IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective

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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

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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 help.
In this conversation, Ben and Cortni talk about why parenting feels so exhausting and how to start feeling better fast. The problem usually isn’t your teen. It’s where your energy and focus are going.
You’ll learn simple shifts that can bring quick relief, including:
How to stop stressing over things you can’t control
Why trying to fix or change your teen wears you out
How to manage your emotions instead of fighting them
When to give responsibility back to your teen
These small changes can help you feel calmer, more confident, and less overwhelmed—starting today.
If you’re ready to stop feeling so tired and start enjoying parenting again, this episode is for you.
🎧 Press play and take a breath—you don’t have to do this alone.
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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Blowups. Overreactions. Now What Do I Do?
Every parent has a moment they wish they could take back.
 You raise your voice. You overreact. You walk away feeling awful.
In this episode, Ben Pugh and Cortni talk about what really matters after those ugly parenting moments. You’ll learn why blowups happen, how stress and exhaustion play a role, and why repairing the relationship is more important than parenting perfectly.
This episode will help you:
Understand why parenting blowups happen
Learn how to repair your relationship with your teen
Apologize in a way that builds trust
Stop feeling stuck in guilt and move forward
If you’ve ever wondered, “Did I just mess everything up?” 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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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 struggles, or shutdowns.
In this episode of IMPACT! Parenting with Perspective, Ben speaks directly to dads who feel stuck between caring deeply and controlling too much. Using simple sports coaching examples, he explains why control creates short-term compliance—but long-term problems.
You’ll learn how to shift from fixing and forcing to coaching and supporting.
 This isn’t about being passive. It’s about raising capable adults with confidence and connection.
If you want a calmer home and a stronger relationship, 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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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 fail every time—and what actually works instead.
The problem isn’t willpower.
 It’s not motivation.
 And it’s not that you’re doing something wrong.
Most people start with what they want to do.
Real change starts with who you want to be.
You’ll learn why identity matters more than goals, why habits stick only when they match who you believe you are, and how small daily choices can lead to big change over time.
If you’re tired of repeating the same patterns—especially with your teen—this episode will help you do something different this year.
Simple. Practical. And doable.
Press play and start becoming the parent you 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