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Lessons from “The Bad Kids”
I am a huge fan of Netflix. In the mood for a comedy, drama, thriller or documentary? You can choose from thousands of TV shows and movies. While I typically watch Netflix for personal gain, I recently came across a documentary called The Bad Kids (you can also find it on iTunes and Amazon). I’ll confess – I am not a documentary person. Give me fiction and fairy tales all day! But this particular documentary intrigued me because I work with students just like the ones highlighted in this film. I work with “The Bad Kids” every week, and I wanted to see what I could learn from the heart and work of someone halfway across the country.
4 Ways Our Teen Friends Teach Us Courage
Teens are uniquely positioned to make a difference in the world. Chris Robey and Sarah Brooks valuable lessons about courage and inner strength from teenagers.
A Few Words on Courage
When we find new and creative ways to instill courage into the lives of our teens, they win. It’s about the small things of life and encouraging them in those.
3 Ways Stress Can Make Life Better
In this episode of the Stay Calm, Don’t Panic! Podcast, Chris Robey and Ricky Lewis discuss the role of stress in the lives of teenagers and how stress can actually be beneficial. Unfortunately, stress is an unavoidable part of life, but Ricky gives great insight into how we can use stress to make life better. Don’t get caught up in stress, instead let’s be better equipped to see it as a positive part of life!
4 Ways the “Check-In” Transforms Relationships
There is power in checking in on teenagers. By asking how they are doing, we can transform relationships and help them discover their own self-identity.