Stay Calm Don't Panic

How do we help teens overcome obstacles or bounce back when things are going bad? This week on Teen Life Podcast, Chris and Karlie explore ways to help teens see past present difficulties and look to more optimistic future. They also talk graduation gifts and gap years. All Teen Life Summit sessions are available on demand until August 10. Register and watch at any time. Use code podcast20 for $20 off! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Wikipedia: Harry Potter - Wikipedia: Batman (Bruce Wayne Origin Story) - Kendra Scott Gives Back Event: Shop KendraScott.com May 24-25 and enter code GIVEBACK-17CD at checkout!  OR  Join us Monday, May 24, 2021 5:00-7:00pm at Kendra Scott Southlake for our in-person event to benefit Teen Life. Make sure to mention Teen Life at checkout so 20% of your proceeds will go back to the organization. - Screen Time for iOS: Apple Support - Digital Wellbeing for Android: Android Help - Teen Life Summit: www.teenlife.ngo/summit – Use code podcast

It’s not difficult to imagine that mental health has deep-rooted effects on academic achievement. Succeeding at school is as much a health issue as it is a mind-game. Chris and Karlie talk school and how to help students achieve a healthy school life. Also on this week’s episode, the meme phenomenon. What it is and why people love it. Don’t miss your chance to get $20 off the Teen Life Summit, May 11-12, 2021 with code podcast20 Send us your favorite memes: podcast@teenlife.ngo or on social media (links below)! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Education.nh.gov: Mental Health and Academic Achievement - Springer Link: Mental health and academic performance: a study on selection and causation effects from childhood to early adulthood - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health: The association between anxiety and poor attendance at school – a systematic review - Miriam-Webster: Meme - Meme links: Teen Life Podcast Episode 6 Page - What Do You Meme Game - The Falcon and the Wi

What takes a kid from being a “striver” to being a “thriver”? Dr. Michele Borba is an educational psychologist, best-selling author, and TODAY show contributor who has spoken to over one million participants on five continents and to countless media about child development issues. This week, Chris talks with Dr. Borba about the 7 teachable traits that, when combined with a caring adult, become the keys to resilience. To hear more, be sure to join us for the Teen Life Summit, May 11-12, 2021 and use the code podcast20 for $20 off! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Dr. Michele Borba: www.micheleborba.com - Thrivers: Buy the book - Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience: Buy the book - The Outsiders: Buy the book - Wonder: Buy the book - Harry Potter: Buy the books - To Kill A Mockingbird: Buy the book - The Grapes of Wrath: Buy the book - Teen Life Summit: www.teenlife.ngo/summit – Use code podcast20 for $20 off . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the e

The dating scene for teenagers today is very different than it was for millennials and Gen Xers. On episode 4 of the Teen Life Podcast, Chris and Karlie talk current teen dating lingo and habits, so you can know what to talk about and when to ask questions. Also, get ideas for what to watch as a family and what to look out for on popular streaming services. You won’t want to miss this week’s tip on how to start conversations with your teen about race. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Summit: www.teenlife.ngo/summit - Center for Disease Control (CDC): Sexual Activity and Contraceptive Use Among Teenagers in the United States, 2011–2015 - YouTube: I Tried To Kiss My Bestfriend TikTok Challenge Compilation - VeryWellFamily.com: Teen Dating Slang Dictionary - Wikipedia: TV Parental Guidelines - Common Sense Media: www.commonsensemedia.org - Movie List to diversify your content . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox

Building trusted connections is essential for teen development, but how do we help teens know who to trust and how to connect? Chris and Karlie offer practical tips for encouraging healthy adult connection and building those connections as a parent or a helper. They also talk promposals and ways to help teens experience the best of prom. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Summit: www.teenlife.ngo/summit - TikTok: Promposal Example - Whole Hearted School Counseling: When You’re Not Sure What to Say to Your (Teen) Child, but You Want to Stay in Connection . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

Anxiety and stress were rampant in a pre-covid world, but now (dare we say it?), stress has become a pandemic. Join us as we explore how to connect with teens to combat stress. You'll even learn what all the cool kids are saying these days and how to interpret it. Fair warning: Use these terms at your own risk. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Summit: www.teenlife.ngo/summit - Urban Dictionary: www.urbandictionary.com - Insider: 24 Slang Words Teens Are Using in 2020, And What They Mean - Ask Questions: podcast@teenlife.ngo . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

The Teen Life Podcast is back and in this first episode of the new season, Chris and Karlie talk boundaries and why they are important in any relationship, but especially with teens. Keep an ear out for practical tips on how to approach setting boundaries that teens will respect. Karlie also offers insight into TikTok and how it's influencing culture today. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Summit: www.teenlife.ngo/summit - Business of Apps: TikTok Statistics - Common Sense Media: Parents Ultimate Guide to TikTok - New York Times: What is TikTok? - Influencer Marketing Hub: TikTok Stats - TikTok: Feta Pasta; Leaning Tower of Pisa Prank - Ask Questions: podcast@teenlife.ngo . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcas

Welcome back to the Teen Life Podcast hosted by Chris Robey and Karlie Duke! Formerly the Stay Calm, Don’t Panic Podcast, we are still here to talk about teens, and now you can find new episodes weekly. We tackle difficult topics that today’s teenagers are facing in order to help the helper – that’s you! This podcast is designed to equip anyone who lives or works with teenagers. Each week, join us to discuss relevant topics, new trends, and helpful tips! Visit our website, or you can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

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Recently, Chris and Karlie got to have a conversation with Dr. Tishara Jackson about race, and especially how it impacts the education system and our teenagers. Dr. Jackson is an intervention counselor in a local school district and has been a friend of Teen Life's for a long time! We are thankful for her advice on how to start race conversations, the appropriate language and terminology to use, and how we can educate ourselves. This podcast episode is full of resources, tips, and a different perspective that is needed. Our schools are not always equal, and no matter the race, teenagers are aware of the racial discussions that are taking place in our country right now. Let's take a minute to listen and learn how we can have these conversations well to empower the teenagers in our lives! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

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How do you know what is normal teenage behavior or a red flag that should cause concern? Adolescents are constantly changing and it is difficult to know when to ask questions and how to recognize warning signs. In this podcast episode, Chris and Karlie discuss symptoms of mental illness that also closely resemble average teen development like withdrawal, need for privacy, and change in interests. Join the conversation on how we can encourage and talk to our teenagers about mental illness and signs of concerns. As a caring adult in the life of a teenager, you will find practical tips and questions to engage teenagers in a positive conversation about life changes. This is an episode you won't want to miss as Chris and Karlie tackle a topic that so many young people face today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

Join Chris and Karlie as they talk about Teen Life's philosophy for working with teenagers! With a quick intro to Solution-Focused Therapy, Chris and Karlie discuss the importance of helping teenagers find practical solutions while also pointing out the strengths and resources they already possess. In this episode, Chris and Karlie will give some practical tips for how you can use solution-focused tools and questions to interact with the teens in your life. By using scaling, fist-to-five, and good questions, you can help teenagers focus on how they can make a positive change in the future. This discussion is full of practical tips that can help you empower teenagers this week. Join the conversation and let's start assuming the best about teenagers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

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