IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Ben Pugh
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The Emotional Awareness Skill That Makes Parenting Easier
"Send Ben a text"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…
Stop Mirroring Your Teen’s Bad Behavior (Do This Instead)
"Send Ben a text"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…
5 Myths About Teen Resilience (And What Builds It)
"Send Ben a text"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…
The Emotional Skill Every Parent Thinks They Have
"Send Ben a text"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…
When Your Teen Won’t Change… Start Here Instead
"Send Ben a text"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…
Are Phones and Social Media Really Driving Teen Suicide?
"Send Ben a text"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…
Feeling Exhausted? Here's How to Feel Better Fast
"Send Ben a text"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…
Blowups. Overreactions. Now What Do I Do?
"Send Ben a text"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,…
The Hidden Cost of Controlling Your Teen
"Send Ben a text"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…
Why Your New Year’s Goals Fail Every Time
"Send Ben a text"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…
What A Christmas Carol Teaches About Parenting Teens
"Send Ben a text"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…
Let Go of Holiday Chaos by Building Better Traditions
"Send Ben a text"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…
Your Teen Can Hate You… and You Can Still Have a Great Relationship
"Send Ben a text"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…
The Parenting Update You Didn’t Know You Needed — Until Now
"Send Ben a text"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…
The Gratitude Shift That Can Save Your Thanksgiving
"Send Ben a text"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…
How to Be the Parent Your Teen Actually Learns From
"Send Ben a text"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,…
How to Motivate Your Teen Without Pushing Them
"Send Ben a text"Ever tried to push your teen to change… only to have them push right back? You’re not alone.In this episode, Ben breaks down why trying to force your teen to change almost always…
When Your Teen “Stops Caring”… Why That’s Actually a Win
"Send Ben a text"When your teen suddenly “stops caring” — about school, sports, church, or even family — it can feel like everything’s falling apart. Maybe they used to try hard, follow rules, and…
How to Help Your Teen Find Their Spark
"Send Ben a text"Every teen has a spark inside them—something that makes them come alive. But too often, they get lost trying to be who the world wants them to be.In this episode, I talk with my good…
You’re Not in Control of Your Teen (and That’s the Best News Ever)
"Send Ben a text"You’re not in control of your teen—and that’s actually the best news ever.In this episode, Ben and Cortni dive deep into what happens when parents try to control their teens and why…
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IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective has published 302 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
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