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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.
I believe this is why we are seeing such a surge in mental health issues with teenagers. When there is no real future, no real reason to engage with our “anticipating self”, then what is the reason to engage or hope?
It’s not difficult to imagine that mental health has deep-rooted effects on academic achievement. Succeeding at school is as much a health issue as it is a mind-game. Chris and Karlie talk school and how to help students achieve a healthy school life. Also on this week’s episode, the meme phenomenon. What it is and why people love it.
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.
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.
Chris and Karlie offer practical tips for helping teens build healthy connections and ways to help teens experience the best of prom.