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IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
This podcast will help parents of teens keep life's struggles as a teen, and as a parent of a teen, in perspective. Parents will learn real tools to help them help their teens. They will learn how to build a rock solid relationship with their teen so they will have a powerful impact and a positive influence on their teen's life.
Episodes
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Giving Your Teen More Freedom (And When to Step In)
"Ask Ben a Question" When should you put your foot down with your teenager? And when should you step back and let him make his own choices? It's a tough…
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When You've Tried Everything With Your Teen: Theresa's Story
"Ask Ben a Question" Have you tried everything to help your teen, but nothing seems to work? Maybe you're tired of the fighting, yelling, and constant worry…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Reverse Procrastination: How to Turn Your Teen's Worst Habit Into a Strength
"Ask Ben a Question" Does your teen put off homework until the last minute, then somehow get it all done in a rush? Maybe you're tired of reminding him…
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What to Do When Your Teen Is Struggling but Refuses Help
"Ask Ben a Question" What do you do when your teen is struggling, but he doesn’t want help? Maybe he won’t talk to you. Maybe he refuses therapy or coaching…
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Your Teen Doesn’t Need More Rules
"Ask Ben a Question" Your teen probably doesn’t need more rules. And he probably doesn’t need harsher consequences either. What he may need is better…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
What Better Boundaries With Your Teen Actually Look Like
"Ask Ben a Question" What do better boundaries with your teen actually look like? A lot of parents think better boundaries mean more rules, bigger…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Stop Trying to Break Your Strong-Willed Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" Does your teen question everything, push back, argue, or seem determined to do things his own way? That strong will can be exhausting. But…
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Why Knowing What to Do With Your Teen Isn't Enough
"Ask Ben a Question" You know what to do. Stay calm. Don’t take it personally. Get curious. Hold the boundary. But then your teen pushes back, rolls his eyes…
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Giving Your Teen a Voice Doesn’t Mean Giving Him the Final Say
"Ask Ben a Question" One of the biggest fears parents have about giving their teen more of a voice is this: “What if he thinks he’s in charge?” Maybe you’ve…
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Why Boundaries Are the Best Place to Start With Your Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" If everything feels like a fight with your teen, it can be hard to know where to start. Phones. Video games. Chores. Grades. Bedtime…
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Why Every Boundary Turns Into a Fight With Your Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" Have you ever set a simple boundary with your teen… and somehow ended up in a 45-minute argument? The boundary might not be the real…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
3 Back-to-School Rules Parents of Teens Should Break
"Ask Ben a Question" Back-to-school season can make parents feel like they need to manage everything. Grades. Homework. Bedtime. Phones. Missing assignments…
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You’re Practicing the Future You Fear
"Ask Ben a Question" Worrying about your teen may feel like part of being a good parent. But worry doesn’t protect your teen. It doesn’t predict the future…
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The Parenting Shift That Changed Everything With My Teen Son
"Ask Ben a Question" Have you ever felt like you're trying so hard to connect with your teen... but nothing seems to work? In this episode, I sit down with a…
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Stop Waiting for the “Better Version” of Your Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" What if your teen still wants to connect with you, just not in the way you expect? A lot of parents think, “My teen wants nothing to do…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Stop Trying to Control Your Teen. Start Leading Instead.
"Ask Ben a Question" If you feel like you're always reminding, arguing, or trying to get your teen to make better choices, this episode is for you. Many…
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Why Most Parenting Advice Makes Teen Problems Worse
"Ask Ben a Question" Most parenting advice sounds good. Be more consistent. Set better rules. Use better consequences. Say the right words. Stay calm. But what…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
How This Teen Rebuilt Trust With His Parents
"Ask Ben a Question" What do you do when your teen wants more freedom, but the trust is broken? In this episode, I talk with Brayden, a teen I’ve coached who…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
How to Stop Reacting and Start Enjoying Your Teen Again
"Ask Ben a Question" Do you feel like you are always reacting to your teen? You ask a question. They push back. You get frustrated. They shut down. Then you…
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How to Give Your Teen a Voice Without Letting Him Run the House
"Ask Ben a Question" Giving your teen a voice can feel risky. You want him to learn responsibility, but you also do not want him running the house. You want…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
When Your Teen Says “Later,” Ask This One Question
"Ask Ben a Question" When your teen says, “I’ll do it later,” it can feel like they are ignoring you, avoiding responsibility, or trying to start a fight. But…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
7 Ways To Overcome Mom Fatigue With Your Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" Summer with your teen should not feel like a full-time job. But if you are always reminding, chasing, checking, nagging, and managing…
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Why Your Boundaries Keep Turning Into Battles
"Ask Ben a Question" Do your boundaries with your teen always turn into fights? You ask him to get off the game, do his chores, go to bed, or follow a summer…
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The Real Reason You and Your Teen Keep Having the Same Fight
"Ask Ben a Question" Do you and your teen keep having the same fight over and over again? Maybe it’s about chores, screen time, sleep, attitude, or video…
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How to Raise a More Resilient Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" Is your teen struggling right now? Maybe he is stressed, frustrated, disappointed, or ready to give up. And as a parent, you may want to…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
The Real Reason Your Teen Won’t Go to Bed
"Ask Ben a Question" Is your teen staying up too late, sleeping through alarms, and walking around tired all day? You might think your teen has a sleep…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Your Teen Isn’t the Problem… You Are (Here’s Why)
"Ask Ben a Question" If your teen keeps breaking the same rules… and nothing you try is working… this episode is for you. Most parents think they have a…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Your Teen Isn’t Lazy… You’re Just Looking at It Wrong
"Ask Ben a Question" Is your teen lazy… or are you just looking at it the wrong way? In this episode, we break down why your teen might not be motivated—and…
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Why Your Teen Wants Independence But Avoids Responsibility
"Ask Ben a Question" In this episode, Ben and Nola Gephart talk about why teens want freedom but often avoid responsibility—and what parents can do about it…
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Stop Repeating Yourself: Boundaries That Actually Work
"Ask Ben a Question" If you feel like you’re repeating yourself every day—and your teen still doesn’t listen—this episode is for you. “Be home on time.” “Do…
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This Book Wasn’t Written for Parents… But It Might Fix Your Relationship With Your Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" What if your teen isn’t the problem? Most parenting advice tells you to fix their behavior. Get them to listen. Change their attitude. But…
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Why Saying “I’m Sorry” Isn’t Enough With Your Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" You said “I’m sorry”… But your teen is still upset. Now what? Most parents think an apology should fix things. But with teens, it often…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Why Your Teen Feels Disconnected From You (And How to Fix It)
"Ask Ben a Question" Do you feel like your teen is pulling away? They don’t talk. They stay in their room. And nothing seems to work. Most parents think the…
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How to Build a Relationship Your Teen Always Comes Back To (Let Go of Control)
"Ask Ben a Question" Does it feel like your teen is pulling away from you? Most parents respond by trying to control things. They give more advice, fix…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
The Emotional Awareness Skill That Makes Parenting Easier
"Ask Ben a Question" When your teen melts down emotionally, most parents react the wrong way. But what if the most powerful parenting skill isn’t fixing your…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Stop Mirroring Your Teen’s Bad Behavior (Do This Instead)
"Ask Ben a Question" Do you ever find yourself reacting just like your teen? They get angry… and you get angry. They panic… and you panic. They shut down… and…
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5 Myths About Teen Resilience (And What Builds It)
"Ask Ben a Question" Are teens today really less resilient? Or have we misunderstood what resilience actually is? In this episode, I break down 5 common myths…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
The Emotional Skill Every Parent Thinks They Have
"Ask Ben a Question" Most parents believe they’re emotionally intelligent — but parenting teens reveals the truth fast. In this episode of IMPACT! Parenting…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
When Your Teen Won’t Change… Start Here Instead
"Ask Ben a Question" What do you do when your teen won’t listen, won’t change, or won’t accept help? Maybe they refuse coaching, therapy, or even a simple…
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Are Phones and Social Media Really Driving Teen Suicide?
"Ask Ben a Question" Many parents today are scared. Everywhere you look, there are headlines saying phones, social media, AI, and screen time are driving teen…
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Feeling Exhausted? Here's How to Feel Better Fast
"Ask Ben a Question" Parenting a teen can feel draining. You might feel tired, frustrated, or stuck in stress mode. If that’s you, this episode is here to…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Blowups. Overreactions. Now What Do I Do?
"Ask Ben a Question" Blowups. Overreactions. Now What Do I Do? Every parent has a moment they wish they could take back. You raise your voice. You overreact…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
The Hidden Cost of Controlling Your Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" Do you ever feel like the harder you push, the more your teen pulls away? You’re trying to help—but it keeps turning into lectures, power…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Why Your New Year’s Goals Fail Every Time
"Ask Ben a Question" Every January, parents set big goals. And every February, most of those goals are gone. In this episode, Ben explains why New Year’s goals…
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What A Christmas Carol Teaches About Parenting Teens
"Ask Ben a Question" What if your teen isn’t the problem? In this Christmas episode, Ben shares a powerful lesson from A Christmas Carol. Scrooge wasn’t a bad…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Let Go of Holiday Chaos by Building Better Traditions
"Ask Ben a Question" The holidays can feel busy, loud, and stressful — especially when you’re parenting teens. Many parents try to fix this by setting big…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Your Teen Can Hate You… and You Can Still Have a Great Relationship
"Ask Ben a Question" Your teen might hate you sometimes… and you can still have a great relationship with them. Most parents think their relationship with…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
The Parenting Update You Didn’t Know You Needed — Until Now
"Ask Ben a Question" Your teen’s attitude, your frustration, and the same old fights aren’t the real problem — your programming is. In this episode, Ben and…
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The Gratitude Shift That Can Save Your Thanksgiving
"Ask Ben a Question" The Gratitude Shift That Can Save Your Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is amazing… until it’s not. Family drama. Stress. That one uncle. The…
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How to Be the Parent Your Teen Actually Learns From
"Ask Ben a Question" Identity is your hidden superpower as a parent. In this episode, Ben shares a powerful story from the football field about getting out of…
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How to Motivate Your Teen Without Pushing Them
"Ask Ben a Question" Ever tried to push your teen to change… only to have them push right back? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ben breaks down why trying…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
When Your Teen “Stops Caring”… Why That’s Actually a Win
"Ask Ben a Question" When your teen suddenly “stops caring” — about school, sports, church, or even family — it can feel like everything’s falling apart. Maybe…
IMPACT: Parenting with PerspectiveHow to Help Your Teen Find Their Spark
"Ask Ben a Question" Every teen has a spark inside them—something that makes them come alive. But too often, they get lost trying to be who the world wants…
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You’re Not in Control of Your Teen (and That’s the Best News Ever)
"Ask Ben a Question" You’re not in control of your teen—and that’s actually the best news ever. In this episode, Ben and Cortni dive deep into what happens…
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The Thing That Is Secretly Wrecking Your Relationship with Your Teen
"Ask Ben a Question" You love your teen. You try to help. You want things to get better. But what if you’re accidentally doing something that’s quietly…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Stop Trying to Fix Your Teen — Fix This Instead
"Ask Ben a Question" Most parents secretly wish their teen would just change — listen more, argue less, clean up, do homework, be respectful, etc. But here’s…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
Why Your Teen’s Confidence Crumbles (and How to Fix It)
"Ask Ben a Question" In this episode, I break down the difference between false confidence—the kind that’s tied to wins, grades, or outside approval—and…
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Why ‘Good vs. Bad Parenting’ Is a Dangerous Myth
"Ask Ben a Question" Do you ever wonder if you’re a “good” parent… or fear that you might be a “bad” one? You’re not alone. Many parents live under the weight…
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This is the ONE Thing to Help Your Teen With Resilience
"Ask Ben a Question" Is your teen struggling? Do you ever wonder how to help them bounce back? In this episode, I share the ONE thing that makes the biggest…
- IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective
From Phillies Karen to Parenting Power: The Lesson Everyone Missed
"Ask Ben a Question" What does a viral “Phillies Karen” baseball moment have to do with your parenting? More than you think. In this episode, I break down the…