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Ep. 178 - How to stay connected with busy teens

How to Connect with Busy Teens | Ep. 178

Struggling to connect with busy teens? Discover simple, meaningful ways to stay close—even when life gets hectic. Learn why even small moments matter.

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.

Ep. 2: Stress & Teen Terms

Ep. 2: Stress & Teen Terms

Anxiety and stress were rampant in a pre-covid world, but now (dare we say it?), stress has become a pandemic. Join us as we explore how to connect with teens to combat stress. You’ll even learn what all the cool kids are saying these days and how to interpret it. Fair warning: Use these terms at your own risk.

Ep. 1: Boundaries & TikTok

Ep. 1: Boundaries & TikTok

Chris and Karlie talk about setting boundaries with teens and why they are important in any relationship. Karlie also offers insight into TikTok.

Restorative Practices with Sarah Sampson

Restorative Practices with Sarah Sampson

Special guest Sarah Sampson shares about belonging circles and sentence stems as tools for having difficult conversations around race and privilege.

Education and Race with Dr. Jackson

Education and Race with Dr. Jackson

Intervention counselor, Dr. Tishara Jackson shares how race impacts the education system, how to start (and have) race conversations, and how we can educate ourselves.

Average Teenage Behavior or Warning Sign?

Average Teenage Behavior or Warning Sign?

How do you know what is normal teenage behavior or a red flag that should cause concern? Adolescents are constantly changing and it is difficult to know when to ask questions and how to recognize warning signs.