Teen Life Podcast
We research teen culture so you can focus on connection.
Build a better relationship with the teens in your life by gaining insider knowledge into what teens are experiencing in school, on social media, and with their friends. We talk about the latest trends, new apps, teen terms, and better ways to connect.
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Ep. 98: Teen Mental Health Update
Teen mental health is collectively suffering, but there is hope. Feeling connected to the adults in their lives can be a lifeline. Listen for tips on how you can help.
Ep. 97: Water Safety & Spring Break Ideas
Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of death in kids 5-19. But most of us aren’t talking with our teens about water safety. We’ll help you know how.
Ep. 96: Consent & Sports Betting
Do you know how to talk about consent with your teen? Get practical tips on what to say. You’ll also learn what to ask about sports betting & gambling addiction.
Ep. 95: Intentional Rest & Discord
How intentional are you about rest? Plus, we’ll discuss the benefits and dangers of the Discord app and tips for talking with your teen about race!
Ep. 94: Teen Love & Snapchat
Chris and Karlie pull back the curtain on teen love. Then they’ll give you a rundown of the key features of Snapchat and potential risks and benefits.
Ep. 93: Icebreaker Questions & ChatGPT
Don’t miss tried-and-true icebreakers for getting teenagers to open up! We’ll also discuss one of the latest AI tools to storm the educational world, ChatGPT.
Ep. 92: Social Media Report & Parasocial Relationships
What can we do to keep teenagers safe and help them navigate online dangers like predators, dangerous health advice, sexual content, and violence, among others?
Ep. 91: Eating Disorders & Instagram Updates
Millions of teenagers are plagued with eating disorders, like anorexia and ARFID every year. But do you know what to look for? Plus, what’s coming to Instagram!
Ep. 90: Curiosity & the Gas App
Get tips on how to truly connect with your teen through curiosity. We’ll take a look at when to ask the right questions and what you might want to ask.
Ep. 89: Revisiting Identity Formation
We have to do what we can to help teenagers grow and develop, but at the same time, it is essential that we let them find their own identities!