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

Finding Yourself Again When Life Rewrites Your Story | Maya Fort-Marshall & Kristina Campos Have you ever looked in the mirror amidst school drop-offs, practice runs, and endless dinner prep and wondered: Where did I go? Who was I before everyone needed me to be everything? If you’ve ever felt like your identity got lost in the daily grind of parenting—or if life handed you an unexpected plot twist—you are not alone. In this inspiring episode of The Impactful Parent Podcast, host Kristina Campos sits down with author Maya Fort-Marshall to discuss her powerful debut memoir, Before You Were Everything. Maya shares her raw, moving, and surprisingly funny journey of navigating a messy divorce, a frightening cancer diagnosis, and sudden career shifts—all while continuing to show up every single day for her kids. Together, Kristina and Maya break down what it really takes to rebuild your identity, remain transparent with your children without overwhelming them, and reclaim small daily rituals of self-care when your schedule is bursting at the seams. In this episode, you’ll discover: • How to stay grounded in your own identity when parenting demands everything • The power of honest, age-appropriate communication with school-age kids • Why vulnerability with your children builds deep, lasting trust • Practical daily self-care rituals for extremely busy parents • How to stop trimming away the parts of yourself that give you life Whether you are navigating a major life transition or simply trying to hold onto your sanity and selfhood amidst the chaos of raising kids, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, validated, and refreshed. 🔔 Subscribe & Connect: Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of The Impactful Parent! 📌 Resources & Links: • Visit The Impactful Parent website for parenting guides and resources: https://theimpactfulparent.com • Find Maya Fort-Marshall's memoir, Before You Were Everything. #ImpactfulParent #MayaFortMarshall #BeforeYouWereEverything #ParentingPodcast #KristinaCampos #ParentingTips #SelfCareForParents #MomBurnout #BoyMom #DivorceSupport #CancerSurvivor #ParentingThroughCrisis #PersonalGrowth  

Preparing Neurodivergent Teens for College Is your neurodivergent teen truly ready to step onto a college campus and take charge of their independence? Transitioning from high school to higher education is a massive leap for any child, but for students with ADHD, autism, or dyslexia, it comes with a unique set of challenges, rules, and opportunities. Watching your child struggle with focus, late-night study meltdowns, or organization can leave you asking: How on earth will they manage college on their own? In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos is joined by veteran professor and founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants, Dr. Tara Williams. Together, they tear down common myths surrounding learning differences in college, discuss the massive shift in executive functioning demands, and break down how to build life-changing self-advocacy skills before move-in day. Learn how to shift your parenting role from a "manager" to a supportive "consultant," set up productive work routines at home, navigate accommodations, and help your child build a safety net to prevent burnout! 📌 CALL TO ACTIONS & HELPFUL LINKS: 🔔 Subscribe & Share: Enjoying the show? Subscribe to the channel and share this podcast with a friend who could use these insights! 📱 Download the Free App & Join the Community: Download the free Impactful Parent App and access valuable parenting tools at https://theimpactfulparent.com. 🎓 Get College Transition Support: Book a free consultation with Dr. Tara Williams and her team at https://innovativecollegiateconsultants.com. 📖 Read the Book: Grab a copy of The Neurodivergent Student Journey by Dr. Tara Williams on Amazon.   ⏰ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: Transitioning Neurodivergent Teens to College 01:38 - Common Misconceptions About ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia in College 02:17 - Shifts in Executive Functioning and the Importance of Self-Advocacy 03:24 - IEP/504 Protections vs. College Accessibility Services 05:26 - Fostering Relationships with Professors and Creating Study Groups 07:02 - Overcoming Major Transition Challenges: Time Management & Organization 09:02 - How Parents Can Teach Executive Functioning Skills at Home 11:00 - Preventing Emotional Burnout & Managing Expectations 13:02 - What to Do If College Feels Overwhelming (Changing Majors & Alternative Paths) 16:48 - Shifting from Parent Manager to Academic Consultant 1 8:32 - Supporting Commuter & Community College Students Living at Home 19:52 - Essential College Accommodations & What Changes from High School 23:05 - Inside Dr. Tara Williams' Book & Coaching Support Services 25:02 - An Impactful Encouragement for Overwhelmed Parents

Unmotivated Boys. What can parents do? Is your son losing his drive, disengaging from school, or spending all his time glued to screens? You’re not alone, and it’s not just in your head! In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with renowned family physician, psychologist, and best-selling author Dr. Leonard Sax to dive into the growing epidemic of unmotivated boys and underachieving young men. Together, they unpack the six critical factors driving this shift—from school environments that alienate boys to video game displacement, ADHD medications, environmental endocrine disruptors, shifts in cultural masculinity, and online risks like AI-generated media and pornography. Most importantly, Dr. Sax provides actionable strategies parents can implement immediately to help re-engage their sons and turn things around. 📌 Calls to Action & Resources Mentioned 📲 Download the FREE Impactful Parent App & Explore Website Resources: https://theimpactfulparent.com 📚 Learn More About Dr. Leonard Sax & His Books (Boys Adrift): https://www.leonardsax.com 💻 Check Video Game Content Ratings: https://www.commonsensemedia.org   ⏱️ Timestamps [00:00] - Introduction & Welcome with Kristina Campos [00:46] - Introducing Guest Dr. Leonard Sax [01:49] - Evidence That Boys Are Falling Behind [05:04] - Factor 1: Changes in Education & Unfriendly Schooling [12:44] - Factor 2: Video Games & Screen Time Limits [19:50] - Factor 3: ADHD Medications & Motivation Effects [26:48] - Factor 4: Environmental Toxins & Falling Testosterone [31:26] - Factor 5: The Collapse of Cultural Masculinity [38:21] - Factor 6: Online Influences, AI Porn, & Digital Risks [43:28] - Parental Monitoring & Digital Controls [44:25] - Rest vs. Disconnection: How to Spot the Difference [45:53] - Practical Impactful Parent Tips & Wrap-Up

Sibling Sexual Abuse Support Did you know that suppressed childhood stress and boundary violations can actually manifest as unexplained chronic physical pain later in life? In this vital episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Maria Socolof—author, survivor, president of the nonprofit 5WAVES, Inc., and former senior environmental health research scientist with a master's degree from Harvard. Together, they shine a compassionate, non-alarmist light on a topic far too often kept in the shadows: Sibling Sexual Trauma (SST) and the mind-body connection. Navigating childhood safety can feel overwhelming, but understanding body boundaries and nervous system cues is one of the most powerful tools a parent has. Drawing from her memoir, The Invisible Key, Maria shares how her own unexplained chronic pain led to recovering suppressed childhood memories—and breaks down the physical warning signs every parent of school-aged children should know.   In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why sibling sexual trauma remains hidden and how to gently break the silence. • The 3 Secrets to understanding how trauma stores itself in the physical body. • Somatic warning signs in kids (like unexplained stomachaches or chronic tension). • Practical, non-fear-based rules to set healthy sibling body boundaries at home today. • What to do—and what NOT to do—if a child makes a disclosure.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Why We Need to Talk About Sibling Trauma 1:30 - Meet Guest Maria Socolof (Harvard Scientist & Survivor) 5:10 - Roughhousing vs. Boundary Crossing: Where is the line? 10:45 - The 3 Secrets: How Trauma Stores in the Body 16:20 - Physical & Somatic Red Flags in School-Aged Children 22:15 - Practical Rules for Healthy Sibling Boundaries at Home 28:40 - How Parents Should Respond to Disclosures 34:00 - Resources for Healing & Support   🔗 RESOURCES & CALL TO ACTIONS 📖 Grab Maria Socolof’s book, The Invisible Key, & explore recovery resources: https://www.healingfromchronicpain.com 🌊 Support & learn more about 5WAVES, Inc.: https://5waves.org 🏡 For more downloadable parenting guides, expert tools, and episodes, visit The Impactful Parent: https://theimpactfulparent.com 🔔 Enjoyed this conversation? Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to The Impactful Parent channel for weekly actionable parenting advice!   #SiblingTrauma #ChildSafety #ParentingTips #ChronicPainHealing #TheInvisibleKey #5WAVES #ChildhoodTraumaRecovery #ParentingSchoolAgedKids

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 👉 Join The Impactful Parent Community: Visit the main website for guides, tips, and articles: https://theimpactfulparent.com Download the FREE Impactful Parent App on iOS & Android so you never miss a parenting tip to help your family! 🔔 Enjoyed this video? Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with a friend or fellow parent who needs to hear this today! Video Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB6Q9N1GpkU #Fatherhood #DadLife #SupportingDads #DadInvolvement #RaisingKids #ParentingTeam #DadsOfInstagram #ParentingPartners