339: Safety Lessons Every Parent S

339: Safety Lessons Every Parent S

Author: Impactful Parent April 24, 2026 Duration: 25:42
Safety Lessons Every Parent Needs To Teach Their Child Is your child truly safe? It’s every parent’s biggest worry, but the answer might not be what you think. 🛡️ In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos dives deep into the essential safety lessons every child needs to know. We often think of safety as something we do for our children, but true safety comes from equipping our kids with the tools to protect themselves when we can’t be there. From navigating the physical world to staying safe in the digital landscape, Kristina shares 8 powerful lessons and 6 crucial online safety tips to help you move from a place of worry to a place of empowerment. In this video, you will learn: ✅ Awareness & Intuition: Why teaching your child to ”put the phone down” and walk with purpose is a game-changer for their physical safety [00:48]. ✅ The Power of ’No’: How to help your child find their voice, set firm boundaries, and reject the ”compliance” trap that predators look for [04:19]. ✅ Physical Defense: Simple ways to practice moving out of reach and why role-playing is the best way to build muscle memory [02:20]. ✅ Digital Defense: Identifying the 6 common tactics online predators use—from ”modeling” scams to ”friend” requests—and how to stop them in their tracks [10:55]. ✅ Practical Tools: Kristina’s top recommendations for monitoring apps like Qustodio and why she endorses Gab Wireless for a safer, internet-free smartphone experience [23:09]. As parents, we can’t be with our kids 100% of the time, but we can give them the confidence to handle the world on their own. Let’s arm our kids with the logic, boundaries, and awareness they need to stay safe! Special Offer for Our Community: Want a safer phone for your child? Visit gabwireless.com/promo/impactfulparent for a special discount on Gab Wireless phones and watches! Join The Impactful Parent Community: Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a tip! For more resources, advice, and to join our community, visit: theimpactfulparent.com Download the FREE Impactful Parent App today! #ChildSafety #ParentingTips #InternetSafety #TheImpactfulParent #KristinaCampos #ProtectYourKids #SafetyLessons #OnlineSafety #EmpoweredParenting 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: 100

Parenting Tips, Resources and Strategies for Moms and Dads of Children, & Teenagers: Impactful Parenting
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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…