Teen Life Podcast

One in four youths admits to having shoplifted before the age of 12, but why and how do we help them stop? This week, we’ll talk about the reasons behind the behavior and ways to curb it.

We’ll also look at ideas for teens’ summer plans, so you can be prepared before they start saying they’re bored!

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Do you ever get “stuck” before you even get started on a big task? What if we could tap into our brains’ dopamine center to make our lives more productive? Task gamification could be the answer to a common problem with the executive functioning skill of task initiation. Listen for tips on how making tasks into a game can help you and your teen.

We’ll also go over some common mental health terms, as well as practical tips for easing anxiety.

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Students are more stressed than ever and technology continues to evolve in ways that make the slide from academic stress to cheating a very slippery slope. So how can we help? In episode 107, we’ll start with what to look for to spot cheating in the classroom. We’ve also got a few ideas on how to stop it before it starts.

It’s not just teenagers who are cheating lately. The same technology that makes cheating easy also makes creating deep fakes a reality you’ll soon face, if you haven’t already. AI hoaxes are more common than ever and they’re making it hard to know what’s real and what’s not. Listen for tips on how to protect yourself and what you should be discussing with your teenagers.

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Teens are known for being moody and bad humored, but 42% of today’s teenagers show symptoms of clinical depression. In episode 106, Chris and Karlie will share signs of depression versus typical teen behavior. They’ll also discuss possible steps for parents and other caring adults to take if you think a teen you love needs help.

Then, if you still don’t know much about Lemon8, you’ll want to tune in to learn more about this quickly spreading app. We’ve got details about what it is and how teens are using it.

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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2023! Join us for easy ways to show teachers that we recognize how much they do for our students.

You’ll also want to hear more about the latest teen terms! Be sure to check out the first four teen terms episodes in the notes below.

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Many teenagers suffer from moderate to severe anxiety. In episode 103 of the podcast, we’ll share symptoms to look for and ways that you can support teens throughout adolescence.

We’ll also talk about the growing number of teens taking gap years and whether or not a gap year may be a good solution for your family!

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: