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

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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...

262: Is Parenting Worth It?
#262
Last Thursday at 11:00 AM

Is Parenting Worth It? How Do I know if I am ready?

Forward this episode to a friend because parental readiness is so important! In this Impactful Parent episode, you'll find the pros and cons to parenting, plus questions to ask yourself to discover your parenting readiness!

 

0:00 Intro

1:25 Pros to parenting 

5:00 Cons of parenting 

9:15 How can I know if I am ready to be a parent?

15:58 Parenting Resources

 

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261:7 Options After High School
#261
04/11/2024

Best Options After High School

Best Options After High School with Emma Perez. Emma gives parents and students 7 options for continuing student education after high school. PLUS- this video comes with TWO FREEBIES to help your family make the perfect "After High School Choice!"

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260: Getting Kids To Do Chores
#260
04/04/2024

Getting kids to do chores

Tips and suggestions for getting kids to do chores and live clutter free!

FREE PDF inside the Impactful Parent app with this episode.

Special guest Farnaz Dar

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259: Being Unapologetically YOU and Avoiding the Parent Trap!
#259
03/28/2024

Being Unapologetically YOU and Avoiding the Parent Trap!

Just like so many parents, I too, have fallen into the parent trap!

What is the parent trap? The trap where you PUT YOURSELF LAST to take care of everyone else. The trap is where you GIVE UP all the things you used to love to do because you don't feel you have time anymore. The trap in which you DRESS THRUMPY EVERY DAY because it is convenient and comfortable.

And slowly.... the parent trap has you leaving your old self behind to be ONLY...


258: Helping Kids That Want To Fit In
#258
03/21/2024

Helping Kids That Want To Fit In

YOU DON'T WANT YOUR KIDS TO FIT IN! Let me explain...

This episode of the Impactful Parent talks about why parents shouldn't want their kids to fit in. You see, fitting in means that a child has to change themselves to be accepted by the group. Yet, the longing to BELONG is very strong. If a child does not think they can belong by being themselves, then they will resort to fitting in to fill that void. OH NO! ⭐ Discover how parents can help their child foster belonging an...


257: Does Seeing Kids Outside Seem Unusual To You?
#257
03/14/2024

Does Seeing Kids Outside Seem Unusual To You?

This episode has several controversial topics of discussion!

Centering around a TikTok clip produced by Spartan owner Joe Desena, this episode explores topics like: *Should people step in and say something when they see something they feel is wrong, even if it could be dangerous?

*Are devices the root cause of kids not going outside?

*Why are teens avoiding getting their driver's license?

* Why parents shouldn't tell their kids they are special.

* Do kids playing outside look like wild...


256: What Parents Need To Know About Fentanyl
#256
03/07/2024

What Parents Need To Know About Fentanyl 

Be proactive and save a life!

This episode is full of important gems of knowledge that every parent needs to know!

* What is fentanyl? * Why is it so scary and lethal? * How are kids getting ahold of this drug? * Is snorting or eating fentanyl different? * Can you spot fentanyl so you can warn your kids? * Street names for the fentanyl. * Signs of an overdose. * How can you save your child's life if you find them unresponsive?

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255: A Dad's Perspective on Parenting. Meet Rodrigo Bravo
#255
02/29/2024

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...


254: I Am Losing My Mind and Control of My Body: Let's Talk About Perimenopause
#254
02/22/2024

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...


253: How to Motivate a Lazy Teenager
#253
02/15/2024

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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