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Ep. 31: The Father Effect & The Paul Bros.

Ep. 31: The Father Effect & The Paul Bros.

by | Nov 1, 2021 | Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Development, Podcast, Social Media

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You may have heard recent news about “Dads on Duty,” but do you know about “the Father Effect?” Learn more on the positive effects of having a father figure and how your kids can benefit, whether mom and dad are still together or not! Then stick around to hear the latest on the Paul brothers and where their biggest influence lies.

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

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Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Communications Director

Ep. 30: Red Ribbon Week & Trending Shows

Ep. 30: Red Ribbon Week & Trending Shows

by | Oct 26, 2021 | Mental Health

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In honor of National Red Ribbon Week (00:19), Chris and Karlie talk drug trends, drug use among teenagers, and ways to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Plus, get our honest review of the recent release Dear Evan Hansen and the remake of The Wonder Years (11:14).

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

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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!

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Communications Director

Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO

Ep. 29: Teen Driver Safety & Halloween

Ep. 29: Teen Driver Safety & Halloween

by | Oct 19, 2021 | Driving, Halloween, Mental Health, Parenting, Podcast

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Is your teen driving or about to start driving?

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States, which makes talking about safety a vital conversation. Join us during Teen Driver Safety Week (October 17-21, 2021) to learn ways to help teens navigate the fun and the dangers of driving.  Then, we’ll share ideas on Halloween costumes for teens (and adults) that are easy to pull off last minute! And don’t miss this week’s tip on how to help teachers (or other trusted adults) make potentially difficult days a little better.

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Have a question?

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

Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Communications Director

Ep. 28: Self Harm & Devious Licks

Ep. 28: Self Harm & Devious Licks

by | Oct 12, 2021 | Mental Health, Podcast, Social Media

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Do you know what to look for when a student is self-harming?

In episode 28, we talk about the signs of self-harm and why teenagers choose it over other ways to deal with their emotions (00:18). Listen for action steps you can take to help. Then don’t miss the conversation about the latest TikTok trend that impacted school campuses all over the country, “Devious Licks” (12:56). Tell us about your own experience with TikTok trends in the comments! Also, make sure you get a copy of the Ultimate Adult Guide to TikTok (20:20).

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

*Please Note: The examples of damage done by the Devious Lick challenge were removed by TikTok administrators.

Have a question?

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

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Communications Director

Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO

Ep. 27: Meditation & Messaging Apps

Ep. 27: Meditation & Messaging Apps

by | Oct 2, 2021 | Personal Development, Podcast, Resources, Social Media, Technology

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When the world feels chaotic, meditation can bring the peace and mental clarity you need to feel calm and composed again. There are many different forms of mediation and tools that you can use. Chris and Karlie chat about their favorites and ways that you can learn to incorporate meditation into your day. They’ll also share a mind-boggling tip on how to cure overthinking and give you information you should know about the messaging apps teens are using now.

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Have a question?

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

Karlie Duke
Karlie Duke

Communications Director

Chris Robey
Chris Robey

Former CEO