Safety First: Tackling Tough Topics with Teens

Our goal is to provide useful information about issues that affect today's teenagers to help support parents and professionals who work with youth.

Safety First: Tackling Tough Topics with Teens is a kids podcast hosted by Amanda Giordano, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Amanda Giordano hosts Safety First: Tackling Tough Topics with Teens, a kids show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Understanding Adolescent Sports Betting and Online Gambling with Heather Maurer, MA, CAE

  Oct 3, 202628 minS2

  In this episode, Amanda talks to Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, the Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling about adolescent sports betting, prediction markets, and online gambling behaviors. They discuss accessibility of online gambling, the normalization of sports betting, gambling-features of prediction markets, and the importance of prevention. Helpful resources: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ncpg/ https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/ National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-MY-RESET) Call or Text: 1-800-MY-RESET Chat: 1800myreset.org *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

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  Episode #7

  Understanding Aging Out of the Foster Care System with Michaela Guthrie, LCSW

  Oct 2, 202625 minS2

  In this episode, Amanda talks to Michaela Guthrie, LCSW, about the process of aging out of the foster care system. They discuss the experiences of youth in foster care, effects of multiple placements, challenges faced by young adults aging out of the system, and ways to support transition-aged youth. Helpful resources: https://bloomfosters.org/ https://bloomfosters.org/bloom-beyond/ *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

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  Episode #6

  Understanding Adolescent Athletes with Dr. Sabrina Jennings, LCP

  Oct 2, 202620 minS2

  In this episode, Amanda talks to Dr. Sabrina Jennings, LCP, about supporting adolescent athletes. They discuss the pressure and demands of athletics, recovering from mistakes, returning to sport after an injury, perfectionism, and cultivating mental fortitude. Helpful resources: https://www.sportpsychs.com/ *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

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  Episode #5

  Understanding Adolescent Anxiety with Dr. Cindy Murphy, LPC, ACS, NCSC, NCC and LeAnne Hale, MSW, Ed.S.

  Oct 1, 202629 minS2

  In this episode, Amanda talks to both Dr. Cindy Murphy, LPC, ACS, NCSC, NCC and LeAnne Hale, MSW, Ed.S. about anxiety among children and teens. They discuss potential causes of heightened anxiety among youth, effects of anxiety among students, the importance of externalizing anxiety, and ways to respond to adolescent anxiety. Helpful resources: https://www.spacetreatment.net/ https://www.anxiety.org/ https://www.lynnlyons.com/*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

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  Episode #4

  Understanding Adolescent Pornography Use with Dr. Brett P. Kennedy, Psy.D. CSAT

  Sep 30, 202623 minS2

  In this episode, Amanda talks to Dr. Brett P. Kennedy, Psy.D., CSAT about teen pornography use. They discuss the average age of pornography exposure, compelling features of digital media, sexual scripting, and the importance of parental involvement in adolescents' digital media use. Helpful resources: https://www.drbrettkennedy.com/ https://digitalmediaoverusescale.com/ *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

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