Parenting Stories, Struggles and Strategies for Moms and Dads of School-aged Children, Teenagers, and Impactful Parents

Parenting Stories, Struggles and Strategies for Moms and Dads of School-aged Children, Teenagers, and Impactful Parents

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

Episodes

April 23, 2025 23 mins
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 m...

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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.

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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!

 

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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...

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March 12, 2025 22 mins

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.

 

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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.

 

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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!

 

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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!

 

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February 6, 2025 18 mins

 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.

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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 therapis...

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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. 

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January 13, 2025 16 mins

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?

 

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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 ...

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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 ...

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December 5, 2024 13 mins

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

 

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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 d...

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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 ca...

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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...

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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...

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Teaching Children Boundaries: Mistakes Parents Unintentionally Do

Spoiler Alert!⚠️ Children learn boundaries by watching their parents make boundaries and uphold their own. 😲 That means, everyday interactions with our children is very important!

🎯Discover the mistakes that most parents make when teaching boundaries to their children.

🎯Learn tips and tricks for teaching children how to make and keep boundaries

🎯And find out how ...

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