Smells Like Teen Parent
This podcast is for adolescents and the adults who annoy them. You want to have a good relationship with your teen and you also have to get them ready for the real world. Jenny Debevec, a nationally certified counselor and consultant with 20 years working with teens, helps you maintain your sense of humor, offering motivation, advice, and support as we walk this sometimes smelly road. You will hear fun discussions and let’s get real interviews with parents, kids, and experts about topics like college applications, sex and gender identity, social media, relationships, learning disabilities, parent self-care, puberty, and more! If you need a laugh, a little advice or just want to know you’re not alone, listen in.
Podcasting since 2021 • 20 episodes
Smells Like Teen Parent
Latest Episodes
Embracing Neurodiversity: Jonathan Cormur's Journey Through Theater and Advocacy
What if embracing your unique identity could lead to a rewarding career in the performing arts? Join Jenny Debevec as she talks with Jonathan Cormur, an accomplished actor and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, who opens up about his journ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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26:41
Ep 17: Student Spotlight: Transforming Health Education for Young Women
Ever wondered why so many young women are misinformed about their own bodies? On this episode of "Smells Like Teen Parent," high school students Alexis Hom and Emma Slocum tackle the glaring gaps in women's health education with their junior ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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18:13
Ep 16: Trust, Truth, and Lies: How to Build More Honest Relationships Between Teens and Adults
Discover the delicate dance of trust that defines the ever-evolving parent-teen relationship with thoughtful insights from Jenny Debevec, adult guest expert Dr. Eric Solomon and teens themselves. Together, we peel back the layers of truth, lies...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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24:22
Ep 15: Guiding Teens to Careers from Dreams
Join me, Jenny Debevec, on this journey through the transformative world of career counseling. Let's explore how early conversations about ambitions can shape the lives of adolescents and teens. Imagine a child's playful dream of designin...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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15:45
Ep 14: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Transforming Love Into Action
Have you ever wondered how to navigate the emotional labyrinth of supporting a LGBTQ+ child? Do you wish you had a guide, someone who's been through it, to offer invaluable insights? This episode, packed with candid conversations, student insig...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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31:28