Parenting Tips, Resources and Strategies for Moms and Dads of Children, & Teenagers: Impactful Parenting

Emotional Eating in Children and Teenagers

Is your child reaching for the pantry every time they’re stressed, bored, or upset? 🍎🍪

We’ve all been there: seeing our kids finish a bag of chips after a hard day at school and wondering, "Are they actually hungry, or is something else going on?"

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with nutritional therapist Kamy Moussavi, founder of Step Together, to dive deep into the complex world of emotional eating in children and adolescents.

We often think of eating as a simple matter of willpower, but Kamy Moussavi explains the fascinating (and sometimes scary) science of how highly processed foods hijack a developing brain’s dopamine system. More importantly, we discuss how our own "parenting patterns"—like the "clean your plate" rule or using treats as rewards—can accidentally set the stage for emotional eating later in life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The "Why" Behind the Hunger: How to tell the difference between a growth spurt and emotional soothing. [01:42]

The Boredom Trap: Why today's digital world makes it harder than ever for kids to sit with discomfort. [05:47]

The Power Struggle: Why "policing" the kitchen usually backfires and leads to secretive eating. [22:08]

Actionable Strategies: Small, "baby step" shifts you can make in your home environment today to help your child rewire their relationship with food. [30:43]

The Secretive Eater: How to bring up the topic of hidden wrappers without causing shame or guilt. [25:38]

Kamy Moussavi biggest takeaway might surprise you: the first conversation you need to have isn't with your child—it’s with yourself. [35:28]

If you’re tired of the kitchen being a battleground and want to help your child develop a healthy, lifelong relationship with food, this episode is for you.

Connect with our guest: Learn more about Kamy Moussavi's work and the Step Together program at: steptogether.us

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SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTERS: Ways to Limit Screens

"Mom, I’m bored!" — Is this the soundtrack to your summer? ☀️🍦

The sun is out, school is off, and suddenly the lure of the screen seems stronger than ever. But summer doesn't have to be a digital blur!

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, your host Kristina Campos shares a treasure trove of Summer Boredom Busters designed to get your kids off the couch and back into the real world.

We know the struggle: you want your kids to be active and creative, but fighting the "screen time battle" every day is exhausting. Kristina breaks down how to set healthy boundaries and, more importantly, how to provide engaging alternatives that kids will actually want to do.

In this video, you’ll discover:

✅ The Boredom Benefit: Why a little bit of boredom is actually good for your child's brain (and how to handle it!).

✅ Creative Activity Hubs: Simple ways to set up "stations" in your home that spark independent play.

✅ The Screen Time Contract: How to create a fair, clear plan for digital use that ends the daily arguments.

✅ Outdoor Adventures: Low-cost, high-fun ideas to get kids outside and moving.

✅ Skill-Building Fun: How to use the summer months to help your child discover a new hobby or talent. Transform your summer from a season of screen-time stress into a season of family connection and discovery. It’s time to take back the summer!

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Safety Lessons Every Parent Needs To Teach Their Child

Is your child truly safe? It’s every parent’s biggest worry, but the answer might not be what you think. 🛡️

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos dives deep into the essential safety lessons every child needs to know. We often think of safety as something we do for our children, but true safety comes from equipping our kids with the tools to protect themselves when we can’t be there.

From navigating the physical world to staying safe in the digital landscape, Kristina shares 8 powerful lessons and 6 crucial online safety tips to help you move from a place of worry to a place of empowerment.

In this video, you will learn:

✅ Awareness & Intuition: Why teaching your child to "put the phone down" and walk with purpose is a game-changer for their physical safety [00:48].

✅ The Power of 'No': How to help your child find their voice, set firm boundaries, and reject the "compliance" trap that predators look for [04:19].

✅ Physical Defense: Simple ways to practice moving out of reach and why role-playing is the best way to build muscle memory [02:20].

✅ Digital Defense: Identifying the 6 common tactics online predators use—from "modeling" scams to "friend" requests—and how to stop them in their tracks [10:55].

✅ Practical Tools: Kristina’s top recommendations for monitoring apps like Qustodio and why she endorses Gab Wireless for a safer, internet-free smartphone experience [23:09].

As parents, we can’t be with our kids 100% of the time, but we can give them the confidence to handle the world on their own. Let’s arm our kids with the logic, boundaries, and awareness they need to stay safe!

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Understanding Teen Self Harm: Myths vs. Reality Is your teen struggling with big emotions, and you’re terrified they might be turning to self-harm?

 

It is one of the scariest realizations a parent can face. You see the long sleeves in summer or the sudden withdrawal, and your heart sinks. You aren’t alone in this fear. In this episode of the Impactful Parenting Podcast, host Kristina Campos dives deep into a heavy but necessary conversation: Understanding Teen Self-Harm.

 

We often go straight to the most frightening conclusions, but understanding the "why" behind these actions is the first step toward healing. Kristina debunks common myths—like the idea that self-harm is always a suicide attempt or just a "phase"—to help you see what is truly happening in your child's world. [11:14]

 

In this video, you will learn:

The Reality of Self-Harm: Common forms like cutting, hitting, and burning, and why the average age of the first incident is often younger than you think. [08:58]

Warning Signs to Watch For: Subtle behavioral shifts, like wearing long pants at the beach or a sudden refusal to go to the pool. [10:00]

Debunking the Myths: Why self-harm is usually a coping mechanism for emotional pain rather than an attempt to end life. [11:37]

The Power of Connection: Why the "basics" of loving your child and building a safe connection are more important than grades or after-school activities right now. [03:03]

When to Seek Help: Clear indicators that the situation is escalating and how to take the next steps for professional evaluation. [18:03]

As parents, we are role models for how to handle stress. Kristina shares her own vulnerability about navigating difficult times while showing up for her children, reminding us that it’s okay to struggle as long as we keep the focus on connection. [05:03]

Free Resource for You: Kristina has put together a free guide: 20 Ways to Cope. This PDF provides over 20 productive strategies you can offer your child to help them manage their big emotions without turning to self-harm.

👉 Download it here: theimpactfulparent.com/20waystocope [17:46]

If this video resonates with you, please subscribe and share it with another parent who might be struggling. Let’s build a community where no parent has to walk this path alone. Connect with The Impactful Parent: Website: theimpactfulparent.com Download the Impactful Parent App for more tips! [21:43]

 

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