309: Life After High School (Getting Ready For The Application Process)

309: Life After High School (Getting Ready For The Application Process)

Author: Impactful Parent May 10, 2025 Duration: 48:34
Life After High School (Getting Ready For The Application Process) Getting ready for life after high school doesn’t have to be stressful! Tools like Loper, a free app that helps students explore options for continuing their education after high school in a personalized and engaging way, can make your journey easier! Meet Sam Bernstein, the co-founded of Loper, as he gives parents practical advice for the college application process! Discover answers to questions like: -When should parents start talking to their children about college and career exploration? -What are some of the most common mistakes parents make when starting college or career conversations? -How can parents encourage exploration and early preparation without making every activity feel like it’s about building a résumé? -What are some meaningful steps students can take in 9th or 10th grade to set themselves up for future success—and how can parents support that without taking over? -What should parents of juniors expect over the next 12 months as their child moves closer to applying to college? -What are some resources parents can turn to if they’re feeling lost about how to guide their kids through this process? Rate, Review, & Subscribe! ”I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!”  <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you!!! Rate with five stars, and select ”Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now! What to do next: Get The Impactful Parent App! Everything you need in your parenting journey in one spot! Available on the Android Play Store and the Apple Store. Search Impactful Parent (direct links listed above under Links in Episode). Follow The Impactful Parenton social media if you don’t already! Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, & Pinterest Subscribe to the PODCAST  Check out the official website of The Impactful Parent for FREE RESOURCES, parenting classes, mom’s groups, and so much more! Click here to check it out! Discover how you can work with Kristina!  Sign up for a FREE 30-minute discovery call! Click here to find a time that works best for you! Bottom Line... I am here for YOU!  Contact me at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com

Raising school-aged kids and teenagers often feels like navigating uncharted territory every single day. Parenting Tips, Resources and Strategies for Moms and Dads of Children, & Teenagers: Impactful Parenting is here for that exact journey, moving beyond simple advice to explore the real, sometimes messy work of building lasting bonds. Hosted by Impactful Parent, this podcast digs into the unique challenges that emerge as children grow, offering practical strategies and thoughtful resources drawn from real stories and experiences. You’ll find conversations that address those quiet doubts every parent has, wondering if what you’re facing is normal or searching for a better way to connect when things feel chaotic. Each episode serves as a thoughtful resource, transforming common struggles into opportunities for understanding and growth within your family. The focus is squarely on the school years through adolescence, a phase that demands a different parenting toolkit. By listening, you gain access to a supportive dialogue that blends education, relationship insights, and cultural awareness, all aimed at making daily family life feel more manageable and far more connected. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about impactful shifts that help you and your child navigate these formative years together with more confidence and less friction. Tune in for a genuine, story-driven approach that meets you right where you are.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Parenting Tips, Resources and Strategies for Moms and Dads of Children, & Teenagers: Impactful Parenting
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329: New Years Resolutions for Parents of Teenagers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:42
New Years Resolutions for Parents of Teenagers Ready to transform your relationship with your teenager in the New Year? Join Kristina Campos, your host on The Impactful Parent Podcast, as she dives into six creative and…
327: Beginner Makeup and Skincare For Your Daughter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:19
Beginner Makeup and Skincare For Your Daughter Are you navigating the confusing world of introducing your daughter to skincare and makeup? You’re not alone! In this insightful and friendly episode, The Impactful Parent’s…
326: Preventing and Supporting A Teen With Substance Abuse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:56
Preventing and Supporting A Teen With Substance Abuse In this episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, host Kristina Campos welcomes Lisa Katona Smith, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, TEDx Speaker, and author. Lisa i…
325: Understanding Adolescent Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:00
Understanding Adolescent Anxiety Is your teenager struggling to cope with the overwhelming wave of modern life? You are not alone, and we have the guidance you need! In this vital episode of The Impactful Parent podcast,…
324: What parents need to know to prevent childhood sexual abuse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:52
Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse What if the one conversation you’ve been avoiding is the one that could save your child’s life? Join Kristina Campos, founder of The Impactful Parent, as she tackles one of the most crit…
323: When Your Child Makes Bad Choices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:00
When Your Child Makes Bad Choices Are you constantly feeling disappointed by your child’s choices, wondering why they just won’t listen? In this powerful, impromptu episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, your host, Kri…
322: How Parents Can Have Better Sex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
How Parents Can Have Better Intimacy Ready to stop letting exhaustion and the kids’ bedtime routine steal the spark from your marriage? You are not alone! The struggle to maintain a healthy, connected, and intimate life…
321: When Alcohol is the only way to cope with motherhood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:29
When Alcohol is the only way to cope with motherhood Have you ever felt the pressure to be the ”perfect mom”? It’s a feeling so many of us can relate to, but for some, that pressure becomes an overwhelming burden that le…
320: How Much Does It Really Cost To Raise A Child? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:32
How much does it really cost to raise a child? Are you a parent or thinking about becoming one? Wondering how to navigate the financial side of raising a child? In this eye-opening Impactful Parent episode, we take a dee…