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6 Soft Skills for Every Teen
After two years of quarantines and unorthodox school routines, it’s especially important to hone in on soft skills that will help teens succeed socially.
5 Ways to Combat The Self-Esteem Issue
Self-esteem issues can start as young as 3! But is there anything we can do to help? Karlie Duke offers 5 ways you can make a difference.
Navigating Your Teen Through the Summer
It is HARD parenting a teen when they are out of school. No matter the situation, here are some tips on how to actively keep your teen engaged over the summer.
How to Talk About School Shootings
We wish you never had to have this conversation, but it is an important one in light of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. In this brief episode, Karlie talks through some tips on how to talk about school shootings and also gives some ideas for how to be part of the solution moving forward. We hope this is a helpful resource as you continue to connect with the teenagers in your life.
If you’re present, they will come.
You may feel like you have nothing in common with teens. But the number one quality that will draw them in and keep them coming back is availability.