Impactful Parent Episodes

Sex After Kids: Keeping your sex life alive after kids with special guest Azaria Menezes.  Azaria gives tips for keeping the spark alive! Watch Video by clicking the photo below or read the transcript that follows. 👇 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING Sex After Kids: https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. www.azariamenezes.com for Azaria's website and services Sex After Kids TRANSCRIPT: Kristina: Welcome impactful parents. Today we're going to talk about how to keep your sex life alive after kids. I have a special, Azaria Menezes. Azaria is a sex and relationship coach that supports moms and couples to reignite that spark to their sexuality in the bedroom. Welcome, Azaria. Azaria: Thank you so much for having me. I'm so excited that we get to talk about...

Money Mistakes Parents Make: Misty Lynch gives tips for teaching children about money and financial preparedness!  Watch Video by clicking the photo below or read the transcript that follows. 👇 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE How Do I Get My Child To Eat Healthier RECORDING: https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. https:/mistylynch.com for Misty's help and class. Money Mistakes Parents Make TRANSCRIPT: Kristina: Welcome, parents! Today we're going to talk about how parents influence their children’s perspective on money.  How we talk about money matters! And our guest today also gives us tips for not being a financial burden on our children later in life. So let me introduce you to Misty Lynch.  She is a financial advisor. She also hosts a weekly podcast called...

Same Gender Couple Adoption StorySame Gender Couple Adoption with Mr. Jay! Mr. Jay tells his personal story and answers questions about being in a same-gender parenting family.Same Gender Couple AdoptionHighlights of Same Gender Couple Adoption Story:Part 1: Jay's personal story Jay talks about his 2 adoption experiences and how he met his partner.  Jay describes going through the adoption process with an agency and adopting through the foster care system.Found at 1:16 in the video Part 2: The question the birth mom wants to know.Found at 16:30 in the video.Part 3: Were you worried about foster to adopt kids and what you would receive? Found 18:45 in the videoPart 4: Recommendation for same-sex couples wanting to adopt.Found 22:03 in the video Part 5: Discrimination being a same-gender...

HOW DO I GET MY CHILD TO EAT HEALTHIER: Jill  Bucaro, gives tips and tricks for how to get your child to eat healthier without the battle! Watch Video by clicking the photo below or read the transcript that follows. 👇LINKS MENTIONED IN THE How Do I Get My Child To Eat Healthier RECORDING:https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs.www.wellnessriot.com for Jill's program HOW DO I GET MY CHILD TO EAT HEALTHIER HIGHLIGHTS: Why healthy eating is importantHow unhealthy eating affects kidsHow you can get your kids on-board to healthy eatingTips for healthy eatingJill's resource for parentsAND SO MUCH MORE! What to do next:   Follow The Impactful Parent on social media if you don’t already! Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, &...

Preparing For CollegeIt's college week and The Impactful Parent is posting new videos for your family!  Watch and get those kiddos ready for independence! PLUS Get the FREE PDF:  50 Skills To Teach Your Child Before They Leave Home at https://theimpactfulparent.com/50things5 quick videos that will help you and your child get ready for college, PLUS a FREE PDF of 50 Skills To Teach Your Teen.  Click on the images below to watch videos or you can listen to the podcast at https://theimpactfulparent.com/parenting-podcastDay 1 Preparing For College: How To Support Your College Student first semester!Day 2 Preparing For College:  How To Talk To Your Child About Sex, Drugs, and Peer PressureDay 3 Preparing For College: How To Make The First Visit Home From College Successful!Day 4 Preparing For...

Make Dinner Time Easy, Quick, and Fun! Make Dinner Time Easy, Quick, and Fun! Linda Lederman gives tips for how to get dinner on the table fast and easy, all while having fun! Watch Video by clicking the above photo or read the transcript below. Transcript for Make Dinner Time Easy, Quick, and Fun!: Kristina: Welcome impactful parent. Today we're going to talk about how to make ordinary weeknight family dinners extraordinary, fun, and speedy. Today, I have a special guest Linda Lederman. Linda is the owner of Balaboosta’s Secret, where she teaches busy moms how to meal plan, prep, and cook with speed and fun.  I am excited to learn from her today. Thank you for being here. Linda: Thanks for having me. Kristina: Can you give us some hacks for how to get that dinner on the table quick?...

Touch Sensitivities: Why does my child cringe when I hug them? Why is my child bothered by tags? Answers to these questions & more! To watch the video, go here: https://theimpactfulparent.com/youtube or click on the photo above. LINKS MENTIONED IN RECORDING:  https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. Transcript for Touch Sensitivities: Welcome Impactful Parents.  Today’s question from the audience is: Why is my child developing some odd habits? Hello. My name is Kristina, and I am the founder of The Impactful Parent.  Every week I come on here and answer one of your questions LIVE.  If you have a question for next week, please DM me or email me at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com.  All submissions are kept anonymous. Now back to our question.  This week...

How To Talk So Your Child Will Listen with Don & Gina Grothoff, gives tips for communicating better with children for a better relationship. To watch this interview, click on the link/picture below. Transcript How To Talk So Your Child Will Listen: Kristina: Welcome impactful parent. Today we're going to talk about the importance of communication and how that affects your relationship with your child and your child's behaviors. Today we have special guests, Don and Gina Grothoff. They are behavior transformation specialists. They work with families to teach communication skills that help the behaviors of children and improve the parent-child relationship. I'm very happy to have them on today. Thank you for being here, Don and Gina. Don/Gina: Thank you for having us. Kristina: How do...

Stress Versus AnxietyTo watch the video, go here: https://theimpactfulparent.com/youtube or click on the photo above.LINKS MENTIONED IN RECORDING:https://theimpactfulparent.com/anxiety-webinarTranscript for Stress Versus Anxiety:Welcome impactful parent! Today we're going to talk about what is the difference between stress and anxiety.Hello.  My name is Kristina Campos, and I am the founder of The Impactful Parent.  Every week I come on here and answer one of your questions live.  If you have a question for me for next week, please submit it by DMing me or emailing me at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com. All submissions are kept anonymous.  And don’t forget to push the subscribe button, like this post, and forward it to a friend that could use this information.  Now let’s get our questions...

A Mom Addicted To Marijuana with Amanda Gorman. Amanda talks candidly about her addiction to marijuana and how it affected her parenting. To watch the video of the interview, A Mom Addicted To Marijuana, click on the photo below. Transcript to A Mom Addicted To Marijuana: Kristina:  Welcome impactful parents to the impactful parenting, Inspire and Learn series where real parents come on and tell their stories of inspiration and learning because a wise man learns from his mistakes, but a wiser man learns from other people's mistakes. Today we're going to be learning from our guest speaker, Amanda Gorman. Amanda has an amazing story to tell us about her journey with marijuana addiction.  Let’s start with your story, Amanda.  How did this start? Amanda: Well, just to give a little bit of...

A Suicidal Son. A Dad's Story. A suicidal son. Jason Reid's story is powerful & unforgettable. After Ryan took his own life, Jason is encouraging mental health awareness. Watch Video by clicking the above photo or read the transcript below. Transcript for A Suicidal Son. A Dad's Story: Kristina: Welcome, Jason Reid. Jason will talk to us about the importance of paying attention to your child's mental health. Jason is a very successful entrepreneur, but his life changed and flipped upside down in March 2018 when his son, Ryan, took his own life. Today, Jason is the founder of chooselife.org. An organization focused on ending teen suicide by helping parents own their child's mental health. He has an amazing short documentary called Tell My Story, which is Ryan's last request to his...

What Is A Good Curfew To watch the video, go here: https://theimpactfulparent.com/youtube or click on the photo above. LINKS MENTIONED IN RECORDING: Podcast at https://theimpactfulparent.com/apple Website at https://theimpactfulparent.com   Transcript of What is a good curfew for my teenager?  It is question and answer day and today's question is: What is a good curfew for my teenager? So today, I am going to give you tips on how to make an appropriate curfew for your child.  Let's get started! Curfew is another one of those parenting choices that we have to make individually for each child.  Since every child is different, curfews may be different also. Don't feel that if you have multiple children that each child has to have the same curfew!...

How To Prepare Your Child For College Life How To Prepare Your Child For College Life with Dr. Kristin Austin, gives tips for getting your child college-ready beyond academics. Watch Video by clicking the above photo or read the transcript below. Transcript for How To Prepare Your Child For College Life: Kristina: Welcome impactful parent! Today we're going to talk about how to prepare your child for college responsibilities. I have a special guest, Dr. Kristen Austin, to talk to today. Dr. Austin is the co-author of a new book called College Ready 2021. This great book is all about getting your kids prepared to leave the nest and be successful in college! Thank you for being here, Dr. Austin. My first question is, what is my role as a parent is trying to get my child to transition?...

How Do You Prepare For An Emergency Situation? How Do You Prepare For An Emergency Situation with special guest Brekke Wagoner.  This episode talks about why need an emergency plan and the basics for how to get started!  Watch Video by clicking the above photo or read the transcript below. Transcript: Welcome Impactful Parents! Today we're going to talk about emergency plans. Today I'm going to welcome impactful guest Brekke Wagoner. Brekke is the founder of Sustainable Prepping, a business dedicated to educating and empowering women to have an emergency plan to have calm and confidence in any crisis. Welcome to the show Brekke. Brekke: Thank you so much. I'm glad to be here. Kristina: Why would I need an emergency plan? Brekke: We are in the post-2020 world, so it's a little easier to...

Preventing Adolescent Eating Disorders Starts With YOU. This interview with Dana Barron and Kimberly Dempsey is more than informative, it is powerful! Kimberly talks about her personal story with food and the struggles she has had for many years with body image and dieting. Dana Barron continues the conversation by telling the audience HOW they can get help. Dana discusses "Intuitive Eating" and how parents need to change their views of food to create a healthier home life for their children. Transcript for Preventing Adolescent Eating Disorders: Kristina: Welcome parents to The Impactful Parenting Inspire and Learn series, where real parents come on and tell their real stories of inspiration and learning because a wise man learns from his mistakes, but a wiser man learns from other...

How To Get Your Child To Stop Lying How To Get Your Child To Stop Lying. A 7 step process to get your child to stop lying and start trusting you for a better relationship. Transcript:  Welcome parents! This is question and answer day! Today’s question is: HOW DO I GET MY CHILD TO STOP LYING? Hello everyone! My name is Kristina and I am the founder of The Impactful Parent.  Every week I answer one of your questions LIVE on social media.  If you have a question for me for next week, you can direct message your question to me over social media or email me at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com Let’s get to our question!  How do I get my child to stop lying? Children lie for a variety of reasons. If they're younger, it's probably experimental, but here the impactful parent we focus on school-aged...

How To Be A Good Mom While Working with guest Natalie Tysdal.  Natalie talks about her big pivot from being a morning show news anchor to quitting her job and starting her own podcast.  Natalie gives tips for balancing mom life and work life. Transcript for How To Be A Good Mom While Working: Kristina: Welcome Impactful Parents to the Inspire and Learn series, where real parents come on and tell their stories of inspiration and learning because a wise man learns from his mistakes, but a wiser man learns from other people's mistakes. Today we're going to learn from our guest speaker, Natalie Tysdal. Natalie is an award-winning TV news anchor who has left her early morning show to start her own podcast. Now she's focusing on family and health. She's also a mom of three kids. Today we are...

Procrastinating Child: How to get your child to stop dragging their feet. To watch the video, go here: https://theimpactfulparent.com/youtube or click on the photo above. Transcript for Procrastinating Child: Procrastinating Child. How to get my child to stop procrastinating or dragging their feet First, It is important to understand WHY your child is procrastinating so you can react to their procrastination appropriately. Every behavior your child does has a motive. What are they getting out of putting things off? Today I will give you 7 reasons why your child might be procrastinating and 7 ways you can respond to the procrastination so they will stop!  Let’s get started with the simpler reason first. REASON 1 WHY YOUR CHILD MIGHT BE PROCRASTINATING: They don’t see the importance of...

Vaccinations For Children: When Everything Changes... Vaccinations For Children. Jacqueline Kane tells her personal story of when she took her son to get vaccinated and everything changed. Transcript for Vaccinations For Children: Kristina:  Welcome to the Impactful Parent's Inspire and Learn series, where real parents come on and tell their real stories of inspiration and learning because a wise man learns from his mistakes, but a wiser man learns from other people's mistakes. Today we're going to learn from our guest speaker, Jacqueline Kane. Jacqueline is a medical intuitive and mom of two kids. Jacqueline will talk to us today about her experience with getting some vaccinations and then seeing some changes in one of her children. I want to hear what happened. I hear rumors of these...

How To Cook Food In A DormHow To Cook Food In A Dorm with Sarah Long. Sarah gives quick and easy recipes that any family can use- even your child living in a dorm!  Watch Video by clicking the above photo or read the transcript below.Transcript:Kristina: Welcome Impactful Parents! Today we're going to talk about quick-cooking, easy recipes, and teaching your kids how to cook.  I have a special guest, Sarah Long. Sarah is the author of College Cooking 101: Fast Food Without A Kitchen.Sarah: Thank you so much.Kristina: Can you give us some breakfast ideas for a quick dorm food recipe?Sarah: One of my favorite ones is really very simple. It is to cook an egg in a mug or cook omelets in a mug.  Your cooked eggs will already be in a circular shape, so it's portable, and you can throw your egg...