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

Why Good Dads Retreat (And How Mothers Can Help Them Step Up!)

Have you ever asked your partner for a little help around the house or with the kids, only for it to spiral into a debate, a silent shutdown, or a full-blown argument? 🛑

You aren't nagging—you just want a partner who is as invested in the day-to-day chaos as you are. So why do so many well-meaning, loving fathers retreat when we want them to step up?

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Dr. Binyamin Rothstein, author of "A Real Man's Guide to Becoming a Terrific Dad." Together, they unpack what is really happening behind male withdrawal and share practical, game-changing mindset shifts mothers can make to empower fathers without criticism or shame.

📌 What You’ll Discover in This Episode: The "Mama Bear" vs. "Queen" Dynamic: How unintentional micro-corrections (like re-folding laundry or reloading the dishwasher) disempower men—and how to shift into a supportive dynamic that invites him to lead [04:29].

Stop Correcting, Start Appreciating: Why letting go of perfectionism opens the door for your partner to step up big time [11:09].

Intimacy & Relationship Health: How emotional connection and open communication revive passion and trust in marriage [17:07].

Why Dads Need Male Support Networks: Encouraging fathers to build strong friendships and connection groups [22:20].

The One Phrase to Shift Your Marriage: Dr. Rothstein’s powerful response to turn relationship friction into a team effort [28:15].

👉 Connect with Dr. Binyamin Rothstein: Get the book "A Real Man's Guide to Becoming a Terrific Dad" or claim your free 30-minute consultation: http://www.beaterrificdad.com

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Teaching Kids How To Spot Manipulation (but at the family's expense?)

Are we protecting our kids from family drama, or are we missing crucial teachable moments about manipulation and boundaries? 🤔

In this spontaneous episode of The Impactful Parenting Podcast, host Kristina Campos reacts to a viral TikTok video that got her reflecting deeply on modern parenting. The viral video argues that parents should be completely honest with their children—teaching them how to spot guilt trips, recognize bad intentions, set firm boundaries, and understand that "blood doesn't cancel out abuse."

While the lesson sounds great on paper, implementing it with family members can get messy!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction & Spontaneous Podcast
00:55 - The Viral TikTok: Teaching Kids Complete Honesty About Family
01:47 - The Dilemma: Discernment vs. Imposing Our Personal Opinions
02:43 - Video Reaction: Teaching Discernment & Recognising Manipulation
04:45 - Is It Harder to Teach Manipulation Because We Don't Know How?
06:03 - Drawing the Lesson Out: Asking Your Child the Right Questions
06:56 - Why Family Dynamics Are More Emotionally Charged Than Strangers
09:05 - Practical Questions to Help Your Child Internalise Boundaries
10:02 - The Reality: Statistically, Predators Are People Children Know & Trust
11:27 - Catching the Teachable Moment Before You Miss It

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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 parents and grandparents can team up as a united front to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children in today’s fast-paced world.

Kristina sits down with special guest Dr. Kenneth Barish—Clinical Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine, APA Fellow, and author of The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting: Raising Emotionally Healthy Children in a Challenging World. Together, they unpack how families can move from clashing over rules to building a true, supportive village.

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro: The Multigenerational Village

(01:10) Welcome Special Guest Dr. Kenneth Barish

(02:21) Why the Parent-Grandparent Partnership Is Critical Today

(03:50) Consultant vs. Supervisor: Building a Team Around the Child

(06:06) The Unique Psychological "Superpower" Grandparents Offer

(08:22) Anchoring Emotional Security & Connection Through Play

(11:22) Creating an Emotional Sanctuary & 2 Rules for Connection

(15:04) How to Handle Disagreements: Focus on Concerns, Not Opinions

(17:04) The "Rule-Breaking" Grandparent: Balancing Fun & Limits

(20:20) Picking Your Battles: Safety vs. Leniency

(22:12) Instilling Kindness & Empathy in an "I" Culture

(24:10) The Gift of Perspective: Passing Down Stories & Traditions

(26:21) How Parents Can Set Boundaries Without Causing Family Rifts

(28:15) Inside The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting

(31:06) The 5-Minute Ritual to Strengthen Family Bonds for a Lifetime

(33:40) Closing Remarks & The Impactful Parent App

About The Impactful Parent: The Impactful Parent helps parents of school-aged children turn chaos into connection. Host Kristina Campos—mom of four and veteran educator—provides actionable strategies to keep you one step ahead.

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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. As parents of adolescents, it’s easy to feel like every interaction is a potential landmine. But what if the secret to ending teen pushback isn't arguing louder or laying down the law harder?

What if the key is actually understanding the brain science behind the blowup?

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Mitch Weisberg—seasoned educator, conflict resolution trainer, and author of Mindshifting: Conflict and Collaboration. Together, they break down why well-meaning lectures backfire and how science-backed questions can flip your household script from chaos to genuine collaboration.

 

Episode Chapters: 00:00 - The Tuesday night standoff & brain science behind blowups 02:00 - Why your brain leaves the building in survival mode 02:56 - Conflict languages & non-complimentary statements 04:22 - Why lectures always backfire with teenagers 06:26 - The 5 Conflict Styles (Compete, Avoid, Accommodate, Collaborate, Negotiate) 10:23 - Parenting as mini-experiments & learning from feedback 12:46 - 3 immediate mind-shift tools for reactive parents 16:36 - How to ask curiosity-driven questions instead of lecturing 20:47 - Using strengths-based feedback to lower defenses 22:38 - The "Perhaps I Can" technique to boost teen confidence 26:45 - Overview of Mindshifting: Conflict and Collaboration 29:13 - The #1 fundamental truth for overwhelmed parents

 

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Guest: Mitch Weisberg | Learn more at mindshiftingwithmitch.org

Book: Mindshifting: Conflict and Collaboration by Mitch Weisberg

Host: Kristina Campos | The Impactful Parent

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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 disconnected.

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with author, dad, and CPA Brian Gray to discuss his game-changing book, "Suck Less, Laugh More: A 4-Part Formula for Being a Great Dad." Brian opens up about his raw, personal journey of rebuilding his family from scratch when it was on the brink—not by following impossible parenting theories, but through the hard, rewarding work of emotional intelligence.

Kristina and Brian break down the four core archetypes that live inside every father:

🗡️ The Warrior: The provider and protector (and how an "untrained" warrior robs you of your presence).

👑 The King: The leader who sets the home culture and builds a legacy through contribution.

🧙‍♂️ The Wizard: The source of wisdom, guidance, and emotional self-mastery.

🃏 The Jester: The playful, fun-loving energy that brings joy and creates core memories.

You'll learn how to stop overusing your "Warrior" energy, how to audit your true family values, and how to use simple physiological "hacks" to break tense patterns at home and bring laughter back. Plus, stay tuned until the very end to hear Brian’s single, actionable tip you can do the moment you walk through the door tonight to instantly shift your family’s energy. It’s time to move from a worn-out provider to a deeply present father. Hit play to start your journey of emotional mastery today!

00:00 - Introduction: The Daily Grind of Fatherhood

01:18 - Welcome Guest Brian Gray (Author of "Suck Less, Laugh More")

02:57 - Rebuilding from Scratch: Why Brian Wrote the Book

04:45 - The 4 Fatherhood Archetypes Explained

05:22 - Archetype 1: The Warrior (Provider & Protector)

06:50 - What an "Untrained Warrior" Dad Looks Like

09:08 - Archetype 2: The King (Leadership & Legacy)

11:08 - Aligning Your Family Values for the True King Energy

14:29 - Archetype 3: The Wizard (Wisdom, Guidance & Emotional Mastery)

16:37 - Archetype 4: The Jester (Joy, Playfulness & Creating Memories)

20:33 - Growing Beyond the Kids: Personal Evolution as a Man

22:20 - What's Inside the Book (Applicable Exercises for Dads)

25:23 - Brian’s Free Annual 3-Day Seminar & Resources

25:54 - The Impactful Parent Question: One Thing to Do Tonight to "Suck Less"

26:48 - Outro & How to Download the Free Impactful Parent App

👉 Learn more about Brian Gray: Visit sucklesslaughmore.com to grab his book and sign up for his free annual 3-day seminar! About The Impactful Parent: Hosted by Kristina Campos, The Impactful Parent is dedicated to helping parents of school-aged children turn chaos into connection. Kristina is a mom of four, a long-time educator, and a parent coach helping you stay one step ahead of your kids.

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