Parenting Blog

Parenting From Fear or Love Many moms and dad parent from fear and you are likely parenting from fear too and don't even know it! Parenting is just scary in general. Especially the teen years can be very fearful. But parenting from fear can cause your child to rebel....

Not Everyone Will Like You! This is a difficult lesson to learn for children AT ANY AGE. 🎯Discover strategies that parents can use to help their children cope with the frustration, anxiety, sadness and anger that comes with this type of rejection. 😥Help your child...

Parenting: VAPING What is in that pen, marijuana or nicotine? Vape pens are very popular, but do you know what is inside a vape pen? Sometimes it is nicotine. Sometimes it is marijuana. How can you tell the difference? What can you do to prevent your teen from getting...

How much is too much screen time? Recommendations for screen time use by age. Summertime brings new challenges with kids and screens. Here are recommended screen time usage by age AND rules around screen time that every family needs, no matter how old the child may...

Parenting Independent Children When a child grows up independent, it is a gift, but it can also hurt. Where did my little boy go? Why do they have to grow up so fast? I don't want to lose our bond! Watch as I tell my own stories of raising independent children, and I...

Fentanyl: Everything You Need To Know Fentanyl: Everything You Need To Know is a great resource for parents and everyone alike!  Discover the facts about Fentanyl and bust myths.  Find out why teens are dying from this drug and how to prevent your child from being a...

Learning From Mistakes  How to teach your child to learn from their choices Most parents want their child to come to them when they are in trouble and need help, BUT will your child come to you in their time of need? Many parents make simple errors that...

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...

Helping Kids Who Desperately 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...