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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. 91: Eating Disorders & Instagram Updates

Ep. 91: Eating Disorders & Instagram Updates

Millions of teenagers are plagued with eating disorders, like anorexia and ARFID every year. But do you know what to look for? Plus, what’s coming to Instagram!

Ep.  90: Curiosity & the Gas App

Ep. 90: Curiosity & the Gas App

Get tips on how to truly connect with your teen through curiosity. We’ll take a look at when to ask the right questions and what you might want to ask.

Ep. 89: Revisiting Identity Formation

Ep. 89: Revisiting Identity Formation

We have to do what we can to help teenagers grow and develop, but at the same time, it is essential that we let them find their own identities!

Ep. 87: Revisiting TikTok

Ep. 87: Revisiting TikTok

Learn what makes Gen Z’s most popular app tick in this informative review of everything you need to know about TikTok over the last two years.

Ep. 86: Staff Christmas Party

Ep. 86: Staff Christmas Party

Join us for a special episode where the Teen Life staff share their own Christmas traditions, along with ways to make the holidays fun for the whole family.