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Helping Teens Build Better Summer Habits

Helping Teens Build Better Summer Habits | Ep. 194

Summer brings freedom—but it can also bring disconnection, late nights, and days that feel the same. Most teens don’t need more time. They need better rhythms.

Talking to Teens about Porn

Talking to Teens About Porn | Ep. 193

Most teens will encounter porn earlier than parents expect. Learn how curiosity, not shame, helps create honest, healthy conversations.

Helping Teens Land Their First Job

Helping Teens Land Their First Job | Ep. 192

As parents and caring adults it’s sometimes hard to let them take the reins, but a teen’s first job can be an great opportunity to gain independence.

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.