IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Episodes
310 episodes
Your Teen Isn’t the Problem… You Are (Here’s Why)
If your teen keeps breaking the same rules… and nothing you try is working…this episode is for you.Most parents think they have a behavior problem.But that’s not the real issue.You don’t have a behavior prob...
Your Teen Isn’t Lazy… You’re Just Looking at It Wrong
Is your teen lazy… or are you just looking at it the wrong way?In this episode, we break down why your teen might not be motivated—and why it’s not what you think. Most teens aren’t lazy. They’re motivated by comfort, fun, and what matte...
Why Your Teen Wants Independence But Avoids Responsibility
In this episode, Ben and Nola Gephart talk about why teens want freedom but often avoid responsibility—and what parents can do about it. You’ll learn how to stop rescuing your teen, empower them to grow up, and help them earn independence the r...
Stop Repeating Yourself: Boundaries That Actually Work
If you feel like you’re repeating yourself every day—and your teen still doesn’t listen—this episode is for you.“Be home on time.”“Do your homework.”“Get off your phone.”And nothing changes.Most parents think they h...
This Book Wasn’t Written for Parents… But It Might Fix Your Relationship With Your Teen
What if your teen isn’t the problem?Most parenting advice tells you to fix their behavior.Get them to listen. Change their attitude.But what if that’s exactly why it’s not working?In this episode, I sit down with Randon...
Why Saying “I’m Sorry” Isn’t Enough With Your Teen
You said “I’m sorry”… But your teen is still upset.Now what?Most parents think an apology should fix things. But with teens, it often doesn’t—and that’s where the frustration starts.In this episode, I’ll s...
Why Your Teen Feels Disconnected From You (And How to Fix It)
Do you feel like your teen is pulling away?They don’t talk.They stay in their room.And nothing seems to work.Most parents think the problem is their teen.But what if it’s not?In this episode, I share why teen...
How to Build a Relationship Your Teen Always Comes Back To (Let Go of Control)
Does it feel like your teen is pulling away from you?Most parents respond by trying to control things. They give more advice, fix problems, and try to guide every decision.But control often pushes teens farther away.In this...
The Emotional Awareness Skill That Makes Parenting Easier
When your teen melts down emotionally, most parents react the wrong way.But what if the most powerful parenting skill isn’t fixing your teen’s emotions?In this episode, we explore the emotional awareness skill that can make parenting te...
Stop Mirroring Your Teen’s Bad Behavior (Do This Instead)
Do you ever find yourself reacting just like your teen?They get angry… and you get angry. They panic… and you panic. They shut down… and you shut down.Most parents don’t mean to do this. But when we mirror
5 Myths About Teen Resilience (And What Builds It)
Are teens today really less resilient? Or have we misunderstood what resilience actually is?In this episode, I break down 5 common myths about teen resilience that many parents believe. These myths can lead to more fear, more panic, and ...
The Emotional Skill Every Parent Thinks They Have
Most parents believe they’re emotionally intelligent — but parenting teens reveals the truth fast.In this episode of IMPACT! Parenting with Perspective, we break down the emotional skill every parent thinks they have (but usu...
When Your Teen Won’t Change… Start Here Instead
What do you do when your teen won’t listen, won’t change, or won’t accept help? Maybe they refuse coaching, therapy, or even a simple conversation.In this episode, Ben Pugh talks to parents who feel stuck and worn out. He shares...
Are Phones and Social Media Really Driving Teen Suicide?
Many parents today are scared.Everywhere you look, there are headlines saying phones, social media, AI, and screen time are driving teen suicide. It can feel overwhelming. And when parents feel afraid, they often start parenting from pan...
Feeling Exhausted? Here's How to Feel Better Fast
Parenting a teen can feel draining. You might feel tired, frustrated, or stuck in stress mode.If that’s you, this episode is here to help.In this conversation, Ben and Cortni talk about why parenting feels so exhaustin...
Blowups. Overreactions. Now What Do I Do?
Blowups. Overreactions. Now What Do I Do?Every parent has a moment they wish they could take back. You raise your voice. You overreact. You walk away feeling awful.In this episode, Ben Pugh and Cortni talk about wh...
The Hidden Cost of Controlling Your Teen
Do you ever feel like the harder you push, the more your teen pulls away? You’re trying to help—but it keeps turning into lectures, power struggles, or shutdowns.In this episode of IMPACT! Parenting with Perspective, Ben ...
Why Your New Year’s Goals Fail Every Time
Every January, parents set big goals. And every February, most of those goals are gone.In this episode, Ben explains why New Year’s goals fail every time—and what actually works instead.The problem isn’t willpower....
What A Christmas Carol Teaches About Parenting Teens
What if your teen isn’t the problem?In this Christmas episode, Ben shares a powerful lesson from A Christmas Carol. Scrooge wasn’t a bad man—he was a wounded one. The same is often true for parents. When teens trigger us, it’s u...
Let Go of Holiday Chaos by Building Better Traditions
The holidays can feel busy, loud, and stressful — especially when you’re parenting teens. Many parents try to fix this by setting big goals or New Year’s resolutions, but those don’t usually last.In this episode, Ben Pugh shares a better...
Your Teen Can Hate You… and You Can Still Have a Great Relationship
Your teen might hate you sometimes… and you can still have a great relationship with them.Most parents think their relationship with their teen is something they both share. But that’s not how it works. You have your own relati...
The Parenting Update You Didn’t Know You Needed — Until Now
Your teen’s attitude, your frustration, and the same old fights aren’t the real problem — your programming is. In this episode, Ben and Cortni break down why parents get stuck repeating the same patterns even when they’re trying to “do...
The Gratitude Shift That Can Save Your Thanksgiving
The Gratitude Shift That Can Save Your ThanksgivingThanksgiving is amazing… until it’s not. Family drama. Stress. That one uncle. The comments you wish you didn’t hear. But what if ONE mindset shift could help yo...
How to Be the Parent Your Teen Actually Learns From
Identity is your hidden superpower as a parent.In this episode, Ben shares a powerful story from the football field about getting out of the victim mindset, redefining his identity, and modeling the exact behavior he wanted to see in his...