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Summary:
It’s no secret that teens place high importance on their friends, but did you know that it’s a need rooted in biology? Don’t miss the conversation on BFFs and why they might be a survival skill for adolescence. Also in this episode, we explore the effect of explicit lyrics on teenagers and how you can help.
Teen Life Summit sessions are no longer available.
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- moms.com: Why Friendships are More Important than Parents to Teens
- Arnold Palmer Hospital: Why your teenager’s friendships are more important than you realize
- Very Well Family: How to Talk to Your Teen About Friendship
- Episode 15: Gaming & Food that Slaps: Brookie Recipe
- Top Singles Analysis (2017)
- Reddit: Taylor Swift cursing by album
- Digital Music News: The FCC has received over 1,000 complaints about Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” performance at the Grammy Awards.
- Luke Cabrera: luke.cabrera@thehills.org
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About Us:
Chris Robey
CEO
Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.
Karlie Duke
Director of Communications
Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and now is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. She has gained experience working with teenagers through work, volunteer, and personal opportunities.
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