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De-Escalation with Brenda McAdoo

De-Escalation Skills and Conflict Management | Ep. 175

Learn de-escalation techniques and conflict management tools to support teens when emotions run high. You don’t have to fix it—just show up.

navigating difficult conversations with Brenda McAdoo

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Teens | Ep. 174

Brenda McAdoo offers expert tips on how to navigate difficult conversations with teens, keep an open dialogue, and how to use expert de-escalation strategies.

Building trust and connection with Brenda McAdoo

Building Trust and Connection | Ep. 173

Whether you’re a teacher, coach, mentor, or parent, listen to gain insights on building trust with teens to improve conversations and make a lasting impact.

Ep. 120: Diverse Families: Special Needs

Ep. 120: Diverse Families: Special Needs

Donna Crose, Tobin Hodges mom, joins Tobin and Chris to discuss the challenges that parents and siblings face when caring for a sibling with special needs.

Ep. 117: Shyness

Ep. 117: Shyness

When should you start to worry about shyness? Get real life examples and ways you can approach social awkwardness and shyness when talking with teenagers.

Ep. 116: Drama

Ep. 116: Drama

How can caring adults acknowledge teens’ BIG emotions without feeding the drama cycle? Learn ways to guide kids through social-emotional regulation and more.