. Still, hopefully, you know when that inner voice is telling you to get up because you have been lying horizontally too long.
For me, prioritizing myself looked like,
- getting 8 hours of sleep,
- exercising 3 times a week,
- talking on the phone with the bestie at least once a week,
- slipping out of my yoga pants and actually getting into jeans to lift my spirits every once in a while,
- getting a babysitter so I could have some extended time alone once a month,
- being intentional about making NEW friends,
- and joining a volleyball league.
These all made me release anger, sadness, and frustration OR make me forget my situation and feel like myself again for a few hours.
Whatever your self-care looks like, start your regime ASAP. Do it to be a better parent. Do it because the kids are watching. They need to see their parents prioritize health and wellness so they will do the same.
Divorce is tough, but you can do this. Prioritize your child's well-being and work with your ex to make the transition as smooth as possible. Following these tips can help your child adjust to the new family dynamic and ensure they continue feeling loved and supported.
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College Abroad: Why University in Europe May Be Better
*Cheaper Tuition
*An amazing life experience
*A career even faster
And these are just a few things that a European University can do for your child! Michael Leppo, helps families find their perfect European University for college. He says, "It's not for everyone, but it can be a great choice for many students and their families! There are many advantages to Universities abroad" Watch and discover how a University in England, France, Spain, and beyond... Can be a good fit for your family!
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How To Teach Critical Thinking: A Look at the Socratic Method
The secret sauce for a successful future in ANY field of discipline is CRITICAL THINKING! I was blown away by Michael Strong, founder of Socratic Experience when he explained HOW and WHY we need more kids thinking critically for future jobs and academic success. Discover how YOU can teach critical thinking at home! Learn how the Socratic Method might help your child become a better student and learner!
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When Your Child Doesn't Need You Anymore: 5 Parenting Tips for the Teenage Years
You knew this day would come but it feels too soon! Letting go when your child no longer needs you is really difficult! BUT- you aren't alone. This week The Impactful Parent gives 5 tips to parents for dealing with this tough new phase in parenting.
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Looking For A Different Kind of Education? Discover The Waldorf Method
Do you want a different kind of education for your child?
One that:
*doesn't has textbooks
*encourages creativity
*promotes individual thinking
*believes in bringing out the "gifts" inside your child
*And wants kids to explore the world instead of sitting at a desk?
Then you need to check out the Waldorf Method. Catherine Read, explains how YOU TOO, can use the Waldorf Curriculum to educate your child and prepare them for college. Discover how a Waldorf School or a Waldorf Homeschool curriculum can be the best kind of education for your child!
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Starting School Parenting Hacks
Get tips and tricks for an easier school year! Ashley Bartley, a school counselor, gives recommendations for simple things you can do to make the morning easier, weekly routines better, and a better connection with your child. Watch it this week inside the Impactful Parent app!
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Helping Young Children With Fears
Managing fears in young children can be challenging! Jeff Tucker, author and school counselor, gives tips for dealing with children's fears and helping kids over their anxieties. Also, get a glimpse of Jeff's new book called Vinne The Brave!
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Preparing Children For School Lockdown Drills
In an age where kids are asked to hide under their desks or in a corner as part of a drill..... It can be very scary for children!
In this episode of The Impactful Parent, Claire Marie, a school emergency management expert, gives tips for parents on how to talk to kids in order to eliminate anxiety and worry.
This video is a must-see if you have a young child entering school or a child that is nervous about school intruders. *This episode also comes with a FREE Coloring Page for children which you can find inside the Impactful Parent app to print.
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Tips for Surviving a Teenage Daughter
Colleen O'Grady, therapist, and author, gives amazing tips for moms who want a better connection with their daughter and easier teen years! This video is packed full of gems for every parent raising a teen, but if you got a daughter- this is a must-see! Check out the full video to get all the great tips!
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222: Divorce Advice: 10 Tips For Parents, Part 1
Divorce is difficult for EVERYONE, but with help, support, and some good advice- You can make your divorce a little bit easier! Discover these 10 tips that will help you brave the storm.
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How To Motivate A Lazy Teenager
Dr. Melanie McNally, a teen coach and psychologist, gives tips for helping your teen discover their inner passion and start moving! This is a must-see episode for anyone with a teenager because these tips are gems for every parent! Learn how you can create a better relationship with your teenager and help them reach their fullest potential.
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How to Improve My Daughter's Self Esteem
5 Empowering Tips for Parents to Improve and encourage good self-esteem in Girls! If you have a daughter, this is a MUST-SEE episode of The Impactful Parent!
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Is My Child Smart Or Lazy? Discover Gifted Children
Dr. Mary Grace Stewart and I talk about gifted children that underachieve in this amazing episode of The Impactful Parent. We discuss questions like:
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- Why do smart children underachieve?
- What do gifted kids need from schools to be successful?
- What is twice exceptional giftedness and how can parents support these kids?
- MUCH MORE!
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How To Be A Compassionate Parent
This video focuses on the 5 levels of compassion and why reaching level 5 should be an impactful parent's goal! Discover the 5 levels of compassion and how you can be a better parent by being more compassionate. Examples for each level are given.
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How To Teach Kids To Be Grateful
Stephanie Jones is on a mission to inspire others to give and practice gratitude daily. In this episode of The Impactful Parent, Stephanie gives parents tips for teaching gratitude to children and incorporating gratitude into their everyday lives.
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What Does Bad Parenting Look Like?
The Impactful Parent's 10 NO-NO's of parenting. Discover 10 things parents should NEVER do! How do you score?
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Helping Kids With Reading Comprehension
Dr. Claire Rubman, a developmental psychologist and author of a new book called This May Be Difficult To Read, gives parents tips and tricks for teaching better reading comprehension to ALL ages of children.
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Supporting Bisexual Teens When They Come Out
If you want to support your teen but need help navigating the tricky waters of parenting an LGBTQ child, THEN THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Discover 6 easy steps for supporting your bisexual child when they come out.
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Teen drug and alcohol trends
Richard Caprioloa, a substance abuse counselor and author of The Addicted Child, comes onto the Impactful Parent stage to share the latest trends in adolescent substance abuse trends, warning signs, and things parents should know to stay ONE STEP AHEAD of their teen so they can stop the bad things from happening before they start!
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Helping Children When A Pet Dies
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Planning For the Future with a special needs child
💥Do you have a special needs child or know someone who does? THIS IS A MUST-SEE VIDEO! 💥Join me and Jorge Loyo as we discuss all the things you want to prepare for your child's future needs! I know it SUCKS to think about a future where you weren't around or were unable to take care of your "baby," but being prepared is IMPORTANT. Don't put your head in the sand and ignore it. Learn the basic necessities needed to have a solid plan for the unexpected future.
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When Kids Pull Out Their Eyebrows and Scratch Their Skin
This is more than just picking at your nails. Some kids pull out their hair, and their eyebrows, and scratch at their skin so much that it causes bald spots and scarring. It's called Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania.
Discover signs, causes, and the best treatment options for your child! Learn how you can support your child through this disorder and get them the help they need too!
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A New Personality Test To Help You Communicate and Connect Better
Are you having trouble connecting with your child? Does it feel like the two of you are always butting heads and miscommunicating? In this episode of the Impactful Parent, Nicole Shir, author of The Needs Languages, talks about her new personality test that helps you discover the communication needs of yourself and your loved ones. Discover another tool that you can utilize to learn more about yourself and your children so that you can foster better relationships!
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How To Mend A Relationship: The crucial steps of an apology.
This episode of the Impactful Parent walks you through the crucial steps of making an apology that is effective and better received by your loved one. It's not easy to say, "I am sorry," but apologizing might be the first step to mending a relationship that is important to you. Discover how you can apologize to your loved one WITHOUT taking the whole blame and WITHOUT admitting that you did anything with bad intentions. PLUS- THIS VIDEO WILL HELP YOU TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO APOLOGIZE SO THEY CAN MEND RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM!
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Transcript for How To Mend A Relationship
It's been a long day. I'm exhausted. All I want is to rest on the couch for five minutes before I deal with the kids. Instead, I walk into the house and am greeted with a crying child, another kid screaming, "Mom, she took my charger!" and a spouse who says, "Great! You're home. We need to get going to Joseph's game."
I lost it. I completely lost my shit. All self-control went out the window, and before I knew it, I was yelling at everyone, even the baby.
We all make mistakes, but saying sorry is actually a skill. We all have received an apology that we didn't accept because we knew the wrong-doer didn't mean it. Most of us have even given an apology we didn't mean. But what if we want to mend a hurt relationship and feelings? How do we do that?
Hello, my name is Kristina Campos. I am the founder of the Impactful Parent. Every week I give you parenting videos that can help you in your parenting journey. If you have a particular topic or parenting question about your school-aged child that you would like me to address, please submit it at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com or by messaging me on social media. All submissions are kept anonymous.
Today, I will teach you how to apologize. Not all apologies are created equal. If you are ready to mend a relationship or want to teach your child how to apologize, this episode is for you. I will explain the 8 crucial steps to a good apology and stick around to the end because this episode can improve your relationship with your children. Let's get started!
How to apologize (before you say I'm sorry): Focus On The Impact Of Your Actions. Not The Intent.
Ninety-nine percent of the time, you didn't mean to hurt anyone. You never intended to make someone feel sad, mad, or frustrated purposefully. That is why you will not focus on the intent of your actions. You didn't mean it! Instead, focus on the impact of your actions. If you yelled at your kids, you must consider how that made them feel. If you worked late and left your spouse at home with the kids alone too long, how did that affect your partner? It doesn't matter that you worked late so you can pay the bills. I am sure you had a good reason for whatever happened. Still, you need to stop justifying your actions and consider how your actions affect others.
How to apologize (before you say I'm sorry): Own Up To Your Part. Not Theirs.
Once you can admit that your actions hurt someone else, then you can own your part. This step gets a little messy when someone has hurt you, too, and the disconnect or argument happens with two or more people going back and forth. However, your focus is on what YOU did and what YOU said. Not them. You are likely hurt too. You probably reacted to them and have a lot of hurt feelings yourself, but the bottom line is: if you want to mend a relationship, someone has to step up and make the first move. I hope that your maturity to take the first step of owning your part in the situation prompts the other person to do the same, but we can't control them. You can only do your part.
How to apologize Step 1: Admit To The Offense.
Now we are getting into the actual words you need to use to speak your apology. Before we continue, let's clarify that just because you are admitting to hurting your loved one doesn't mean you did it purposefully. However, for your loved one to heal, they need you to say "what you could have done better" aloud. They need you to speak about how you wronged them. Say something like, "I am sorry that I _________."
Examples:
- I am sorry that I yelled at you.
- I am sorry that I ignored you.
- I am sorry that I didn't take your opinion into consideration.
How to apologize Step 2: Spell Out Why You Want To Apologize.
Tell your loved one why it is important to you to mend the relationship. Say something like, "I want to apologize for what I did because _________."
Examples:
- I want to apologize for what I did because I see that I really hurt you, which doesn't feel good to me, either.
- I want to apologize for what I did because I love you and never intended to hurt you.
- I want to apologize for what I did because I feel terrible, and your friendship means a lot to me.
How to apologize Step 3: Admit That You Could Have Handled It Differently
This is where you need to be the bigger person and admit you could have done better. You admitted to having made a mistake in handling the situation. It doesn't matter why you made a mistake. I am sure you were perfectly justified in how you reacted; however, this goes back to YOU needing to step up and take the first steps on the high road because someone needs to do it. You care about the relationship enough to do that. Say something like, "I wish I would have ____ instead, but I didn't, and I know I hurt you. It is important to add "and I know I hurt you" because your loved one needs to feel like you understand the consequences of your actions.
Examples:
- I wish I had kept my cool and didn't yell; instead, I hurt you. I'm sorry.
- I wish I had paused momentarily and listened to you, but instead, I hurt you. I'm sorry.
- I wish I had walked away when we started arguing, but instead, I said hurtful things I didn't mean. That hurt you. I'm sorry.
How to apologize Step 4: Acknowledge the Other Person's Hurt and Let Them Talk About Their Feelings.
Step 4 is crucial. Your loved one needs to vent. This is important because they must make you understand how badly you hurt them. Unfortunately, this becomes the hardest step of all, because you will need to sit there and listen, take in the information, and nod your head. You can't get defensive. In fact, you need to validate their feelings. Your loved one won't accept your apology completely unless they feel you understand their pain. Period. Your natural reaction will be to defend yourself and justify your actions, but you can't. This is their time to talk, and for this apology to work, you will need to listen and take note of the words they use to describe their pain. This is especially important with men who express their hurt feelings by saying things like, "You disrespected me, or you didn't listen to me."
Then, acknowledge your loved one's pain using the same words they used to describe it. For example:
- I understand that I disrespected you. I didn't mean to. I am sorry.
- I know that I ignored you, and you didn't feel heard. I am sorry.
- I understand that hurt your feelings. I am sorry.
How to apologize Step 5: Express Regret.
Expressing regret is best done in your tone of voice. How you say, I am sorry, and all the things noted in steps 1-4 need to be told in a tone of voice that expresses sadness. If you don't express regret for your actions using the right tone, then everything you said before won't do any good. Your loved one needs to feel like you regret your actions; this is where your heartfelt apology is revealed.
When apologies WON'T be accepted no matter what you do.
Unfortunately, there are times when an apology won't be accepted. This isn't about you at all, and it is all about the person receiving the apology. There are 2 notable times to be aware of when your apology will often fall upon deaf ears.
- They have to be willing to forgive you because they value the relationship. If they do not value the relationship, many people will reject the apology and use it as an excuse to move on.
- A person may not accept an apology if their identity is created by the hurt they have inside.
Learning to apologize so you can mend relationships with your loved ones is important for your family. Once you can learn how to apologize effectively, then you can role model these behaviors and teach them to your children.
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But until next time, you got this, parents. I am just here to help.
Normalizing the Bad of Parenting
Parenting is full of difficult stuff that makes moms and dads want to pull their hair out! Why isn't anyone talking about it?!?! This week on the Impactful Parent, founder Kristina Campos and mom Kate Bjargvide talk about the "bad" of parenting in an effort to normalize the hard stuff. Discover how Kate handles her challenges and grab a few parenting tips! Plus, learn how parenting in Sweden differs from parenting in the United States.
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Dealing With A Defiant Teenager
Tips for dealing with an angry teenager who doesn't want to listen. It's not easy, but these tips can help your family bond again. Learn 7 action items that parents can do to regain their influence and connection with their teenager again.
- This video does NOT apply to children with significant trauma or who have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
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Dealing With Bullies When The School Doesn't Help
Ron Shuali is sometimes controversial, but he believes in arming kids with the confidence and skills to stand up to a bully. 💪 😰😖 If you are tired of the school not helping your child, then this video might be what you need. Discover ideas for handling a bully and resources parents can get to help their child in these difficult situations. Download the Impactful Parent app (free on your app store) and get Ron's Book: Breaking The Bullying Circle for FREE!!!!
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How To Talk To LGBTQ Teens About Sex
HOW DO HETEROSEXUAL PARENTS TALK TO LGBTQ TEENS ABOUT SEX?
I know it can feel embarrassing and daunting. That's why this week's Impactful Parent video is here to give you tips and advice for having this important conversation. 😥 What should you say? 😰 How should you prepare? 😖 What if you mess up? This video gives you 5 steps for making this important conversation successful! You can do it!
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Help Kids With Cognitive Functioning
Help Kids With Cognitive Functioning with Betsy Hill and Roger Stark. Betsy and Roger explain the importance of Cognitive skills for academic success. Even better- Betsy and Roger give parents a solution to help kids that struggle with their cognitive functioning. Discover how Brainware testing and help from Betsy & Roger can improve your child's school performance, leave your child more confident, and better your child's organization and anxiety! Freebie is mentioned in the video located inside the Impactful Parent app!
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Why is my teenager mean to me?
Founder of the Impactful Parent, Kristina Campos, gives parents 5 reasons why their child might be mean AND 5 things that parents can do to help cultivate a better relationship with their child.
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Tips For Traveling With Neurodiverse Children
Do you have an anxious, inflexible, or neurodiverse child? Traveling can be challenging. Dawn Barclay, a travel writer, gives a sneak peek into her book Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents with Anxious, Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse by giving tips to parents in this Impactful Parent episode.
This is a great episode full of gold nuggets and handy tips! Discover how to travel with more ease and fun!
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How To Love A Teenager: The 5 Love Languages
How does your child want to be loved? If you can speak to your child's heart, then you can show your love for them in ways that are better received. Today's episode of the Impactful Parent explains what the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman are and how you can implement these languages in your home to cultivate a better relationship with your child.
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Communication Delays and Concerns With Children
Communication delays and challenges in children are very common. So why isn't anyone talking about it?
Whether your child is having difficulty with speaking, pronunciation, formulating thoughts, sequencing, comprehension, or ANY other of the different parts of communication, then this video is for YOU!
Siris Rivas (speech therapist) and Kristina Campos (founder of the Impactful Parent) discuss HOW PARENTS CAN HELP AND SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN WITH COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES.
💥Discover techniques to help your child.
💥Learn warning signs of communication delays
💥and find out the next steps for getting your child help in this awesome interview.
📖 FREE E-BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE! Get it inside the Impactful Parent app! (Available in English and Spanish)
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From Whole To Shattered To Impactful
My candid interview with Rodrigo Bravo about my origin story and how the Impactful Parent came to be.
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My Child Is LGBTQ! How Do I Handle This?
When you're child comes out, it is a critical time to show your child love and support BUT this time can also be scary for parents!
This episode of the Impactful Parent was recorded on the Clubhouse App with parenting coaches Dali Rivera and Rodrigo Bravo.
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10 New Years Resolutions Every Parent Needs 2023 to cultivate a BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILDREN
Free PDF download can be found inside the Impactful Parent app
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Supporting Adolescents When Moving Homes
Moving homes is stressful for everyone but parents can make things a little easier on their adolescents if they follow the 3 tips given in this video! Jaquetta Slocomb, a former school psychologist, and now luxury real estate realtor, gives the audience 3 meaningful tips for making the transition between homes a better experience for teens.
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Do you parent out of LOVE❤️ or out of FEAR😨?
💥Discover the differences between parenting out of love and parenting out of fear. Most parents of teenagers tend to parent out of fear when they THINK they are parenting out of love. Do you? Learn how to parent MORE out of LOVE❤️ and you will also improve the relationship you have with your adolescents! 🙂🙂
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Athlete Abuse: (Child and student-athlete emotional, physical, and sexual abuse)
Dr. Amy Saltzman talks to parents about keeping their kids safe on and off the athletic field. Unfortunately, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse have become too common with our young people on athletic teams. Dr. Saltman, an ex-gymnast herself, provides parents with www.spotaspider.com which teaches kids and adults how to spot the warning signs and how to keep children safe from abuse.
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My Child Is Stealing. What Can I Do?
If you have a child that is stealing, it can be one of the most frustrating and difficult delinquent habits to break. This video gives 6 tips for what parents can do and explains the several reasons why kids steal. This video also comes with a FREE PDF parenting resource. https://theimpactfulparent.com/stealing or inside the FREE Impactful Parent App!
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Holiday Gifting Differently. Advice from a Financial Advisor
Tired of your kids getting a million toys for the holidays? Maybe you have a teen that is difficult to buy for? Try holiday gifting differently this year!
Sarah VanHoose, a financial advisor, talks about how to give the gift of EXPERIENCES to your children this year. Sarah gives great tips and even 2 FREEBIES to the audience to help parents change their minds about holiday gifting!
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6 Types of In-Laws That Drive You CRAZY!
Rodrigo Bravo, Dali Rivera, and Kristina Campos talk about the 6 types of In-laws that drive parents crazy! Listen and discover tips for interacting in these difficult situations.
This episode was recorded on the Clubhouse app.
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How to Resolve Conflict In Your Family with Hesh Abrams. Hesha is an internationally acclaimed master attorney mediator. In this episode, Hesha gives away her SECRET WEAPON TIPS for diffusing conflict in your family! This is a must-see episode for anyone butting heads with their Ex, Child, or Teenager.
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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
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What to say during the "coming out" conversation (if you think it's coming)
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What NOT to say during the "coming out" conversation
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What parents should do in the few weeks after their child comes out.
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What parents should NOT do in the weeks after their child comes out.
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Important information that every new parent of LGBTQ kids should know.
*AND SO MUCH MORE!
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From DUI to DIY Improvement
Juliana Lindner tells her candid story of hitting bottom BUT fighting her way to self-improvement to be a better parent and feel good about herself. Juliana's story is relatable and inspiring. Throughout the episode, she gives tips to others who also want to elevate their life and become more impactful parents.
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The 5 Conflict Languages
Many people have heard of the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, but have you heard of the 5 Conflict Languages by Thomas Kilmann? Learn the 5 Conflict resolution techniques. Understand how our children resolve disputes and help them learn how to negotiate, compromise, and collaborate for a winning outcome!
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How To Raise Strong Girls
Tips for raising strong girls that don't need to conform or fit into social stereotypes.
This episode of The Impactful Parent was recorded on Clubhouse. Clubhouse is a social media audio app. My co-hosts for this episode are:
Dali Rivera: Bully Prevention and Awareness Coach
Rodrigo Bravo: Co-parenting coach and consultant
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Tips for Kids With Big Emotions
Does your child have big emotions? Rachel Bailey and Kristina Campos talk about What Big Emotions Look Like In Our Kids, How Big Emotions Affect The Whole Family and Give Tips For How To Handle Those Big Situations.
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183: How To Talk About Sex at Different Ages of Development
Kristina Campos, Rodrigo Bravo, Jessica Marie, and Dali Rivera talk about HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT SEX AT DIFFERENT DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES.
- This recording was made on the Clubhouse App. Clubhouse is a FREE social media app and you can join the conversation too! Find Kristina on Clubhouse with the user handle: @impactfulparent
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Social Media and Teens
Richard Capriola talks about social media statistics and how our teens are being influenced by these apps. Watch and discover what social media is doing to teen behaviors and learn how you can help your teen navigate the social media app world.
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Teen Substance Abuse and Mental Health Changes After the Pandemic
Richard Capriola, a mental health and substance abuse counselor, gives the newest stats on how the pandemic affected teenagers. Richard talks about the decline in substance abuse and the rise in the mental health crisis.
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What To Expect From Middle School
The transition from elementary school to middle school is more profound than some parents realize. Learn what the main differences will be and where most kids have challenges. Discover what parents can do to support their children through the middle school years.
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Online Volunteer Experience For Teenagers: Seniors 4 Seniors
Eric and John Peterson, father and son duo, talk about Seniors 4 Seniors, a non-profit organization promoting the relationships between seniors in high school and senior citizens. This amazing organization couples teenagers and the elderly in nursing homes so that they can cultivate friendship and mentorship together. FREE to participate, Seniors 4 Seniors is a volunteer opportunity that can change the lives of our young and old alike! Watch and learn how YOU can also get involved with this great opportunity!
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How To Teach Culture
Rodrigo Bravo, Dali River, and Kristina Campos talk about the importance of teaching culture to children. Tips for teaching culture in your own home are given throughout the episode.
This is a Clubhouse App replay. Clubhouse is a public social audio app and free to download. If you want to join our conversation next time, download the app and look for Kristina with the handle @impactfulparent. Kristina Campos hosts Clubhouse rooms every week!
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Parenting Differently Abroad: Advantages and Challenges
Stefanie Fernandes talks about HOW EVERY CULTURE PARENTS DIFFERENTLY and what happens when we immerse our family into a culture we didn't grow up in. How is parenting abroad challenging and advantageous? This inspiring and interesting Impactful Parent episode tells Stefanie's person story of parenting in Scandinavia!
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Yes! Your Child Can! An Interview With The Author
Do you have a child with LEARNING DIFFERENCES? Then this episode is for YOU!
I had the privilege of talking with Dr. Victoria Waller about her book, Yes! Your Child Can.
Help and hope for parents of children with learning differences.
Every child can succeed in school and life, but some children need more help than others. For over 40 years, internationally acclaimed reading specialist and student advocate Dr. Victoria E. Waller has helped children who have trouble reading, who can't sit still in class, who don't feel like they can participate—children whom teachers have all but given up on. In Yes! Your Child Can, Dr. Waller shares with parents, teachers, and therapists her proven techniques to create success for children with learning differences and draw out the singular genius within your child.
In compassionate, nontechnical, easy-to-understand language, Yes! Your Child Can gives step-by-step guidance on how to help your child achieve in school and build lifelong intellectual confidence. Drawing on the latest science and her own wide-ranging experience, Dr. Waller explains why it's important to pay attention to your first gut feeling that your child may need extra help and shows how to navigate testing, medication, and choosing a team to help your child.
Most importantly, Yes! Your Child Can shows you how to use your child's natural strengths and passions to build their academic, social, and personal confidence. Dr. Waller empowers parents to let their children follow their own interests, whether that's learning about sharks, reading to the dog, or building with Legos and writing about their creations. With Dr. Waller's help, learning can be motivating and fun. Dr. Waller's techniques are smart, caring, and effective with any child, no matter their current or past educational difficulties.
Respectful, compassionate, and offering real help, Yes! Your Child Can is the first book every parent of a child with learning differences should read.
Her book is available on Amazon and where books are sold.
Talking to Teens About Sexting
This conversation might be uncomfortable, BUT PARENTS NEED TO DO IT! This video helps parents prepare for the "No Sexting" conversation. I give you 5 reasons your child may think sexting is ok, questions for starting the conversation, reasons why this conversation is so important, and tips to get the job done! You can do it! This video will help.
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Overcoming Hardship To Be A Better Parent
Lisa Michelle Zega tells her story of resiliency and learning. Lisa talks about healing grief (the loss of a person or failed expectation) to live presently in your life and with your loved ones.
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How Online Predators Bait Children
💻🎣6 WAYS online predators bait and attack your child online and 10 simple things parents can do to help keep their child safe.
😱Stolen private information, blackmail, damaged reputation, credit card compromised,... Online predators CAN and WILL attack your child if they are given the chance.
📲Parents need to know HOW predators are baiting children so they can properly make their online rules and teach their children steps to safety.
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Teaching Kids To Live Authentically
Karsta Hurd talks about her personal experience of living an unauthentic life. Like many, Karsta spent many years living up to the expectations of society, her family, and how she was taught things were suppose to be. Eventually, Karsta found freedom when she started living in a way that was fulfilling to her. Today, Karsta helps others find their authentic self and coaches them to live a life that will make them happy.
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Red Pill Or Blue Pill: Pill Culture Explained
Episode 3 of 3 in the series: How Do We Stop Gun Violence And School Shootings?
This is a replay of a LIVE Chat rooms on Clubhouse. Clubhouse is an auto app where I host a parenting room each Friday at 12pm EST.
Rodrigo Bravo (certified mediator), Dali Rivera (bully prevention coach), and myself, decided to host a 3 part series of discussions to bring awareness and prevention to gun violence and school shootings. This series was inspired by the unfortunate events in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022 where an 18 years old boy fatally shot nineteen students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
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Loner, Introvert, or Warning Sign?
Episode 2 of 3 in the series: How Do We Stop Gun Violence And School Shootings?
This is a replay of a LIVE Chat rooms on Clubhouse. Clubhouse is an auto app where I host a parenting room each Friday at 12pm EST.
Rodrigo Bravo (certified mediator), Dali Rivera (bully prevention coach), and myself, decided to host a 3 part series of discussions to bring awareness and prevention to gun violence and school shootings. This series was inspired by the unfortunate events in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022 where an 18 years old boy fatally shot nineteen students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
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Warning Signs Of Troubled Teens
Episode 1 of 3 in the series: How Do We Stop Gun Violence And School Shootings?
This is a replay of a LIVE Chat rooms on Clubhouse. Clubhouse is an auto app where I host a parenting room each Friday at 12pm EST.
Rodrigo Bravo (certified mediator), Dali Rivera (bully prevention coach), and myself, decided to host a 3 part series of discussions to bring awareness and prevention to gun violence and school shootings. This series was inspired by the unfortunate events in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022 where an 18 years old boy fatally shot nineteen students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
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Why Children Need To Be Outside
Sandi Schwartz gives 5 reasons why parents need to encourage their children to get outside! Sandi also gives parents tips for encouraging kids to be outdoors and even gives a FREE PDF Calendar that provides parents daily ideas for outdoor engagement.
Sandi Schwartz is the founder of Ecohappiness Project, author of Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, and co-author of Sky's Search for Ecohappiness.
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What is inside that VAPE PEN: nicotine or marijuana?
Kristina Campos, the founder of The Impactful Parent, talks to parents about the popularity of adolescents vaping.... but do you know what is inside that vape pen? It could be nicotine. It could be marijuana. This episode talks about the vape pen, why you don't want your childing vaping any substance, and what parents can do to encourage kids to make a better choice.
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How Essential Oils Can Help Your Family
Georgia Mulliss, mom of 3, tells her personal story of how essential oils helped her family get out of crisis mode. Georgia was a non-believer when she started using essential oils in a "grasping at straws" attempt to help her family, and was amazed when using essential oils really worked!
Today, Georgia is a believer in the power of essential oils and she speaks about how every parent can incorporate essential oils into their home to improve the wellness of their family. This videos comes with a FREEBIE by Georgia Mulliss found inside the Impactful Parent app! The app is free to download and available on the Google & Apple App stores.
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How To Get A Teenager To Listen
Kristina Campos, the founder of The Impactful Parent, talks about Mathew Hussey's 7 tips for making a bigger influence. Kristina translates Mathew's suggestions to share how parents can get their teenager to listen. This is a MUST-SEE episode for anyone wanting to create a bigger influence in their teen's life and well being.
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When Parenting Doesn't Go As Planned
Jodi Schilling tells her personal story about parenting not going as planned for her and her husband. She tells a story of having a child with autism, a child with learning challenges, and more challenges repeatedly coming her way. Jodi also tells a story of coping, loving her family for what it is, and rising together in love for success. This heart-felt episode is not only relatable but also inspiring. Jodi gives practical advice to parents facing adversity so that they too, can rise and triumph in their challenging parenting journey.
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Summary of When Parenting Doesn't Go As Planned
We all have this vision of parenting and what everything is supposed to be like. The minute we find out we are pregnant, we suddenly dream of walks in the park, weddings, and long hugs from little arms. It doesn't take long for us to realize that parenting is much more difficult than expected, and there will be times when parenting doesn't go as planned.
For Jodi Schilling, her parenting expectations were quickly challenged at her first ultrasound. From there, parenting became a challenge and journey that would teach her many life lessons. This is one of my longest interviews (47 minutes in length) and one of my most inspiring! When I was editing my footage, I couldn't cut out anything that Jodi said, nor did I want to.
Jodi Schilling tells her personal story about parenting not going as planned for her and her husband. She tells a story of having a child with autism, another child with learning challenges, and more challenges repeatedly coming her way. Jodi also tells a story of coping, loving her family for what it is, and rising together in love for success.
This heartfelt episode is not only relatable but also encouraging for any parent going through adversity, crisis, or simply disappointment that parenting hasn't gone as they planned. Jodi gives practical advice to parents facing hardship so that they, too, can rise and triumph in their challenging parenting journey. I hope you watch all 47 minutes because there is so much to learn and take in from beginning to end.
- This episode also comes with a freebie for parents, found inside the Impactful Parent app!
0:00 Intro
1:00 Jodi's story
13:29 Relatable ideas
14:36 Expectations in parenting
16:15 Challenges make you stronger
19:04 Go through it, not around it
19:51 Love conquers trauma
23:41 Mistakes parents make when in a family crisis
30:46 Parents want to control
32:43 Blame does nothing
34:22 Most important things to remember
44:50 FREEBIE Link
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Picky Eating Gone Bad
If your child is a picky eater, then this episode is for you! Sometimes picky eating gets out of control and escalates to Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. This disorder is a real problem for many of our young people. Kristina Campos, founder of The Impactful Parent, explains what Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder looks like, the symptoms, warning signs, and gives parents tips for how they can help their child.
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Weekly Family Meetings with Jessica Eastman Stewart.
Jessica talks about how she uses weekly family meetings to organize her family life, connect with her spouse, and have a household that is more calm for her children. Included in this episode is a FREE PDF for getting started with creating your own family meetings also!
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How To Discipline With Connection
Kristina Campos, founder of the Impactful Parent, teaches the 6 step process for disciplining your child with connection. Look at discipline a NEW WAY and discover how discipline doesn't have to be about taking your child's stuff away all the time, corporal punishment, or the use of fear based tactics. Discipline CAN bring you closer to your child and improve your relationship!
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Essential Oils For Healthier Children
Special guest, Cindy Vallone, gives tips for
- HOW to use essential oils
- WHAT kind of essential oils you want to use for STRESS, SLEEP, MOOD, ENERGY, FOCUS, and SELF-CARE.
- Tips for what to look for when buying essential oils and so much more!
Listen and learn as Cindy helps parents understand the benefits of essential oils for healthier children!
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When One Parent Undermines The Other
Kristina Campos, the founder of The Impactful Parent, talks to parents about:
-What undermining looks like in parenting
-What undermining does to the parenting relationship
-Tips for combatting the problem
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Strategies For A Better Relationship With Your Partner
Cheri Timko, a relationship coach, comes onto the Impactful Parent stage to teach parents 3 relationship habits that every couple needs to implement to have a good, long-lasting partnership.
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The Truth About Self Harm
Kristina Campos, the founder of The Impactful Parent, talks to parents about the warning signs of self-harm, what parents should look for, myth busters about cutters, what parents can do to support their child, and warning signs that the situation is getting worse.
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Turn Phone Photos Into A Legacy
Ken Wimberly tells a personal story of how he overcame his past to focus on being a good father. He talks about how he values documenting his parenting journey and more importantly, the life of his children. With his invention of the Legacy App, Ken developed a way for parents to take their phone photos, journaling, and other memories and store them in one safe place to keep a timeline of documentation for his children. Free resources included in this video can be found inside the Impactful Parent App. Links to the app are found in the comments below.
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Help! We have a narcissist in the family!
A Clubhouse Replay: Clubhouse is an app available on Android and Apple that is an AUDIO only community. Think podcasting meets Radio... and on it there is lots of opportunities to learn and connect with others.
In this episode, Kristina talks with narcissist survivors. She asks them questions about co-parenting and surviving their narcissistic ways. This is a must-listen episode!
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- Sally Pauley Hershey
- Instagram @salley_pauley_hershey
- Clubhouse @shershey7
- Nikki G
- Instagram @nikki_g_speaks
- Clubhouse @nikkispeaks
- Website www.nikkigspeaks.com
- Vanessa Moretto
- Kristina Campos
- Instagram @theimpactfulparent
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Helping Kids With Anger Management
Kristina Campos, the founder of The Impactful Parent, talks to parents about helping their children control their big emotions and specifically, how to get kids to control their temper. 2 FREEBIE RESOURCES are included in this video to help parents implement suggested techniques.
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Nerissa Bauer gives tips to parents on how they can help their child with ADHD to be their best selves. Nerissa's tips are practical and useful PLUS- Nerissa gives the audience a FREE E-BOOK! Her free e-book, "Getting the care your child needs with an ADHD Care Plan," helps parents navigate help, treatment, and the weeks ahead after a diagnosis. Get your FREEBIE by downloading the FREE Impactful Parent App!
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Narcissism In Children Can narcissism be hereditary? Can genes pass this trait down to our kids? Impactful Parent founder, Kristina Campos, talks about the signs of narcissism in children, causes of narcissism, red flags and signs of narcissistic tendencies, and tips for parents to prevent a growing narcissistic kids. Watch today!
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How To Have A Good Divorce
In this episode, 2 parenting coaching talk about the importance of having a "good divorce" so that transition become easier on the children and family unit. Tips, advice, and personal experiences are talked about.
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Toughen Up Kid! How To Build Resiliency In Kids
This episode gives the 7 Steps for Building Resiliency In Kids. This episode breaks down the 7 steps and gives examples of personal experiences given by real parents on how they are building resiliency in their own homes.
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Get Kids Sleeping Better with sleep consultant Missy Morrison Charko. Missy gives the audience tips for getting their children to sleep PLUS- Missy's interview comes with a FREE PDF and discounts for her services. Watch the video for more information and get your child sleeping soundly through the night!
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Is This ADHD? Understanding the signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Kristina Campos, the founder of The Impactful Parent, talks to parents about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, signs, and what parents can do to help their children.
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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!"
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Sex After Kids
Today’s podcast is a clubhouse replay. Clubhouse is a free app you can download on any apple or android device. On the Clubhouse App, I host rooms where I talk about parenting topics. You can join me via your phone and become a part of the conversation anytime. My username on the app is Impactful Parent. For this Clubhouse episode, I was talking about SEX AFTER KIDS. I hope you enjoy this episode and next time, come join the conversation on Clubhouse.
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Signs and Help
Kristina Campos, the founder of The Impactful Parent, talks to parents about the signs of Oppositional Defiant Disorder In Children and how parents can help their children.
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5 Ways To Reduce Anxiety
5 Ways To Reduce Anxiety with special guest Dr. Sandy Zanella. Dr. Zanella gives practical things that parents AND kids can do to help reduce their anxiety and calm themselves. Plus- with this episode, Dr. Zanella is giving the audience a FREE Mindful Scavenger Hunt for kids.
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How To Teach Kids Money Responsibility!
Special guest Chris Larson gives the audience tips for teaching financial literacy to kids so that they can be money pros as adults! This lesson is a must-see episode that parents need to watch, no matter what the age of their child! It is never too late to start teaching money intelligence! Plus- this episode comes with 2 FREEBIES! Let's get started!
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Is my child Hoarding? If you are concerned that your child's collections are getting out of hand, then this episode is for YOU! Kristina, the founder of The Impactful Parent, talks about the signs of hoarding, why your child might be hoarding, and 5 things parents can do today to help their child.
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Marijuana And The Adolescent Brain with special guest Laura Stack. Laura tells her personal story of losing her son to marijuana addiction and suicide. Laura also speaks about the dangers of the NEW MARIJUANA of today's cannabis industry and how it affects the adolescent brain. Laura has a powerful message for ALL parents and teens and she hopes to educate the world on the dangers of the new marijuana of today.
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Summary of the podcast:
Marijuana And The Adolescent Brain with special guest Laura Stack.
Laura tells her personal story of losing her son to marijuana addiction and suicide. Laura talks about the decline in her son's health and how his marijuana addiction threw him into a depression and even caused him to become psychotic. Laura goes into detail how her son changed over time and gives the audience warning signs and symptoms of marijuana addiction.
Laura also speaks about the dangers of the NEW MARIJUANA of today's cannabis industry and how it affects the adolescent brain. She gives statistics of adolescent marijuana abuse in the United States and describes in detail how the weed of today is NOT what parents grew up with.
Lastly, Laura gives advice to the parents of teens for prevention and action steps that parents can do to help teenagers who might already be using marijuana.
Laura has a powerful message for ALL parents and teens and she hopes to educate the world on the dangers of the new marijuana of today.
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OCD: Signs and 10 Ways To Help
Does my child have OCD? How will I know and how can I help my child? Kristina Campos, the founder of The Impactful Parent, talks to parents about the signs of OCD, causes of OCD, and gives 10 tips for supporting kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Transcript for OCD: Signs and 10 Ways To Help
Welcome Impactful Parents. Today, we will talk about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in your school-aged child.
[caption id="attachment_5729" align="alignleft" width="300"] Does my child have OCD?[/caption]
Hello, my name is Kristina Campos. I am the founder of the Impactful Parent. Every week I come on and answer one of your questions LIVE. If you have a question for next week, please submit it at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com or by messaging me on social media. All submissions are kept anonymous.
Today's question reads: I think my child has OCD. How can I tell if she does and if so, how can I help my child develop more habits that are causing time and distress?
Thank you for submitting this question! Today we will talk about OCD, what it looks like in our children, and how we can support our kids that have this disorder- and stick around to the end because I am giving you 10 tips for helping your child so you can be a more impactful parent. Let's get started!
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD for short, is a mental health disorder when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessive and compulsive habits. Your child might exhibit recurrent thoughts, persistent urges, and impulsive behaviors. These behaviors and thoughts might be intrusive and unwanted, plus you might be seeing your child with increased anxiety and distress.
OCD Compulsions are the repetitive behaviors you might see as a parent. This might look like hand washing all the time, touching items in unusual ways, arranging things over and over, repeating words, phrases, or questions over and over, having trouble making choices, and having trouble doing a simple task that they should be able to do like getting dressed, and counting items obsessively, and checking if things are OK repeatedly.
If any of this sounds familiar, your child might have OCD.
Why would children develop Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms? The causes of OCD are actually unknown, but we doctors know that OCD is a way of coping with stress, anxiety, and trauma. Compulsions are behaviors a child will do, trying to feel better. To the child, rituals are comforting and relieve stress. Compulsions are a way to keep bad things from happening and reduces their anxiety or distress. Just keep in mind that these compulsions are not voluntary. The actions and thoughts these kids are having are involuntary. They can't control it. And keep in mind that compulsions, more often than not, are a result of certain obsessions, so let's talk about that now.
OCD Obsessions: are what the child seems to be obsessed about. Parents may see their children obsessed with certain fears/worries. What does this look like in the home? Well, it could look like your child being overly upset about germs, dirt, and feelings of needing things clean. It could look like your child needs to have control of the situation or their environment. Some kids show obsessions with needing order and predictability. Other kids will get extensively worried about someone they love getting sick, hurt, or dying. Obsessions vary per person; therefore, OCD also looks different in every person. This is why it may be difficult to self-diagnose OCD without a medical professional. Overall, no matter what your child's obsession might be, kids with OCD will seem anxious, worried, irritable, easily frustrated, easily saddened, upset when they can't do a ritual, and will often seek constant reassurance from a parent that things are OK. These feelings, obsessions, and compulsions are exhausting for the child and the family.
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Again, the causes for OCD are unknown; however, doctors have narrowed down the probability of why someone might get OCD down to 4 reasons:
- Biology: There could be a problem with the person's brain communicating correct information to other parts of the brain.
- Genetics: OCD runs in families
- Learned Experiences: This means that the person had a painful childhood experience, trauma, abuse, or was bullied, and those experiences created the OCD as a coping tool. The OCD is a way for the child to feel more in control and assured that the traumatic experience won't be repeated.
- And lastly, OCD could be a result of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections.
Either way, statistics show that 1 in every 40 adults and 1 in every 100 children in the United States have OCD.
What can parents do if they think their child has OCD? How can you support an OCD child? Here are 6 suggestions.
- First, be sure not to self-diagnose OCD. Take your child to a medical professional to clarify whether or not you are actually dealing with OCD.
- Become educated about OCD and what this conditional entails. Talk with your doctor about possible medications that could help lower your child's anxiety and if that kind of help is appropriate for your family's situation.
- Get your child into therapy. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is the most popular talk therapy used to treat OCD obsessions and compulsions.
- Teach your child other coping skills, relaxation techniques, and stress management strategies.
- Encourage and help your child get good sleep and live a healthy lifestyle. Diet, sleep patterns, stress management, self-care, and other healthy living strategies can affect how your child perceives the world and how well they can manage their anxiety. These skills are not intuitive. Parents need to lead a healthy living example and teach their children healthy living options.
- Understand that some kids may not let their parents know about their fears and causes of their OCD. Some children will only feel confused or ashamed about their fears. These kids may keep their trauma to themselves. They may also hide their OCD and compulsions. These kids still need their parent's help and support, and it will be even more important for these children to get a therapist to talk to. [caption id="attachment_5726" align="alignleft" width="300"] Does my child have OCD?[/caption]
- Parents can help children with OCD by making their children's lives as predictable as possible. Predictability reduces anxiety and fears of the unknown. The best way parents can create predictability is to provide their children with a regular, consistent, and strong routine.
- Talk to your children about their OCD and don't accommodate everything around their illness. Give them encouragement and reassurance that many kids need to feel safe, but giving in to unreasonable demands may also be a disservice. Talk to a health care professional about where the boundaries for help versus enabling might be for your family.
- Find support groups in your area for OCD. Support groups for parents and their children are available.
- Discover more from the OCD Foundation. You can find out more about OCD and this organization online at https://iocdf.org/. This website can be a great resource for families!
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It is Question and Answer LIVE and today's question was: What Is A Good Curfew For A Teenager?
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Screen Time Guidelines For Impactful Parents
It is Question and Answer LIVE and today's question was: How Much is Too Much Screen Time?
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You don't know what you don't know. To rid of behavior you don't want to see in your child, you need to do MORE than just say, "Don't do that." You must also replace the behavior with what you want to see. You can't expect your child to know what they don't know.
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How can this be happening again? I ask myself as I sit with my head resting in my hands. Why is my child freaking out? Why do they do this? I take a deep breath and remind myself that they need me more now than they ever did as a tantrumming toddler.
When my children were 2, they would fall and I would let them cry for a while, give them a hug and help them to get back on their feet. Oh, how I wish it was still that simple. Now, they cry louder, they scream back, and they blame me for their unhappiness. Yes, we have all been there. You’re not alone. But are their fits that much different from the toddler years? Probably not, except now they are more verbal and way bigger. As a toddler, I would never consider yelling at my 2-year-old for falling, but I have to bite my tongue when my teenager is screaming at me. Instinct tells me to fight back, but I shouldn’t. What would that teach? Yelling at my child does not teach them how to respect others. Taking away their electronics doesn’t teach them compassion. Paying my child for good grades doesn’t teach them self-motivation. Telling my child, “No, you can’t do that,” doesn’t inherently make them understand what behavior is a Yes.
Instead of punishing our kids for bad behavior, we need to coach our kids to make more positive choices. Consider, we shouldn’t discipline our children without teaching them better behavior. We need to give our children the tools needed to replace their behavior with something more positive. Punishments only lead to a power struggle between child and parent. It causes rifts in your relationship with your child and honestly, it is an endless battle of you versus me.
So the next time you want to throw your hands up and pull out your hair because your child is acting in ways you don’t understand, consider that they may not know how to act any other way. It is our job as parents to teach them.
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Real Talk: How Do I Talk to My Teenager About Sex, Drugs, and Peer Pressure? FREE PDF INLCUDED IN SHOW NOTES!
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Please, oh please! Let my child make good decisions next year when they are at college!
I get it. I have a senior in High school too. I am already terrified of my son facing the world, but as an Impactful Parent, I also know that I have to let go, and I can't avoid the difficult conversation of Sex, Drugs, and Peer Pressure. This goes for you, too! Being a good parent means preparing our children to leave the nest. Part of that preparation is having the uncomfortable talk about what inevitably lies ahead, so your child is ready.
Let's break it down. What do you need to talk about? There are 3 big topics. They are Sex, Drugs, and Peer pressure. Why? Because statistics show that changing environments, being alone, or feeling isolated can make people more vulnerable. College has the potential to hit all 3 of these marks! This vulnerability is amplified by a young person's need to be liked, fit in, and make friends. Plus, if your child has low self-esteem, then the risk is even greater.
I know that you might be thinking, "I already had the birds and bees talk with my child years ago, and we've talked about drugs and alcohol too." Well, I am here to tell you that you need to take those conversations further. Now it is essential to talk about the social responsibility of sex and drugs. Things like:
- What does responsible consumption look like, or responsible sexual activity?
- How to set boundaries.
- how to deal with peer pressure
Yep, I know! Tough conversations! So you might be saying, How Do I Talk to My Teenager About Sex, Drugs, and Peer Pressure?
Here are 10 tips for what to say and how this conversation should flow.
Real Talk Tip 1: Start by telling them why you are sitting them down. Say something like, "Being in a new environment where you want to fit in can push you to do things for the approval of others. You are an adult now, and ultimately you are responsible for choices. I want to help you get ready for the new peer pressures you are about to face. Here are some tips, so you do not do anything regretful.
Real Talk Tip 2: Practice saying no. In your head, aloud, or with your friends, practice being assertive and saying no. Roleplay it out in your mind how you will say no and what will happen. Kids forget that they must talk not only with their words but also with their bodies. Body language is what drives the point home. Practice not only saying the words but standing tall and feeling confident.
Real Talk Tip 3: Make a plan before you get into a bad situation. Decide what you will do if you go to a party and everyone wants you to drink or do drugs. Decide what you will do if a guy touches you without asking. Decide what you will do if your intoxicated and need to get home or out of a situation. Decide what you will do if your boyfriend or girlfriend wants to take the relationship to a place, you are not comfortable with. Please discuss lots of different scenarios with your child or explain to them that having a plan BEFORE they need helps keep them safe and sets them up for a more successful outcome.
Real Talk Tip 4: Decide your limits before you go. What are you willing to do, and what do you want to avoid? Knowing your boundaries BEFORE you put yourself in an environment where peers can pressure you to change your mind will help you keep your values and keep your integrity. You do not want to make decisions at the moment. That is how regretful actions happen. Know your boundaries before you even step outside the door.
Real Talk Tip 5: Be ready to leave. Have a plan for leaving if the situation gets uncomfortable. Hopefully, you will be with people who can do what they want and still respect you for your choices, but many times that is not the case. You may have to leave even if you do not want to; parents are no longer an excuse to get out of the situation, so have another reason ready to go. Maybe this is a friend. Perhaps this is a lie about being on medication so you cannot drink, but talk about possible excuses NOW with your child, so they do not fumble with their words later.
Real Talk Tip 6: Pick your friends wisely. Find friends with the same values and stick together. Using the buddy system is a great way to get out of uncomfortable situations. Have a friend that you trust. Be willing to watch over each other.
Real Talk Tip 7: Trust your gut. Tell your child that if it does not feel right, then it is not right. Your instincts are one of the best indicators for trouble. Trust yourself and your intuition.
Real Talk Tip 8: Consider how your actions can put you in a bad situation. Please remind your child that they have the power to influence their environment. Their choice of clothing, the way they act, what they consume, what they say, who they hang out with, …. All play a part in how their environment is created. There are many moving parts to each situation we put ourselves in, but ultimately, little decisions can make considerable influences on how the day plays out. Do not discount those small choices that have the power to change outcomes.
Real Talk Tip 9: It is ok to be alone and standing up for yourself can sometimes be lonely. The world's most extraordinary people had to stand alone in their convictions before anyone would accept them and follow. Reaffirm to your child that it is ok to go against the grain and be alone. It just means they have not found their tribe yet. Tell your child that being alone with integrity is much better than being accepted and regretting your actions.
Real Talk Tip 10: Show you trust your child to make the right choices and that you have complete confidence in their future. This is important. A mistake that many parents make is having this conversation with a tone of I know you are going to mess up. Instead, keep telling your child that you believe in them, and you have to talk about this so you can feel better about being an impactful parent, NOT because you don't trust their choices. Your child is more likely to make better choices when you believe in them because you will be raising their self-confidence and standards. Low self-confidence can lead to a self-fulling prophecy.
I know this is not the conversation you want to have, but it is a conversation worth having! And if these 10 tips today were not enough- I HAVE MORE! Today, I am giving you a FREE PDF CHECKLIST of 50 Life Skills your child needs to learn before leaving home. Get your free pdf by going to https://theimpactfulparent.com/50things. It is our responsibility to prepare our child, and you are! You are an impactful parent! You got this!
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Overprotective Parents
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Overprotective parents come from a place of love, but it is also a disservice to your child. Learn how you may be overprotective too!
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Life isn’t that good. Don’t’ believe the hype! Life isn’t that good. I used to believe the Leave It To Beaver and Andy Griffith reruns that I grew up on. Not anymore. Experience quickly taught me that life is not just black and white. As a tween, I was still confused because life was showing me more hardship, but TV kept showing me more great families like The Cosby’s and the Keatons from Family Ties. Then, the show Rosanne premiered. This was ground-breaking at the time because it represented a not-so-perfect TV sitcom family. America loved it. Rosanne
was a highly rated show for a while, but it didn’t last. Before I knew it, TV was back to either representing family life as sweet and perfect as the Fresh Prince of Bel Aire or MTV was showing me the craziest of people on the new fad of reality TV. Needless to say, I learned to stop watching TV altogether. My life expectations were confused!
Today’s kids are in the same predicament! Social media shows everyone happy. Life is perfect in the pictures of Instagram and Facebook. These picture-perfect moments are making our kids feel inadequate. Everyone else is having more fun in the Snapchat videos. But this generation has it worse. The TV shows of my day weren’t personal. I was still several degrees away from knowing Michael J. Fox and Will Smith. Today, photos and videos are personal. They are posts of the kids at school. People they see walking in the halls. Social media makes life look perfect and creates unrealistic expectations for our children. Life is not that great! We only post the good parts.
What do we do as parents? How can we combat unrealistic expectations? Well, unfortunately, most parents make it worse by sheltering their kids too much and putting them on teams where everyone gets a trophy. As parents, we are to prepare our kids for the real world. We want our kids to grow up, leave home, and be successful adults. If you’re not preparing your kids for real-world expectations and skills for combating real-world issues, then you are not preparing your kids to be successful. In fact, you are setting them up for failure. Of course, we all want our kids safe and happy, but life isn’t that good. We need to prepare our kids for the hard times too. Let me tell you another story….
My son runs cross county and is a good athlete. Having said that, he isn’t a runner. He runs cross country for his team, but it’s not his primary sport, nor is his body the made-to-run tall and thinly built. Last week, his small school competed against some big schools in the area, and my wonderful son ran across the finish line last. Yep dead last. As a parent, I had a few choices on how to react to this.
- Get mad at the coach for setting him up for failure
- Cry with him and soothe him. Tell him that he is a great runner, and the next time he will do better.
- Tell him the truth. Remind him that running is not his primary sport. He did a great job. Tell him that I was proud of him for never giving up and talk to him about the realities of coming in last.
Yes, I took path number 3. Sometimes in life, we come in last. Sometimes others deserve to win more. As parents, it is important to teach humility, effort, and grace as much as it is to teach them grit and drive. Learning these lessons are never easy, but learning them at a young age is much better. When children are young, they can rationalize better and process experiences better. Learning hard lessons young gives them time to learn coping skills. The younger you can teach your kids to lose, and congratulate others who out-perform you, the more drive they will have to win! Better yet, winning will become more meaningful and something they can be proud of.
So put your kids in sports, clubs, and competitions where they can win AND lose. Don’t shelter them from loss. Instead, take losing as an opportunity to teach them valuable lessons. The short-term may be hard, but in the long run, you will be giving them a much more beneficial experience. Watch out that you don't become one of those overprotective parents!
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It is Question and Answer LIVE and today's question was: When Your Child "Doesn't Care!"
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It is Question and Answer LIVE and today's question was: How To STOP Your Child's Minecraft Addiction.
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Labeling Children Podcast gives you 5 tips for keeping the connection with your child and rid yourself of labeling. Labeling and judgments kill a connection with your child and you may be doing it subconsciously! Try the FREE PDF below to discover your own judgments and how you might be labeling children.
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Transcript:
Is your relationship with your teenager slipping away? Do you argue all the time? Well, this short video is for you! Watch as I explain how you may be casting labels on your teen that you don’t even realize! Yes, you! We all do it! I am Kristina, founder of the Impactful parent, a teacher for over 15 years, and mom of 4 kids. Labels and judgments are a teen’s worst nightmare when they are insecure and trying to figure out their place in the world. The more we judge and label, the more our teen pulls away and distances themselves from our relationship with them. Watch and see how…
“Good Job,” I tell my toddler as she attempts to put away her dinner plate by herself.
“No, honey. We do not scream inside the house. That’s bad,” I tell my 5 year old as he runs around the living room.
As parents, we are consistently labeling our children’s actions as either good or bad from the time they are born. In the young years, this labeling serves the purpose of teaching our children right from wrong, and it also expresses our behavioral expectations for them. However, as our children get older- we must move away from this kind of labeling.
Do you label your child’s actions, interests, or even choices as good or bad? You may be thinking, “Of course not Kristina,” but I am going to challenge that thought because I think you do! We all do it! We vomit our judgment and opinions all over our kids all the time! Has your teenager ever walked out of their room with a less-than-desirable outfit or your son blast music from their headphones that you simply don’t like? Who are we to judge and make labels on other people? Perhaps you label your child’s decisions as either the right choice or bad choice because you feel you know better? For me, I pass judgment on my children because I am trying to save them from making mistakes. I say things like, “I can’t believe you chose not to wear a jacket today! It’s freezing outside. That was a bad choice.” See! I passed judgment that the decision they made was bad when I was just frustrated with them that they were needlessly going through pain or struggle (in this case, they were cold.) However, my caring is being perceived by my child as judgmental. I accused them of being wrong and having to change! Adolescents are already the most insecure creators on the planet. When someone who is supposed to love them unconditionally criticizes them, it is a big blow to their mental health. If parents make these judgments and labels often, then the teenagers begin to pull away and the rift between parent and child begins.
What is the antidote? It starts with us, the parents. As with most things, you must first be aware before you can change it, so this week I challenge you to start becoming aware.
- Catch yourself labeling events, actions, and choices as good or bad. When you mark your child’s choices, you are also inadvertently telling them that THEY are wrong, and you are the authority. News flash: Teenagers hate this! Teens will rebel against authority if the message doesn’t fit their logic. The more you tighten your grip and try to assert your authority, the more your child will rebel. What worked for you when your child was a toddler, will not always work for you now that they are older, trying to claim their own opinions and identity.
- Teenagers need boundaries, but they also need choices. Set your non-negotiable boundaries and then discuss with your teenager what you can be flexible with. You need to give them choices within your boundaries so that they can feel in control too.
- Allow them to make mistakes. Let your child ride out the consequences of the choice they make. It is the best way for them to learn, and you shouldn’t protect them from their choices unless it is going to cause them bodily harm.
- Listen more and talk less. Don’t express every thought that comes to your mind. This is where a lot of the labeling and judgments reside. Practice WATCHING your thoughts instead of speaking them aloud.
- Be mindful of your thoughts. Are you trying to manipulate your child into making the “right” choice OR are you protecting them from making a “wrong” choice? Why? What are the consequences of that “wrong” choice? Can you make their “wrong” choice a learning experience if you let them be themselves?
To help you self-reflect, I have created a FREE resource document to download. Discover your habits and parenting practices that you didn’t even know were there! With awareness, we can limit our judgmental actions and move toward a better relationship with our children!
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How do we teach children responsibility at different ages and different stages of development? 6 tips to help you grow a responsible adult!
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First, what does it mean to teach responsibility? What would be the end goal for you? For me, teaching responsibility is teaching my child (#1) how to be dependable. Can my child be counted on? Do they keep their commitments? Do they keep their word? (#2) Being responsible also means to me that my child is accountable for their behavior. Can they take ownership of their choices and with that- even own the consequences of their actions and lastly, (#3) Being responsible also means that my child is an active contributor to their world. For me, being responsible is an active role, not a passive attitude. Responsibility requires action and is not something that just happens to people. Responsibility is something that people choose to be or do actively.
So how do we teach responsibility then? We cannot do this overnight. It takes time- even years. Part of teaching your child HOW to be responsible is also letting them TAKE responsibility for their choices. Not wanting your child to fail and sheltering them from consequences and pain or even doing too much for your child- does not teach your child to take responsibility for themselves. On the other hand, there are times when children need guidance and support so that they can learn how to be responsible.
So how do we keep this balance and grow children who are responsible? Here are 3 TO-DO and 3 DO NOT-do items:
Teaching Responsibility Tip #1: Communicate your unconditional love to your child. This sounds like a no-brainer, but many people are all talk and no action. They tell their children that they will love them unconditionally meanwhile criticize them for choices and try to mold them into the kid the parent always wanted- instead of respecting the kid they are. This sends mixed messages to your child. So be conscious of HOW you express this unconditional love to your child with your ACTIONS and not just use lip service. If your child knows and trusts your unconditional love, they will be more likely to take healthy risks. In addition to this, build up your child's confidence and show them that you believe in them! Make them feel capable, trustworthy, and believe that they can solve problems they encounter.
Teaching Responsibility Tip #2: Set limits and boundaries on what YOU will do for your child. This is true for all ages and all levels of development. If your child has the cognitive ability to do their laundry- then let them. If they can only sort out the colors from the whites- then let them. At some point, you have to say- I am not doing this for you anymore. You are old enough now to do for yourself. Setting limits and boundaries teaches your child how to behave, teaches values, and shows them not only new expectations but you are inadvertently telling your child that you trust them. You are allowing them to grow up and instead of stifling their growth by doing everything for them. Along these same lines of creating boundaries, parents should not meet every need for their child at the moment they need it. This is just setting up your child for disappointment when the real world does not cater to them. By not meeting their needs immediately and not giving them everything they want, you provide an opportunity for your children to tolerate some frustration, delay gratification, become less impulsive and less self-centered.
Teaching Responsibility Tip #3: Let them face the consequences. Set standards of behavior that you expect your children to meet. You establish consequences for breaking the rules, and you follow through on those consequences. I follow through with consequences with my kids in a matter-of-fact kind of manner. We talk about the choices they made. We discuss how things could have been better. We plan for next time this happens, and then they face the current consequences for their actions. Period. No more discussion. No more obsessing about the past and what-ifs. Just take the consequence and move forward. Let your child whine to their friends if they want but make them sit with their consequences. Bring love and learning to the frontlines, and soon you will be fostering their development of taking responsibility.
Teaching Responsibility DO NOT Tip #1: Don't give them too much. This will not teach your child to appreciate anything, and with no sense of appreciation- your child is likely not going to be responsible with their given privileges.
Teaching Responsibility DO NOT Tip #2: Don't too much for them. Do not be a hover parent, the helicopter parent, or the lawnmower parent. A hover or helicopter parent is always right over the child, ready to rescue them whenever they anticipate trouble. A lawnmower parent mows down all the obstacles their child can face. This kind of parenting is a disservice to your child. Doing things for your child that they can do themselves results in them not learning how to care for themselves.
Teaching Responsibility DO NOT tip #3: Don't do things yourself just because it is easier. I know this is difficult. Remember when your child was a toddler, and they just wanted to tie their shoes, but you had to get out the door in 5 minutes, so you just tied the shoes yourself or bought Velcro straps? Yeah- me too. I did it. And the consequence is that my seven-year-old still does not tie her shoes well. I did a disservice to my child by buying Velcro because I did not want to be inconvenienced. Now that your child is older, the stakes are higher. They need to learn responsibility, and you cannot shy away from it because it may take you an extra hour to teach it.
How To Prevent Eating Disorders In Children
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Working Mom Burnout With special guest Jill Salzman gives tips for how to avoid the overwhelm of running a home and a business!
Parents Need Other Parents! It’s time to bring the girls together! The Impactful Parent will bring the discussion and the structure to your meetings, you just bring the drinks and snacks! Everything you need to start your own mommy group and grow as more impactful parents along the way! Check it out and find out more at https://theimpactfulparent.com/connectionandconversation
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It is Question and Answer LIVE and today's question was: How To Tell Your Child Bad News?
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Suicide Prevention
This blog addresses warning signs and action steps.
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Transcript:
This week I am going to address your worst nightmare. Teen suicide. I know you want to brush this topic under the rug and pretend that it isn’t going to happen to your child, but suicide is the third leading cause of death for our young people. LGBTQ teens are the most at risk, but any person that feels bullied, had trauma, feels social isolation, or has depression is at risk.
Consider, suicide prevention is a community effort! Even if your child isn’t experiencing signs of suicide, they likely know someone who is. Mark Lanning, from Safe 2 Tell, says that most school shootings and teenage tragedies can be prevented if the people around them reported the warning signs!
Reporting the warning signs is your job. As parents, we also need to empower our children with the confidence to report warning signs they see in their friends. Let’s get real. Your child is more likely to witness the warning signs in their friends before their parents will. Click here and watch this 30-second video. A message to teens from teens.
Action steps:
- Talk to your child about the importance of speaking up if they are concerned about a friend.
- Give your child the phone numbers to specific hotlines where they can receive help. Organizations like: Safe 2 Tell and the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. I suggest you even program these phone numbers on their phone!
- Know the signs. 4 out of 5 suicide deaths are preceded by warning signs!
Warning signs:
- Suicidal threats or talk of not wanting to be alive anymore
- Preoccupation or obsession with death
- Depression
- Use of drugs or alcohol
- Withdrawing from activities they once were interested in
- Sleeping too much
- Sleeping too little
- Giving away possessions
- Aggression
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Bad or worsening grades
- Difficulty concentrating
What if MY Child has these signs?
Suicide typically does not come out of no-where. If your child is thinking of suicide, they may be feeling helpless, trapped, unbearable pain, and/or believe that no one cares. You need to ask your child directly, “Are you thinking of suicide?” This is extremely important. Don’t walk around the subject or be afraid to speak to your child. Talking about suicide does NOT implant the idea in their mind! Get to the root cause of their hopeless feelings.
What Can Parents Do? Aside from anti-depressant drugs and mental health professionals, parents can do the following:
- Talk to your teen. Ask them point-blank if they are suicidal
- Make it more difficult for them to carry any action out. Buy a lockbox on Amazon to put knives, sharp objects, medicines, firearms, or any other dangerous materials inside.
- Make sure your child has emergency hotline numbers available to them. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1800-273-8255
- Talk to their friends. Encourage their friends to help your child and look for warning signs too. This should include a call to the friend’s parents also. (I don’t suggest talking to minors without the parent’s permission.)
- Take them to a hospital emergency room if the threat is imminent. The emergency room professionals will do an evaluation of your child and access the risk. After the assessment, they can refer you to clinics where your child can get admitted and receive 24/7 watch care and counseling.
- Talk to the school. The school can give you feedback on the behaviors they are seeing. School counselors can talk to your child about getting help. Although the school’s support is limited, they are still a resource for you to have feedback on your child’s behaviors and more watchful eyes.
Lessons From Being Bullied. An interview with Chris Burcher talks about the lasting effects of bullying and how to overcome it.
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It is Question and Answer LIVE and today's question was: How to get your teenager to LISTEN so you can stop nagging!
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Meal Prep Tips with special guest Ahuva M. is more than just your average meal preparation podcast! Ahuva gives us great tips for getting our kids to eat green foods and making mealtime less stressful! Listen as meal prep tips are taken to a new level of awesome!
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Help! My Child Is Transgender with Jack Ori gives lots of tips for how to support your transgender child and what parents can do for themselves also. This video provides resources, advice, and parent education for any family going through transition and awareness.
This powerful video educates about the struggles of families with a transgender child. Support is important for everyone in the family. This video provides links for support, coaching, and parent education. Topics include parent's most common fears, keys to supporting your child, common challenges for the parents of transgender children, common challenges for trans children, common triggers for trans kids, and MUCH MORE! This is a must-watch for any family going through the transition of gender dysphoria.
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and
http://www.jackori.com
Video Markers and Topics:
- 0:00 intro
- 0:58 Definition of transgender
- 3:39 Parents first reaction
- 5:29 Is my child sure? Parent fears.
- 6:44 Common parent challenges
- 8:00 Communication skills
- 9:10 Most common fears
- 11:24 Parents feeling helpless
- 12:48 What happens if I don't support it?
- 14:02 Keys to supporting your child
- 15:48 Triggers
- 21:35 What if I can't accept it?
- 23:36 Parent support
- 26:33 Contact information and resources
- 29:35 Final thoughts
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4 tips parents can use to stop the eye rolls and start connecting better with their child. These 4 tips will have you talking to your child and connecting better during the rough pre-teen and teenage years.
It is Question and Answer LIVE and today's question was: My pre-teen and I are starting to butt heads. It feels like they aren’t listening to me anymore, and my sweet daughter is becoming a diva. What irritates me the most is how much she seems to ignore my requests. How can I stop this now before it gets worse?
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Expectations Are The Death of Connection
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“Ms. Campos, I know I am disappointing my parents. I’ve tried my best, but nothing I do is ever right. How am I going to tell them that I failed again?”
-Anonymous Teen
Your child has likely felt the same way at some point. Yep, EVEN YOUR CHILD! It is not our intention to make our kids feel this way, but we do it all the time. How? Expectations. We expect more from our children than anyone else. “What? No, I don’t Kristina. Not me,” you might be saying. Well, I am going to challenge you on that thought.
We all start parenthood with an ideal dream. Think back to your pregnancy with your first child. You had high hopes and were full of excitement. You wanted that happy family. You probably even daydreamed about your new life as a parent and envisioned your child in your imagination. You saw yourself parenting better than your parents did and raising a fantastic human being who was going to turn out successful.
What does “successful” mean to you? I challenge you to stop here for a moment and brainstorm words that equal success in your mind. Does that mean to have a good job, make a certain amount of money, or have a certain amount of independence? Then, what does your child have to do to BE successful? Get good grades, not play video games, become a good athlete, be heterosexual, or dress a certain way? These questions take time to answer and a lot of soul searching, but if you take the analysis seriously- then you will get to the heart of your expectations.
Expectations hurt our relationship with our children. Eventually, children will fall short of meeting our expectations, and when they do- they feel hopeless, sad, confused, and worthless. Over time, if our child keeps feeling that they are not living up to our expectations, they can eventually give-up all together, feel unlovable, and disconnect from our parent-child relationship.
Do you remember having those feelings as a child? Which of your parent’s expectations did YOU not meet? Consider reflecting on your own childhood and your own hidden expectations you have for your child, then watch this week’s Bigger Impact Video on Wednesday, where I will discuss this topic further. Step one is acknowledging these expectations so that we can move into a better and closer relationship with our kids!
Are you frustrated with your child because they simply aren’t turning out the way you expected? Maybe parenting life- just isn’t the peachy-keen reality you were hoping for? We all feel this way from time to time, and when you get into those ruts- you need to watch this video! This disappointment I know you are feeling- stems from having expectations. You see, expectations ruin relationships and kill happiness. In today’s video, I am going to explain why expectations ruin your connection with your kids and this might be the cause of some of the disconnect you are having with your tween, teenagers, and even young adult children.
Let’s start with where our expectations come from. Well, most of them come from society but they can come from our aspirations, hopes, dreams, or from our upbringing, or really anywhere where we were taught “This is how things are supposed to be. This is what things are supposed to look like.” But the keyword here is Taught. Expectations are TAUGHT mind-set. That means, we can change our expectations if we choose.
I think parents expect more from their kids than anyone else. It is 100% natural to envision a home full of bliss and bonding, but we find out the minute you have a baby that won’t stop crying- that parenthood especially- is not what we expected. Yet we continue to hope for things for our kids and expect them to act a certain way. We expect them to do certain things. All these expectations cause a huge burden on your child. The pressure is enormous and when you keep having expectations- they will eventually fall short and here is where your relationship suffers.
What happens when our kids don’t live up to our expectations? They don’t become the athlete, the musical genius, the straight-A student… that we wanted them to be? Well, this leads to disappointment for you and despair for the child. Really we are setting up our relationship with our children for doom when we have expectations. And what if you have a “people-pleasing child?” What happens when they can’t live up? If we expect our child to BE something and these “people pleasing children” put all their self-worth into pleasing you because their love language is Words of Affirmation, and they can’t wait to hear your praise and see you proud of them- then when they can’t live up to the expectation, they feel like a failure and go into depression. Even their journey to get that praise is full of anxiety. Honestly, many children- especially those that have Words of Affirmation as their love language, see your expectations as a “conditional kind of love”. What! Conditional love! I know that’s not what you intended but that is how it is being perceived.
So how do we combat this? Step 1: Identify when you are feeling disappointed in your child and then ask yourself if the reason for that disappointment is due to an expectation. Step 2: Challenge that expectation. Why do you have it? Where is it stemmed from? Is society telling you to expect that? Let me give you some examples:
Why am I disappointed that my child has Bs and Cs? Is it because they are not A student? Is it because I am embarrassed about what others will think? Am I embarrassed because they won’t get into the University that I want them to?
Or Why am I disappointed that my child wants to have a same-sex partner? Am I disappointed with what others will say? Is it because my upbringing TAUGHT me to disagree with it?
Really being honest with yourself and finding the answers to WHY is tough! Be aware that you will likely try to make excuses for yourself and your feelings! But dig deep and evaluate your feelings. This won’t be easy, but understanding where your expectations are coming from is important. My hope is that this self-analysis on “Why things need to be a certain way” will lead you to an ah-ha moment, which then will lead you to surrender those expectations and accepting your CHILD for the person they are. It can save your relationship.
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Overprotective Parenting
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Transcript:
What do you want more than anything else in the world for your child?
To be happy, right?! Is that what you said in your brain. If it is, you apart of the majority of parents out there. I am here to tell you that although this is natural- it also could be a problem!
Why? Because a lot of us take this “wish” for our kids to extremes and the result is: Enabling, Hover parents, and anxiety and stress in our kids AND for ourselves!
I am picked this topic this week because we are approaching the holiday season and this season is especially ridiculed with “expectations and the need to be happy”. So although it is natural to want happiness for your child, you need to step back and consider the consequences.
Let’s break this down a little further. What do we really mean when we say “we want our kids happy?” Well, for most of us- this means we don’t want our kids to experience pain. As a parent, you can step in and help your child avoid physical pain, however, you can not protect them from emotional pain- nor should you want to! Life is full of emotional pain. It is how we live. Having emotional pain and sadness teaches us to be grateful for happiness. If you are trying to prevent your child from experiencing emotional pain, then you are also robbing them of living and learning from it.
One of my favorite examples of this is from Walt Disney’s Nemo. Dory is so wise in the movie when she is talking about Nemo to Marlen. Marlen is Nemo’s dad and a classic hover parent. She says to him,
“You can’t ever let anything happen to him. Then nothing would ever happen to him!”
You have to let your child experience life and part of that experience is emotional pain. When you think of it that way, you realize that protecting kids from pain is unrealistic. In fact, it is doing them a disservice! The best lessons in life are learned through pain. I am sure that you have had a painful experience in your life and when you recovered from it, you were wiser and better for it. Maybe it was a heartache, maybe you got caught doing something… whatever it was- it was the EXPERIENCE that made you LEARN and then you grew from that experience. As a teacher, I can tell you with all certainty that we don’t learn best from books or theory- we learn from experience.
So is it unrealistic to hope for no pain for our children or to shelter them too much? I am not saying that you let them do whatever they want- yes, boundaries are important, but there is a balance between protecting them and letting them live and make their own choices.
Furthermore, IF it is unrealistic to expect no pain in their lives then we, as parents, are setting OURSELVES up for disappointment and heartache when we try to overprotect them. This is a parenting expectation that you can’t win. So let go of this unrealistic expectation.
I am going to go one step further and suggest that you teach your kids that pain, failure, heartache, and disappointment in their life is absolutely NORMAL. Some of the depression that exists in our young people today stems from unrealistic expectations of how their life should be. With social media only glorifying and portraying the “good” moments- our young people are being manipulated to think that their life should be that good. They should look that good, feel that good, be that happy… If you have signed up for my newsletter, Big Impact, you got my email about this. Life isn’t that great. Lol, Social media influence is stupid and completely fake!
Dr. Shefali Tsabary suggests that as parents we should teach our kids not to gain any self-worth from external success. She says our children should not base any part of who they are on the external. This sounds easy, but it isn’t. We live in a society that gives a ribbon to everyone who participates because we think the ribbon will teach the kid that they are valued on the team. We pack our kid's schedules with activity after activity because society has told us that they need to be well-rounded, high achievers, and good at everything. How stressful for our young people! This artificially induced pressure is ridiculous! Stop making your kids feel overburdened! It’s ok.
So what can you do about this? Here are your Impactful Parent tips:
- Start by sitting down with your kids and asking them, - how do you really feel about ________ Football, flute lessons, whatever the activities are. Did they pick those activities or did you pick those activities for them? Ask them, If you could quit that activity and try something new, would you? What would you try? LISTEN to your kids. Sometimes we project our likes and desires on our kids (which is a whole different topic for another day) but be aware of the question, “Is my kid doing this because they want to or because they feel like it is expected of them?”
- When they are having emotional pain, here are your dos and don’ts
Don’t: Don’t ask what happened… yet.
Do: Instead, start with empathy. Say something like, I see you are upset. I am just going to sit right here and be with you for a bit. If you want to talk about why you’re upset, I am here to listen. Then just sit and be there. Listen. Validate their feelings.
Don’t: Don’t say ‘You SHOULD have done this…” You should have done that… This turns kids off- especially teenagers. You can process better choices later AFTER they have had time to process their feelings. Give them one thing to focus on at a time. They don’t want your advice at that moment. They want someone to hear them!
Do: Stay calm- no matter WHY they are upset.
Don’t: Don’t get upset yourself and make judgments about the situation. This is really bad. If you start saying stuff like, “I knew that friend was horrible” or getting emotionally charged yourself, they won’t be able to calm down AND you will be digging yourself a hole when they will be friends again with that person next week.
Much like when your child was a toddler and they fell- if you react like “OH NO…. and scream- then they will scream. But if you are calm, then they learn to fall and remain calm. Even teenagers are looking to you for guidance on how they should be controlling their emotions.
Well, thank you for joining me today. I hope my message was impactful to a few of you out there that may be needed to hear that message. You are an impactful parent. Parenting is hard and you got this!
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Anxiety and Depression Help with special guest Anne Hayes talks about a controversial topic: Coffee! Yep, Anne Hayes talks about the benefits of coffee to help our young people with their anxiety and depression. Listen and learn about this interesting concept that could help YOUR child.
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Anne Hayes, aka Mama G, is a speaker, an author, an inspirational rapper, and a single mom of two teens. She is the founder of KickA$$ Happyness, a global movement that seeks to empower teens to experience a more joyful and fulfilling life.
Kristina: Thank you for coming today, Anne.
Anne: Glad to be here. I am at the end of raising two teens. Finally, done with the rough 14-17-year-old period and what I found during the hard times is that I struggled with anxiety and depression. Both of my kids have struggled, and also many of the teens that I have worked with over the years have struggled with anxiety and depression. It’s sad because we just want to be happy.
Kristina: Teen anxiety and depression is such a huge problem right now. I know you want to talk about the potential benefit of coffee with teens. This is intriguing. Tell me more.
Anne: Ok, here is the deal. I had a different perspective before I was managing the challenges I had with my daughter. I was the parent that said, “My kids aren’t going to drink coffee.” I had developed a belief system due to my upbringing, where I thought that teenagers drinking coffee were unhealthy. That it could become addictive, it could be problematic. There were adverse side effects. If I had grown up in Latin America or Europe, I might have thought very differently. But specifically with my daughter, who suffers from both anxiety and depression- I can tell you right now that coffee because it has caffeine in it, is a natural nootropic. Nootropic is the big buzz word! We want mental clarity, we want to be able to focus, we want to be able to concentrate, we want to have energy, we want to enhance our mood, and guest what- Caffeine does all of that! Especially when you can enjoy the aroma of coffee, the taste, etc. there are a lot of different ways to enjoy coffee! My daughter used to drink a big Dunkin Donuts large cup a couple times a day with crème and sugar! Of course, I was concerned, but I also realized that it was getting her through. It helped uplift her enough because she was struggling so much with the depression. I also work with a lot of teens that experience a lot of anxiety. They prefer NOT to drink coffee because they feel it makes them jittery. To that, I am not saying, “Drink it!” although I do think it has its benefits, maybe try decaffeinated options because the decaffeinated coffee still gives you the benefits of the nootropics. It has been scientifically proven. And by the way, my daughter never became addicted. As she healed and transformed, she began to rely less on coffee and doesn’t feel like she needs it every day. The bottom line is, coffee has these benefits! As a parent, if I am drinking coffee every day, and I enjoy the aroma and the experience, how am I going to turn around and tell my teen no! You understand, as The Impactful Parent, that when we try to control too much, it does not enhance our relationship with our children. We need to pick and choose our battles. It is my belief that coffee should not be one of those battles.
Kristina: I like how you confronted that some people won’t like this idea. They believe that the negatives outweigh the benefits. But I will also tell you from my own experience with a child struggling with anxiety and depression, that these parenting moments are scary. You will do anything to help your child get through the day. Your last worry is an addiction to coffee when there are so many other addictive agents out there that are much more harmful. I really appreciate that you bring on this new idea and it is so simple!
Thank you, Anne, for coming on to The Impactful Parent. For more information about Anne and to contact her, you can reach her at http://annehayes360.com
Surviving a Narcissistic Mother with special guest Charity Buhrow. Charity speaks about her personal experiences living with a narcissistic mom, how she overcame the emotional abuse, and she gives tips for other people who might be dealing with a similar situation. Learn from Charity in this powerful interview!
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Transcript for Surviving a Narcissistic Mother:
Kristina: Welcome parents to The Impactful Parent's Inspire and Learn Series, where real parents come on and tell their stories of inspiration and learning. Because a wise man learns from his mistakes, but a wiser man learns from other people's mistakes. So let's learn today from our guest speaker Charity Buhrow. Charity is going to talk to us today about Surviving a Narcissistic Mother
Charity: Thank you for having me. I'm really excited to be here.
Kristina: I'm sure there is a journey that has gotten you to this place, and I know it's probably a really long story for you, but I really would like to hear how you grew up.
Charity: As a kid, we lived in a rural area of Wisconsin. Great childhood, when I look back on it. When I was little, we had go-karts and swimming pools. We lived out in the country, and we rode bikes to go hang out with the friends. As I got older, around eight or nine years old, my mom told me, "I'm your mom first. But we have the potential to be best friends. I want you to tell me everything in anything." Ideal, right? But as I got older, things changed slowly. It was confusing. I would share things with her that were super intimate, but then it would get thrown back in my face. It would throw me off. Self-doubt started to set at a very, very young age. And it was so subtle.
There was a time where she bought me a diary. She told me I can keep all my intimate thoughts in that diary and the diary even had a lock on it. She told me that I don't have to worry about anyone breaking in and reading my personal information. Then one day, she started answering my passages of writing. I was like, "Whoa, wait, what?" She would write things back to me like, "You're ungrateful. Maybe if you had not acted like that, I wouldn't have needed to yell." She completely violated my trust on such a deep level. It was at that moment that distrust started.
Another example is math. I loved math. My mom told me, "You're so bad at it. You're stupid." That was confusing to me because I had As in school, and my teachers told me I was doing a great job. Later, as a young adult, I ended up in accounting. I kept asking myself, "Why do I have this job? I'm horrible at math." I didn't realize that was residual from her trauma. I was actually thriving at that job. Later, I quit.
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There are more subtle examples. I was really thin growing up. I was a very tall blonde. Many people told me I should model, but my mom didn't want me to be seen as the center of attention. She told me that because I was blonde, no one would take me seriously. In reality, I am smart! All of this was so hurtful coming from my mom.
Everything was always about her. She would buy my clothes and dress me but tell me not to tell my dad. She encouraged me to lie to my dad! That was a struggle! He was the primary moneymaker, and I liked my dad. It was hard to lie.
On the outside, we looked like an ideal family. My friends never believed me. They never saw the bad stuff. My hair and makeup always had to be done. I would tell her, "Mom, I have this opportunity." She would respond, "No, you can't do it. I don't want them looking at you. I don't want them to judge me based on you." She was also paranoid about others. She told me not to ever talk about money outside of the house. Mom said, "They're trying to take our money." I was confused.
My grandparents lived five doors down from us. I really wanted to have a relationship with them because they were so close. I would ask to go visit them, and she would tell me, "No, no, no, no, no! They're spying on us. They break into our house. You can't talk to them. They hate me." You see, it was always about her.
She got a part-time job one time at one of the local taverns. People loved her great personality. But she came home one day, and all her friends turned on her. They finally saw through her lies and deception. Then it really started to spiral downhill pretty quick. She started videotaping the neighbors. She would watch the videos and be like, "Look what they're doing. I can't believe they're doing that." She also stopped taking me to dance class and blamed it on my dad. I love dance class. He wanted us to be active, but she wouldn't admit that she didn't like taking the time out of her day to drive me back and forth from dance.
Eventually, I realized that my self-esteem had plummeted. By the time I was 19 years old, I was terrified of judgment and thought everyone was out to get me. I didn't think I'd ever make anything of myself. I didn't even go to college because she told me she would only help me pay for school if I went to her school of choice and studied what she wanted me to study. She also told me I was never going to make it. One day, she even spent all the money in my saving that I had saved from work. I was desperate, so I moved out as soon as I could.
Kristina: I get this feeling that you felt like a puppet.
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Charity: Yes.
Kristina: If someone hearing your story right now thinks they might be victims of a narcissistic parent, but they still aren't quite sure, how would you tell them it feels? What other adjectives could you give to how that felt?
Charity: Confusion is a big thing. It is an emotional roller coaster. One minute you feel love; the next, you are full of shame. You feel responsible for their suffering and their pain. It's very disheartening. You beat yourself up for it.
Kristina: What are some red flags?
Charity: They were everywhere! Now I see them, but then it was mainly a deep unsettled feeling. The confusion is big. I would tell someone that it is a sign when their parent gives you this bad feeling repetitively. You're always being blamed, and they are never at fault. You're going to start feeling crazy. Like you are the problem.
Kristina: I can see that one of the hardest things about this as a child would be, wanting to get help from somebody, but knowing that whoever you talk to, they're not going to believe you. Your mom is just too likable!
Charity: Yes. Oh, that is a big one. That's a huge one. I ran into that roadblock. I would go to someone, and I would explain what was going on. They would tell me I was being hypersensitive. Five years later, many came back and apologized. I would tell others that you need to keep going until you find someone willing to listen. After a while, you burnt out if no one hears you. I thought, "I don't want to go home. I don't want to deal with this. I don't want to have to explain this to another person yet again, just to be shot down." You start to doubt yourself a lot, and you start to feel like you're crazy.
Kristina: What was your 'A-ha' moment that made you realize you needed help?
Charity: My first marriage. When I graduated, I moved out three days after graduation, I could not get out of that house fast enough.
My mom kept trying to come over to my new home. She criticized everything. The dishes weren't done, the decorating wasn't good enough, it wasn't clean enough… That was MY space! I didn't need her opinions. I told her to go home several times. Then I stopped going over to her house too. I started to notice that I felt better the more I pulled away.
Then I met a guy. We decided we wanted to have kids, but something just didn't sit right. I got pregnant anyway, and we got married because I panicked. I didn't want my kids to grow up being ridiculed like I was for having parents with different last names. Then I had my daughter. I was holding her in my arms, and I looked over him and thought, "What did I do?" That was my aha moment! That's when I realized I had married a person just like my mom. Oh, crap! I realized I had a couple choices. I can let this make me really bitter and really unhappy and stay stuck, OR I can use this as a stepping stone to get better.
Kristina: What are those first steps to recovery?
Charity: Recognize that you are not at fault. The second step is to find a doctor.
I found a primary care physician. She was fantastic. It took me nine tries to find her, but when I found her, I knew that she would listen to me. She was absolutely amazing. I had thrown off my back, had two young children. My fibroid was all over the board. I was a hot mess. I was replaying my childhood with my new husband and blown away by how similar it was. He kept telling me I was crazy and needed drugs. I walked into the doctor's office crying. Fortunately, the doctor saw past my physical pain to my emotional pain and encouraged me to see a counselor.
Find someone you trust and find someone you're comfortable with to support you and help you dissect your pain. It doesn't have to be a counselor. It can also be a coach. Find someone and get help.
Kristina: You have so much to offer with your experiences to help empower others.
Charity: It took a few years, but I finally came to peace with my mom. I realize now that my mom didn't know what she was doing. She didn't set out to purposely harm me. Her behaviors were stemmed from how she was raised. I don't hold ill will. My experiences have taught me how to be a good mom. I can't help but feel grateful for what I have been through. It made me who I am today.
Kristina: It feels like you have healed, and it is great to hear you don't have resentment toward your mother. If people resonate with your story today and want to reach out and learn more from you, how would they do that?
Charity: The best way to get a hold of me would be my website is www.rzempowerment.com
Kristina: Thank you, Charity! It was a pleasure to have you on the show.
And until next time, you got this parents. We're just here to help!
How To Help Angry Kids
How To Help Angry Kids. Tips for teaching your child self-control and have less impulsivity. Getting to the root of the issue and helping.
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It is Question and Answer Thursday and today's question was: My Child's anger is getting worse and worse. How do I help them?
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It is Question and Answer LIVE and today's question was: How To Stop Power Struggles With Your Teen
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This is a can't miss interview! Laura Hernandez, mom of 10 kids, tells the Impactful Parent community lessons from being a mom of 10! Laura highlights some special topics such as foster-to-adopt, how to stay organized, what's it is like to have children with special needs, and so much more!
Here are some questions that I ask Laura during our meeting:
- Do you have any tips for the foster-to-adopt process?
- What are your children's special needs, and how do you help them?
- What were your special needs expectations?
- Are you afraid the biological parents will come back?
- What is the best part of the foster-to-adopt experiences?
- How do you create quality time with 10 kids?
- Do you ever go out to eat?
- How do you drive 10 kids around?
- What are your tips for creating systems?
- How do you make yourself a priority?
If you are considering adoption or foster-to-adopt in your city, this is a great video resource! Listen as this real mom of foster kids talks candidly about her struggles and triumphs of being a foster mom.
Laura is full of great information, and anyone can learn from this experienced mom! Read, Listen, or watch the video!
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It is Question and Answer LIVE and today's question was: How can I tell if my teen has a phone addiction? What can I do to minimize phone use?
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How To Help An Anxious Child. 3 Tips for helping kids with anxiety.
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"Mom, I am going to fail! I can't do this!" "Mom, this needs to be perfect, or it isn't right." "Mom, I don't want to do that right now. I'm not feeling good." Do you hear these phrases in your house too? Stop what you are doing and let me grab your attention because these phrases are warning signs! These phrases can be the onset of ANXIETY.
Anxiety is not a phase! Helping your child early can make a huge difference later when they become young adults.
Anxiety is NOT just feeling nervous or worrying. Anxiety is NOT just nail-biting or tapping your pencil on the desk. Anxiety comes in many forms! It is trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, avoiding, loss of appetite, increased irritability, restlessness, overeating, feelings of guilt, and shame. Anxiety can be perfectionism or procrastination. The list goes on. Anxiety is so much more than many realize because everyone shows anxiety a little differently.
In its basic form, anxiety is when your child starts to worry consistently, and the worrying becomes a habit. Once a behavior becomes a habit, we begin to lose control of what we are doing. Our body goes into auto-mode instead. With anxiety, our mind tells our body that there is danger near, and anxiety kicks in to protect ourselves. Worry sets in and makes our body want to flee and escape the situation or avoid the threat. The problem is that many times there is no danger and really your mind is talking untruthfully to you.
So how can we help our kids avoid getting into the anxiety trap? We need to help them change their mindset and how they think. This is not easy. If their minds are trying to protect them from danger, then we must reprogram their brains not to overreact to false threats. Teaching kids to control their thoughts will result in them also learning to control their actions! I offer a course that will help you and your child walk through what is needed to really get results. However, if you follow me consistently, you also know- I will not leave you hanging with no answers today! Here are some things you can do right now to help your child start retaking control of their body!
1 Teach them to count backward when they start to feel those butterflies in their stomach. The idea here is to activate the prefrontal cortex (or the logical side) of the brain. This is done by stopping the emotional thought that causes the onset of anxiety and doing something like counting backward. There are several other techniques you can use but counting back 5-4-3-2-1 is one of the easiest methods. Then, once the counting is done, tell your child to finish this sentence: "I am excited to _____________," and think of a happy thought. The objective is to train your child to stop the negative thoughts that make them anxious and refocus. The negative thoughts will not go away, but the goal is not to let worry take over entirely and stabilize the body's reaction to worry by providing the brain with alternative positive thoughts.
2 Don't minimize their feelings by saying things such as, "Everything is fine. Just calm down" or "You're overreacting." Instead, start asking questions! Keep asking questions that will force your child to evaluate their thinking and debunk their irrational thoughts. For example, you can ask.
What evidence do you have that something terrible is going to happen?
What is the probability of the unfortunate happening?
What can you do to ensure that nothing bad will happen?
Keep asking questions while you go for a little walk, to activate their logical thinking again.
3 Praise your child wildly for their achievements, for being brave, and for staying in control of their emotions. Point out their successes! To gain confidence and replace their unwanted habit of worry with confidence, your child will have to repeatedly control their thoughts. Practice and repetition are how they will build their new habit.
I wish that eliminating anxiety was as easy as 3 simple steps, but it is not. For more comprehensive support and help, check out The Behavior Management Course: Helping Children Control Big Emotions. I offer a FREE webinar that talks about the course and gives you the step by step framework you need to start seeing change! Plus- just for taking the time to watch the video, I also include a FREE PDF called 20 Ways to Cope. These 20+ coping techniques are researched and tested to work for helping kids with anxiety. This is my gift to you so you can start helping your kids right away, even if you find the course is not for you.
Help your child overcome their anxiety today!
It is Question and Answer Thursday and today's question was: Why Are Children Stubborn?
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How My Child's Brain Works with special guest Brian Hemmer, gives tips for how to communicate with your child and how brain development makes a difference in your child's daily performance. Great information and from this Colorado coach and mental health professional!
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Angry Children is a podcast that gives you 3 tips for helping your child. Let's dig deeper to find out where the anger is stemming from and how I can help!
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Transcript:
I am angry. My kids are mad too. Everyone is on each other's nerves. I do not have enough time in my day to do everything I need to do. The laundry is non-stop and never-ending. My kids are tired of my food, and I am annoyed that I must cook. I miss babysitters and grandparents coming over to give me a break. I want to spend fun moments with my kids, but we have exhausted all our "at-home" activities. My high school kids are mad that they were robbed of prom, graduation, and after-school sports. All my kids are angry that they must wear masks all day long, and they do not get to socialize with their friends the way they want. Anger has become a consistent presence in our home.
How do we deal with our children's ongoing and evolving anger? Well, the biggest mistake that most parents make is thinking that ANGER is the problem. They want to eliminate the anger from the house and believe that by doing that- the problem will be solved. It is easy to fall for that wrong belief because anger is what we see on the surface. We can watch our kids, stomp their feet, slam the door, yell, hit, or storm off. It is no wonder that most parents think that anger is the problem and the reason for their child's unacceptable behaviors. But anger is not the problem. Anger is NOT even the primary emotion. Anger is a reactive emotion. Our children get angry BECAUSE they have more underlying feelings happening, and they do not know how to deal with them. Anger can be how children react to being nervous, insecure, and a whole slew of other feelings, but most of the time, anger comes from being sacred or from feeling helpless. Fear drives a fight or flight instinctual reaction in humans, and when we are scared, our reactive behavior can be anger or "fight." When you understand this, it is no wonder that everyone is feeling angry. COVID-19 has made our whole society feel a plethora of emotions, which include frustration, scared, uncertainty, tiredness, worry, nervousness, helplessness… the list goes on. The anger is the reactive feeling to the combination of all these emotions because, just like a volcano filling up with emotional lava- the anger explodes out of the volcano, and it is anger we see on the surface.
So, the next time your child is screaming, slamming doors, or storming away from you- remember to empathize with their emotions. We are frustrated right now with the world and our circumstances, but our children have even less control of their own lives than adults do. Children have even more insecurities, more questions, fewer answers, more fears, and lots of feelings of helplessness. So next time, pause for a moment and put yourself in their shoes. Help them identify the things that they can control and set those apart from the things they cannot change.
Step 1- Help your child identify WHAT OR WHO is making them feel emotional.
Step 2- Help your child identify WHICH emotions they are feeling. (sad, frustrated, helpless)
Step 3- Help your child identify WHAT they do not have any control over and WHERE THEY CAN HAVE SOME CONTROL. For example, children do not have any control over wearing face coverings if they go back to school. But they can control what their mask looks like if they want to decorate it or leave it plain, if they are going to wear a shield instead, or if they're going to wear a store-bought or homemade mask. It is much like the saying, "You don't always have control of what happens to you, but you do have control of how you react to it." Teaching your child to find their controllable choice will give them some power back. This small shift can be the start of a domino effect for implementing emotional change in your child and your home.
If you have a child struggling with anger, please check out my Behavior Management Course: Helping Children with big emotions. Changing behaviors can be stressful, confusing, and exhausting. You do not need to parent alone. This course will walk you through the step by step process you need to teach your child how to control their emotions. Check out the FREE Webinar that will tell you more about the course, and you can decide if it will be the right fit for your family.
How To Talk To Teachers is a podcast about asking the right questions so that you can make parent-teacher conferences successful. Teachers and Parents should be on the same team and the goal is to HELP YOUR CHILD.
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It is the parent-teacher conference season, and along with that comes a lot of anxiety and questions for both parents and students! Today I will address some common questions that I get from parents so you can stop wondering and start taking an active role in the parent-teacher conferences day!
Common Question: Do I still need to go to Parent-Conferences if I know my kid has good grades in all their classes? Answer: No, you don't have to go to the conferences; however, I suggest that you send an email to all the teachers and verify that there aren't any other outstanding issues that should be discussed. School is more than just grades. Parent-Teacher conferences are an excellent time to talk about behavior problems, attendance issues, social concerns, and next grade level preparation. Make sure that the teacher doesn't have anything that they want to discuss with you. Common Question: I know my child has some low grades and/or some behavioral concerns. Is there anything I should do before conferences to prepare for talking to the teacher(s)? Answer: Contact the teacher via email and voice your concerns. Ask the teacher(s) if they want to meet you during conferences or at a different time to discuss the issues. The reason you want to do this is, conferences are very regimented. Usually, each family is only allowed a specific amount of time with the teacher to keep the day moving along. If the teacher thinks you will need extra time, then this must be prepared before the conference day. Perhaps the teacher can give you two conference slots or other arrangements can be made to provide you with the time you need to talk about your concerns. Also, you may want to request an administrator, counselor or another specific teacher to be in attendance at the conference. This should be scheduled ahead of time. Lastly, bring in all the documentation that the teacher may need. IEP, doctor recommendations, a list of concerns you see at home, 504 plans, behavioral plans, etc Common Question: What if I am at the conference, and I find out that my child has some academic and/or behavioral concerns I didn't know about? What should I do?
Answer: Picture it…. A different day when I was a working full-time teacher….. I have a conference with a parent. They storm in the room and sit with arms crossed and obviously agitated. They begin to tell me how disappointed they are that their kid has a bad grade and how come they didn’t know about this sooner!
As a teacher, the parent scenario I mentioned above is very frustrating. I didn’t even know the parent wasn’t getting your emails. I had no idea that they were mad AND from the beginning- they thought I was the bad guy. It is possible that your child acts differently at school than at home, so keep an open mind when entering the classroom to talk to your teacher. Could the teacher be in the wrong- sure it is possible, but don’t automatically assume because conferences are complicated. There are 3 perspectives to consider:
- Teacher
- Parent
- Student
So, how do you get an accurate story from both the child and the teacher? You need to know how to ask the right questions! Today, I will be giving you LOTS of questions that you should consider asking! Please don’t worry about scrambling to write it all down. All you have to do is go to theimpactfulparent.com/resources and download the FREE parent-teacher conferences worksheet. You can even print the worksheet out and take it in with you when you go to talk to your teachers.
So, Let’s get started with what to ask the Teacher!
- Have they been trying to contacting you? If not, why? It is ok to ask. Maybe they have too many students. Maybe they have emailed, called or sent home notes and you haven’t been getting them. Maybe your child hasn’t been telling you. Maybe the school makes YOU responsible for checking grades online? Find out where the communication break-down began.
- I have had parents ask me things like, “I have been looking at their assignments on-line, But it seems the teacher isn’t keeping up with inputting grades?” What should I do? I say, email the teacher. Confirm this is true. Email bugging is ok. Just be tactful. They can have 30 students in a class and that is a lot to grade! English teachers, in particular, have a lot of grading. Find out why the assignments aren’t posted, there may be a good reason, there may not be-but you are making the teacher aware that you are being an active participant in your child’s education and this alone is good and may even get them to be more on-the-ball.
Now picture this story: I walk into parent-teacher conferences to find out that my child hasn’t been doing their work. What! I saw them do it! They were working on that project all week! Those math problems were finished and they put them in their backpack! How can the teacher tell me that my child hasn’t been turning in the work when I have seen for myself that it has been done!
Whether your child is doing their work or not, you need to find out WHAT IS HAPPENING? What is the root of the problem? Is someone lying here? Is the work getting eaten by the dog each night? Is my kid just being lazy and not being responsible? Again, you don’t until you ask the right questions! Here are more questions to ask the teacher:
- What caused this? What is the teacher’s opinion about why the grade is so low? Is this a lack of studying? Is it just difficult content? Is it a lack of attention in class? Are there missing assignments? Remember my story about the child who I SAW do the homework, but the teacher said that they weren’t doing their work? Well, this story ends with the parent looking in the child’s backpack and locker. Yep. All the assignments were there and completed but never turned in. Sometimes our kids lack executive functioning skills and it is difficult for them to get a piece of paper from HOME to Backpack to Locker to classroom to teacher’s hands.
- Next, ask what can the student do to erase the past? Is there anything? Can they make anything up? Can anything be turned in for partial credit? Can they re-do tests? This is up to the teacher and the integrity of the class. Remember that teachers are doing more than teaching CONTENT. They are teaching responsibility. You want your kid to be a successful adult. They need to learn to get work done on-time, meet deadlines, not procrastinate…. For future job success. If you give too much leniency, you are teaching them that the rules don’t apply to them.
- Next, ask the teacher what can the student do moving forward? Can we create a plan for keeping the student accountable? Can the teacher sign off that homework is written in their planner? Can the teacher post when big assignments are due? Can the student come in for extra help? Can the student get a tutor?
- It is also important you understand the environment that you want your child to be successful in. What is the typical workload each night? …. Know the expectations of the class. If they are supposed to be studying 2 times a week and your child is only studying once- this could be the problem.
A lot of questions to ask the teacher but knowing expectations and being on the same page as the teacher is step 1 for your child’s success!
Now let’s move to the child. Let’s say you find out that your child has a less than desirable grade. After getting the teacher’s point of view, start asking questions to the student. They are apart of the problem so they should also be apart of the solution too! Here are questions to ask your child.
- What is their point of view on their grade? Do they think it is good enough or bad?
- What part of this grade do they take responsibility for? Can they admit that they have not studied, not turned in work, or that the material is difficult?
- What do they think they can do moving forward to make improvements?
- When did the problem start? Or what TYPE of assignments does this happen most often? For example, maybe they do good on homework assignments but don’t do well with in-class work because they get distracted? Maybe they are good with smaller assignments but find bigger, more complex assignments more challenging?
- Do they feel they need extra support? From a parent or from the teacher? Do they feel that they can improve on their own?
- Where are the old assignments now? Did you review the content you missed and needed to improve, or did they just throw the old papers and grades into the trash after they got them back? A lot of subjects build on past knowledge like Math or languages. If they aren’t taking the time to review what they missed and learn it- then they are digging a deeper hole for themselves for the next assessment.
- What does their locker/backpack/binders look like? Are they organized, messy, or even scattered? How can having a more organized locker/backpack/binder improve their work? You may have to walk them through this reasoning.
- Have you asked for help throughout the semester? Who have you been talking to about your grades? Anyone? Have you reached out for any additional help? Have you advocated for yourself to re-do or submit assignments late? Some kids just let the whole semester slide by before taking action because they feel helpless and simply don’t know what to do. You may have to walk your child through steps that need to take to advocate for themselves.
- What do their study habits look like? Do they have a schedule for working on homework? Are they procrastinating or doing homework in front of the TV? Once grades drop, study habits and expectations should be redefined.
- What are their goals for this class? For this school year? How does not reaching their goals affect their future? Are their goals attainable and realistic? Getting some kids to forward-think and see natural consequences for their actions, is difficult for some. They literally don’t have the connections developed in their brain to make the links. You may have to spell it out for them!
- Have you been attending class and paying attention? Are you distracted in class? IF so, what can you do to improve your attention?
- Have you missed class a lot? How do you make up work when class is missed? What steps do you take to make-up work?
Asking your child all these questions are getting down to the WHY the grades are low. If you start creating punishments or consequences without knowing the Why, will likely be ineffective.
Be ready to hear the teacher out. Try not to go on the defensive automatically. Teachers see "mama and daddy bear" stance a lot but remember your child may act differently at school than they do at home. Keep in mind that most teachers want your child to be happy and successful too! Your goals are the same! Teachers and parents should have a partnership.
- Start by asking the teacher for their side of the story.
- Now give the child a chance to speak their side of the story and express their concerns.
- The goal now is to correct what can be repaired and move forward with a plan of action for improvement. Discuss the plan together: teacher, parent, and student. Make sure the plan is measurable, attainable/doable, and there are concrete explanations. For example, the student can not just say, “I will study more for tests.” Instead, the goals should be specific; for example, I will study every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday night for 30 minutes on this class. You may even add WHEN they will study? Designate a specific “homework hour” each evening.
Example of a goals sheet moving forward:
- Student will study every Monday-Thursday for 30 minutes.
- Student will keep locker clean and parents will check it every Friday at pick up
- Student will come in every Wednesday morning early to get questions answered.
- Student will study vocabulary words for the week Sunday night for 20 minutes.
- Student will not sit by friends in class. The assigned seat will be front row.
- Student will not partner with friends for group projects.
- Student will show their parent their planner each evening and tell them about homework.
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Student will check the school calendar for assignments and announcements every day at lunch.
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Once the plan is made, you should write it down. This is important. Writing it down to reference it back later is extremely helpful later when the child may “forget” some of the plans, or you need to remind them of their commitment.
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Lastly, make a reward and consequences system. There should be 2 types of rewards, one is for small short-term gains that you can give for immediate feedback. Then there can be a bigger reward for maintaining the schedule the whole week or month. Lastly, make a plan for consequences if they aren’t holding up their end of the deal.
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This agreement INCLUDING THE REWARDS AND CONSEQUENCES, should be made WITH the student. They should agree to the contract and have input on the rewards and punishments. Buy-in from the student is essential and if they are not apart of creating the contract- they will never have buy-in.