Lena Pope

Strong Voices

Kids EN ↓ 5 episodes

Lena Pope, a nearly 100 year old non profit serving children and families, presents a podcast on navigating the unexpected and how to talk about crises happening in our world while maintaining emotional wellbeing.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: lenapope.org

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Lena Pope

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Episode 5: Supporting Teens in Crisis 11.11.2026 33:38

Parenting often comes with second-guessing, difficult decisions, and the challenge of finding meaningful time together amid busy schedules. But what happens when a professional who supports adolescents through their hardest moments faces a crisis in her own family? In this episode of Strong Voices , adolescent therapist Sarah Weaver, LPC, shares her personal journey through her daughter's ment...

Episode 4: Understanding Texas Senate Bill 12: What Parents Need to Know 20.10.2026 30:30

Changes in education laws can leave parents with questions about their rights, their children’s school experiences, and the services available to support their families. In this episode of Strong Voices , Dr. Ashley Barnes and Dr. Victoria Sendejo welcome Lauren Sly and Katie Francis from Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County to discuss Texas Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) and what it means for...

Episode 3: Talking to Kids About Human Trafficking and Online Safety 08.09.2026 31:45

Talking with children about human trafficking can feel overwhelming, but these conversations are an important part of helping kids recognize unsafe situations and know when to ask for help. In this episode of Strong Voices , Dr. Ashley Barnes and Dr. Victoria Sendejo are joined by Susan Peters, CEO and Founder of Unbound Now, to discuss what human trafficking can look like in our communities, how...

Episode 2: Helping Teens Navigate TikTok Challenges and Risky Online Trends 29.07.2026 44:33

From viral TikTok challenges to increasing peer pressure online, today's teens are navigating a digital world unlike any generation before them. In this episode of Strong Voices , Dr. Ashley Barnes and Dr. Victoria Sendejo are joined by trauma specialist Scott Watters to explore why adolescents are drawn to risky online trends, how brain development influences decision-making, and what parents...

Episode 01 - Violence in Schools 19.05.2026 30:03

Welcome to our Strong Voices Podcast — the show where we speak candidly about concerning things that occur in our world; the seasons of life as a parent; and how to manage hard conversations with our kids. Stories about violence in schools, students disrupting the learning environment, aggressive behavior, attacks on teachers, and child-on-child violence are in the news daily. Being subjected to v...