Parenting with Impact

One small shift can turn family tension into trust. In this episode, parent mentor Georgia F. shares how curiosity, collaboration, and assumed best intentions transformed her family after an autism diagnosis. You’ll hear practical tools for calmer communication, stronger relationships, and raising confident, independent kids. Press play to learn how changing how you show up can change everything.

What to expect in this episode:
How a moment of “I didn’t sign up for this” can become purpose
The brief family conversation that shifted tone and trust
Why curiosity works better than judgment in reducing conflict
The mindset shifts that stop power struggles early
How teaching kids to ask for help builds confidence

Related Links:
EP203: The Power of Good Enough: Progress Over Perfection
https://impactparents.com/the-power-of-good-enough-progress-over-perfection/ 
EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations
https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations/
EP214: The Secret to Letting Go: Supporting Teens Without Micromanaging
https://impactparents.com/the-secret-to-letting-go-supporting-teens-without-micromanaging/ 
Discover your unique parenting style in just minutes, take the free Impact Parents Parenting Styles Quiz and get clarity you can use right away: https://impactparents.pages.ontraport.net/ParentingStylesQuiz

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Trying everything but still feeling stuck with your complex kid? The problem may not be your strategy, but how you are managing yourself. In this episode, we break down why information alone does not create change and what actually helps families move forward. Press play to rethink what support really looks like.

What to expect in this episode:
Why managing yourself is the foundation for supporting complex kids
What makes coaching skills more effective than collecting more parenting advice
How collaborative problem solving builds real buy-in and independence
Why community and feedback accelerate change when strategies stall
How focusing on goals instead of tools shifts family dynamics

Related Links:
EP49: Parent Behavior Training
https://impactparents.com/parent-behavior-training/ 
EP54: Success Story: Providers Need Help, Too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-054-success-story-providers-need-help-too/id1565976964?i=1000557760841 
EP101: Success! Navigating Resistant Kids and Teens With a Coach-Approach
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-101-success-navigating-resistant-kids-and-teens/id1565976964?i=1000604238108 
EP114: Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home
https://impactparents.com/the-coach-approach-to-parenting/ 
EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
https://impactparents.com/reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/ 

If you’re done with parenting tips that don’t stick, Sanity School shows you how to turn insight into action with practical, neuro-informed coaching tools. Learn more at https://sanityschool.com/

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.
Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Is cannabis really harmless for teens? Neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd reveals what parents need to know about today’s high-THC products, brain development, and the real risks of early use. Learn how addiction can form, why anxiety and psychosis are rising, and the signs parents should watch for. Press play to hear the truth behind the science and how to protect your teen with facts, not fear.

What to expect in this episode:
What “epigenetics” really means and how early cannabis exposure rewires the brain
Why today’s cannabis is drastically stronger and far riskier than parents realize
How to shift from lecturing teens to empowering them with facts and trust
The myth of “non-addictive” marijuana and what science actually shows
The mental health red flags linked to heavy THC use in teens

About Yasmin Hurd, Phd
Dr. Yasmin is the Ward-Coleman Chair of Translational Neuroscience and Director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai. A world-renowned neuroscientist, her groundbreaking research explores the neurobiology of addiction and related psychiatric disorders through a multidisciplinary, translational lens. Dr. Hurd’s work bridges molecular neuroscience with real-world impact, focusing on how genetics and early exposure to substances like cannabis influence brain development and vulnerability to addiction. Her team also leads pioneering clinical trials aimed at developing new therapies for opioid use disorder.

 Connect with Dr. Yasmin
Website: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 
LinkedIn: Yasmin Hurd, PhD

Related Links: 
EP117: Treating ADHD Improves Outcomes for Treating Addiction
 https://impactparents.com/adhd-and-addiction 
EP144: Helping Young Adults Get Back On Track
 https://impactparents.com/helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track
Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.
Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Many of the challenges families face are more connected than they appear. In this episode, we bring together key insights from this year to explore how executive function, nervous system regulation, and sleep shape behavior and daily life. You’ll hear why surface-level strategies fall short and what helps families move forward with intention. Tune in to connect the dots.

What to expect in this episode:
Why executive function and nervous system regulation drive sleep and mornings
How circadian rhythms shape sleep timing, not willpower
What shifts when kids co-create routines instead of being pushed
How parent regulation sets the tone for problem-solving
What actually builds executive function over time, and what doesn’t

Related Links:
EP196: Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it)
EP198: ADHD & Sleep pt 2: Getting Kids In & Out of Bed
EP227: Key Lessons from 14 Years of Parent Coaching
EP236: Executive Function & ADHD: What Parents Need To Know
EP240: Mild to Moderate ADHD? Why Labels Mislead in Helping Your Child Thrive
Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.
Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Do you ever feel like your needs and your child or young adult’s needs are constantly clashing? In this episode, Dayna Abraham shares how small daily steps, honest conversations, and self-awareness can ease tension and rebuild trust. Listen now to discover one powerful shift that brings more calm, clarity, and connection at home.

What to expect in this episode:
Why you are not the only one and how the community breaks the isolation of parenting
What “late to launch” really means and why delays often widen after 18
How the GRIT method (Ground, Release, Invite, Take action) helps parents manage real worries
Why must connection come before skills when guiding young adults
How transparency and negotiation can ease clashing needs at home

About Dayna Abraham
Dayna is the bestselling author of Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids. A National Board Certified educator and parent of three neurodivergent children, Dayna also lives with ADHD herself, giving her a deeply personal and practical perspective on raising kids in today’s world. Through her compassionate Calm the Chaos framework, she has guided millions of parents worldwide to move beyond traditional strategies, find peace at home, and connect with their children in meaningful, lasting ways.

Connect with Dayna
Facebook: Calm the Chaos Parenting 
Instagram: @calmthechaosparenting
Podcast: Calm The Chaos Podcast 
Book: Calm the Chaos

Related Links: 
EP144: Helping Young Adults get back on Track
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-144-helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track/id1565976964?i=1000641123620 
EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep200-reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/id1565976964?i=1000689309013 
EP221: Parenting Tips When Emerging Adults Feel Stuck
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep221-parenting-tips-when-emerging-adults-feel-stuck/id1565976964?i=1000715430261 
Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.
Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com