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

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Parenting Tips for Moms and Dads of School-aged Children & Teenagers Welcome to the Impactful Parenting Podcast The Impactful Parenting Podcast helps parents turn their chaos into connection with their children. Through meaningful stories, the podcast provides parenting tips for making family life easier! Why? Because school-aged children bring different challenges to parenting that younger kids don’t! The Impactful Parenting Podcast provides help for raising your adolescent child. So if you’re asking yourself questions like: • "What age should a child get a phone?" • ”Why is my teenager doing this?” • "Does my child have ADHD or just high energy?" • "How to talk to my teen about depression." • ”Is anyone else experiencing this? I can’t be the only one.” • ”What are outdoor learning activities for kids?" Then YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT PLACE! Hi! I am Kristina Campos. I am the founder of the Impactful Parent and my passion is creating better relationships between parents and their children. I am a parenting coach, a teacher who has taught every grade level from Pre-K through high school, and most importantly, I am a mom of 4 kids! (Yep, those are my kiddos in the podcast photo). The teen years don’t need to be difficult. Teenagers CAN have a special bond with their parents! Listen and discover the tools and techniques you need to create connections, build trust, and have a stress-free household. This is only the beginning! Let’s get started, together! -Kristina Campos Founder of The Impactful Parent

  1. 7h ago

    355: Facing Adversity and Not Giving Up

    Finding Yourself Again When Life Rewrites Your Story | Maya Fort-Marshall & Kristina Campos Have you ever looked in the mirror amidst school drop-offs, practice runs, and endless dinner prep and wondered: Where did I go? Who was I before everyone needed me to be everything? If you’ve ever felt like your identity got lost in the daily grind of parenting—or if life handed you an unexpected plot twist—you are not alone. In this inspiring episode of The Impactful Parent Podcast, host Kristina Campos sits down with author Maya Fort-Marshall to discuss her powerful debut memoir, Before You Were Everything. Maya shares her raw, moving, and surprisingly funny journey of navigating a messy divorce, a frightening cancer diagnosis, and sudden career shifts—all while continuing to show up every single day for her kids. Together, Kristina and Maya break down what it really takes to rebuild your identity, remain transparent with your children without overwhelming them, and reclaim small daily rituals of self-care when your schedule is bursting at the seams. In this episode, you’ll discover: • How to stay grounded in your own identity when parenting demands everything • The power of honest, age-appropriate communication with school-age kids • Why vulnerability with your children builds deep, lasting trust • Practical daily self-care rituals for extremely busy parents • How to stop trimming away the parts of yourself that give you life Whether you are navigating a major life transition or simply trying to hold onto your sanity and selfhood amidst the chaos of raising kids, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, validated, and refreshed. 🔔 Subscribe & Connect: Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of The Impactful Parent! 📌 Resources & Links: • Visit The Impactful Parent website for parenting guides and resources: https://theimpactfulparent.com • Find Maya Fort-Marshall's memoir, Before You Were Everything. #ImpactfulParent #MayaFortMarshall #BeforeYouWereEverything #ParentingPodcast #KristinaCampos #ParentingTips #SelfCareForParents #MomBurnout #BoyMom #DivorceSupport #CancerSurvivor #ParentingThroughCrisis #PersonalGrowth

  2. 5d ago

    354: Preparing Neurodivergent Teens for College

    Preparing Neurodivergent Teens for College Is your neurodivergent teen truly ready to step onto a college campus and take charge of their independence? Transitioning from high school to higher education is a massive leap for any child, but for students with ADHD, autism, or dyslexia, it comes with a unique set of challenges, rules, and opportunities. Watching your child struggle with focus, late-night study meltdowns, or organization can leave you asking: How on earth will they manage college on their own? In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos is joined by veteran professor and founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants, Dr. Tara Williams. Together, they tear down common myths surrounding learning differences in college, discuss the massive shift in executive functioning demands, and break down how to build life-changing self-advocacy skills before move-in day. Learn how to shift your parenting role from a "manager" to a supportive "consultant," set up productive work routines at home, navigate accommodations, and help your child build a safety net to prevent burnout! 📌 CALL TO ACTIONS & HELPFUL LINKS: 🔔 Subscribe & Share: Enjoying the show? Subscribe to the channel and share this podcast with a friend who could use these insights! 📱 Download the Free App & Join the Community: Download the free Impactful Parent App and access valuable parenting tools at https://theimpactfulparent.com. 🎓 Get College Transition Support: Book a free consultation with Dr. Tara Williams and her team at https://innovativecollegiateconsultants.com. 📖 Read the Book: Grab a copy of The Neurodivergent Student Journey by Dr. Tara Williams on Amazon.   ⏰ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: Transitioning Neurodivergent Teens to College 01:38 - Common Misconceptions About ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia in College 02:17 - Shifts in Executive Functioning and the Importance of Self-Advocacy 03:24 - IEP/504 Protections vs. College Accessibility Services 05:26 - Fostering Relationships with Professors and Creating Study Groups 07:02 - Overcoming Major Transition Challenges: Time Management & Organization 09:02 - How Parents Can Teach Executive Functioning Skills at Home 11:00 - Preventing Emotional Burnout & Managing Expectations 13:02 - What to Do If College Feels Overwhelming (Changing Majors & Alternative Paths) 16:48 - Shifting from Parent Manager to Academic Consultant 1 8:32 - Supporting Commuter & Community College Students Living at Home 19:52 - Essential College Accommodations & What Changes from High School 23:05 - Inside Dr. Tara Williams' Book & Coaching Support Services 25:02 - An Impactful Encouragement for Overwhelmed Parents

  3. Sep 3

    353: Unmotivated Boys. What can parents do?

    Unmotivated Boys. What can parents do? Is your son losing his drive, disengaging from school, or spending all his time glued to screens? You’re not alone, and it’s not just in your head! In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with renowned family physician, psychologist, and best-selling author Dr. Leonard Sax to dive into the growing epidemic of unmotivated boys and underachieving young men. Together, they unpack the six critical factors driving this shift—from school environments that alienate boys to video game displacement, ADHD medications, environmental endocrine disruptors, shifts in cultural masculinity, and online risks like AI-generated media and pornography. Most importantly, Dr. Sax provides actionable strategies parents can implement immediately to help re-engage their sons and turn things around. 📌 Calls to Action & Resources Mentioned 📲 Download the FREE Impactful Parent App & Explore Website Resources: https://theimpactfulparent.com 📚 Learn More About Dr. Leonard Sax & His Books (Boys Adrift): https://www.leonardsax.com 💻 Check Video Game Content Ratings: https://www.commonsensemedia.org   ⏱️ Timestamps [00:00] - Introduction & Welcome with Kristina Campos [00:46] - Introducing Guest Dr. Leonard Sax [01:49] - Evidence That Boys Are Falling Behind [05:04] - Factor 1: Changes in Education & Unfriendly Schooling [12:44] - Factor 2: Video Games & Screen Time Limits [19:50] - Factor 3: ADHD Medications & Motivation Effects [26:48] - Factor 4: Environmental Toxins & Falling Testosterone [31:26] - Factor 5: The Collapse of Cultural Masculinity [38:21] - Factor 6: Online Influences, AI Porn, & Digital Risks [43:28] - Parental Monitoring & Digital Controls [44:25] - Rest vs. Disconnection: How to Spot the Difference [45:53] - Practical Impactful Parent Tips & Wrap-Up

  4. Aug 27

    352: Sibling Sexual Abuse Support

    Sibling Sexual Abuse Support Did you know that suppressed childhood stress and boundary violations can actually manifest as unexplained chronic physical pain later in life? In this vital episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Maria Socolof—author, survivor, president of the nonprofit 5WAVES, Inc., and former senior environmental health research scientist with a master's degree from Harvard. Together, they shine a compassionate, non-alarmist light on a topic far too often kept in the shadows: Sibling Sexual Trauma (SST) and the mind-body connection. Navigating childhood safety can feel overwhelming, but understanding body boundaries and nervous system cues is one of the most powerful tools a parent has. Drawing from her memoir, The Invisible Key, Maria shares how her own unexplained chronic pain led to recovering suppressed childhood memories—and breaks down the physical warning signs every parent of school-aged children should know.   In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why sibling sexual trauma remains hidden and how to gently break the silence. • The 3 Secrets to understanding how trauma stores itself in the physical body. • Somatic warning signs in kids (like unexplained stomachaches or chronic tension). • Practical, non-fear-based rules to set healthy sibling body boundaries at home today. • What to do—and what NOT to do—if a child makes a disclosure.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Why We Need to Talk About Sibling Trauma 1:30 - Meet Guest Maria Socolof (Harvard Scientist & Survivor) 5:10 - Roughhousing vs. Boundary Crossing: Where is the line? 10:45 - The 3 Secrets: How Trauma Stores in the Body 16:20 - Physical & Somatic Red Flags in School-Aged Children 22:15 - Practical Rules for Healthy Sibling Boundaries at Home 28:40 - How Parents Should Respond to Disclosures 34:00 - Resources for Healing & Support   🔗 RESOURCES & CALL TO ACTIONS 📖 Grab Maria Socolof’s book, The Invisible Key, & explore recovery resources: https://www.healingfromchronicpain.com 🌊 Support & learn more about 5WAVES, Inc.: https://5waves.org 🏡 For more downloadable parenting guides, expert tools, and episodes, visit The Impactful Parent: https://theimpactfulparent.com 🔔 Enjoyed this conversation? Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to The Impactful Parent channel for weekly actionable parenting advice!   #SiblingTrauma #ChildSafety #ParentingTips #ChronicPainHealing #TheInvisibleKey #5WAVES #ChildhoodTraumaRecovery #ParentingSchoolAgedKids

  5. Aug 19

    351: Why Good Dads Retreat (And How Mothers Can Help Them Step Up!)

    Why Good Dads Retreat (And How Mothers Can Help Them Step Up!) Have you ever asked your partner for a little help around the house or with the kids, only for it to spiral into a debate, a silent shutdown, or a full-blown argument? 🛑 You aren't nagging—you just want a partner who is as invested in the day-to-day chaos as you are. So why do so many well-meaning, loving fathers retreat when we want them to step up? In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Dr. Binyamin Rothstein, author of "A Real Man's Guide to Becoming a Terrific Dad." Together, they unpack what is really happening behind male withdrawal and share practical, game-changing mindset shifts mothers can make to empower fathers without criticism or shame. 📌 What You’ll Discover in This Episode: The "Mama Bear" vs. "Queen" Dynamic: How unintentional micro-corrections (like re-folding laundry or reloading the dishwasher) disempower men—and how to shift into a supportive dynamic that invites him to lead [04:29]. Stop Correcting, Start Appreciating: Why letting go of perfectionism opens the door for your partner to step up big time [11:09]. Intimacy & Relationship Health: How emotional connection and open communication revive passion and trust in marriage [17:07]. Why Dads Need Male Support Networks: Encouraging fathers to build strong friendships and connection groups [22:20]. The One Phrase to Shift Your Marriage: Dr. Rothstein’s powerful response to turn relationship friction into a team effort [28:15]. 👉 Connect with Dr. Binyamin Rothstein: Get the book "A Real Man's Guide to Becoming a Terrific Dad" or claim your free 30-minute consultation: http://www.beaterrificdad.com 👉 Join The Impactful Parent Community: Visit the main website for guides, tips, and articles: https://theimpactfulparent.com Download the FREE Impactful Parent App on iOS & Android so you never miss a parenting tip to help your family! 🔔 Enjoyed this video? Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with a friend or fellow parent who needs to hear this today! Video Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB6Q9N1GpkU #Fatherhood #DadLife #SupportingDads #DadInvolvement #RaisingKids #ParentingTeam #DadsOfInstagram #ParentingPartners

  6. Aug 5

    350: Teaching Kids How To Spot Manipulation (but at the family's expense?)

    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: 👉 Visit the website & download the FREE Impactful Parent app: https://theimpactfulparent.com 👉 Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GReZHZG3Fw 👉 Share this video with a fellow parent who needs to hear this today! 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for weekly actionable parenting advice! #ImpactfulParenting #KristinaCampos #ParentingAdvice #FamilyBoundaries #ChildSafety

  7. Jul 30

    349: Grandparents are Important too.

    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. 📱 Download the FREE Impactful Parent App: https://theimpactfulparent.com 🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this video with a parent or grandparent who would love this message! #Parenting #Grandparenting #ChildMentalHealth #TheImpactfulParent #KristinaCampos #DrKennethBarish #ParentingTips #FamilyBonding

  8. Jul 22

    348: How to Stop Teen Push Back: The Brain Science of Conflict Management

    How to Stop Teen Push Back: The Brain Science of Conflict Management Picture 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 Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!"  – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you!!! Rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Subscribe now!   What to do next: Get The Impactful Parent App! Everything you need in your parenting journey in one spot! Available on the Android Play Store and the Apple Store. Search Impactful Parent (direct links listed above under Links in Episode). Follow The Impactful Parenton social media if you don’t already! Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, & Pinterest Subscribe to the PODCAST  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

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Parenting Tips for Moms and Dads of School-aged Children & Teenagers Welcome to the Impactful Parenting Podcast The Impactful Parenting Podcast helps parents turn their chaos into connection with their children. Through meaningful stories, the podcast provides parenting tips for making family life easier! Why? Because school-aged children bring different challenges to parenting that younger kids don’t! The Impactful Parenting Podcast provides help for raising your adolescent child. So if you’re asking yourself questions like: • "What age should a child get a phone?" • ”Why is my teenager doing this?” • "Does my child have ADHD or just high energy?" • "How to talk to my teen about depression." • ”Is anyone else experiencing this? I can’t be the only one.” • ”What are outdoor learning activities for kids?" Then YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT PLACE! Hi! I am Kristina Campos. I am the founder of the Impactful Parent and my passion is creating better relationships between parents and their children. I am a parenting coach, a teacher who has taught every grade level from Pre-K through high school, and most importantly, I am a mom of 4 kids! (Yep, those are my kiddos in the podcast photo). The teen years don’t need to be difficult. Teenagers CAN have a special bond with their parents! Listen and discover the tools and techniques you need to create connections, build trust, and have a stress-free household. This is only the beginning! Let’s get started, together! -Kristina Campos Founder of The Impactful Parent

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