IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective

"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 IMPACT! Parenting with Perspective, Ben speaks directly to dads who feel stuck between caring deeply and controlling too much. Using simple sports coaching examples, he explains why control creates short-term compliance—but long-term problems.You’ll learn how to shift from fixing and forcing to coaching and supporting. This isn’t about being passive. It’s about raising capable adults with confidence and connection.If you want a calmer home and a stronger relationship, this episode is for you.Are You Caught in the Parent Trap? Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free. Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today. https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz

"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 instead.The problem isn’t willpower. It’s not motivation. And it’s not that you’re doing something wrong.Most people start with what they want to do. Real change starts with who you want to be.You’ll learn why identity matters more than goals, why habits stick only when they match who you believe you are, and how small daily choices can lead to big change over time.If you’re tired of repeating the same patterns—especially with your teen—this episode will help you do something different this year.Simple. Practical. And doable.Press play and start becoming the parent you want to be.Are You Caught in the Parent Trap? Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free. Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today. https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz

"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 true for parents. When teens trigger us, it’s usually a sign that there’s healing work to do inside ourselves.This episode will help you parent with more clarity, compassion, and confidence—starting with you.Are You Caught in the Parent Trap? Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free. Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today. https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz

"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 usually last.In this episode, Ben Pugh shares a better way.Instead of chasing goals, Ben talks about building simple traditions and habits that help you become the parent and person you want to be. These traditions aren’t about forcing family fun or controlling your teen. They’re about creating more calm, meaning, and peace — starting with you.You’ll learn why what you do matters less than who you are while you do it, and how small traditions can make the holidays (and the new year) feel lighter and more intentional.If you want less chaos and more connection, this episode is for you.Are You Caught in the Parent Trap? Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free. Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today. https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz

"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 that’s not how it works. You have your own relationship with your teen, and your teen has their own relationship with you—and they’re not the same.In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why your teen’s thoughts and feelings are NOT your job • Why trying to make your teen like you actually hurts the relationship • How to stop being a “doormat parent” • How to set calm and clear boundaries • How to focus on the things you can control • How to improve your relationship with your teen even if they don’t change at allIf you want more peace, more confidence, and more connection with your teen, this episode will show you where your real power is.Full show notes for this episode: benpughcoaching.comAre You Caught in the Parent Trap? Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free. Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today. https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz