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

December 12, 2025 22 mins

New Years Resolutions for Parents of Teenagers

Ready to transform your relationship with your teenager in the New Year? Join Kristina Campos, your host on The Impactful Parent Podcast, as she dives into six creative and strategic New Year Resolutions for parents designed to strengthen your bond and foster healthy habits for your teen. Forget unrealistic goals—these are practical, impactful parenting tips you can implement today!

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Resiliency in Parenthood (How to be resilient and how to teach it)

Are you ready to stop feeling like you're one bad day away from a total parenting burnout?

Join host Kristina Campos and Kate Lund on this powerful episode of The Impactful Parent as they dive deep into one of the most crucial topics for parents today: Resiliency In Parenthood.

In the face of modern challenges, managing a busy schedule, and navigating the ups and do...

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Beginner Makeup and Skincare For Your Daughter

Are you navigating the confusing world of introducing your daughter to skincare and makeup? You're not alone! In this insightful and friendly episode, The Impactful Parent's host, Kristina Campos, sits down with a top expert to cut through the noise and give you clear, dermatologist-backed advice for guiding your tween or teen.

Kristina's special guest is Dr. Angela Casey, a board-cert...

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    Preventing and Supporting A Teen With Substance Abuse

    In this episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, host Kristina Campos welcomes Lisa Katona Smith, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, TEDx Speaker, and author. Lisa introduces her innovative Parallel Recovery framework—a vital guide for families seeking a sustainable, connection-based approach to teen substance abuse and family healing. This episode provides parents with the nec...

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    November 13, 2025 24 mins

    Understanding Adolescent Anxiety

    Is your teenager struggling to cope with the overwhelming wave of modern life?

    You are not alone, and we have the guidance you need! In this vital episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, host Kristina Campos dives deep into the often-misunderstood world of Adolescent Anxiety. It's more than just being stressed; it's a genuine challenge affecting countless young people, and understanding it is the f...

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    Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse

    What if the one conversation you've been avoiding is the one that could save your child's life?

    Join Kristina Campos, founder of The Impactful Parent, as she tackles one of the most critical and difficult subjects in parenting: preventing childhood sexual abuse (CSA Prevention). In this must-watch episode, Kristina sits down with special guest Dr. Bronwen Carroll, a pediatric emergency medicine phy...

    October 15, 2025 20 mins

    When Your Child Makes Bad Choices

    Are you constantly feeling disappointed by your child's choices, wondering why they just won't listen?

    In this powerful, impromptu episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, your host, Kristina Campos, dives deep into the heart of parental disappointment and how we can flip the script to achieve a more harmonious relationship with our kids.

    If you have a strong-willed child or are parenting teenagers...

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    October 8, 2025 30 mins

    How Parents Can Have Better Intimacy Ready to stop letting exhaustion and the kids’ bedtime routine steal the spark from your marriage? You are not alone! The struggle to maintain a healthy, connected, and intimate life after having children is the norm, not the exception. It’s time to stop waiting and start working on your partnership. In this must-watch episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos tackles this hot topic,...

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    When Alcohol is the only way to cope with motherhood

    Have you ever felt the pressure to be the "perfect mom"? It's a feeling so many of us can relate to, but for some, that pressure becomes an overwhelming burden that leads to a secret battle. In this powerful episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, host Kristina Campos sits down with Emily Roondo, author of the memoir "Wife, Mother, Drunk," for a raw and honest conversation about...

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    How much does it really cost to raise a child?

    Are you a parent or thinking about becoming one? Wondering how to navigate the financial side of raising a child?

    In this eye-opening Impactful Parent episode, we take a deep dive into the true cost of raising a child. This video is packed with essential information and practical tips for anyone looking to build a strong financial future for their family.

    This episode discusses a wide ...

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    September 10, 2025 39 mins

    Ai Companions and Your Teenager

    Hey everyone, have you ever felt like you're losing your teenager to their phone? You're not alone! In this video, join podcast host Kristina Campos as she sits down with communication trainer Sandy Gerber to discuss the growing trend of teens using AI companions and what it means for their relationships and social skills. This insightful episode is packed with practical advice for parents who want ...

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    Healing Yourself To Be A Better Parent

    In this episode, podcast host Kristina Campos sits down with Brian Power, who shares his raw and honest story of how his marriage went from a "good relationship" to a "complete relationship failure." He reveals how he used the powerful principles of Integrated Attachment Theory to not only save his marriage but to rebuild it stronger than ever before. This eye-opening conversation is a must-li...

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    Divorce. Answers to the Questions You Want To Ask.

    Are you a parent navigating the complexities of divorce? You're not alone, and this episode of "The Impactful Parent" is a must-watch!

    In this incredibly insightful episode, your host, Kristina Campos, sits down with Joe Dillon, a seasoned divorce mediator from Equitable Mediation Services, to discuss how parents can protect their children and create a peaceful path forward during ...

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    Helping High School Grads Who Are Struggling in College

    In this episode of "The Impactful Parent," host Kristina Campos sits down with therapeutic consultant Joanna Lily to discuss the challenges young adults face when transitioning to college and independent living. This insightful conversation provides parents with the essential tools and advice they need to help their children navigate this crucial phase of life. Joanna highligh...

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    Is my child ready for music lessons?

    Join Kristina Campos from The Impactful Parent as she sits down with Michael Hensworth, a music school owner and author of "Mr. Michael's Music Maker Manual," to discuss a common challenge for parents: knowing when their child is ready for music lessons and how to keep them from burning out. In this insightful conversation, Michael emphasizes that musical aptitude is not just an innate ability ...

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    Divorce: What if you stayed together for the kids?

    Many leave a marriage because they crave an escape from issues they can't seem to face or handle with their spouse. But there's an immense price to pay: the happiness of their children. In this episode, Pamela Henry, author of the new book "Soul Custody: Sparing Children from Divorce," discusses *How to recognize when childhood traumas and unaddressed anxieties are harming a marri...

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    How to go from Overwhelmed to Empowered with Parent Coaching

     

    Are you a mom or dad feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind of parenting? Do you constantly wonder if you're making the right choices for your school-aged children or navigating the adolescent years with confidence? This video, presented by Kristina Campos of The Impactful Parent, offers a powerful solution: parent coaching. Parenting is a rewarding but incredibly compl...

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    Parenting an adolescent: The secret sauce in 5 steps

    Raising teens isn't easy, and parenting today isn't anything like our parents did! As a mom of 4 teens+, I did this podcast candidly and unscripted. I just wanted to talk to the audience about some things I have learned over my many years as a parent. My thoughts are scattered. 🤯 My words aren't perfect. 🫣 But I was speaking from the heart. 💜 Listen and Discover my 5 steps to ...

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    June 4, 2025 26 mins

    Getting Ready For Summer: Screen time tips, avoiding isolation, mental health & parenting resources. Discover how you can have a happier, healthier summer with your adolescent!

     

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    5 Keys To A Good Life For Your Child

    Dr. Anbar wrote the book A Life Guide For Teens, and the Impactful Parent audience gets a sneak peek at the good advice! Discover 5 Keys To A Good Life For Your Child and how to implement these 5 Keys into your parenting! Whether you have a small child or a teenager, these gold nuggets of advice are GREAT for setting up your child for success and a lifetime of happiness! Let's go!

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