The Impactful Parenting Podcast

What is School For? Why is public education failing us? Have you ever wondered "What is school for," if you're never going to remember those science formulas or long math equations? If most of the information we "learn" in school goes in one ear and out the other,...

The one thing parents should do every day! The one thing parents should do every day! The One Thing Every Parent Needs To Do Every Day (to foster connection and dissolve discipline.)  This parenting hack will foster a connection...

Parenting: Working with Teachers and Schools Therapists Working with school therapists and teachers to help your child with their disabilities or learning differences can be hit or miss! What can parents do? In this episode, discover what parents can do to maximize...

Parenting: Creating A Personal Space For Your Child MATTERS. In this episode I exam how personal space in the home really matters for childhood mental health and well being. Join me as we look at our own upbringings and try to make a BETTER and secure place for...

Parenting: Be Proud of Your Kids For YOUR Mental Health Parenting is stressful, and it gets even more stressful if you don't step back once in a while and see the big picture.  What I mean is it's difficult to see your kid's progress and growth when we have a...

Parenting: How does birth order matter in your family? We already know that research shows how birth order affects children's personalities, but this episode doesn't discuss that. Instead, I ask, "How did birth order affect YOUR upbringing?"  How do these life...

Parenting and Competition in Childhood Competition in childhood has become controversial. Hurt feelings in children has resulted in society giving everyone a ribbon. Anxiety and pressure to perform has many kids with suffering mental health. BUT what about the good...

Parenting: Working with doctors and therapists for better results. Creating a Care Team for your child with disabilities or learning differences. Kelley Colman is a mom of a child with disabilities. She knows first hand the struggles, FUSTRATIONS, complications, and...

Parenting Double Standards! What!?Good Moms Versus Good Dads (why the double standard?)Why are moms held at a higher parenting standard than dads? Why are moms constantly criticized for their lack of effort but dads can get away with doing much less? In this episode...