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With over 70% of kids under the age of 18 playing video games, gaming is a topic worth talking about for parents and anyone who works with teens.
Chris and Karlie talk pros and cons of internet gaming, as well as current game trends you should know about. Be sure to listen to the end for Karlie’s killer food tip for winning over teens.
Teen Life Summit sessions are no longer available.
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Newport Academy: The Latest Research on Teenage Video Addiction
- American Psychiatric Association: Internet Gaming
- Washington Post: My kids’ online gaming drove me crazy- until I joined them
- National Geographic: How video games can help kids socialize during this isolated time
- bark.us: How To Set Up Call Of Duty Parental Controls
- Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, Colleyville, TX: Order a Peach Pie
- Karlie’s Brookie Recipe:
- Prepare a 9×13 pan…
- Add a thin layer of chocolate chip cookie dough (a 16 oz package of refrigerated dough or your favorite recipe).
- Add a layer of Oreo cookies (about 24 cookies).
- Add a layer of brownie mix (any box mix works, just make it according to the package).
- Cook at 350* for 40 minutes or until cooked through.
- spendwithpennies.com: Pulled Pork Recipe
- Luke Cabrera: luke.cabrera@thehills.org
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Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Chris Robey
Former CEO
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.