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Ep. 97: Water Safety & Spring Break Ideas

Ep. 97: Water Safety & Spring Break Ideas

by | Mar 7, 2023 | Holidays, Parenting, Podcast, Sports

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Summary:
In 2022, the CDC reported drowning was the 2nd leading cause of unintentional injury death in kids and adolescents ages 5-19. But most of us probably aren’t talking with our teens about water safety. Chris and Karlie take a look at how we can keep our kids safer on the water.

They also offer easy ideas for making the most of spring break, without breaking the bank.

Plus, what parenting style are you? Don’t miss this big picture overview of 12 parenting styles and the tv show that will put them to the test.

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About Us:
Chris Robey

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

Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and has always had a heart for teenagers and the vulnerable life stage they are in. She has a wealth of experience to share from working with teens in ministry and leading support groups.

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Ep. 96: Consent & Sports Betting

Ep. 96: Consent & Sports Betting

by | Feb 28, 2023 | Dating, Podcast, Sports

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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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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.  We would love to hear from you!
About Us:
Chris Robey

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

Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and has always had a heart for teenagers and the vulnerable life stage they are in. She has a wealth of experience to share from working with teens in ministry and leading support groups.

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Ep. 80: Social Awkwardness & Exercise

Ep. 80: Social Awkwardness & Exercise

by | Nov 8, 2022 | Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Development, Podcast, Sports

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Summary:
Around 15% of people have social skill challenges and communication difficulties that are considered to make them socially awkward. Teens can feel socially awkward in any setting, including school, special events, large family gatherings, on the phone, and many more common settings. There are benefits though! Don’t miss the positive and negative effects of social awkwardness, plus tips on how to overcome it.

Then, only 25% of American teens meet the daily recommendation of 1 hour of moderate-to-vigorous activity. Tune in for suggestions on how to help teens increase their daily activity and the positive benefits that ensue.

PS.  You can now find us on YouTube, too!

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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.  We would love to hear from you!
About Us:
Chris Robey

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

Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and has always had a heart for teenagers and the vulnerable life stage they are in. She has a wealth of experience to share from working with teens in ministry and leading support groups.

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Ep. 44: Suggested Content & Winter Olympics Drama

Ep. 44: Suggested Content & Winter Olympics Drama

by | Mar 1, 2022 | Mental Health, Podcast, Social Media, Sports

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Have you noticed content in your social media feed that you didn’t sign up for? Chris and Karlie talk suggested content in episode 44- how it’s chosen for you and how to stop seeing content you didn’t choose to follow. Then, if you followed the winter olympics at all, you probably saw the drama on the ice. We’ll explore what happened and why it matters. Don’t miss this episode’s tip either! It’s sure to be fun for the whole family.

In this episode, we mentioned or used 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.  We would love to hear from you!
About Us:
Chris Robey

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

Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and has always had a heart for teenagers and the vulnerable life stage they are in. She has a wealth of experience to share from working with teens in ministry and leading support groups.

Follow Us