Chris and Karlie discuss pronouns and how the mental health of LGBTQ youth is impacted when pronouns are respected.
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Ep. 11: Secrecy & Teen Terms 2.0
How do you know when your teen is keeping secrets? Chris and Karlie talk teen secrecy, where to look for hidden apps and more teen terms you need to know. This episode is full of info and tips you’ll be glad to know.
Ep. 10: Searching for Identity & Vaping
On this week’s episode as Chris and Karlie discuss helping teens develop their identity. Plus, get the facts and stats on vaping and fun games for the whole family.
Ep. 9: Affirmation & Omegle
Learning to affirm others’ worth is a habit that can change the world. Chris and Karlie share tips on positive affirmations for teens, as well as take a critical look at the website Omegle.
Ep. 8: Finding Strengths & Emojis
Chris and Karlie discuss ways to help teenagers discover strengths and pursue them. And if you’ve ever been confused about how teens use emojis these days, lean into this episode! We’ll tell you which emojis show your age and which ones you might want to avoid.
Ep. 7: Overcoming Obstacles & Graduation
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.