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Don’t Panic about Snapchat

by Karlie Duke | Apr 26, 2016 | Parenting, Podcast

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Snapchat is an app that has caused great anxiety for adults and especially the parents of teenagers. In this episode, Chris and Karlie discuss the phenomenon of Snapchat, the pros and cons of the app, and how to have beneficial conversations with teenagers about Snapchat. Don’t panic about Snapchat, we’ve done our research and are here to help!

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In this episode, you’ll find out…

The historical context of Snapchat.
Snapchat 101 – a brief guide if you’ve never used the app.
Why Snapchat is so popular among teenagers.
The pros and cons of the app.
How to talk to teenagers about Snapchat.

Ask yourself…

Have I researched Snapchat or tried it myself?
Am I willing to have a conversation with my teen before panicking about Snapchat?

Go ask a teen…

What about Snapchat makes it better than other apps?
How does Snapchat work? Can you show me?

Resources:

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Snapchat Website:
- Statistics
- Privacy Policy
Articles:
Blog: Adam Mclane
Review: iParent.tv
Website: dontpanicpodcast.org
Music: Under the Chandeliers

About Us:

Chris Robey is the Program Director for Teen Lifeline, Inc. Earlier in his career while working as a youth minister, Chris earned a Masters Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University to better equip his work with teenagers and families. Chris’ career and educational opportunities have exposed him to teenagers from a variety of backgrounds. Follow him on Twitter!

Karlie Duke started working as Teen Lifeline’s Communications Director after graduating from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Communications with a minor in Family Studies. Karlie has worked with teenagers for the past 5 years and is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram!

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Don’t Panic about Social Media with Sarah Brooks

by Karlie Duke | Mar 29, 2016 | Parenting, Podcast, Resources

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Sarah Brooks joins us on the Stay Calm, Don’t Panic! Podcast to talk all things Social Media! Are you concerned about your teenager’s digital life? Are you looking for answers but don’t know where to start? Do your social media conversations only lead to fights? In this episode, we discuss the answers to all these questions and more.