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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
Episodes
Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mar 27, 2026
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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