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Join Chris and Karlie in one of their most important conversations to date. Learn this simple trick to harness the power of words to encourage and affirm teens. You’ll also love this episode’s deep dive into the world of Marvel, parental warnings and great takeaways. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Enchanted Learning: Virtues Vocabulary Word List - Space.com: Marvel Movies in Chronological Order - Common Sense Media - Disney+: Marvel - Teen Life Podcast: Episode 48: Pornography & Acronyms 2 (includes tip on Disney+ content changes) . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

The end of the year is a busy, sometimes stressful time for students, teachers, and parents alike. As everyone wraps up another school year, we’ve got tips and tricks for finishing the year strong, out-of-the-box graduation gifts, and keeping in touch after commencement. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Podcast: Episode 7: Overcoming Obstacles & Graduation - Teen Life Podcast: Episode 37: How to Start & Sabbaticals . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Kelly Fann & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

Even now, there are many misconceptions about mental health problems and their treatment. Join Chris and Karlie as they talk about common myths versus the reality of mental health issues. Then, have you heard of BookTok? Don’t miss this overview of the latest social media trend to hit TikTok. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - MentalHealth.gov: Mental Health Myths & Facts - NAMI: 2020 Mental Health by the Numbers - Texas Health & Human Services: Mental Health Counseling Services for Children - The Teen Magazine: 6 books to read for mental health awareness month - Refinery29: BookTok Is The Last Wholesome Place On The Internet . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Kelly Fann & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https

If you’re feeling hopeless or even just a little down, gratitude is one of the best antidotes. Chris and Karlie talk about guiding teens to be thankful for the little things that are going right and the incredible benefits that gratefulness brings. They also dive into some teen terms you might be hearing or confused about and how to raise capable teens using the “funnel theory”. It’s an episode full of really practical information and tips that will leave you more empowered and maybe even a little more hopeful! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Forbes: Gratitude Is Good: Why It’s Important And How To Cultivate It - Harvard Health Publishing: Giving thanks can make you happier - Urban Dictionary - Teen Life Podcast: Episode 14: Independence & Likes . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Chri

If you've ever been a teen, past or present, you know that teenage drinking is an unavoidable topic. Whether or not you suspect your teen is consuming alcohol, it's a conversation worth having. We're here in episode 52 of the Teen Life Podcast to give you a better picture of what the stats are for underage drinking in 2022, as well as tips for having useful conversations about it. We also talk ACT versus SAT testing, the benefits of each and why schools are moving away from requiring test scores for admission. Stick around for our test-taking tips at the end! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Drugfree.org: How to Address Alcohol & Underage Drinking - CDC: Underage Drinking - CDC: Binge Drinking - TABC: Underage Drinking - Teen Life Podcast: Episode 51: Marijuana & TikTok Stories - Washington Post: Harvard won’t require SAT or ACT through 2026 as test-optional push grows - US News: ACT vs. SAT: How to Decide Which Test to Take . . Visit

Do you know the warning signs that your teen is using drugs? In episode 51, Chris and Karlie discuss marijuana laws, use and paraphernalia. They take a quick dive into what to look for and how to talk with your teen about the effects of marijuana use on teens. You'll also get an update on social media trends, specifically in TikTok. Then, don't miss Karlie's tip this week on how to read and listen to more books for free! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - History.com: The Hazy History of '420' - Teen Life Podcast TL Selects: Substance Abuse with Sara Kaylor Episode 16: Role Models & Drug Slang Episode 30: Red Ribbon Week & Trending Shows - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): Marijuana Laws - VeryWellFamily: Teen Drug Use Warning Signs - DrugFree.org: Marijuana: What You Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults - Nylon.com: Tik Tok Expands Stories Feature in Battle Against Instagram - Libby App . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com

It's our 50th episode since rebooting the podcast and we're celebrating by revisiting some of our most impactful topics, trends and tips! Listen to get a great overview of topics like trauma triggers, pronouns, and helping teens manage stress. We'll also see how some of the trends we've talked about have panned out. We know that it's hard for teachers and parents to protect their own mental health sometimes. Make sure to catch our tips for staying healthy yourself while working with teens. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Childtrends.org: Relationships with Caring Adults and Social and Emotional Strengths Are Related to High School Academic Achievement  - Childtrends.org: Caring Adults: IMPORTANT FOR POSITIVE CHILD WELL-BEING - Verywellfamily.com: Reasons Your Teen Might Be Stressed Out (And What You Can Do About It) - NPR: Marijuana vaping among teens has more than doubled since 2013 - The Ultimate Adult Guide to TikTok - Contact us: podcast@teenlife.ngo - Find links to all t

In episode 49, the Teen Life team takes a closer look at some of the dangers and consequences of pornography for our teens, while also giving practical tips on how to have positive conversations around this topic.  .  .  In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:  - 10 Tricky Ways Porn Will Target Your Kids in 2022 - 7 Ways Porn Kills Marriage–Plus Tips for Talking to Your Teens - How Many Women Watch Porn? - Porn Harms Girls in 12 Ways: Fight Back with 3 Empowering Mindsets - Exodus Cry: Get the Facts - Resources: The Recovery Village Addictions Hotline: 1-844-276-2777 (Operates 24/7) Covenanteyes.com Defendyoungminds.com XXXchurch .  .  Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke With Guests: Tobin Hodges & Kelly Fann Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kell

In episode 48, Chris and Karlie give a big picture overview of the effects pornography has on developing minds and ways adults can help teens navigate the inevitable dangers of online porn. They also dive into acronyms that every parent needs to know and ways that Disney+ is changing. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - The Recovery Village: Pornography Facts and Statistics - Fightthenewdrug.org: Boys Exposed: How Porn Traumatizes - Fightthenewdrug.org: How Many Women Watch Porn? - Defendyoungminds.org: 10 Tricky Ways Porn Will Target Your Kids in 2022 - Defendyoungminds.org: 7 Ways Porn Kills Marriage–Plus Tips for Talking to Your Teens - Covanenteyes.org: The Holiday Reality of Peer-to-Peer Porn Exposure - YouTube: Raised on Porn Documentary - Cyberwise: Online Pornography - Covenanteyes.com - Defendyoungminds.com - See all the acronyms here! . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenli

If you’re confused about NFTs, you aren’t alone. Chris and Karlie talk non-fungible tokens and cryptocurrency in episode 47. What are they and why do they matter? They also explore how teens can invest and how to stay safe when shopping online with digital money. Don’t miss this week’s tip for a very useful safety feature on your phone that you probably don’t know you already have. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Finance Today: A Teenager’s Guide to Investing in Cryptocurrency - The Verge: NFTs Explained - Forbes.com: What is an NFT, Non-Fungible Tokens Explained - Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast: NFTs Explained with Justin Maller! on Apple Podcasts - ‎Your Money’s Worth: Bitcoin: Should You Invest? With Tyrone Ross on Apple Podcasts - Trinity Portfolio Advisors - Topgolf: teenlife.ngo/topgolf - Ethereum - Apple: Emergency SOS for iPhone - AndroidPolice.com: Emergency SOS for Android . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe

Hope is one of the top indicators of mental health, but for many teens it can feel out of reach. Chris and Karlie share practical ideas for encouraging and teaching teens to be hopeful. They also take a look at social media’s effect on how teens see war and how they filter news sources. Don’t miss these useful tips for talking about the war in the Ukraine with teens. Be sure to listen to the end for this week’s tip on identifying triggers, too! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Podcast: Ep. 39: Athletics & Monetization of Youtube - Teen Life Podcast:Ep. 40: Preparing to Launch & The Sex Talk - USAToday: Why It’s So Important to Hope - Psychology Today: Why Hope Matters - Trinity Portfolio Advisors - Topgolf: teenlife.ngo/topgolf - Harvard: Pinker Explains “The Long Peace” - Instagram: Fake Tweet Post - Sharon McMahon: website - Instagram: @sharonsaysso - Instagram: Cherish on The SCARF Trigger Framework . . Visit our web

Can unplugging for a day really make a difference in a constantly connected world? We talk digital detox in episode 45 of the Teen Life Podcast! Stay tuned for insights into trending phenomenon, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), and how to fail like a champ. If you’re not familiar with the weird science behind why whispers and haircuts are so relaxing, you’re in for a treat! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - YouTube: Why You Should Do A Digital Detox – Cal Newport - YouTube: Can a Digital Detox reset your thinking? – A conversation with Cal Newport on Social Media - NPR: Craig Richard: Whispers and haircuts — the science of ASMR - Man of Many: 31 Best ASMR Artists: The Top Channels on Youtube - TikTok: @oldtimehawkeye - Instagram: Mikaela Shiffrin Post - Today.com: Mikaela Shiffrin on her Olympics . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram |

Have you noticed content in your social media feed that you didn't sign up for? Chris and Karlie talk suggested content in episode 44 - how it's chosen for you and how to stop seeing content you didn't choose to follow. Then, if you followed the winter Olympics at all, you probably saw the drama on the ice. We'll explore what happened and why it matters. Don't miss this episode's tip either! It's sure to be fun for the whole family. .  . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Instagram tests putting suggested posts ahead of your friends’ - How does Instagram determine which posts appear as suggested posts? - How the Instagram Algorithm Works for Feed Posts in 2022 - Dramatic skates, reactions from unforgettable women's free skate - Kamila Valieva’s sample included three substances sometimes used to help the heart.  - A Disturbing Night of Olympic Figure Skating Exposes the Dark Side of the Rink - Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva was failed by the system, adults - Wordle | Nerdl

Everyone loves to flex their generational superiority, and we all know that each generation carries with it characteristics and tendencies brought forth by the circumstances of our time. In episode 43, Chris and Karlie explore what makes Gen Z different from Millennials or Generation X. Then they brave a difficult conversation about the popular HBO show, Euphoria. And don't miss this week's tip for blocking unwanted content on Instagram! . .   In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:  - Teen Life Instagram - aecf.org: What are the Core Characteristics of Generation Z? - Pew Research: Defining generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z begins - Pew Research: Early Benchmarks Show ‘Post-Millennials’ on Track to Be Most Diverse, Best-Educated Generation Yet - Teen Life Podcast: Episode 5: Developing Thrivers with Dr. Michele Borba - Thrivers: Buy it on Amazon - Euphoria on HBO Max - USA Today: ‘Euphoria’ nudity, controversies make viewers uncomforta

Chris and Karlie are back together with some of their favorite ways to celebrate Black History Month. Then Karlie fills us in on what’s trending in teen clothing (aka “winter fits”). If you know what chelsea boots are, you’re ahead of the game. If you don’t be sure to tune in. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Association of the Study of African American Life and History; Black History Themes - Disney+: Rise Up, Sing Out - Black Effect Podcast Network - Be the Bridge – Book – Podcast – Facebook Group - Teen Life Podcast: Ep. 4: Dating Relationships & Streaming Services Ep. 20: Teen Fits & Constructive Thoughts TL Selects: Race & Teens with Robert Purvey . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Kelly Fann & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duk

From Singles' Awareness Day to Galentine's to Valentine's Day, February 14 usually evokes a reaction, and teenagers are no different. Teen Life Program Director Tobin Hodges joins Karlie Duke to talk teen romance and what parents and teachers can do to encourage teens have healthy dating relationships. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Episode 40: Preparing to Launch & The Sex Talk - Episode 27: Meditation & Messaging Apps - Episode 26: Dating & Suicide Terms - Episode 4: Dating Relationships & Streaming Services - 8 Tips for Better Parent/Teacher Communication . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Kelly Fann & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

Karlie talks launching teens from home with her dad and parenting expert, Chris Hatchett, in a conversation you won’t want to miss. They’ll dive into the driving goals that should be behind every parent’s decision-making and real-life experiences in the Hatchett home. Also be sure to stick around for how and when to have “the sex talk” and Chris’s top advice for parents of all ages! . . If you’re looking for more on these topics, check out these links: - Teen Sexuality with Dr. Beth Robinson - Preparing Kids for the Future with Dr. David Fraze . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Karlie Duke & Chris Hatchett Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

Josh Duke joins Karlie for a coach’s perspective on how to make the most of school athletics for teenagers. Whether your teen is a star player or bench warmer, his practical advice will help you manage expectations and improve your player's game. Josh and Karlie also explore the monetization of YouTube- how channels build and lose revenue and who the key players are. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Business Insider: How Much Money YouTubers Make, According to Dozens of Creators - Teen Life Podcast: Episode 13: Teen Driving & YouTube - Forbes: The Highest-Paid YouTube StarsTeen Life Podcast: Episode 31: The Father Effect & The Paul Bros - YouTube: Mr. Beast Jake Paul Dude Perfect - Make Use Of: 4 Reasons Why Your YouTube Channel Got Demonetized . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Josh Duke & Karli

Social media isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but we can help teens (and ourselves) have a better relationship. Join Karlie and guest podcaster, Kelly Fann, in a candid conversation about algorithms and how to talk with teens about the effects it can have on self-esteem. Don’t miss where they break down the “metaverse” and better ways to set health goals without encouraging a negative body image. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Netflix: The Social Dilemma - Tallo: How Gen Z Feels About Integrating Social Media and Education - Time: Will 2022 Be the Year of Reckoning for Addictive Algorithms? - NPR: 4 takeaways from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s Testimony - Later: Instagram Announces New Feed Views: Home, Favorites, and Chronological Following Feed - CyberWise: What the Heck is the Metaverse and Should You Let Your Children Go There? - New York Times: Investors Snap Up Metaverse Real Estate in a Virtual Land Boom - Facebook: About Meta . . Visit our website: w

Most people start the year full of resolution… which ends somewhere around January 5. But what if there was a way to set goals that made them easier to keep? Chris and Karlie have a few tips up their sleeves on how to start better so finishing is easier and how to help teens achieve their goals in 2022. Then join the conversation on why working till you drop won’t really work. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Blog: 4 Ways to Finish with Success - Jon Acuff Books: - Finish - Start . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support