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The transition to middle school can be trying for everyone in the family.
Chris and Karlie have a few tips and tricks to help ease your middle schooler into their new routine without you losing your mind in the process (00:40). We’re also back with more on TikTok and TikTok influencers (9:30). Learn more about how your teen may be deciding where to shop and what to buy. Then, don’t miss this week’s tip on an amazing resource for teaching digital literacy to your kids and students (18:25)!
Have a question? If you have a question about something you heard or just want to give us some feedback, please leave us a comment below. We would love to hear from you!
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- The Ultimate Adult Guide to TikTok: teenlife.ngo/tiktok
- (Merriam-Webster): Executive Functions
- YourTeenMag: What Parents Can Do to Help Improve Executive Function
- Asana.com
- TikTok Accounts:
- Cyberwise.org
- Free Digital Citizenship Course for Parents or Educators
- Learning Hubs
- Cyber Chats
- Luke Cabrera: luke.cabrera@thehills.org
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Chris Robey
Former CEO
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.