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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 30 MIN

Your Teen Isn’t the Problem… You Are (Here’s Why)

from IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective · host Ben Pugh

"Send Ben a text"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 behavior problem.But that’s not the real issue.You don’t have a behavior problem… you have a boundary problem.In this episode, we break down why consequences often fail and what to do instead.You’ll learn how to stop focusing on what your teen is doing… and start focusing on what you can control.Because real change doesn’t start with your teen.It starts with you.In this episode, we talk about: Why your teen keeps repeating the same behavior  Why consequences don’t work the way you think  The difference between behavior and boundaries  What you can control (and what you can’t)  How to respond without more power struggles If you feel stuck, frustrated, or worn out…you’re not alone.You’ve just been focused on the wrong problem.Want to take the next step?Take the Parent Trap Quiz (it takes less than a minute): https://benpughcoaching.com/ptquizpodcastNew episodes every week to help you parent with more clarity, calm, and confidence.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/parent-trap-quiz

"Send Ben a text" 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 behavior problem. But that’s not the real issue. You don’t have a behavior problem… you have a boundary problem. In this episode, we break down why consequences often fail and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to stop focusing on what your teen is doing… and start focusing on what you can control. Because real change doesn’t...

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"Send Ben a text"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 behavior problem.But that’s not the real issue.You don’t have a behavior problem… you have a boundary...

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