349: Grandparents are Important too.

349: Grandparents are Important too.

Author: Impactful Parent July 30, 2026 Duration: 34:28
Have you ever felt like raising kids today requires a manual, a therapist, and three extra sets of hands? What if the missing piece to solving your child’s anxiety, screen time battles, and daily stress isn’t another parenting app, but the relationship right inside your extended family? Welcome back to The Impactful Parent with your host, Kristina Campos! In this episode, we dive into a topic that touches almost every home: how parents and grandparents can team up as a united front to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children in today’s fast-paced world. Kristina sits down with special guest Dr. Kenneth Barish—Clinical Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine, APA Fellow, and author of The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting: Raising Emotionally Healthy Children in a Challenging World. Together, they unpack how families can move from clashing over rules to building a true, supportive village. ⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro: The Multigenerational Village (01:10) Welcome Special Guest Dr. Kenneth Barish (02:21) Why the Parent-Grandparent Partnership Is Critical Today (03:50) Consultant vs. Supervisor: Building a Team Around the Child (06:06) The Unique Psychological ”Superpower” Grandparents Offer (08:22) Anchoring Emotional Security & Connection Through Play (11:22) Creating an Emotional Sanctuary & 2 Rules for Connection (15:04) How to Handle Disagreements: Focus on Concerns, Not Opinions (17:04) The ”Rule-Breaking” Grandparent: Balancing Fun & Limits (20:20) Picking Your Battles: Safety vs. Leniency (22:12) Instilling Kindness & Empathy in an ”I” Culture (24:10) The Gift of Perspective: Passing Down Stories & Traditions (26:21) How Parents Can Set Boundaries Without Causing Family Rifts (28:15) Inside The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting (31:06) The 5-Minute Ritual to Strengthen Family Bonds for a Lifetime (33:40) Closing Remarks & The Impactful Parent App About The Impactful Parent: The Impactful Parent helps parents of school-aged children turn chaos into connection. Host Kristina Campos—mom of four and veteran educator—provides actionable strategies to keep you one step ahead. 📱 Download the FREE Impactful Parent App: https://theimpactfulparent.com 🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this video with a parent or grandparent who would love this message! #Parenting #Grandparenting #ChildMentalHealth #TheImpactfulParent #KristinaCampos #DrKennethBarish #ParentingTips #FamilyBonding

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

Duration: 27:35
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346: Internet Safety: Teaching Critical Thinking to Teenagers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
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345: When the Silent Treatment Goes Too Far [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:16
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344: The Questions Teens Are Really Asking! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
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