Parenting with Impact – Details, episodes & analysis

Have you ever thought about that word: Parenting?Parenting is actually about us, not about our kids. Sure, part of the job of parenting is 'child-rearing,' or 'raising kids,' or whatever you want to call it. With one of my kids, I used to say that it is "my privilege to supervise her while she raises herself." But really -- parenting is not about them. It's about WHO we're BEING while we are doing the work of loving them and guiding them. Our journey is to be with them on their journey -- and that can get complicated sometimes. Messy. Confusing! If you are a parent who knows that this journey of parenting is definitely calling on you to learn some stuff -- if you know that your spiritual or emotional journey in life is being challenged -- then tune in to some highlights from this year's podcasts about the Inside Adventure of Parenting And remember -- however or wherever you are on this fascinating journey of yours -- we're glad that you're on it with us!  Related Links:Why Focus on Parents? Complex Kids Need Our Guidance:  https://youtu.be/me7EkzVWUnAParents: Are You Making Your Kids Your Job?:  https://youtu.be/nkzQZ0h_5v4The Parent Paradox: Avoid 'Fix-It Mode' for Better Problem-Solving:  https://youtu.be/726RKC7-8-kWhen it Feels Like It's All Just Too Much:  https://youtu.be/bGCCSYUdIaMRecognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y42_YS3w3Is&t=775s  Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparentsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Andreas Krafft holds a doctorate in Management Sciences from the University of St. Gallen, specializing in Organizational Psychology, Culture, and Development. With academic expertise in Social, Work, and Health Psychology, as well as Positive Psychology from the University of Zürich, he serves as an associate researcher and lecturer at St. Gallen and teaches at universities in Zürich, Lisbon, and Berlin. He is co-president of swissfuture, a board member of SWIPPA and DACH-PP, and leads the International Research Network of the Hope-Barometer, with multiple publications on hope. Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Andreas Krafft about hope.  Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Andreas stresses that our perceptions of the future play a significant role in shaping our present behaviors and quality of life.In his book "Our Hopes, Our Future," Andreas argues that maintaining hope is a responsibility we owe to ourselves and future generations.Andreas highlights the importance of viewing the future as something to be actively constructed and shaped. Related Links: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-66205-2Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fka Twitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparentsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Complex kid, 19-year-old Leighton Katz was a perfectionist struggling with depression, anxiety, and executive functioning, who embarked on a journey of self-acceptance and discovery to find a balance between her perfectionist tendencies and her unique way of thinking. 12 Tips for Parenting a Complex TeenFrom the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too! Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Leighton Katz about finding support and coping with anxiety and perfectionism issues as an adolescent.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:The challenge of starting tasks she doesn’t want to do, or is told to doThe shift from doing well in school to struggling, and what contributedThe skills and tools she uses now to navigate and cope with her complexitiesConnect with ImpactParentswww.impactparents.comInstagram: @impactparentsFacebook: @impactparentLinkedIn:@impactparentsTwitter: @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy our second installment of takeaways from the 2022 International Conference on ADHD. Elaine and Diane explore the irony of technology addiction in young people, discussing strategies to help create a game-life balance and avoid the pitfalls of problem screen use, while empowering kids to play to their strengths and stay curious. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss technology and gaming research as presented at the 2022 International Conference on ADHD.12 Tips for Parenting a Complex TeenFrom the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The correlation between screen use, excessive gaming, and severe ADHD.Understanding the four types of screen use and the three types of gamers.The risks and benefits of gaming, and how to collaborate with kids on a gaming agreementRelated Links:Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/health/surgeon-general-social-media-warning-label.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cbOpinion:  Surgeon General:  Social Media Platforms Need A Health Warning:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/opinion/social-media-health-warning.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb  Connect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.comInstagram: @impactparentsFacebook: @impactparentLinkedIn: @impactparentsTwitter: @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An 18-year-old perfectionist student, Sophie Didier, diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and Tourette's, is forced to confront the challenges of her diagnoses and the stigma attached to them, all while striving to reach her goal of understanding and managing her condition.Improve Conversations and Build Trust with Young AdultsAt ImpactParents we promise you this: it’s not too late. As professional coaches and the moms of 6 young adults, in this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and build trust with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world are improving relationships with their young adults using these tools. You can, too! Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Sophie Didier about the impact of multiple diagnoses in complex kids.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:How having ADHD, bipolar disorder, and Tourette’s impact a young person's lifeThe impact of finding the right medication for a person's individual needsHow to be better equipped to recognize and respond to your child’s needsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debbie Steinberg Kuntz is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Bright & Quirky. When she started her family counseling practice a decade ago, she had no idea this would be her specialty. But her sons, now teenagers, had some unique strengths and challenges that she dove deeply into understanding.Debbie learned that they were ‘2e’ or ‘twice exceptional,’ meaning they are smart and also have unique brain wiring that makes accessing those smarts at times challenging. As she researched and found solutions for them, she started to share the learning with families in her private practice near Seattle. You may know that in the Seattle area, they have many highly skilled, uniquely wired people working for nearby high-tech companies (i.e. Amazon, Microsoft). Debbie’s practice includes many such families, eager for information on raising 2e kids.Top of Form Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Debbie Steinberg-Kuntz about addressing strengths and unlocking the full potential of 2e kids. Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex KidsGot complex kids? Yeah, so do we. Parenting a complex kid can be frustrating, overwhelming, and isolating. It can also be incredibly rewarding -- with the right help and guidance! This FREE insider's guide  from the experts at ImpactParents includes our top 12 tips to help you create a calm, peaceful home and guide your kids to become more independent every day. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The "Bright and Quirky" phenomenon and how parents can find help for 2E kidsThe benefits of focusing on your child's strengths over their lagging skillsManaging your child's internet use and creating balance of online and offline learning  Executive Function Podcast EpisodesEp 006 Executive Function Skills: What Every Parent Needs to Know with Seth Perler Anxiety Podcast Episodes Ep 014 Anxiety 101: Letting Go of Expectations, A SUCCESS STORYEp 015 Parenting Anxious Childhood Emotions with Eli Lebowitz 504/IEP Podcast EpisodesEp 077: Accommodations vs. Remediation - What's the Parent's Role? with Elaine & DianeEp 089: Honoring Individuality: ‘Different’ Changes The World with Jonathan MooneyExperimenter Mindset Podcast EpisodesEp 034: Growth Happens in Times of Failure with Beth McGaw COME BACK in April of 2023 to register for our Online Tech Summit in MAY! Connect with Debbie:Brightandquirky.comInstagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a parent interested in Suicide Prevention, but feeling frustrated in your attempts to get Mental Health Awareness out there? Are you being told to just ‘educate yourself’ or ‘do more research’, but finding it difficult to make tangible progress? If you’re feeling the pain of not being able to get the Mental Health Awareness you need, then this episode is for you.Suicide Prevention Speaker and Trainer, Frank King blends his experience as a 7-times TEDx Talker on Mental Health, a clean, clever stand-up comedian, and as a warrior in his own lifelong battle with depression and thoughts of suicide, for content-packed and eminently listenable keynote presentations and workshops.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Frank King about suicide prevention and what parents can do to make a positive impact.12 Tips for Parenting a Complex TeenFrom the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How Frank merged his personal experience with his comedic talent to help others in the workplace who struggle with suicidal thoughts.What is Chronic Suicide Ideation and how can you change your thinking when presented with a challenge?What is the three-legged stool of suicidality, and the importance of understanding how a suicidal person is thinking. It isn’t just about wanting to die. What parents can say and do. If You or Someone You Know is Thinking About Suicide:988 Lifeline  Dial or TEXT 988National Alliance Mental Illness (NAMI) Links Mentioned:The Message of You: Turning Your Life into a Money Making Speaking Career by Judy Carter Related Articles:Articles on Depression for Parents: The Arduous BattleWhat I’ve Learned About Parenting a Teen with DepressionTreating Depression & Anxiety Disorder in People with ADHDWhen Parenting is Scary: Parenting Kids with Depression, Anxiety, and MoreWhat To Do if You Suspect Depression in Your KidSigns of Adolescent Depression Video: Distraction & Depression Connect with Frank:Website Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Hannah Majchrak, a bright and determined complex kid, is tested for ADHD and Anxiety, she discovers the key to managing her condition and defies expectations by flourishing despite her diagnosis.Improve Conversations and Build Trust with Young AdultsAt ImpactParents we promise you this: it’s not too late. As professional coaches and the moms of 6 young adults, in this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and build trust with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world are improving relationships with their young adults using these tools. You can, too! Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Hannah Majchrak about her experience as a teen, managing anxiety and learning differences.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:What it is like to be a complex kidThe difference between anxiety and stressManaging a learning disability and finding success in life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healthcare Engagement Consultant, David Lavietes delivers unique advice for parents of complex kids about problem solving, insights into human behavior and decision-making, and how different kinds of jobs depend on different kinds of problem solving.  Listen to this special Parenting With Impact episode with David Lavietes about the most effective way to help their children problem solve and make decisions, ultimately empowering them to take ownership of their own lives. Ten Tips for Calm and Confident Parenting of Complex KidsParenting complex kids can be difficult, even mind-numbing at times. In this FREE Guide you’ll find clear, quick guidance to help you calm the chaos and more confidently prepare your child for greater independence and success! Learn techniques parents all over the world are using to reduce friction and (believe it!) rediscover the joy of parenting.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Insights into how people think, feel, and act so you can engage more appropriately.Why people make certain decisions and the importance of personal motivation to changeUsing different problem-solving methodologies to find solutions that work best for the individual Related Links:Stumbling on Happiness Book by Daniel GilbertBlink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Book by Malcolm Gladwell3 Step Method to ACE Communication with Complex Kids & Teens  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices