Guest Star, Jessica Speer: Award-winning Author of Books for Kids and Teens

Episode Title: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships, Phones, and Middle School — with Jessica Speer

Episode Description:

In this episode of Heart to Heart with Abagaba, I’m joined by award-winning author and youth advocate Jessica Speer for a robust 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 Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships

• Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised

With 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 resilience

Connect with Jessica:

• Website: jessicaspeer.com

• Instagram: @jessica_speer_author

• Books are available wherever books are sold!

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