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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. 60: Talking with Teens about Strength

Ep. 60: Talking with Teens about Strength

Tobin Hodges is back to talk with Chris about encouraging strength in teens and overcoming challenges. Listen together with your teen and see what they say!

Ep. 59: Talking with Teens about Integrity

Ep. 59: Talking with Teens about Integrity

How comfortable are you saying “no” when someone crosses your boundaries? We’ve got talking points for talking with your teen about integrity and boundaries.

Ep. 57: College Experiences & Summer Jobs

Ep. 57: College Experiences & Summer Jobs

Don’t miss our tips for teens who want to make the most of their college experience. We’ll share summer job ideas and why this year they matter more.

How to Talk About School Shootings

How to Talk About School Shootings

We wish you never had to have this conversation, but it is an important one in light of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. In this brief episode, Karlie talks through some tips on how to talk about school shootings and also gives some ideas for how to be part of the solution moving forward. We hope this is a helpful resource as you continue to connect with the teenagers in your life.