Jessica Speer: Award Winning Author of Books for Kids and Teens

Episode Title: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships, Phones, and Middle School — with Jessica SpeerEpisode Description:In this episode of Heart to Heart, I’m joined by award-winning author and youth advocate Jessica Speer for a powerful conversation about what kids and teens really need as they navigate friendships, middle school, and life in the digital age.Jessica is the author of: • The Phone Book: Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand • BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships • Middle School – Safety Goggles AdvisedWith her unique blend of social science, stories, and hands-on activities, Jessica helps young people—and the adults who care for them—develop the skills and self-awareness they need to thrive.In this episode, we explore: • How to guide kids through tricky friendship dynamics • Helping teens manage technology with purpose and positivity • Why middle school is such a critical—and misunderstood—stage of development • Practical tips for parents and caregivers to foster emotional resilienceConnect with Jessica: • Website: jessicaspeer.com • Instagram: @jessica_speer_author • Books available wherever books are sold!