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Spotting the Signs of Teen Nicotine Use

Spotting the Signs of Teen Nicotine Use | Ep. 183

Learn the subtle signs of teen nicotine use, from fruity scents to hidden devices, and get practical tips to start honest, non-judgmental conversations.

Questions that Get Teens Talking

Questions That Get Teens Talking with Sarah Brooks | Ep. 182

Discover how small shifts in questions, timing, and listening can transform your interactions and get teens talking.

Helping Teens Balance Digital Lives - Episode 181

Helping Teens Balance Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks | 181

Discover practical ways to help teens and the digital world coexist—guiding healthier habits, real-life connection, and balance in a screen-filled age.

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.

Searching for Strengths and Solutions

Searching for Strengths and Solutions

With a quick intro to Solution-Focused Therapy, Chris and Karlie discuss the importance of helping teenagers find practical solutions while also pointing out the strengths and resources they already possess.