Ep. 96: Consent & Sports Betting

Ep. 96: Consent & Sports Betting

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Do you know how to talk about consent with your teen?

Chris and Karlie tackle this extremely important topic with practical tips for what to say. You’ll come away with useful information, guaranteed to make you more confident when you start the conversation.

They also discuss sports betting and gambling addiction among teens. What to look for and what to ask about.

Plus, stick around for advice on how to help middle and high schoolers solve problems, even when they seem to be stuck.

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Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Ep. 95: Intentional Rest & Discord

Ep. 95: Intentional Rest & Discord

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How intentional are you about rest?

Not just sleeping enough, but also intentionally setting aside time to unplug, find and create inner peace, and recharge. Join us in reflecting on what it means to care for your mind, body and soul through rest.

We’ll also discuss the benefits and dangers of the Discord app- who’s using it and whether or not it’s appropriate for your teen.

And you’ll want to stick around till the end for tips on talking with teens about race!

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About Us:

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO

Ep. 94: Teen Love & Snapchat

Ep. 94: Teen Love & Snapchat

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Anyone who was young and in love once can remember the all-consuming passion of teenage romance.

But is teen love real? Does it last?

Chris and Karlie pull back the curtain on teen love and what happens after graduation.

They’ll give you a rundown of the key features of Snapchat and potential risks and benefits. Plus, don’t miss our top list of curious questions for starting a conversation about one of the most popular social media apps in the app store.

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Questions for teens about Snapchat:

  • Do you believe your content is safer because it disappears?
  • Have you ever screenshot something on Snapchat? Did you know that there are apps that help you screenshot without notifying the other person?
  • Have you ever been pressured to send inappropriate content through Snapchat?
  • Do you ever feel stressed or pressured to get on by notifications or snapstreaks?
  • Is there a healthy boundary we can set for Snapchat?
  • What are your privacy settings? Do you mind if we check those to make sure you are staying safe?
  • Do you know who Snapchat shares your data with? How does that make you feel?

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About Us:

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO

Ep. 93: Icebreaker Questions & ChatGPT

Ep. 93: Icebreaker Questions & ChatGPT

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Icebreakers for an Open Atmosphere

Do you ever struggle with getting teenagers to open up? Don’t miss these tried-and-true icebreakers to help create an open atmosphere in almost any group. We’ll also discuss one of the latest AI tools to storm the educational world, ChatGPT. We’ll look at the pros and cons and give you follow-up questions for talking with your teens.

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About Us:

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO

Ep. 92: Social Media Report & Parasocial Relationships

Ep. 92: Social Media Report & Parasocial Relationships

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There’s been much ado about teens and social media in the last few years.

This year’s Bark Social Media Report confirms many parents’ worst fears. So what can we do to keep teenagers safe and help them navigate online dangers like predators, dangerous health advice, sexual content, and violence, among others?

Then, do you or your teen feel connected to the characters of your favorite show or a particular celebrity? Chris and Karlie discuss the pluses and minuses of parasocial relationships.

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If you have a question about something you heard or just want to give us some feedback, please leave us a comment below.  We would love to hear from you!

About Us:

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO