Impactful Parenting Podcast

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.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.

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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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! Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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?   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

Ai Companions and the Future of Parenting I 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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

4 Things Parents Don't Know That Affect Their Child's Success A 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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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!    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. https://www.seldomadullmoment.com/ for more from Laura Hahn   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

 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. ----- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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! * How should I communicate with teachers? * How do I have difficult conversations with school therapists? * How do I advocate for my child without being annoying? * 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! ------ LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. ------ Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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

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.     LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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

Competition In Childhood. The Good, Bad, and Everyone Gets A Ribbon? Competition in childhood has become controversial. Hurt feelings in children has resulted in society giving everyone a ribbon. Anxiety and pressure to perform has many kids with suffering mental health. BUT what about the good parts of competition? Doesn't competition also foster grit, perseverance, and accomplishment? In this 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.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.

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. Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

My Child Came Out. Now What? Support for the new LGBTQ Parent I've been in your shoes. Watch and allow me to help you navigate through LGBTQ parenting. In this video, I give tips for: * What to say during the "coming out" conversation (if you think it's coming) * What NOT to say during the "coming out" conversation * What parents should do in the few weeks after their child comes out. * What parents should NOT do in the weeks after their child comes out. * 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   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

Teaching Children Boundaries: Mistakes Parents Unintentionally Do Spoiler Alert!⚠️ Children learn boundaries by watching their parents make boundaries and uphold their own.

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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. coastlineacademy.com to access Nigel's driving school   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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! ----- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo ------ Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

 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,

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. ------- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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. ---- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. https://justforyougirls.com for skincare products! ----- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

 Isolated Teenagers. Crazy, Scary, or Dangerous? Teens today socialize differently. Many teens find comfort in isolation. But what are the repercussions of teen isolation? In this episode of the Impactful Parent, we discuss how society has shaped the "new" teen experience and how parents can help their isolated teenagers. ---- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo German's Dating Photography Agency https://www.marinnyc.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!" 

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. ---- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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. ----- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo ----- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

Not Everyone Is Going To Like You. Parenting strategies to help kids cope.

Elon Musk and Parenting Transgender Children Elon Musk is a parent of a trans daughter. Elon blames "Woke culture" for his daughter's life. And it's obvious to me, that Elon is a hurting dad inside. Watch this personal conversation between Kristina Campos, (founder of the Impactful Parent and mom to a trans child) and Rodrigo Bravo, (parenting coach and dad of an LGBTQ son) talk about the 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.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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. ------ LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo ----- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

Germany Decriminalized Child Porn? What?! Watch as we discuss the new laws Germany introduced and eliminated around child pornography. Discover how Germany's new laws are going to affect YOU and your kids!    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

How much is too much screen time? Recommendations for screen time use by age. Summertime brings new challenges with kids and screens. Here are recommended screen time usage by age AND rules around screen time that every family needs, no matter how old the child may be! Watch this informative episode!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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! ---- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo ------ Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

 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.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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! ------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. http://whizkidsdarpa.com for Ramon Gil's graphic novel -------- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

Ruby Franke: Who can you trust? Ruby Franke was a social media parenting coach who took her parenting techniques too far. Franke had a popular YouTube channel with over 2 million followers. She is was also arrested for abusing her children. In this episode of the Impactful Parent, we discuss Ruby Franke, her teachings, and her influence. Join us! This is a great conversation!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. rodrigobravojr@gmail.com for more from Rodrigo Bravo   Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

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 ------ LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. https://theimpactfulparent.com/learningquestions for your FREE PDF questions to ask your child! ----- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!" 

Socializing Strategies for Awkward, Shy or Twice-Exceptional Kids Discover socializing strategies for kids who are shy, awkward, or twice exceptional! Special guest, Sam Young, founder of the Young Scholars Academy, gives impactful parents tips and tricks for helping kids socialize with greater success. In this episode, you will find: ⭐ An explanation of what is Twice Exceptional and why 2E kids 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 ----- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. https://youngscholarsacademy.org/ to get more from Sam Young and his school! ----- Rate, Review, & Subscribe! "I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!"