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De-Escalation with Brenda McAdoo

De-Escalation Skills and Conflict Management | Ep. 175

by | April 15, 2025 | Parenting, Podcast, School, Support Groups | 0 Comments

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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.

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navigating difficult conversations with Brenda McAdoo

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Teens | Ep. 174

by | April 8, 2025 | Parenting, Personal Development, Podcast, Support Groups | 0 Comments

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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.

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Building trust and connection with Brenda McAdoo

Building Trust and Connection | Ep. 173

by | March 26, 2025 | Parenting, Podcast, Resources | 0 Comments

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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.

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Ep. 22: Talking About Mental Health & YikYak

Ep. 22: Talking About Mental Health & YikYak

Aug 31, 2021

It’s every adult’s responsibility to look out for teen’s mental health and to be a safe place when they need it. Episode 22 offers advice on how to be present and how to respond when a teen comes to you.

Ep. 20: Teen Fits & Constructive Thoughts

Ep. 20: Teen Fits & Constructive Thoughts

Aug 16, 2021

Get the latest on teen fashion trends like shackets and sneakers. Listen to the end to hear from author Maeve Ronan on how to create constructive thoughts.

Ep. 19: Start of School Anxiety & Simone Biles

Ep. 19: Start of School Anxiety & Simone Biles

Aug 10, 2021

Get practical ways to support school staff & students as they head back to school. Then join us for the importance of Simone Biles’ refusal to put performance over mental health.

Ep. 18: Suicide & The Olympics

Ep. 18: Suicide & The Olympics

Aug 2, 2021

Teen suicide is on the rise, but do you know the warning signs? Get life-saving tips for helping. Also, we give the rundown on this year’s teen Olympians.

Ep. 17: BFFs & Explicit Music

Ep. 17: BFFs & Explicit Music

Jul 27, 2021

Don’t miss the conversation on BFFs and why BFFs and other friendships might be a survival skill for adolescence. This episode also explores the effect of explicit lyrics and how you can help.