Is Teen Anger Normal? | Ep. 189

Talking to Teens About Porn | Ep. 193

It's a conversation every kid needs (whether you want to have it or not). Many parents and mentors hope the conversation about pornography never comes up—but most teens will encounter it, often earlier than expected and sometimes by accident. What matters most is not avoiding the topic, but creating a safe space where honesty can happen. Shame causes teens to hide, but curiosity invites them to open up. Learning how to stay calm, ask better questions, and talk about healthy relationships can make all the difference in helping teens navigate a complicated digital world with wisdom and confidence. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Internet Safety 101: Pornography 101 [https://internetsafety101.org/pornography/pornographywarningsigns/#:~:text=More%20than%20half%20(54%25),of%20how%20people%20have%20sex.] - Common Sense Media: Teens and Pornography [https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/teens-and-pornography] - NLM: Pornography Consumption and Cognitive-Affective Distress [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10399954/] - Fight the New Drug [https://fightthenewdrug.org/] - Teen Life Blog: How to Help Teens Quit Porn [https://www.teenlife.ngo/how-to-help-teens-quit-porn/] - Teen Life Podcast: Pornography [https://www.teenlife.ngo/pornography-acronyms-2/] | Deep Dive on Pornography [https://www.teenlife.ngo/deep-dive-on-pornography/] | Helping Teens Balance Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks [https://www.teenlife.ngo/helping-teens-balance-digital-lives-with-sarah-brooks/] . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com [https://www.teenlifepodcast.com/] Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe [https://www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe] Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RVsSLFk8WnRqQcGGKooxA]! Follow Us: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/teenlife_ngo/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/teenlifengo] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/teenlife_ngo] . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera [%20luke@thehills.org] & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/], Caleb Hatchett [https://www.instagram.com/caleb_hatchett54/] & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/] & Kelly Fann [https://instagram.com/kellyacrosstheocean]

Helping Teens Land Their First Job | Ep. 192

A first job is about so much more than earning money. It’s often where teens begin learning responsibility, confidence, communication, and independence. From showing up on time to learning how to talk to adults and handle challenges, work helps teens build the kind of competence that shapes long-term confidence. But many parents struggle to know how much help is too much. Should you step in and fill out applications, or should your teen handle it all on their own? The goal isn’t to take over—it’s to coach. Helping teens practice interview skills, build responsibility at home, and think beyond just the paycheck can make all the difference. When teens take ownership of the process, they gain more than a job—they gain confidence in themselves. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Boys & Girls Clubs: How to Be First Job Ready [https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2024/August/interview-tips-for-teens-how-to-be-first-job-ready/] - Youth Job Center: Interviewing Skills [https://youthjobcenter.org/interviewing-skills] - NIH: Teenage Employment and Career Readiness [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3567440/#:~:text=Many%20teenage%20jobs%20are%20not,interaction%20and%20mentorship%20with%20adults.&text=These%20jobs%20may%20not%20only,a%20number%20of%20important%20skills.&text=The%20benefits%20of%20teenage%20employment,will%20lead%20into%20a%20career.&text=Given%20that%20youth%20from%20low,career%20development%20for%20these%20youth.] - Evolve: Teenage Jobs: The Pros and Cons [https://evolvetreatment.com/blog/teenage-jobs-the-pros-and-cons/#:~:text=Is%20Working%20Good%20for%20Teenagers,work%2C%20play%2C%20and%20school.] - NIH: The Benefits and Risks of Adolescent Employment [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2936460/#:~:text=Youth%20themselves%20think%20that%20employment,satisfaction%20(Mortimer%2C%202003).] - Your Teen Magazine: How to Get Your First Job: Tips for Teens [https://yourteenmag.com/teenager-school/how-to-get-your-first-job] - Crew: The Ultimate Job Guide for Young Teens [https://www.trycrew.com/blog/the-ultimate-job-guide-for-young-teens] - Teen Life Podcast: Summer Jobs [https://www.teenlife.ngo/college-experiences-summer-jobs/] . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com [https://www.teenlifepodcast.com/] Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe [https://www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe] Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RVsSLFk8WnRqQcGGKooxA]! Follow Us: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/teenlife_ngo/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/teenlifengo] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/teenlife_ngo] . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera [%20luke@thehills.org] & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/], Caleb Hatchett [https://www.instagram.com/caleb_hatchett54/] & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/] & Kelly Fann [https://instagram.com/kellyacrosstheocean]

Helping Teens Build Better Habits | Ep. 191

Your teen says they want to change—but nothing seems to stick. It’s easy to assume it’s a lack of effort, but the real issue is often deeper: habits. Nearly half of what we do each day runs on autopilot, and those patterns quietly shape who we’re becoming. Instead of pushing for more willpower, this conversation helps you guide teens to notice their habits, understand what those habits are doing for them, and make small, meaningful swaps that actually last. Because lasting change doesn’t come from big promises—it comes from small rhythms repeated over time. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: * The Common Rule [https://www.thecommonrule.org/] * The Common Rule [https://www.amazon.com/Common-Rule-Habits-Purpose-Distraction/dp/0830845607] by Justin Whitmel Earley * Psychology Today: Adolescence and the Development of Habits [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201201/adolescence-and-the-development-habits] * American College of Pediatricians: The Benefits of the Family Table [https://acpeds.org/the-benefits-of-the-family-table/] * JOMO [https://jomo.so/] * Brick [https://getbrick.com/] * Teen Life Blog: Imitation as a Form of Habit-Creation [https://www.teenlife.ngo/imitation-as-a-form-of-habit-creation/] * Atomic Habits [https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits] * Atomic Habits [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735211299/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jamesclear-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0735211299&linkId=abf7be794d09b977a31cce5f2315697f] by James Clear . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com [https://www.teenlifepodcast.com/] Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe [https://www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe] Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RVsSLFk8WnRqQcGGKooxA]! Follow Us: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/teenlife_ngo/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/teenlifengo] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/teenlife_ngo] . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera [%20luke@thehills.org] & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/], Caleb Hatchett [https://www.instagram.com/caleb_hatchett54/] & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/] & Kelly Fann [https://instagram.com/kellyacrosstheocean]

How to Stop Teen Gossip at School | Ep. 190

Drama spreads fast—especially when emotions are high and information is unclear. Get a better picture of why teens gossip, how rumors escalate, and the subtle ways adults can unintentionally fuel the problem. More importantly, learn practical ways to respond without shutting teens down—so you can build trust, model integrity, and redirect conversations toward something healthier. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com [https://www.teenlifepodcast.com/] Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe [https://www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe] Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RVsSLFk8WnRqQcGGKooxA]! Follow Us: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/teenlife_ngo/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/teenlifengo] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/teenlife_ngo] . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera [%20luke@thehills.org] & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/], Caleb Hatchett [https://www.instagram.com/caleb_hatchett54/] & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/] & Kelly Fann [https://instagram.com/kellyacrosstheocean]

Is Teen Anger Normal? | Ep. 189

. . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: * Child Mind Institute: Teens and Anger [https://childmind.org/article/teens-and-anger/] * American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Teen Brain: Behavior, Problem Solving, and Decision Making [https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/The-Teen-Brain-Behavior-Problem-Solving-and-Decision-Making-095.aspx] * Michigan State: Understanding brain development is useful when handling conflict with teens [https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/understanding_brain_development_is_useful_when_handling_conflict_with_teens] * New Harbor Behavioral Healthcare: Teen Anxiety and Irritability: Are They Related? [https://newharborbh.com/teen-anxiety-and-irritability-are-they-related/] * Disney+: Inside Out [https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-d4b87168-7d0b-49bc-b138-457ab7723feb] * The Teen Magazine: The Art of Rage-Baiting: Revealing Social Media's New Candy [https://www.theteenmagazine.com/the-art-of-rage-baiting-revealing-social-media-s-new-candy] * Teen Life Podcast: Anger [https://www.teenlife.ngo/why-are-teens-so-angry/] | Navigating Difficult Conversations [https://www.teenlife.ngo/navigating-difficult-conversations-with-teens/] | De-escalation Skills and Conflict Management [https://www.teenlife.ngo/de-escalation-skills-and-conflict-management/] | Understanding the Teenage Brain [https://www.teenlife.ngo/understanding-the-teenage-brain/] | Why Teens Say Offensive Things [https://www.teenlife.ngo/why-teens-say-offensive-things] . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com [https://www.teenlifepodcast.com/] Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe [https://www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe] Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RVsSLFk8WnRqQcGGKooxA]! Follow Us: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/teenlife_ngo/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/teenlifengo] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/teenlife_ngo] . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera [%20luke@thehills.org] & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/], Caleb Hatchett [https://www.instagram.com/caleb_hatchett54/] & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke [https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/] & Kelly Fann [https://instagram.com/kellyacrosstheocean]