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Girl Scouts has always been about building strong relationships. Good troops provide exciting activities. GREAT troops provide opportunities to make friends that share in the excitement. Troop leaders are what makes the difference. For a successful troop, make time to build relationships between fellow girls, girls and their leaders, and girls with the greater sisterhood […]

Spring is the perfect time to revisit a group agreement. If you did one in the beginning of the year, your girls will have grown a lot since then, you may have added new girls, and you likely have some summer trips planned and revisiting what behavior is expected is a good idea. And if […]

Building fires and cooking over them is one of the most exciting parts of any outing. In this episode, we’ll be covering safety practices for fires, fire building basics, and suggested kaper roles for a cookout. Remember, your council may require specialized training before taking your girls camping or doing fire building activities. Contact your […]

In this final episode of Season 3 of the Stay Calm, Don't Panic! Podcast, Chris Robey talks to Benny Nowell of Sevens in Boulder, Colorado about the power of belonging. Through his work with homeless teenagers, Benny has seen the extremes teens will go to find acceptance and belonging and speaks to our role as adults to help teenagers find positive places to belong. Join the conversation and find out how simple words can make a big impact! Continue reading What Homeless Teens Can Teach Us About Belonging at Teen Life.

In this episode of Season 3 of the Stay Calm, Don't Panic! Podcast, Chris Robey talks with Dr. Becky Taylor about the importance of helping adolescents focus on their strengths rather than their weaknesses. While it is easy for us to point out our own flaws, improving strengths are a greater motivator. Join the conversation with Dr. Taylor and find out how you can encourage teenagers to use their strengths to become more successful! Continue reading Strengths Are Better Than Weaknesses at Teen Life.

In this episode of the Stay Calm, Don't Panic! Podcast, Chris Robey is joined by Dr. David Fraze to discuss the affect of disappointment on teenagers. Is disappointment all bad? Is rescuing our children the best answer? Jump into this great conversation and hear ways to help push and equip students to face challenges and disappointments. Continue reading Disappointment Isn’t a Bad Thing at Teen Life.

In this episode of Season 3 of the Stay Calm, Don't Panic! Podcast, Chris Robey talks to two school counselors about what they are currently seeing in our public schools. While Lindsey and Tammy both work at two very different schools, they give great insight into what students are facing and offer valuable advice on how we can support teenagers in order to make their school experiences more positive. School is a vital part of the teenage years, let's discuss how we can help students be more successful! Continue reading The Truth on School Life & Successful Students at Teen Life.

In this episode of the Stay Calm, Don't Panic! Podcast, Chris Robey is joined by Beverly Ross to discuss how we can increase our connection with teenagers. Beverly offers five practical, realistic ways to increase our connection and improve our relationships. As an expert in the counseling realm, Beverly's wisdom is invaluable! Let's work on making our homes, classrooms and churches safe places for connection! Continue reading The 5 “A’s” of Connection at Teen Life.

In this episode of the Stay Calm, Don't Panic! Podcast, Chris Robey and Sarah Brooks discuss how adults can learn valuable lessons about courage and inner strength from teenagers. Teens are uniquely equipped and positioned to make a difference in the world. It is easy for us as adults to press our own agendas on teenagers, but maybe it is time to learn something from them! Take a listen to this awesome conversation and walk away with some insight into the awesome lives of teenagers. Continue reading 4 Ways Our Teen Friends Teach Us Courage at Teen Life.

In this episode of the Stay Calm, Don't Panic! Podcast, Chris Robey and Ricky Lewis discuss the role of stress in the lives of teenagers and how stress can actually be beneficial. Unfortunately, stress is an unavoidable part of life, but Ricky gives great insight into how we can use stress to make life better. Don't get caught up in stress, instead let's be better equipped to see it as a positive part of life! Continue reading 3 Ways Stress Can Make Life Better at Teen Life.

In this first episode of Season 3 of the Stay Calm, Don't Panic! Podcast, Chris sits down with Dr. Mark DeYoung to talk about the importance and power of the check-in. Talking to teenagers is about more than just getting information, it can build relationships and help them find their own identity. You don't want to miss these tips on how to make the most of the check-in! Continue reading 4 Ways the “Check-In” Transforms Relationships at Teen Life.

Kids are learning about sex education from birth on. This can be a big task for parents, schools and churches! Join Chris and Karlie as they interview author Dr. Beth Robinson about having healthy conversations about sexuality with children and teenagers. Using her experience in this area, Dr. Robinson calls parents, schools and churches to stop being silent and engage teenagers in conversations about sex. Instead of being afraid of these discussions, listen and be equipped with questions and principles that can make these conversations beneficial and empowering. Continue reading Dr. Beth Robinson Talks Teen Sexuality at Teen Life.

Bullying is pervasive, severe, and persistent, and it is affecting the lives of our teenagers. This episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by Fort Worth ISD's Director of Guidance and Counseling, Kathryn Everest, and several students to talk about bullying. Listen as they share stories, hurt and ways to create a better environment on school campuses. We don't need to panic about bullying, but we also can't keep quiet or ignore it. Find out how you can help combat bullying! Continue reading Kathryn Everest & Students Talk Bullying at Teen Life.

In our second interview from CenterPeace’s e3 Conference, Chris and Karlie are joined by two youth pastors to talk about how to support, encourage and involve homosexual teenagers in a youth group context. Hopefully this discussion will help you have better conversations with homosexual teenagers, their families, and your church leaders as we try to figure out how to best show the love of Jesus to the LGBT youth in our churches. Continue reading E3: Ministering to LGBT Teens at Teen Life.

Grief comes in many different forms, but it is something everyone deals with at some point in life. In this episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by Beverly Ross to talk about the the basics of grief, what to expect from a grieving teenager and how we can better support teens who are grieving. Don’t panic about grief, there is a way to bring hope and encouragement to difficult circumstances! Continue reading Beverly Ross Talks Grief (Rebroadcast) at Teen Life.

Racism is a huge topic in our country right now. This episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by Robert Purvey to start a conversation about this difficult and sometimes polarizing subject. We are excited for you to hear the wisdom and insight from Robert and he brings up the importance of talking about racism with our teenagers. Continue reading Robert Purvey Talks Racism at Teen Life.

This episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by an entire family in a special live recording. From CenterPeace's e3 Conference, join this conversation with a Christian family whose teenage son came out to them at an early age. You'll be inspired by their stories, enlightened by their perspective and challenged to better love the homosexual community. Let's start a healthy discussion between gay teenagers and the church. Continue reading Homosexuality: A Family Affair at Teen Life.

In part two of our conversation about suicide, Chris and Karlie are joined by Lezlie Culver to talk about “postvention.” Through personal experience and her work with families who have lost a loved one to suicide, Lezlie discusses how we can support teenagers who have attempted suicide and families who are affected by suicide. What do we do when someone has attempted or died by suicide? Join our conversation! Continue reading Suicide (Pt. 2) with Lezlie Culver at Teen Life.

In the first episode of a two part series on suicide, Chris and Karlie are joined by Dr. Becky Taylor to discuss risk factors and suicide prevention. Suicide is a problem, especially among teenagers, and we need to get the conversation going about suicide. Join us as Dr. Taylor talks about how to support, confront and encourage teenagers who are thinking about suicide. Continue reading Suicide (Pt. 1) with Dr. Becky Taylor at Teen Life.

This episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by youth ministry expert, author, and national speaker, Mark Matlock. Join the conversation as Mark discusses the importance of youth ministry and how churches can reach teenagers. Whether or not you attend church, this is a great conversation about the importance of relationships and a place to belong in the life of a teenager. Continue reading Mark Matlock Talks The Importance of Youth Ministry at Teen Life.

This episode, Heather and Jade join the Don’t Panic Podcast to talk about their stories both separately and as they intertwine. As a young teen mom, Jade has looked to Heather for support and encouragement. With her oldest son now in college, Heather was able to provide hope and a new perspective through her own teen pregnancy. You won’t want to miss this episode on the joys and challenges of teen parenthood. Continue reading Heather & Jade Talk Teen Pregnancy at Teen Life.

What is anxiety? And how can we encourage and equip teenagers who battle with anxiety? These questions are more are answered in an interview Dr. Mark DeYoung! We are shedding light on a topic that can be easily misunderstood. Let's not overlook anxiety or panic - there are steps that you can take today! Continue reading Dr. Mark DeYoung Talks Anxiety at Teen Life.

Athletics are a huge part of many teenagers' Middle School and High School experiences. This episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by former NFL player, Ryan Young, to talk about how to raise, coach and develop successful students athletes. There is a place for balance and growth in the context of adolescent athletics. Join us for a great conversation about how to make the most of those teenage athletic years! Continue reading Ryan Young Talks Student Athletes at Teen Life.

Dating violence is something we often hear about but don't know what to do. Surely I don't know a teenager in an abusive relationship! In this episode, Carrie Gurley defines dating violence and gives tips for how we can become more educated and better prepared to walk teenagers through difficult relationships. Aren't sure where to start with dating violence? Don't panic! Continue reading Carrie Gurley Talks Dating Violence at Teen Life.

Grief comes in many different forms, but it is something everyone deals with at some point in life. This episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by Beverly Ross to talk about the the basics of grief, what to expect from a grieving teenager and how we can better support teens who are grieving. Don’t panic about grief, there is a way to bring hope and encouragement to difficult circumstances! Continue reading Don’t Panic about Grief with Beverly Ross at Teen Life.

Story-telling is a powerful tool, especially when working with teenagers. In this episode, Dr. Michael Arnold joins Chris to discuss Narrative Therapy and how you can use stories to start conversations and deepen relationships with teenagers. Don’t panic about Narrative Therapy, even you can utilize the power of story and metaphors! Continue reading Don’t Panic about a Bad Story with Dr. Michael Arnold at Teen Life.

School is a major part of every teenager's life. It is also the best way to serve and reach students on their turf. In this episode, Chris and Karlie discuss the importance of adult involvement in schools and how you can be a resource to your community. Don't panic about the current state of our teenagers and their schools, let's get involved and start making a difference! Continue reading Don’t Panic – Get Involved in Schools! at Teen Life.

If you know a teenager who is in the foster care system or who is living with someone other than their parents, you need to listen to this episode! We were thrilled to sit down and listen to the advice and insight Shiloh Jones brings! How do you interact with a teenager who lives in foster care? How can I be helpful and encouraging in the midst of a difficult situation? Don't panic about foster care - you can be a supportive, encouraging force in a teenager's life! Continue reading Don’t Panic about Foster Care with Shiloh Jones at Teen Life.

Continue reading Don’t Panic about Substance Abuse with Sara Kaylor at Teen Life.

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! Continue reading Don’t Panic about Snapchat at Teen Life.

We have some bad news…your teen is going to grow up and become an adult. A scary thought, we know! But in this episode, join the conversation with Dr. David Fraze about what this transition looks like and how we can better prepare teenagers to emerge as functioning, responsible adults. Your teen will eventually leave you, but don’t panic - you’ve got this! Continue reading Don’t Panic about Preparing Teens for the Future with David Fraze at Teen Life.

In this episode, Sally Gary, author of Loves God, Likes Girls, joins us to talk about same-sex attraction. You’ll get to hear her own coming-out story and advice on how to better have conversations with teenagers about homosexuality. Don’t panic about same-sex attraction - positive, beneficial conversation can happen! Continue reading Don’t Panic about Same-Sex Attraction with Sally Gary at Teen Life.

Holding conversations with teenagers where they actually open up and share about their personal life can be difficult. In this episode, Chris and Karlie share some practical advice for talking to teenagers (and getting them to talk back). Instead of panicking about what they aren’t telling you, learn to start asking better questions! The post Don't Panic about Talking to Your Teen first appeared on Teen Life. Continue reading Don’t Panic about Talking to Your Teen at Teen Life.

In this episode, we talk to Shannon Herman, a Licensed Professional Counselor, about self-harm, how to recognize the signs and how to respond to a teen who self-injures. While this can be a heavy and sometimes upsetting topic, we need to be able to have conversations about self-harm to better equip teenagers with different coping skills. Take a deep breath and don't panic about self-harm...you’ve got this! The post Don't Panic About Self-Harm with Shannon Herman first appeared on Teen Life. Continue reading Don’t Panic About Self-Harm with Shannon Herman at Teen Life.

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 will discuss the answers to all these questions and more. There is no need to panic about social media...you've got this! The post Don't Panic about Social Media with Sarah Brooks first appeared on Teen Life. Continue reading Don’t Panic about Social Media with Sarah Brooks at Teen Life.

It’s the first episode of the Stay Calm, Don’t Panic! Podcast! We are excited to start helping the helpers - that’s you! In this episode, Chris Robey and Karlie Duke discuss why they decided to start a podcast, who the “helpers” are, and what you can expect from this first season. The first 3 episodes are already on iTunes, so check us out! The post Don't Panic, It's the Intro Podcast! first appeared on Teen Life. Continue reading Don’t Panic, It’s the Intro Podcast! at Teen Life.

This sneak peek includes a clip from our discussion with Sally Gary. Sally is Executive Director of Center Peace where she works to encourage churches, schools and families to have conversations about homosexuality. She is also a speaker and author of Loves God, Likes Girls: A Memoir. Check out this clip about Sally's conversation with a teenage boy, his questions about homosexuality, and the need to provide community and connection. The post Podcast Sneak Peek with Sally Gary first appeared on Teen Life. Continue reading Podcast Sneak Peek with Sally Gary at Teen Life.

This sneak peek includes a clip from our discussion with Shannon Herman. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, mom of 2 girls and wife of a Youth Minister, Shannon gives great insight into how to recognize signs of self-harm and what steps to take next. Check out this clip about the high stress culture teenagers live in and why some may turn to self-harming behaviors. The post Podcast Sneak Peek with Shannon Herman first appeared on Teen Life. Continue reading Podcast Sneak Peek with Shannon Herman at Teen Life.