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Ep. 79: Personal Hygiene & Sexting

Ep. 79: Personal Hygiene & Sexting

by | Nov 1, 2022 | Dating, Parenting, Podcast, Support Groups, Technology

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Summary:
Everyone knows that teens can be smelly. We’ve got a straightforward list of ideas to help your teen conquer personal hygiene so they can succeed in other areas of their lives. We’ll also talk about who’s most at risk for consensual and non-consensual sexting and the conversation you need to have. Plus, how to find hidden photos on an iPhone.

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About Us:
Chris Robey

Chris Robey

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.
Karlie Duke

Karlie Duke

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.

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Don’t Panic about Snapchat

Don’t Panic about Snapchat

by | Apr 26, 2016 | Parenting, Podcast

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Snapchat is an app that has caused great anxiety for adults and especially the parents of teenagers. In this episode, Chris and Karlie discuss the phenomenon of Snapchat, the pros and cons of the app, and how to have beneficial conversations with teenagers about Snapchat. Don’t panic about Snapchat, we’ve done our research and are here to help!

#Snapchat is tapping into people’s desire to talk, to share, and to move on. - @dontpanictalk Click To Tweet

In this episode, you’ll find out…

  • The historical context of Snapchat.
  • Snapchat 101 – a brief guide if you’ve never used the app.
  • Why Snapchat is so popular among teenagers.
  • The pros and cons of the app.
  • How to talk to teenagers about Snapchat.

Ask yourself…

  • Have I researched Snapchat or tried it myself?
  • Am I willing to have a conversation with my teen before panicking about Snapchat?

Go ask a teen…

  • What about Snapchat makes it better than other apps?
  • How does Snapchat work? Can you show me?

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About Us:

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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