IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective

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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 you shut down.
Most parents don’t mean to do this. But when we mirror our teen’s bad behavior, we actually make things worse.
In this episode, I talk about the difference between mirroring and modeling.
You’ll learn:
Why awareness is so powerful
How to catch yourself in the moment
How to stay calm when your teen isn’t
3 simple steps to model the behavior you want to see
You can’t control your teen.
 But you can control how you show up.
And when you change, your home starts to change too.
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Let’s build rock solid relationships and have a powerful impact.
Are You Caught in the Parent Trap?
Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.
Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen.
Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.
https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz

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Are teens today really less resilient? Or have we misunderstood what resilience actually is?
In this episode, I break down 5 common myths about teen resilience that many parents believe. These myths can lead to more fear, more panic, and more stress at home.
You’ll learn:
Why sadness is not an emergency
Why emotional pain is not dangerous
Why protecting your teen can actually make them weaker
Why crying doesn’t mean your teen isn’t resilient
And what truly builds emotional strength
Resilience is not about being happy all the time. It’s not about avoiding big feelings. It’s about learning how to feel hard emotions and still move forward.
I’ll also share simple, practical steps you can use to help your teen build real resilience — without rescuing, panicking, or overreacting.
If you want to raise a strong, emotionally healthy teen, this episode will give you perspective and tools you can use right away.
Are You Caught in the Parent Trap?
Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.
Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen.
Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.
https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz

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Most parents believe they’re emotionally intelligent — but parenting teens reveals the truth fast.
In this episode of IMPACT! Parenting with Perspective, we break down the emotional skill every parent thinks they have (but usually doesn’t) and why missing it leads to frustration, yelling, guilt, and disconnection.
You’ll learn:
The difference between emotional health, emotional intelligence, and emotional intention
Why feeling angry, sad, or anxious doesn’t mean you’re failing as a parent
How your thoughts — not your teen — are driving your emotions
The skill that helps you parent well even when you don’t feel good
How modeling emotional regulation creates a ripple effect in your teen
This episode is about parenting from the inside out — managing your mind first so you can show up as the parent you actually want to be.
Are You Caught in the Parent Trap?
Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.
Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen.
Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.
https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz

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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 conversation.
In this episode, Ben Pugh talks to parents who feel stuck and worn out. He shares what you can do when your teen isn’t willing to work on themselves. You’ll learn how to stop trying to control what you can’t, focus on what you can control, and reconnect with your teen in a healthier way.
This episode isn’t about fixing your teen.
 It’s about helping you show up with confidence, love, and clarity—no matter how your teen is acting.
If you feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start, this episode is for you.
Are You Caught in the Parent Trap?
Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.
Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen.
Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.
https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz

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Many parents today are scared.
Everywhere you look, there are headlines saying phones, social media, AI, and screen time are driving teen suicide. It can feel overwhelming. And when parents feel afraid, they often start parenting from panic.
In this episode, I want to slow things down and zoom out.
We talk about what the data actually shows about teen suicide. We look at why some of the statistics being shared are true—but also misleading. And we talk about why blaming phones and social media misses the bigger picture.
I also share a personal story from my time as a high school principal and why learning to understand the data helped me move from fear to confidence.
This episode isn’t about ignoring real struggles. Teen suicide is serious. But fear-based parenting is not the answer.
You’ll learn:
Why most teens use phones and social media without being suicidal
How fear and panic change the way parents show up
What research says really protects teens
Why connection matters more than control
How to parent from confidence instead of fear
If you’ve felt anxious, worried, or pressured by scary headlines, this episode will help you breathe, think clearly, and trust yourself as a parent again.
Are You Caught in the Parent Trap?
Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.
Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen.
Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.
https://benpughcoaching.com/parenttrapquiz