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#123: School Partnerships & Fantasy Football
Get practical tips for creating a home-school partnership that sets your teens up for success. Plus, get a crash course in fantasy football and teenagers.
Ep. 122: Diverse Families- Blended Families with Teenagers
Scott and Vanessa Martindale know a lot about blended families with teenagers. Get their best tips on how to be successful and how caring adults can help.
Ep. 121: Diverse Families- Single Parent Families
We dive into things that help (and hurt) and offer practical tips on what’s most helpful in supporting kids and parents in single parent families.
Top Tips for Talking with Teens about Suicide and Depression
Talking with teens about depression and suicide can be scary. Don’t miss these top tips for starting and having this vital conversation.
Ep. 120: Diverse Families: Special Needs
Donna Crose, Tobin Hodges mom, joins Tobin and Chris to discuss the challenges that parents and siblings face when caring for a sibling with special needs.