Teen Life Podcast

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In episode 69, Chris and Karlie dive into apps and other tools that can help teens stay organized as the school year kicks into full swing. Don’t miss the latest on Instagram updates and changes, too. Then, while we’re on the topic of phones and apps, we’ve got a hot tip on phones that you won’t want to miss. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Gmail - Google Drive - Quizl...

Chris and Karlie are back at it, celebrating the start of a new school year. Join us in a summer superlative review of top hits and trends. We'll also discuss back-to-school anxiety and how to set your teen up for the transition back. If you are a parent looking to raise your kids with Christian spirituality, don't miss this week's tip. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: -...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! In the last episode of the Ta...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! Episode 66 is one of our most...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! In episode 65, Chris and Kell...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! In episode 64, Chris and Karl...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! In episode 63, Karlie and Tob...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! In episode 62, Kelly Fann joi...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! In episode 61, Karlie shares...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! In episode 60, Tobin Hodges i...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! In episode 59, Kelly Fann is...

Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions. To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started! In episode 58, Chris and Karl...

Something about summer inspires an air of nostalgia- especially the summer after senior year. Don’t miss our tips for teens who want to make the most of their college experience. We’ll also share ideas for the best summer jobs and why this year they matter more. If you have a family trip coming up or some time together with your teen, we’re excited to share our upcoming summer podcast series with...

We wish you never had to have this conversation, but it is an important one in light of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. In this brief episode, Karlie talks through some tips on how to talk about school shootings and also gives some ideas for how to be part of the solution moving forward. We hope this is a helpful resource as you continue to connect with the teenagers in your life.&nbs...

Join Chris and Karlie in one of their most important conversations to date. Learn this simple trick to harness the power of words to encourage and affirm teens. You’ll also love this episode’s deep dive into the world of Marvel, parental warnings and great takeaways. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Enchanted Learning:  Virtues Vocabulary Word List - Space.com:&nbs...

The end of the year is a busy, sometimes stressful time for students, teachers, and parents alike. As everyone wraps up another school year, we’ve got tips and tricks for finishing the year strong, out-of-the-box graduation gifts, and keeping in touch after commencement. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Podcast:  Episode 7: Overcoming Obstacles & Grad...

Even now, there are many misconceptions about mental health problems and their treatment. Join Chris and Karlie as they talk about common myths versus the reality of mental health issues. Then, have you heard of BookTok? Don’t miss this overview of the latest social media trend to hit TikTok. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - MentalHealth.gov:  Mental Health Myths &...

If you’re feeling hopeless or even just a little down, gratitude is one of the best antidotes. Chris and Karlie talk about guiding teens to be thankful for the little things that are going right and the incredible benefits that gratefulness brings. They also dive into some teen terms you might be hearing or confused about and how to raise capable teens using the “funnel theory”. It’s an episode fu...

If you've ever been a teen, past or present, you know that teenage drinking is an unavoidable topic. Whether or not you suspect your teen is consuming alcohol, it's a conversation worth having. We're here in episode 52 of the Teen Life Podcast to give you a better picture of what the stats are for underage drinking in 2022, as well as tips for having useful conversations about it. We also talk ACT...

Do you know the warning signs that your teen is using drugs? In episode 51, Chris and Karlie discuss marijuana laws, use and paraphernalia. They take a quick dive into what to look for and how to talk with your teen about the effects of marijuana use on teens. You'll also get an update on social media trends, specifically in TikTok. Then, don't miss Karlie's tip this week on how to read and listen...

It's our 50th episode since rebooting the podcast and we're celebrating by revisiting some of our most impactful topics, trends and tips! Listen to get a great overview of topics like trauma triggers, pronouns, and helping teens manage stress. We'll also see how some of the trends we've talked about have panned out. We know that it's hard for teachers and parents to protect their own mental health...

In episode 49, the Teen Life team takes a closer look at some of the dangers and consequences of pornography for our teens, while also giving practical tips on how to have positive conversations around this topic.  .  .  In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:  - 10 Tricky Ways Porn Will Target Your Kids in 2022 - 7 Ways Porn Kills Marriage–Plus Tips for Talking...

In episode 48, Chris and Karlie give a big picture overview of the effects pornography has on developing minds and ways adults can help teens navigate the inevitable dangers of online porn. They also dive into acronyms that every parent needs to know and ways that Disney+ is changing. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - The Recovery Village:  Pornography Facts and Sta...

If you’re confused about NFTs, you aren’t alone. Chris and Karlie talk non-fungible tokens and cryptocurrency in episode 47. What are they and why do they matter? They also explore how teens can invest and how to stay safe when shopping online with digital money. Don’t miss this week’s tip for a very useful safety feature on your phone that you probably don’t know you already have. . . In this epi...