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Teen Boundaries That Work - Ep. 177

Teen Boundaries That Work | Ep. 177

Boundaries aren’t about control—they’re about clarity and care. Join us to explore real-life ways to set limits that help teens thrive.

When Teens Refuse Help - Ep. 176

When Teens Refuse Help | Ep. 176

What to do when teens refuse help? Learn how to build trust, normalize support, and keep the door open—because every teen deserves to be heard.

De-Escalation with Brenda McAdoo

De-Escalation Skills and Conflict Management | Ep. 175

Learn de-escalation techniques and conflict management tools to support teens when emotions run high. You don’t have to fix it—just show up.

Ep. 75: Sleep Disorders & Fall Trends

Ep. 75: Sleep Disorders & Fall Trends

Learn why teens have a hard time getting enough sleep (it’s not what you think!). Then catch up on Fall trends and terms and discover the best moments for connection.

Ep. 74: Boosting Energy & Juul Marketing

Ep. 74: Boosting Energy & Juul Marketing

Be sure to catch Chris and Karlie’s tips for getting a natural energy boost; an update on teen vaping; and how to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Ep. 73: Dating Violence & Instagram Reels

Ep. 73: Dating Violence & Instagram Reels

Find out who’s most at risk for teen dating violence and how to help teenagers in abusive relationships. Plus, get tips for how to raise critical thinkers.

Ep. 72: Confidentiality & Fall Watch List

Ep. 72: Confidentiality & Fall Watch List

When is it ok to break confidentiality with a teen? We’ve got tips you’ll appreciate in episode 73. Plus, tune in for fun shows and movies to watch this fall!

Ep. 71: Suicide Prevention & BeReal

Ep. 71: Suicide Prevention & BeReal

In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, Chris and Karlie offer tips for checking in with teenagers. They’ll also share Karlie’s experience with BeReal.

Ep. 70: Grief & Banned Books

Ep. 70: Grief & Banned Books

Join us for a very relevant conversation on how to support teens through grief, book bans (& challenges), and loan forgiveness. You don’t want to miss it!