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Ep. 79: Personal Hygiene & Sexting

Ep. 79: Personal Hygiene & Sexting

Don’t miss our straightforward list of ideas to help your teen conquer personal hygiene and the conversation you need to have about sexting.

Ep. 32: School Check-In

Ep. 32: School Check-In

School counselors and specialists weigh in on current challenges students are facing in pandemic life, how we can support our schools and offer coping mechanisms.

Ep. 9: Affirmation & Omegle

Ep. 9: Affirmation & Omegle

Learning to affirm others’ worth is a habit that can change the world. Chris and Karlie share tips on positive affirmations for teens, as well as take a critical look at the website Omegle.

Ep. 6: School Life & Memes

Ep. 6: School Life & Memes

It’s not difficult to imagine that mental health has deep-rooted effects on academic achievement. Succeeding at school is as much a health issue as it is a mind-game. Chris and Karlie talk school and how to help students achieve a healthy school life. Also on this week’s episode, the meme phenomenon. What it is and why people love it.

The Power of Consistency

The Power of Consistency

Working with students is hard because it is unpredictable. What we have learned at Teen Life over the last 11 years is the power of consistency.

Searching for Strengths and Solutions

Searching for Strengths and Solutions

With a quick intro to Solution-Focused Therapy, Chris and Karlie discuss the importance of helping teenagers find practical solutions while also pointing out the strengths and resources they already possess.