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TeenShift: The Art of Teaching and Parenting Teens

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What is more complex, more confusing than adolescents? Turn confusion into connection and make a bigger positive difference in the lives of teens and adolescent health. Big challenges require creative solutions. Let's find them.


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Blessed are the rabbit trails

On this episode I discuss the value of rabbit trails in the process of understanding. In order to make sense of anything we have to connect what we know with what we don’t. Making this connection isn’t a clean, clear process. We have to wander and so do teens. How often do teens take rabbit trails? [...]...

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[ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:20:03 +0000 ]



TeenShift: Vanessa Van Petten Interview (Part 2)

Listen in on Part 2 of my interview with Vanessa Van Patten, author, teen expert, parenting coach, etc. If you enjoyed Part 1, I think you will really enjoy this portion of our conversation. I particularly liked discussing the question: What is your gift to the world? Have you ever thought how you might answer [...]...

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[ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:49:05 +0000 ]



TeenShift: Interview with Vanessa Van Petten (Part 1)

Vanessa Van Petten has a unique perspective on teens. Not only does she work directly with teens and their parents, it wasn’t that long ago that she was one. Now an adult, Vanessa is committed to helping adults get a glimpse behind the veil of what can often be confusing, frustrating teen behavior. In my [...]...

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[ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:03:20 +0000 ]



TeenShift: Episode 16

“What did you do when you were my age?” Yikes! No one likes to be asked about their past, regrettable experiences. This question confronts us with some difficult realties of our own personal narrative. Our story, the good, the bad, and everything in between, is a powerful narrative and has the potential to change teens [...]...

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[ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:48:09 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode 15: How can I encourage teens to be more engaged?

On this episode we address the question, How can I encourage teens to be more engaged? What kind of engagement do we need to make the greatest difference possible? We all want teens to make good decisions and want to be a part of shaping their decision making process. Active engagement is a prerequisite for change. The [...]...

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[ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:15:39 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode 14: 3 Types of Teen Engagement

What do you think of when you think of engaged teens? What do you associate with engagement? How do you know when students are engaged? I think of student engagement in three categories: 1. Unengaged Adolescents 2. Passively Engaged Adolescents 3. Actively Engaged Adolescents These categories exist on a spectrum. Our goal is to encourage students toward active engagement. In [...]...

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[ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:42:36 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode 13: Lessons from Pacers and wagons-Be responsive to teen challenges

It can be difficult to know how to best respond to the challenges teens present us. Teens can challenge us by arguing, ignoring, or otherwise make our life difficult. How can we respond to strengthen, instead of weaken, our relationship? We tend to respond in one of two ways: as a Pacer or a wagon. [...]...

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[ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:48:01 +0000 ]



Interview with evaluators

Need something to do at lunch? Here you go.   I recently spoke with some leading evaluation experts that I’ve been privileged to partner with to conduct program evaluation: Dr. John Usera and Pat Schulte, from The Institute for Educational Leadership and Evaluation, and Dr. Vinita ChannahSorah, an independent management and evaluation consultant.   We discuss some of the [...]...

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[ Tue, 13 May 2008 04:08:00 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 12: Join teens

Teens are always on the move. We hope to help them move in a positive direction. To do this we have to join them where they live and where they make decisions. Listening helps us understand a teen and where they live. Joining teens is the act moving to a teen’s side and remaining there [...]...

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[ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:54:20 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 11: Listen to teens

Do you know a person that listens well? What is your experience like when you talk with him or her? How can you replicate this experience in the teens you care about? In this episode I talk about listening to Sarah. It was not an easy task. Listening to anyone is difficult. Though it sounds easy, [...]...

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[ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:25:41 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 10: Observe teens

It’s been some time since I’ve posted. I’m excited to say that my wife and I had our third child a few weeks ago. I’ve taken some time off from work and am gradually beginning to get "back in the saddle." In this episode I discuss the oft-overlooked art of observation. It’s more difficult than it [...]...

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[ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:09:44 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 9: The Rules of Engagement

What is engagement? Think of engagement as a code on a safe. In order to get into a safe we have to “crack the code.” Teens have a code and we have to crack it in order to gain access. This is the goal of engagement. Keep in mind that engagement is just the beginning. We [...]...

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[ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:01:16 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 7: Myth #4 (Bonus myth)

What role does entertainment play in influencing teens? Most people would agree that an unengaged teen does not change. Too often we confuse entertainment and engagement, believing that to engage teens we must entertain teens. Here is how Merriam-Webster defines “entertainment” (Notice that even Webster uses “engagement” in the definition.): 3 a: amusement or diversion provided especially [...]...

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[ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:45:11 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 7: Myth #4 (Bonus myth)

What role does entertainment play in influencing teens? Most people would agree that an unengaged teen does not change. Too often we confuse entertainment and engagement, believing that to engage teens we must entertain teens. Here is how Merriam-Webster defines “entertainment” (Notice that even Webster uses “engagement” in the definition.): 3 a: amusement or diversion provided especially [...]...

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[ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:45:11 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 6: Myth #3

In this episode I discuss the myth that more is better. If one piece of information is good, for example, a dozen pieces of information are better. In truth, we will be more influential in the lives of teens by offering small, intentional contributions over long periods of time. My five-year-old daughter is fascinated by geology [...]...

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[ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:02:52 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 6: Myth #3

In this episode I discuss the myth that more is better. If one piece of information is good, for example, a dozen pieces of information are better. In truth, we will be more influential in the lives of teens by offering small, intentional contributions over long periods of time. 3 ways to listen to Teen Shift: 1. [...]...

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[ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:02:52 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 5: Myth #2

This episode of TeenShift addresses a commonly held myth that we can change adolescents by telling them things…lots of things. “Knowledge is power,” said Sir Francis Bacon. As we long to educate and influence teens we should enquire more about what kind of knowledge Bacon may have had in mind. What kind of knowledge is power? [...]...

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[ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:56:32 +0000 ]



Teen Shift Episode 5: Myth #2

This episode of TeenShift addresses a commonly held myth that we can change adolescents by telling them things…lots of things. “Knowledge is power,” said Sir Francis Bacon. As we long to educate and influence teens we should enquire more about what kind of knowledge Bacon may have had in mind. What kind of knowledge is power? [...]...

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[ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:56:32 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode 4: How to influence teens (Myth #1)

In this episode of TeenShift I begin a new series on “The 3 Myths for how to influence teens.” The first step in preventing ourselves from being misguided by these myths is to identify them. Myth #1: Information will change teens You can see manifestations of this myth all over the place, from the school board [...]...

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[ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:24:58 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode 4: How to influence teens (Myth #1)

In this episode of TeenShift I begin a new series on “The 3 Myths for how to influence teens.” The first step in preventing ourselves from being misguided by these myths is to identify them. Myth #1: Information will change teens You can see manifestations of this myth all over the place, from the school board [...]...

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[ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:24:58 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode #3: RELATE WITH TEENS

In this episode of TeenShift I explore how important it is to have positive relationships with teens. Without a relationship our influence in the lives of teens is limited. You probably agree that a relationship with a teen is necessary to influence him or her. I can’t imagine anyone disputing this. It verges on a [...]...

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[ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:58:08 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode #3: RELATE WITH TEENS

In this episode of TeenShift I explore how important it is to have positive relationships with teens. Without a relationship our influence in the lives of teens is limited. You probably agree that a relationship with a teen is necessary to influence him or her. I can’t imagine anyone disputing this. It verges on a [...]...

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[ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:58:08 +0000 ]



TeenShift: Special Episode

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Anna Farmery, founder of The Engaging Brand. Anna is a fantastic interviewer. She has an artful way of working with everyone she interviews. I found our conversation enlightening and challenging, and hope you do too. During our time we discuss: How to make research dynamic and active [...]...

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[ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:48:04 +0000 ]



TeenShift: Special Episode

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Anna Farmery, founder of The Engaging Brand. Anna is a fantastic interviewer. She has an artful way of working with everyone she interviews. I found our conversation enlightening and challenging, and hope you do too. During our time we discuss: How to make research dynamic and active [...]...

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[ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:48:04 +0000 ]



TeenShift: Special Episode

TeenShift: Special Episode  I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Anna Farmery, founder of The Engaging Brand. Anna is a fantastic interviewer. She has an artful way of working with everyone she interviews. I found our conversation enlightening and challenging, and hope you do too. During our time we discuss: How to make research dynamic [...]...

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[ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:48:04 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode #2: CONNECT WITH TEENS

Without connection, we have limited positive influence in the lives of teens. But how can we connect with teens? This is a challenging proposition. Imagine trying to pour a hot beverage into a cup. Now imagine someone moving the cup erratically. If you are wise, and I trust you are, you will wait and watch until [...]...

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[ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:26:39 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode #2: CONNECT WITH TEENS

Without connection, we have limited positive influence in the lives of teens. But how can we connect with teens? This is a challenging proposition. Imagine trying to pour a hot beverage into a cup. Now imagine someone moving the cup erratically. If you are wise, and I trust you are, you will wait and watch until [...]...

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[ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:26:39 +0000 ]



TeenShift Episode #2: CONNECT WITH TEENS

Episode #2: CONNECT WITH TEENS (click once to listen, or right-click to download) Without connection, we have limited positive influence in the lives of teens. But how can we connect with teens? This is a challenging proposition. Imagine trying to pour a hot beverage into a cup. Now imagine someone moving the cup erratically. If you are wise, [...]...

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[ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:26:39 +0000 ]



Influencing Teens

Teen behavior baffles the masses. What can you do to make the greatest difference possible? This is the question that will kick off this podcast. In this episode I explore key elements for influencing teens: Connect with Teens Relate with Teens Process with Teens In future episodes we will role up our sleeves and explore each of these concepts more [...]...

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[ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:49:54 +0000 ]



Influencing Teens

TeenShift Episode #1 (right-click to download) Teen behavior baffles the masses. What can you do to make the greatest difference possible? This is the question that will kick off this podcast. In this episode I explore key elements for influencing teens: Connect with Teens Relate with Teens Process with Teens In future episodes we will role up our sleeves and [...]...

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[ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:49:54 +0000 ]


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