Helping Teens Build Better Summer Habits | Ep. 194
Most teens don’t need more time… they need better rhythms. Summer brings freedom—but it can also quietly bring disconnection, late nights, a...
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The Teen Life Podcast is presented by Teen Life and hosted by Chris Robey and Karlie Duke. Formerly the Stay Calm, Don’t Panic Podcast, we are still here to talk about teens! We tackle diffi...
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20 of 258 episodesTalking to Teens About Porn | Ep. 193
It's a conversation every kid needs (whether you want to have it or not). Many parents and mentors hope the conversation about pornography n...
Helping Teens Land Their First Job | Ep. 192
A first job is about so much more than earning money. It’s often where teens begin learning responsibility, confidence, communication, and i...
Helping Teens Build Better Habits | Ep. 191
Your teen says they want to change—but nothing seems to stick. It’s easy to assume it’s a lack of effort, but the real issue is often deeper...
How to Stop Teen Gossip at School | Ep. 190
Drama spreads fast—especially when emotions are high and information is unclear. Get a better picture of why teens gossip, how rumors escala...
Is Teen Anger Normal? | Ep. 189
. . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Child Mind Institute: Teens and Anger American Academy of Child and Adolescent Ps...
Why Teens Say Offensive Things | Ep. 188
Teens often say offensive things. So how do adults set healthy boundaries without losing connection? Teens often push boundaries with sarcas...
How to Support Younger Adolescents | Ep. 187
. . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: PsychologyToday: Why More Kids Are Starting Puberty Earlier Than Ever Before JAMA...
Understanding the Teenage Brain | Ep. 186
Teen brains aren’t broken — they’re under construction. Geek out with Karlie over brain development and learn what’s actually happening insi...
How to Read the Bible with Teens | Ep. 185
How to Engage Teens with Scripture For many teenagers, the Bible feels confusing, boring, or overwhelming. But what if the problem isn’t the...
Helping Teens Build Real-World Coping Skills | Ep. 184
Coping Skills That Last a Lifetime Anxiety among teens is on the rise, but resilience can be taught. In this week’s episode, we unpack how p...
Spotting the Signs of Teen Nicotine Use | Ep. 183
What You Might Be Missing Vaping and nicotine pouches are designed to stay hidden—sweet scents, sleek devices, and nearly odorless pouches m...
Questions That Get Teens Talking with Sarah Brooks | Ep. 182
From “Fine” to Real Talk: How to Get Teens to Open Up Tired of getting one-word answers when you ask, “How was your day?” You’re not alone....
Helping Teens Balance Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks | Ep. 181
What can we do to help teens balance life in a digital world? Teens and the digital world can feel inseparable—but caring adults can make a...
Raising Grateful Teens in an Entitled World | Ep. 180
Do your teens sometimes come across as ungrateful or entitled? It’s a common concern among parents, teachers, and mentors. But entitlement i...
Teens and AI: What to Worry About and What to Celebrate | Ep. 179
Teens are using AI in ways you might not expect—from homework help and creative projects to forming relationships with chatbots. But with th...
How to Connect with Busy Teens | Ep. 178
Even with a packed calendar, connection is a vital part of everyone’s health. When teens get busy or seem distant, it’s easy to feel like yo...
Teen Boundaries That Work | Ep. 177
What Do Boundaries with Teens Actually Look Like? We talk a lot about boundaries on this podcast, and for good reason—they’re one of the mos...
When Teens Refuse Help | Ep. 176
How can we encourage teens to seek help when they just don’t want to? Sometimes the young people in our lives are clearly struggling, and it...
De-escalation Skills and Conflict Management with Brenda McAdoo | Ep. 175
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