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: • ”Is this normal?” • ”Why is my teenager doing this?” • ”How do I get my child to stop?” • ”I am so frustrated. What do I do?” • ”Is anyone else experiencing this? I can’t be the only one.” • ”I am worried. What can I do?” 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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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
A Dad's Perspective on Parenting. Meet Rodrigo Bravo
This is just what the impactful parent community was looking for! A dad's perspective! Meet Rodrigo Bravo!
Rodrigo will be joining the Impactful Parent stage biweekly to give his insights, advice, and dad's perspective on parenting topics. Rodrigo is a certified mediator in Texas and a parenting coach. He is the dad of two boys and an incredible speaker!
I am very excited to welcome Rodrigo to The Impactful Parent to provide the audience with even more great parenting tips in the weeks to come! Whoo-hoo!
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Podcast Summary:
Meeting Rodrigo.
Rodrigo talks about mediation, what that is and who it is for.
We discuss how we met and why our collaboration will bring lot of value.
Rodrigo talks about his 2 sons, their moms, and how he became a "good dad."
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
I Am Losing My Mind and Control of My Body: Let's talk about PERIMENOPAUSE
This is not my best video. This is me being real about how my body is making me feel and how it is affecting my parenting!
If you or your wife are going through perimenopause, then this episode is for you! Watch me go a little insane and explain how my body is betraying me.
I am also looking for help, so leave your comments and let me know I am not alone. If you got solutions, please tell me before I lose my Sh!* on my teenagers.
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SUMMARY:
This is a candid account of how I am feeling on this particular day. I am honest and half alive. lol
I share my symptoms and my perimenopause journey so far.
I talk about how perimenopause is affecting myself and my family.
Lastly, I give gratitude to everyone who watches this video and can give insight to their own perimenopause journey!
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
How to Motivate a Lazy Teenager
5 steps to motivating a lazy teenager! Discover how you can change your relationship with your child so that your teen will listen, get motivated, and start moving!
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Help! My Son Want To Wear A Dress
You are not alone. ❤️
More kids and teens are expressing themselves in non-traditional ways, and many parents 🧡don't know what to do 💛are not sure how to respond 💚are scared, worried, confused, and 💙 need to help navigating this unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable situation.
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you are a parent who wants to support their child (even if you're not completely on board with everything going on,) then this episode is for YOU! 💯
Watch and discover parenting tips and resources for supporting your LGBTQ teen or "exploring" child.
Help is here. ❤️
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Episode Summary:
Introduction to Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Rodrigo's story
Your reaction matters
When you don't like it
Excuses can be for YOU
the FEAR
My son
Fear of the outside world
Myths about your son wearing a dress
Myth 1 Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Myth 2 Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Myth 3 Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Myth 4 Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 1 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 2 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 3 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 4 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 5 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Tip 6 for Help! My Son Wants To Wear A Dress
Help for parents
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
How to Reconnect with Your Child: 5 Effective Strategies
Discover 5 effective strategies for rebuilding a relationship or making a relationship stronger with your child.
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It feels like we don’t even talk anymore.
My daughter hates me.
I do not know what happened. One day we were great and the next day they turned into a teenager and started ignoring me.
If you can resonate with any of those comments, you’re not alone. These are common things I hear my clients say. Parents, all over have their hearts broken because they feel the closeness, they once had with their child get further and further away. Well, today we are going to talk about how to reconnect with your son or daughter to build a stronger bond.
Hello. My name is Kristina Campos, founder of The Impactful Parent. I help parents of school aged children turn their chaos into connection with their adolescence. I am a mom of 4 kids, a teacher that has taught every grade from pre-school to high school, and today I help moms and dads, like yourself, to navigate the exhausting, confusing, frustrating, and rewarding world of parenting. WELCOME TO THE IMPACTFUL PARENT!
Are you looking to rebuild and strengthen the bond with your child? Whether you've drifted apart over time or have faced challenges in your relationship, taking steps to reconnect is crucial. In this article, we will explore 5 effective strategies for rebuilding a stronger bond with your child.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #1
Exam Your Communication: Figure out where your communication breaks down. To do this, write down what YOUR communication to your son or daughter for one full day. DO NOT write how she responds. You are only writing what you are communicating to your child. Your documentation might look something like:
- At 8am I said good morning.
- At 8:15 I asked her if she finished her homework last night
- At 8:30 She asked me if she could go to a friend’s house after school and I said no.
Many times, we discover how often we are nagging our children, saying no to their requests, or only communicating in a transactional way.
If this is the case for you too, here are some tips to move from unwanted communication to a form of communication that your child will be more open to hearing.
If you are nagging too much, try using other forms of communication to get those reminders and messages across. Use sticky notes in their bathroom mirror. Use a sticky not on their car steering wheel. Text them your message. Have a relative call your child to say hello and relay your message for you. Be creative with your communication.
If you find that you are always saying NO to your child’s requests, try coupling your no with a yes. What I mean is, for every no you give your child, give them a yes answer too. It will look something like this.
“I am sorry you can’t go hang out with your friends today after school because we already have plans but ask your friend if they could meet up with you tomorrow after school instead.
And if you find most of your communication is transactional (and this happens all the time for several reasons but the most common I see is because the parent doesn’t want to rock the boat and start an argument so they keep things transactional so that not to stir up emotions in their teen. No matter what the reason for being transactional may be, make it a point to give your child a compliment on their character (not their appearance) for each transactional comment you make. It may sound like this, “We are eating dinner at 5pm. I am making spaghetti. And I noticed you have been on your phone with friends a lot lately. They are lucky to have such a loyal and dedicated friend like you.
Lastly, HOW you talk to your child matters. Many parents get into the habit of talking down to their kids without even realizing they are doing it. Parents are quick to yell at their kids when they don’t comply also. Be aware of HOW you talk to your child. This is also extremely important. Every time you see your son or daughter, try, and frame your speech like you are talking to a colleague at work. You don’t automatically criticize or yell at our colleagues so quickly when they mess up at work, and you need to give your child the same type of patient.
How you communicate with your child matters a lot and I encourage parents to really focus on their communication first. This isn’t as easy as it seems. You will need to take intentional efforts to change how you talk to your child, but this is an effort worth making and a strong first step to rebuilding a bond.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #2
Create a Safe Space for open and honest conversations. By expressing empathy and understanding, you can bridge any gaps that may exist between you, but many parents turn honest conversations into a lecture. Yep, a lecture. Most parents see their child telling them about their troubles, stories about the horrible girl in their class or frustrations about academics into an opportunity to TEACH their child how to manage the situation. NO. Do not give any advice to your child unless she asks! Kids need to vent, and they want their parents just to listen. Period. So do that. Just listen.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #3
Spend quality time together. This can involve engaging in activities that both of you enjoy, such as taking walks, cooking, or even just having a movie night. By carving out dedicated time for one another, you can create lasting memories and build a stronger connection. The two mistakes most parents make when trying to create quality time together are.
- They do what they want to do and not what the child wants to do. You must find an activity that your child is on board with and not something you “think they are on board with.” Make sure this is an activity that your child can get excited about.
- They invite others to join. Quality time does not have to be long if it is one-on-one and no one else is around. That is what quality time is. Your attention is 100 on your child. This means, no spouses, no friends, and no siblings allowed during the quality time.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #4
Cultivate trust and respect within your relationship. Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship, and it requires consistent effort to maintain. By being dependable, honest, and respectful, you can lay the groundwork for a stronger bond with your son or daughter. How do we do this? You mean what you say and say what you mean. You show up for your child whenever they need you. You aren’t late to their games or picking them up. You don’t talk about them to other people. You follow through with your word.
How to reconnect with your son or daughter #5
Unresolved conflicts: Past conflicts or unresolved issues can create lingering resentment or tension in the relationship. It's important to address and resolve these conflicts to move forward and rebuild trust. To do this, see episode 208 of the Impactful Parent called How to Mend a Relationship.
Remember that creating bonds, cultivating trust, and building your relationship will not happen overnight. You must be consistent, and you must be patient with this process. I highly recommend creating a journal where you can write down small wins of each day. Without this kind of journal, it is very easy to feel defeated and frustrated with progress. Our brains can’t add up all the small improvements very well. Instead, we are conditioned to look at the negative. So, keep a little pad of paper by your bed and write down the wins of the day as much as possible. Then when you’re feeling frustrated you have a concrete and visible affirmation that shows you are building your relationship little by little.
Also, don’t be surprised if you start implementing these 5 tips and your child doesn’t change their attitude or behavior for a while. It will take your child to see your constant and vigilant attempts to change the culture of your relationship for at least a few weeks, (even a month) before they will start to believe in your dedication and start to change themselves. Continue to implement these 5 strategies and don’t give up!
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Thank you for joining me today. Remember that this episode is just a small part of what the Impactful Parent offers. Also available are online courses, parent support groups, coaching services, and the Impactful Parent app! Find out more by going to theimpactfulparent.com
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Download the app today! You have got nothing to lose since it’s free to download, so go to theimpactfulparent.com or go to your phone’s app store, search Impactful Parent, and discover how you can step up your parenting game and be a more impactful parent.
But until next time, you got this, parents. I am just here to help.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
How Parents Unintentionally Hurt Their Child's Self-Esteem
This is a MUST-SEE Impactful Parent Episode for anyone who is worried about their child's mental health, self-esteem, and well-being! Parents unintentionally hurt their child's self-esteem all the time! You do too, and you probably don't know it! Discover 12 COMMON ways parents unintentionally hurt their child's self-esteem so that you can be a more conscious and impactful parent!
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Transcript or Impactful Points of this Blog
Parent can kill a child’s self-esteem and not even know they are doing it! Did you have a parent like that? Many parents reflect the blame. They think, “I compliment my child all the time! How could I be hurting my child’s self-esteem?
Well, parents do unintentionally destroy their child’s self-esteem, but I do not want YOU to do that! Today we are going to talk about 12 ways that parents unintentionally destroy their child's self-esteem.
Hello. My name is Kristina Campos, founder of The Impactful Parent. I help parents of school aged children turn their chaos into connection with their adolescence. I am a mom of four kids, a teacher that has taught every grade from pre-school to high school, and today I help moms and dads, like yourself, to navigate the exhausting, confusing, frustrating, and rewarding world of parenting. WELCOME TO THE IMPACTFUL PARENT! Let’s get started.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #1: Overprotection. When parents do everything for their child, they may unknowingly send the message that the child is not capable of tackling tasks independently.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #2: Not allowing kids to make decisions. Making all the decisions for the child can undermine their sense of autonomy and make them feel like their opinions and choices do not matter.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #3: Neglect When parents fail to provide emotional support, validation, and attention, children may internalize the belief that they are not important or worthy of love. This lack of emotional connection can significantly impact their self-esteem and overall well-being.
Also, don’t forget about micro-neglect. This is a term I use to describe when a parent pays “half-ass” attention to their child. For example, the parent shows with their body language or words that they are not interested in what the child is saying. Or the parent intentionally withholds affection from their child because they were “bad.” Sometimes micro-neglect comes out when a parent ignores a child because they are too busy with work or other adult obligations.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #4: Trying to Make Them Happy All the Time I call this the “everyone gets a ribbon” problem. Many children do not know how to take loss anymore due to society giving everyone a prize and not allowing the child to experience defeat.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #5: Never apologizing. This makes the child feel less and unimportant. Over time, a child can feel unworthy of an apology.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #6: Rushing to help too soon. This sends the message to the child that they are not capable of doing the activity without help. It inadvertently tells kids that “I don’t believe you can accomplish this task.”
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #7: Comparison. Comparing a child to their siblings, peers, or other children can be damaging to their self-esteem. When parents constantly compare their child to others, they send the message that the child is not good enough as they are. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-worth.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #8: Being too critical and name calling. Parents who regularly insult or belittle their child may cause them to feel worthless and inadequate. (“You are so lazy,” “that was stupid of you.”) Critical comments from parents like, “You could have tried harder,” or “You should have done this instead,” can also erode a child’s self-esteem.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #9: Expectations and Pressure Expectations will cause children to feel constant stress to perform perfectly. This can lead to feelings of failure and a diminished sense of self-worth. This is true of most expectations ranging from expecting your child to be heterosexual to viewing your child as an extension of yourself. Even hoping for your child to succeed in ways that you did not could be a slippery slope.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #10: Breaking your promises. This makes kids feel unimportant to you. They feel unprioritized and not worthy.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #11: Shutting down their feelings. Parents can invalidate their feelings with comments like, “Don’t worry about it,” or “There is no reason to be upset here,” but shutting down your child’s feelings comes in many forms. Even invading your child’s privacy can be considered a form of dismissing their feelings. In fact, the most common form of parents shutting down their child’s feelings (in my opinion) is making the child do things their way all the time.
How parents unintentionally hurt their child’s self-esteem #12: Dismiss their efforts When a parent dismisses a child’s efforts, even unintentionally, it tells the child that their efforts do not count and were not noticed.
If this was of value to you today, check out the episode called, How to Improve My Daughter’s Self Esteem. Episode 220
Remember that this episode is just a small part of what Impactful Parent offers. Also available are online courses, parent support groups, coaching services, and the Impactful Parent app! Find out more by going to theimpactfulparent.com.
Become a more impactful parent and download the Impactful Parent app! The Impactful Parent app is FREE so you can carry help, tips, and parenting resources right in your pocket. Discover new techniques to make your parenting more effective and get parenting resources that will make your life easier.
Download the app today! You have nothing to lose since it is free to download, so go to theimpactfulparent.com or go to your phone’s app store, search Impactful Parent, and discover how you can step up your parenting game and be a more impactful parent.
But until next time, you got this, parents. I am just here to help.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Lice: Myths, Prevention, And How To Really Get Rid of These Bugs!
Ewwww! If Lice gives you the creepy crawlies, then this episode is for you! On this episode of the Impactful Parent, we have the Lice Queen herself, Irene Steinberg.
Irene debunks the common myths about lice. She also gives parents REAL ADVICE for prevention and how to GET RID OF THESE BUGS!
I get it. No one wants to talk about lice and yet every household that has kids will get at least a lice scare! Parents need to get educated now. You can prevent lice and it starts by watching this video. Enjoy!
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t at least a lice scare! Parents need to get educated now. You can prevent lice and it starts by watching this video. Enjoy!
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Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt
If you are considering adopting a child through the foster care system, then you need to watch this episode! Here are 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt! Lane Igoudin is the father of two adopted girls. He wrote a book called A Family Maybe that depicts his personal story of going through the foster-to-adoption process in the Las Angeles, California, area. In this episode, Lane gives us 5 things he wishes he knew before embarking on this process that could have made the journey easier. By watching the episode inside the Impactful Parent app, you can also access Chapter 1 of Lane's book for free! Check it out today!
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Episode Summary:
Intro to 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt. Get to know Melissa, Kristina and Lane.
Tip 1 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Expect the unexpected. Make sure you are ready to be flexible because things will likely not go as planned. Do your research. Be prepared.
Tip 2 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Know your limits when choosing a child and stick with it. Don't get pressured into taking on more than you want.
Tip 3 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Resist projecting your own expectations onto your child. Find their strengths and help them develop them. They may not be interested or good at what you are good at.
Tip 4 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Respect your own needs and make sure you take care of yourself. You can't be the best parent you can be and give to a child if you aren't taking care of yourself also.
Tip 5 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Take care of your partner also. They need you and you have to stay strong together.
Kids going back to their family: A conversation about this fear and the reality of its probability. Talk about your fears.
A Family Maybe: A discussion about Lane's book and what you can find inside. Also chapter 1 is free to preview if you download the FREE Impactful Parent app and watch the episode from there.
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Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
New Year Resolutions Every Parent Needs
10 New year resolutions that every parent needs to cultivate a better relationship with their child and make them a better parent! These resolutions are simple and an effective way to bond with your child in a more meaningful way. It doesn't matter what age your child is or your economic status. These parenting strategies work for everyone!
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Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
How to be an Impactful Parent! Part 2
I wish there was a secret sauce formula to parenting, BUT I can at least tell you what I do! As a mom of four kids and a parenting coach, here are 25 habits and lessons that I live by. I implement these habits and lessons with my own children and preach them to my clients as well. There may not be a secret formula for raising great kids, but these 25 items can definitely start you in the right direction toward becoming an impactful parent!
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- 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