Mental Health Articles and Episodes

Teens are struggling with mental health today in unprecedented levels. In fact, according to the latest CDC report, 4 in 10 teens felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021. The good new is, you can help! We’ll keep you updated on the best tools and time-tested tips for connecting with teens. Because no teen deserves to feel alone.

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Ep. 5: Developing Thrivers with Dr. Michele Borba

Ep. 5: Developing Thrivers with Dr. Michele Borba

 Listen & Subscribe   Summary:What takes a kid from being a "striver" to being a "thriver"? Dr. Michele Borba is an educational psychologist, best-selling author, and TODAY show contributor who has spoken to over one million participants on five continents...

Ep. 3: Building Connection & Prom

Ep. 3: Building Connection & Prom

Chris and Karlie offer practical tips for helping teens build healthy connections and ways to help teens experience the best of prom.

The Power of Teamwork

The Power of Teamwork

Teamwork: cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause. As the wife of a High School Basketball Coach, I spend A LOT of my time thinking about and cheering on good teamwork. It is...

Ep. 2: Stress & Teen Terms

Ep. 2: Stress & Teen Terms

Anxiety and stress were rampant in a pre-covid world, but now (dare we say it?), stress has become a pandemic. Join us as we explore how to connect with teens to combat stress. You’ll even learn what all the cool kids are saying these days and how to interpret it. Fair warning: Use these terms at your own risk.

Ep. 1: Boundaries & TikTok

Ep. 1: Boundaries & TikTok

Chris and Karlie talk about setting boundaries with teens and why they are important in any relationship. Karlie also offers insight into TikTok.