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
Podcast Episodes
298: Parenting: Working with Teachers and Schools Therapists [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:39
Parenting: Working with Teachers and Schools Therapists Working with school therapists and teachers to help your child with their disabilities or learning differences can be hit or miss! What can parents do? In this epis…
297: Creating A Personal Space For Your Child MATTERS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:43
Creating A Personal Space For Your Child MATTERS n this episode I exam how personal space in the home really matters for childhood mental health and well being. Join me as we look at our own upbringings and try to make a…
296: Perfectionism In Parenting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:51
Perfectionism In Parenting In this candid episode, I talk about my struggle with perfectionism. I explore questions like: Where does perfectionism come from? How do I deal with it? Where does it show up in my life? Rate,…
295: Be Proud of Your Kids For YOUR Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:33
Be Proud of Your Kids For YOUR Mental Health Parenting is stressful, and it gets even more stressful if you don’t step back once in a while and see the big picture. What I mean is it’s difficult to see your kid’s progres…
294: How does birth order matter in your family? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:44
How does birth order matter in your family? We already know that research shows how birth order affects children’s personalities, but this episode doesn’t discuss that. Instead, I ask, ”How did birth order affect YOUR up…
293: A Message from Kristina [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:58
Kristina’s candid and honest podcast discusses where she is mentally with her business. She is asking for feedback and constructive suggestions. To reach out to Kristina with your comments and suggestions, please email h…
291: Working With Doctors and Therapists For Better Results [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
Parenting: Working with doctors and therapists for better results. Developing a Care Team for your child. Creating a Care Team for your child with disabilities or learning differences. Kelley Colman is a mom of a child w…
290: Good Moms Versus Good Dads (why the double standard?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:54
Good Moms Versus Good Dads (why the double standard?) Why are moms held at a higher parenting standard than dads? Why are moms constantly criticized for their lack of effort but dads can get away with doing much less? In…
289: My Child Came Out. Now What?  Support For New LGBTQ Parent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:00
My Child Came Out. Now What? Support for the new LGBTQ Parent I’ve been in your shoes. Watch and allow me to help you navigate through LGBTQ parenting. In this video, I give tips for: * What to say during the ”coming out…