Parenting Tips for Moms and Dads of School-aged Children & Teenagers: The Impactful Parenting Podcast

Have you ever felt like raising kids today requires a manual, a therapist, and three extra sets of hands? What if the missing piece to solving your child's anxiety, screen time battles, and daily stress isn't another parenting app, but the relationship right inside your extended family?

Welcome back to The Impactful Parent with your host, Kristina Campos! In this episode, we dive into a topic that touches almost every home: how par...

How to Stop Teen Push Back: The Brain Science of Conflict Management

Picture this: It’s Tuesday night. You ask your teenager a simple, reasonable question about their homework or chores.

Suddenly, you’re locked in a high-stakes standoff.

Doors slam, voices rise, and before you know it, you’re launching into a passionate, well-meaning lecture that you know they aren’t listening to.

We’ve all been there....

Emotional Intelligence for Dads

Are you running yourself ragged trying to provide for your family, only to realize you’re too exhausted to actually enjoy them? Dads, let’s be honest. Somewhere between rushing to sports practices, managing screen time, and surviving the daily grind, the joy of parenting can get swallowed up. We want to build an incredible legacy, but chronic stress can make us reactive, frustrated, and d...

Internet safety: Teaching Critical Thinking to Teenagers

If a stranger walked up to your teenager on the street and tried to manipulate what they believed, you’d step in instantly. But it’s happening every single day, completely undetected, right through their screens.

In this eye-opening episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos welcomes Dr. Mari Davies, a senior lecturer in education and author of Teaching...

The Silent Treatment

In this powerful episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos pulls back the curtain on the subtle, quiet dynamics that drain a mother's energy and erode her confidence.

Kristina is joined by special guest Ama K. Karikari, author of Silenced to Soaring, to decode the painful patterns of emotional withdrawal and the exhausting cycle of the silent treatment. Together, they break down why the silent trea...

What Teens Are Really Asking

In this episode, Kristina Campos and Jenny Colman dive deep into the digital world adolescents navigate today, revealing the unspoken questions and curiosities teens have about relationships, boundary-crossing behaviors, and online content. Rather than looking for "how-to" guides, data from the What's Okay helpline shows that teens are overwhelmingly asking "Is this normal?" regarding things they witnes...

Divorce: What parents do wrong!

Is your divorce hurting your kids more than it needs to?

Divorce is undeniably one of the hardest transitions a family can face, but the real damage often doesn't come from the split itself—it comes from the mistakes parents make during the process. In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Nicole Sodoma, a veteran divorce attorney and author of "Please Don'...

Supporting High Performing Child Athletes

Is your child a "natural" on the field but struggling to keep up in the classroom?

We all dream of supporting our child’s passions, but when "good" turns into "elite," the rules of parenting change overnight. Suddenly, you aren't just a fan in the stands; you're a manager, a logistics coordinator, and a primary support system for a child facing adult-level pressure. In this episode of...

Emotional Eating in Children and Teenagers

Is your child reaching for the pantry every time they’re stressed, bored, or upset? 🍎🍪

We’ve all been there: seeing our kids finish a bag of chips after a hard day at school and wondering, "Are they actually hungry, or is something else going on?"

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with nutritional therapist Kamy Moussavi, founder of Step ...

SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTERS: Ways to Limit Screens

"Mom, I’m bored!" — Is this the soundtrack to your summer? ☀️🍦

The sun is out, school is off, and suddenly the lure of the screen seems stronger than ever. But summer doesn't have to be a digital blur!

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, your host Kristina Campos shares a treasure trove of Summer Boredom Busters designed to get your kids off the couch and back into the...

Safety Lessons Every Parent Needs To Teach Their Child

Is your child truly safe? It’s every parent’s biggest worry, but the answer might not be what you think. 🛡️

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos dives deep into the essential safety lessons every child needs to know. We often think of safety as something we do for our children, but true safety comes from equipping our kids with the tools ...

Understanding Teen Self Harm: Myths vs. Reality Is your teen struggling with big emotions, and you’re terrified they might be turning to self-harm?

It is one of the scariest realizations a parent can face. You see the long sleeves in summer or the sudden withdrawal, and your heart sinks. You aren’t alone in this fear. In this episode of the Impactful Parenting Podcast, host Kristina Campos dives deep into a heavy but n...

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 hos...

Talking to Teenagers About WEIGHT 

Is your teen struggling with body image, or are you worried about their health but afraid to say the wrong thing? In a world obsessed with filters and "perfect" bodies, many parents feel like they’re walking on eggshells when it comes to the topic of weight. We want our children to be healthy, but we don’t want to trigger low self-esteem or disordered eating.

Is your teen struggli...

Stop the Guessing Game: Is Your Teen’s "Broken" Brain Actually a Superpower? 🧠✨

Are you exhausted by the endless cycle of new medications, different therapists, and "wait and see" approaches that never seem to work for your teenager? It feels like you're throwing darts in the dark, hoping one eventually hits the mark while your child continues to struggle. What if you could turn the lights on? [00:01]

I’m Kristina Camp...

Mothering Like A Boss. How to Mother Like A CEO

Ever feel like you’re running a small corporation, but without the executive training? 🏆

Welcome back to The Impactful Parent! In this episode, your host Kristina Campos dives deep into a transformative concept: Mothering Like a Boss. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless "to-do" lists, the emotional heavy lifting, and the daily chaos of family life, this video...

Communicating With Your Teenager

Are you struggling to get more than a one-word answer from your teenager, or worse—facing a wall of silence? [00:00]

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Maria Gallucci, author of Raised in Silence, to explore how parents can bridge the communication gap by learning to "listen" beyond spoken words. [00:32]

Maria’s unique background as a CODA (Ch...

Preparing for the Worst: Disaster Preparedness for Parents

Would your family know exactly what to do if a disaster struck tomorrow? Most of us don't like to think about the "what-ifs," but being prepared is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos tackles the vital topic of disaster preparedness, moving beyond the fear and focusing on practical, age-appropri...