Parenting Tips, Resources and Strategies for Moms and Dads of 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
Episodes
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
How To Pick A Caregiver For Your Child
It is Question and Answer Thursday and today's question was: How Do I Pick A Caregiver For My Child?
**This episode was broadcasted live on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Submissions for Q&A Thursday can be either emailed to The Impactful Parent directly or direct messaged through any of these social media platforms. Submissions can be anonymous and are never mentioned in the Live Recording to respect the privacy of The Impactful Parent audience. Email: theimpactfulparent@gmail.com
Don’t forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer! https://theimpactfulparent.com Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too! Join The impactful Parent community by signing up for the weekly newsletter. Don’t miss an impactful tip!
Make an authentic connection with your child. Try a FREE 30 Day Challenge. You’ll receive a new question to ask your child every day- for 30 days. Get away from the boring questions and start connecting with your child one question at a time! https://theimpactfulparent.com/connection
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Rate, Review, & Subscribe!
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Rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
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Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Life Beyond Children
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Life Beyond Children: Tips for helping you make yourself a priority without sacrificing your children. Creating balance with you and your family.
It is Question and Answer Thursday and today's question was: How do I keep my identity and not lose myself in parenthood?
**LIfe Beyond Children episode was broadcasted live on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Submissions for Q&A Thursday can be either emailed to The Impactful Parent directly or direct messaged through any of these social media platforms. Submissions can be anonymous and are never mentioned in the Live Recording to respect the privacy of The Impactful Parent audience. Email: theimpactfulparent@gmail.com
Don’t forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer! https://theimpactfulparent.com Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too! Join The impactful Parent community by signing up for the weekly newsletter. Don’t miss an impactful tip!
Make an authentic connection with your child. Try a FREE 30 Day Challenge. You’ll receive a new question to ask your child every day- for 30 days. Get away from the boring questions and start connecting with your child one question at a time! https://theimpactfulparent.com/connection
Follow The Impactful Parent on social Media! Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Pinterest, and YouTube.
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Who Are You? This podcast talks about the importance of knowing your authentic self and that person you were BEFORE you had children. Keeping that person alive and feeding your soul is an important part of being a good parent! So who are you? Let's discover that person with this FREE PDF! https://theimpactfulparent.com/lifebeyondchildren
Don’t forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer! https://theimpactfulparent.com Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too! Join The impactful Parent community by signing up for the weekly newsletter. Don’t miss an impactful tip!
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Transcript:
Who are you? A parent? An accountant? A business owner? No, those are things that you do. Often, we get caught up in what we do, we forget who we are. I spent many years trying to be the best mom, wife, and teacher that I could be. I put all my energy into it because I enjoyed serving my family and my students. The problem was when my marriage ended, and my career became increasingly more difficult, I couldn’t recognize myself in the mirror. This made me realize that I had focused on everyone else for so long that I lost who I was. Stay-at-home parents fall into this same trap also because their world becomes their children. Every day, I see parents, entrepreneurs, and married couples forget the WHY of their routine. In my opinion, a mid-life crisis is sometimes a product of this phenomenon. One day we wake up and say, what? How did I get here?
We must continue to feed the person we are with things that we love and remember that person you were before kids and careers. Who are you? Who are you when the kids are grown and retirement sets in? Who are you when no one is looking? Who are you when you are alone for a day with no responsibilities?
To be a better parent, you must be your authentic self. Your children need to see the unique YOU. It is by feeding your unique YOU that will bring happiness into your life and allow you to be the best version of yourself and, therefore, a better parent. Isn’t that what you want for your kids? Don’t you want them to have a parent that is happy and fulfilled and not just worn down by their routine? Don’t you want your kids to be proud of their unique selves also? Role modeling teaches them to be proud of who they are and not embarrassed by it. Then, once we know that person we see in the mirror, and we are proud of the adult we have become, we can find more authentic use of our time. Because the things that we do should be a reflection of who we are.
So who are you?
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
How To Get My Family Moving with special gust Serio Viraray! Sergio gives tips for how to move together as a family, how to incorporate movement into your workday, and how to make exercise a priority! Check out this great interview that will get your whole family up and moving their body!
#familymovement #familyexercise
Don’t forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer! https://theimpactfulparent.com Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too! Join The impactful Parent community by signing up for the weekly newsletter. Don’t miss an impactful tip!
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Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Rooted in MY story: An interview with Rooted Parent Movement where I talk about how and why I started The Impactful Parent organization.
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
Don’t forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer! https://theimpactfulparent.com Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too! Join The impactful Parent community by signing up for the weekly newsletter. Don’t miss an impactful tip!
Follow The Impactful Parent on social Media! Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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!
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Tips For School At Home
It is Question and Answer Thursday and today's question was: How Can I Best Manage School-At-Home?
FREE PDF: https://theimpactfulparent.com/schoolathome
**Tips For School At Home episode was broadcasted live on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Submissions for Q&A Thursday can be either emailed to The Impactful Parent directly or direct messaged through any of these social media platforms. Submissions can be anonymous and are never mentioned in the Live Recording to respect the privacy of The Impactful Parent audience. Email: theimpactfulparent@gmail.com
Don’t forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer! https://theimpactfulparent.com Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too! Join The impactful Parent community by signing up for the weekly newsletter. Don’t miss an impactful tip!
Make an authentic connection with your child. Try a FREE 30 Day Challenge. You’ll receive a new question to ask your child every day- for 30 days. Get away from the boring questions and start connecting with your child one question at a time! https://theimpactfulparent.com/connection
Follow The Impactful Parent on social Media! Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Pinterest, and YouTube.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Scared To Go Back To School- COVID
It is Question and Answer Thursday and today's question was: HOW DO I ALLOW MY CHILD TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL WHEN I AM SCARED THEY WILL GET EXPOSED TO COVID, BUT I ALSO DON'T HAVE THE MEANS TO DO SCHOOL-AT-HOME.
Apologies for the audio quality of this broadcast due to the LIVE nature of this recording: Scared To Go Back To School- COVID
**This episode was broadcasted live on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Submissions for Q&A Thursday can be either emailed to The Impactful Parent directly or direct messaged through any of these social media platforms. Submissions can be anonymous and are never mentioned in the Live Recording to respect the privacy of The Impactful Parent audience. Email: theimpactfulparent@gmail.com
Don’t forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer! https://theimpactfulparent.com Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too! Join The impactful Parent community by signing up for the weekly newsletter. Don’t miss an impactful tip!
Make an authentic connection with your child. Try a FREE 30 Day Challenge. You’ll receive a new question to ask your child every day- for 30 days. Get away from the boring questions and start connecting with your child one question at a time! https://theimpactfulparent.com/connection
Follow The Impactful Parent on social Media! Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Pinterest, and YouTube.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Cooking With Kids For Mental Health with special guest Chef Kibby! Listen as we discuss the benefits of cooking WITH your children to build bonds and help them with resiliency. Better mental health can start in the kitchen! Chef Kibby gives great tips! Listen today!
Don’t forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer! https://theimpactfulparent.com Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too!
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
2020 Parenting Lessons
Link to Super Mom's Support Squad: https://theimpactfulparent.com/supportsquad
2020 Parenting Lessons, because the year was a challenge but there were some good life lessons learned if you were willing to listen.
Transcript:
Yikes, what a train wreck of a year! Nothing happened like it was supposed to. But although 2020 was full of resiliency and adversity, it was also full of life lessons (if you allow yourself to listen). Here is what 2020 taught me.
My oldest son is 18. A senior year in high school, this poor kid had a year full of disappointment: no prom, no sports, no social outings, no homecoming parade. The list of "not this year" items that teenagers live for is endless. Instead of looking at the situation with frustration, 2020 taught me to value this time with my oldest child because he will be gone in a year. Thank you, 2020, for giving me my son this year. I had more time and opportunities to talk with him this year than I ever would have done on my own under normal circumstances. I could be there for him as a listening ear and empathizer when he needed to vent. The result was a new bond with my son that I may not ever have had the opportunity to have. Already, tears are welling up in my eyes, thinking about this child moving out and away next year! 2020 may have taught me to be grateful for this oldest child, but 2021 will have to teach me to let go. His plan is out-of-state college.
My next oldest is 16! This child taught me to reach out and talk to your teenager, even if you feel like a nagging mom. This is my child that likes to lock themselves up in their room, watch YouTube videos all day and wear headphones all day long to "tune out" all the "noise" of life. This child taught me to keep nudging your teen and NEVER underestimate the power of Short, Honest, Check-Ins. 2020 had this teen withdraw, and I was challenged to consistently try to reach out to my child and show my concerns. I know that teens can make you feel like you are bugging them, but you must not give up on your efforts to show respect and love. For this child, one-on-one time is the only way to bond with him. I had to make special efforts to do this consistently throughout the year, even if the only time I had was a 15-minute car ride. My perseverance and consistency paid off over time. As I close the 2020 year, I see that quality time is much more important than the quantity of time you spend with your child.
My next middle child is 10! This child taught me the importance of meeting your child where they are at emotionally. 2020 was a rollercoaster of emotions, and sometimes kids just need you to meet them where they are to see them grow. I used to approach bad situations with optimism and try to make my children feel better by convincing them to look at the bright side or count their blessings. In 2020 I changed this parenting tactic. I learned that sometimes kids do not want to hear the "good side." Instead, they need someone to feel the "shit" with them. It is the act of sitting together in the sadness, anger, and frustration that can give a child hope. This empathy technique says, 'You're not alone. I understand. And I will go through it with you so you can lean on me for support when you are ready." Instead of making my child change the way he feels, he changed because I allowed him to handle it.
My youngest child is 8. Over quarantine, this child painted rocks with words of encouragement and placed her unique stones all over our local park so that people could find them. Sometimes we can find inspiration in the innocents of children. She was concerned about others as the days of 2020 got longer and longer. She can observe society's big grey cloud overhead. This child felt a need to help. Although there was little she could do, she did what she could. Sometimes, provoking a stranger's smile can ignite a spark of happiness that will pass along like falling dominos. This child knows that and sparked her hope and joy all over our neighborhood with those happy rocks. My daughter taught me not to ignore small acts of kindness, and 2020 taught me that small acts of kindness can get you through a rough year.
2020 was a challenge for me, but one of the most profound lessons I learned is also the one that most parents ignore. What is the most overlooked yet valuable resource a parent can have? Friends. Good parent friends can make your parenting journey easier or harder, like night and day. Friends can be the difference between sanity and insanity. Parenting friends are priceless. I could not see many of my supportive friends this year because of COVID, but I did keep in touch with 2. It is because of these 2 ladies that I made it through the turbulence of 2020. Those friends that allow you to vent and cry. Those friends that show up for you when you cannot show up for yourself. Friends, you can ask parenting questions and do not feel embarrassed or judged. Parents need other parents. We need support. Finding friendships is the secret sauce to being a better parent. It is a part of self-care and something we need to do for ourselves to keep our sanity. 2020 taught me the real value of friends and that investing in friendships is worth every-minute like GOLD.
2020 was not easy, but I would be lying if I said it was all bad. There was a lot to learn in 2020 if you were willing to hear. I could not be more grateful for my lessons. Perhaps I was not the most impactful parent, like in years past. I let the kids sleep in my bedroom too often. We all watched too much TV and played too many videogames. All the together-ness of quarantine was rough at times. There were moments we wanted to kill each other! I also have never had a year full of so many hugs and special talks with my teens. I also never had so many memorable moments on the couch. In the end, 2020 reminded me that moms and dads do not need gifts, vacations, or elaborate plans to bond with their children. Each day presents itself with opportunities TO BE with your child, and what matters most is that you show up without your phone or distractions.
I hope this video blog brought value to you, and if it did, please press the like button and share this recording with a friend. With my lessons of 2020 in mind, I have decided to start 2020 by helping other parents find their parenting friends. I will be offering a special mom’s group in the new year where moms will come together to make friendships and grow in their parenting journey. If you are interested in learning more about this excellent opportunity to meet other women and explore small group coaching with me, show your interest by going to the link: https://theimpactfulparent.com/supportsqad, where you can sign up to be the first to know details of the program. Space will be limited because bonding happens in small groups, so get on the waitlist now, and there is no commitment to buy. Again visit, https://theimpactfularent.com/supportsquad.
Invest in your friendships in 2021. Listen to the lessons the universe is teaching. Become a more Impactful Parent.
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
The Kid That Can't Control Himself
It is Question and Answer Thursday and today's question was: How do I help my child that is loud and annoys friends and adults with his behavior.
**The Kid That Can't Control Himself episode was broadcasted live on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Submissions for Q&A Thursday can be either emailed to The Impactful Parent directly or direct messaged through any of these social media platforms. Submissions can be anonymous and are never mentioned in the Live Recording to respect the privacy of The Impactful Parent audience. Email: theimpactfulparent@gmail.com
Don’t forget to check out all the FREE resources and tips that The Impactful Parent has to offer! https://theimpactfulparent.com Links to the YouTube channel and social media post are there too! Join The impactful Parent community by signing up for the weekly newsletter. Don’t miss an impactful tip!
Make an authentic connection with your child. Try a FREE 30 Day Challenge. You’ll receive a new question to ask your child every day- for 30 days. Get away from the boring questions and start connecting with your child one question at a time! https://theimpactfulparent.com/connection
Follow The Impactful Parent on social Media! Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Pinterest, and YouTube.