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Understanding the Teenage Brain | Ep 186

Understanding the Teenage Brain | Ep. 186

Teen brains aren’t broken — they’re under construction. Learn why mood swings and risky choices make sense and get practical ways to support healthy growth.

How to Read the Bible with Teens | Ep. 185

How to Read the Bible with Teens | Ep. 185

Help teens see the Bible as more than rules or history. Explore ways to make Scripture real, relevant, and life-giving in their everyday lives.

how to help teens gain real-world coping skills

Helping Teens Build Real-World Coping Skills | Ep. 184

Help teens build real-world coping skills by letting them struggle, unplug, and grow. Learn how parents and schools can foster true resilience.

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.

Ep. 115: Anger

Ep. 115: Anger

Why are teenagers so angry? Let’s talk about the stereotype of the annoyed teen and how to help channel that anger into a state of better self-awareness.