by Kelly Fann | Apr 11, 2023 | Parenting, Podcast, School
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Summary:
Do you know your parenting style? Chris and Karlie share their takeaways from the recently released show The Parent Test. Learn more about the 12 parenting styles in the show and which one was the winner. Then they’ll look at college decisions and what your teen should take into consideration before choosing where to go.
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CEO
Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.
Director of Communications
Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and has always had a heart for teenagers and the vulnerable life stage they are in. She has a wealth of experience to share from working with teens in ministry and leading support groups.
by Kelly Fann | Apr 26, 2022 | Drugs & Alcohol, Mental Health, Podcast, School
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Summary:
If you’ve ever been a teen, past or present, you know that teenage drinking is an unavoidable topic. Whether or not you suspect your teen is consuming alcohol, it’s a conversation worth having.
We’re here in episode 52 of the Teen Life Podcast to give you a better picture of what the stats are for underage drinking in 2022, as well as tips for having useful conversations about it.
We also talk ACT versus SAT testing, the benefits of each and why schools are moving away from requiring test scores for admission. Stick around for our test-taking tips at the end!
In this episode, we mentioned or used the following resources:
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!
CEO
Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.
Director of Communications
Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and has always had a heart for teenagers and the vulnerable life stage they are in. She has a wealth of experience to share from working with teens in ministry and leading support groups.
by Karlie Duke | Apr 19, 2016 | Parenting, Podcast
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We have some bad news…your teen is going to grow up and become an adult. A scary thought, we know! But in this episode, join the conversation with Dr. David Fraze about what this transition looks like and how we can better prepare teenagers to emerge as functioning, responsible adults. Your teen will eventually leave you, but don’t panic – you’ve got this!
In this episode, you’ll find out…
- The 3 questions teens are tasked with before emerging into adulthood.
- What teenagers need to walk through the transitions in adolescence.
- The role of adults in a student’s life.
- Ways to deliberately provide teenagers with adult connections.
- How to help students build healthy peer relationships.
- What you can do to prepare teenagers for adulthood.
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Ask yourself…
- How can I better praise teens based on who they are and not just what they do?
- What kind of example of character, of choice making, of responsibility, and of rule following am I setting?
- What am I teaching teenagers about being an adult?
Go ask a teen…
- How many significant adult relationships do you have in your life?
- Who are the 5 adults that you would talk to if you wouldn’t want my advice?
- What is it like to be a teenager in 2016?
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About Us:
David Fraze (D.Min., Fuller Theological seminary) is Special Assistant to the President of Lubbock Christian University and Fort Worth Area Director and Manager of DFW Character Coaches for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a popular speaker and writer on all things youth ministry and adolescence. Based out of North Richland Hills, Texas, David has been working with students for over 25 years. Follow him on Twitter!
Chris Robey is the Program Director for Teen Lifeline, Inc. Earlier in his career while working as a youth minister, Chris earned a Masters Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University to better equip his work with teenagers and families. Chris’ career and educational opportunities have exposed him to teenagers from a variety of backgrounds. Follow him on Twitter!
Karlie Duke started working as Teen Lifeline’s Communications Director after graduating from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Communications with a minor in Family Studies. Karlie has worked with teenagers for the past 5 years and is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram!
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