What takes a kid from being a “striver” to a “thriver”? Dr. Borba about the 7 teachable traits that, when combined with a caring adult, become the keys to resilience.
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Ep. 4: Dating Relationships & Streaming Services
Chris and Karlie talk teen dating lingo and habits. Get tips for what to watch as a family, what to look out for and how to start conversations about race.
Ep. 3: Building Connection & Prom
Chris and Karlie offer practical tips for helping teens build healthy connections and ways to help teens experience the best of prom.
Ep. 2: Stress & Teen Terms
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.
Ep. 1: Boundaries & TikTok
Chris and Karlie talk about setting boundaries with teens and why they are important in any relationship. Karlie also offers insight into TikTok.
Building Resilience Together
With teens in particular, we have an incredible opportunity. At an age where they understand loss, they appreciate more than ever when we take the time to teach them how to overcome it. And it’s teachable!