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Ep. 108: Task Gamification & Mental Health Terms

Ep. 108: Task Gamification & Mental Health Terms

by | May 23, 2023 | Mental Health, Podcast, Technology

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Do you ever get “stuck” before you even get started on a big task? What if we could tap into our brains’ dopamine center to make our lives more productive? Task gamification could be the answer to a common problem with the executive functioning skill of task initiation. Listen for tips on how making tasks into a game can help you and your teen.

We’ll also go over some common mental health terms, as well as practical tips for easing anxiety.

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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. 107: Cheating & AI Hoaxes

Ep. 107: Cheating & AI Hoaxes

by | May 16, 2023 | Podcast, School, Technology

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Students are more stressed than ever and technology continues to evolve in ways that make the slide from academic stress to cheating a very slippery slope. So how can we help? In episode 107, we’ll start with what to look for to spot cheating in the classroom. We’ve also got a few ideas on how to stop it before it starts.

It’s not just teenagers who are cheating lately. The same technology that makes cheating easy also makes creating deep fakes a reality you’ll soon face, if you haven’t already. AI hoaxes are more common than ever and they’re making it hard to know what’s real and what’s not. Listen for tips on how to protect yourself and what you should be discussing with your teenagers.

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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. 106: Depression & Lemon8

Ep. 106: Depression & Lemon8

by | May 9, 2023 | Mental Health, Podcast, Social Media, Technology

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Summary:
Teens are known for being moody and bad humored, but 42% of today’s teenagers show symptoms of clinical depression. In episode 106, Chris and Karlie will share signs of depression versus typical teen behavior. They’ll also discuss possible steps for parents and other caring adults to take if you think a teen you love needs help.

Then, if you still don’t know much about Lemon8, you’ll want to tune in to learn more about this quickly spreading app. We’ve got details about what it is and how teens are using it.

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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. 104: Panic Attacks & OnlyFans

Ep. 104: Panic Attacks & OnlyFans

by | Apr 25, 2023 | Mental Health, Podcast, Social Media, Technology

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Summary:
With anxiety on the rise, many teens are suffering panic attacks. Listen for how to recognize a panic attack and actionable tips for ways to help.

Chris and Karlie also talk about the online platform and app, OnlyFans. We’ve got the details on why some teenagers are using the platform, despite the 18+ rating in the app store.

Plus, stay tuned for our tip on helping teens with ADHD complete tasks!

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.

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Ep. 94: Teen Love & Snapchat

Ep. 94: Teen Love & Snapchat

by | Feb 14, 2023 | Dating, Podcast, Social Media, Technology

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Summary:
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?
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. 93: Icebreaker Questions & ChatGPT

Ep. 93: Icebreaker Questions & ChatGPT

by | Feb 7, 2023 | Podcast, Support Groups, Technology

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Summary:
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.

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