Our interactions have become shorter. We leave the house less. Fewer details are shared in conversations. We say less. We are lonely. And our teenagers are too.
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Ep. 50: Teen Life’s Top Five
We’re celebrating our 50th podcast episode with an overview of topics that continue to be relevant, like trauma triggers, pronouns, and helping teens manage stress.
Ep. 49: Deep Dive on Pornography
The Teen Life team takes a closer look at how pornography affects teenage boys and girls and what kinds of conversations you might need to be having.
Ep. 48: Pornography & Acronyms 2
The average age children today are exposed to porn is somewhere between 8 & 13. Do you know how to talk to your teen about pornography?
Ep. 46: The Importance of Hope & War
Chris and Karlie share practical ideas for encouraging and teaching teens to be hopeful, as well as how to talk with teens about the war.
Ep. 45: Digital Detox & ASMR
Can unplugging for a day really make a difference in a constantly connected world? We talk digital detox, ASMR, and failing like a champ.