319: Ai Companions and Your Teenager

319: Ai Companions and Your Teenager

Author: Impactful Parent September 11, 2025 Duration: 39:28
Ai Companions and Your Teenager Hey everyone, have you ever felt like you’re losing your teenager to their phone? You’re not alone! In this video, join podcast host Kristina Campos as she sits down with communication trainer Sandy Gerber to discuss the growing trend of teens using AI companions and what it means for their relationships and social skills. This insightful episode is packed with practical advice for parents who want to reconnect with their teens and help them find a healthy balance between technology and real-world human interaction. In this video, you’ll learn about: The rise of AI companions: Alarming statistics and the potential risks of teens turning to AI for serious conversations instead of their friends and family. Why teens seek out AI: Understanding the need for non-judgmental, safe spaces that AI provides. Essential parenting strategies: Discover actionable tips and tools to improve communication and build a stronger connection with your teen, including the ”EQ Switch,” using curiosity, and the ”Feel Need Next” formula for difficult conversations. Building emotional intelligence: Learn how to model vulnerability and effective communication to help your teen develop crucial social skills for life. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. 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: 50

Parenting Tips for Moms and Dads of School-aged Children & Teenagers: The Impactful Parenting Podcast
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354:  Preparing Neurodivergent Teens for College [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:38
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353: Unmotivated Boys. What can parents do? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:16
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352: Sibling Sexual Abuse Support [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:44
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351: Why Good Dads Retreat (And How Mothers Can Help Them Step Up!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:14
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349: Grandparents are Important too. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:28
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336: Emotional Intelligence for Dads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:35
Emotional Intelligence for Dads Are you running yourself ragged trying to provide for your family, only to realize you’re too exhausted to actually enjoy them? Dads, let’s be honest. Somewhere between rushing to sports p…
346: Internet Safety: Teaching Critical Thinking to Teenagers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
Internet safety: Teaching Critical Thinking to Teenagers If a stranger walked up to your teenager on the street and tried to manipulate what they believed, you’d step in instantly. But it’s happening every single day, co…
345: When the Silent Treatment Goes Too Far [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:16
The Silent Treatment In this powerful episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos pulls back the curtain on the subtle, quiet dynamics that drain a mother’s energy and erode her confidence. Kristina is joined b…