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PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Arlington Community Schools
26 episodes
3 months ago
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Caleb’s story isn’t polished, and that’s exactly why it matters. As a high school freshman, he started vaping to fit in. What began as a way to feel cool quickly spiraled into substance abuse he couldn’t control. But this episode isn’t about rock bottom - it’s about what happens when a student finds the courage to say, “I don’t want to do this anymore,” and someone is there to listen. Told through the voices of Caleb, his mother and his school ...
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Mental Health
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness
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Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Caleb’s story isn’t polished, and that’s exactly why it matters. As a high school freshman, he started vaping to fit in. What began as a way to feel cool quickly spiraled into substance abuse he couldn’t control. But this episode isn’t about rock bottom - it’s about what happens when a student finds the courage to say, “I don’t want to do this anymore,” and someone is there to listen. Told through the voices of Caleb, his mother and his school ...
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Mental Health
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/26)
PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Day One: A high schooler’s story of addiction and recovery
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Caleb’s story isn’t polished, and that’s exactly why it matters. As a high school freshman, he started vaping to fit in. What began as a way to feel cool quickly spiraled into substance abuse he couldn’t control. But this episode isn’t about rock bottom - it’s about what happens when a student finds the courage to say, “I don’t want to do this anymore,” and someone is there to listen. Told through the voices of Caleb, his mother and his school ...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Gentle Parenting - Weak or Strategic?
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Gentle parenting has taken over social media — and the opinions are loud. Is it the downfall of discipline, or a modern, thoughtful way to raise emotionally healthy kids? In this episode, we unpack the real why behind the trend with licensed social worker Camielle Howard. From toddlers to teens, we explore the difference between boundaries and permissiveness, punishment and consequences, and how to raise confident, resilient kids who can still ...
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7 months ago
36 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Go First: Grief, Loss & the Courage to Keep Going
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Grief is a journey no one wants to take, yet it’s one we will all face. In this Go First episode, middle school teacher and coach Jennifer Beasley shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience and healing. From the sudden passing of a close friend to the heartbreaking loss of her twin sister, Jennifer opens up about how grief reshaped her perspective, the challenges of moving forward and the unexpected ways she found strength through fai...
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8 months ago
33 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Parenting Under Pressure: Finding Balance and Letting Go of Guilt
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles we take on, sometimes leaving us overwhelmed and stressed. In this episode of Pep Talks, we dive into the reality of parenting stress, recently declared an urgent public health issue by the U.S. Surgeon General. Special guest De'Asia Thompson, founder and clinical director of Rise Counseling, shares practical strategies to combat stress, overcome the pervasive “parent guilt" and car...
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9 months ago
30 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Parenting Through High School: Lessons on Balance, Independence & Life's Hardest Tests
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! In this episode of PEP Talks, we sit down with Steven Richardson, an Arlington parent of a 2024 graduate, to explore the challenges and rewards of guiding a teenager through high school. From balancing academics and extracurriculars to fostering independence and preparing for post-secondary choices, Steven offers practical advice for parents facing this critical phase. He also shares a personal story about how his strong relationship wit...
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1 year ago
30 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Surviving Middle School: Tips for Managing Academic, Social & Emotional Changes
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! In this episode of PEP Talks, Erin & Ja'Neair are joined by special guest, parent and PTA guru Katy Bennett to discuss one of the biggest transitions in a child’s life: middle school. From navigating new academic challenges to managing the onset of puberty and the ever-changing social dynamics, middle school is packed with pivotal moments. As a dedicated PTA mom and middle school veteran, Katy shares her experience raising a teen thr...
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1 year ago
28 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Navigating Transitions: From Kindergarten Jitters to 5th Grade Confidence
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! PEP Talks returns for Season 2! In our first episode this school year, hosts Ja’Neair Johnson and Erin Williams sit down with Dayle Sutphin, an Arlington parent of both a kindergartner and a fifth-grader, to discuss the challenges and joys of managing big transitions for young students. Dayle shares her personal journey, offering insight into how routines, early preparation and positive reinforcement can help ease the anxieties that come with s...
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1 year ago
25 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
A Year in Review: PEP Talks Season 1 in the Books!
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Join Erin and Ja'Neair for the season finale of PEP Talks as they journey through some of the most memorable moments of our first season. They revisit some of the most impactful and deeply resonant conversations that truly highlight the essence of PEP Talks: spreading awareness of mental health issues impacting school-aged children today. From expert advice on tackling anxiety and depression to candid discussions on the influence of...
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1 year ago
21 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Beyond the Bell: A Retiring Principal's Reflections on Mental Health in Education
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Join us for an enlightening conversation on PEP Talks, where Ms. Tabetha Banks, a soon-to-be-retired administrator and educator with 31 years of invaluable experience, shares her wealth of knowledge and compassionate approach towards supporting faculty, staff and students' mental health. Ms. Banks discusses the importance of recognizing when staff members require additional support, emphasizing the foundational principle of mental health in mai...
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1 year ago
41 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Preventing Child Abuse: A Community-Wide Approach
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Warning: This episode discusses child abuse and child sexual assault. In a shocking statistic, Shelby County, Tennessee doubles the national average in child abuse reports, with nearly two out of 10 children becoming a victim of child sexual abuse before they reach the age of 18. Conversations about child abuse can be challenging for families. Where does a parent begin? Kris Crim, The Director of Operations with the Memphis Child Advoca...
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1 year ago
32 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Emotional Intelligence: The G.O.A.T. Skill
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, is the ability to monitor our own and other’s feelings and emotions and use that information to guide our thinking and action. EQ helps us express our emotions, develop and maintain relationships, cope with challenges, and make effective decisions. Growing up, we're all made aware of the importance of having a high IQ, but as Erin and Ja'Neair discuss, EQ may be just as important in society today. They discuss ho...
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1 year ago
13 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Making Connections with Liz Brock
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! This week on PEP Talks, Erin and Ja’Neair speak with a local mother and community advocate for connectedness, Liz Brock. Liz shares about her desire through her faith convictions to connect with other women in the community and how it led her to create “Craving Far More,” a weekly coffee shop meet-up for women to connect and discuss life together. As the group discusses connectedness and the importance of belonging, they are reminded of the im...
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1 year ago
36 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Go First: Navigating Adoption with Ja’Neair Johnson
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! This week on the PEP Talks Podcast, our Go First series returns with our very own Ja'Neair Johnson, who shares her personal journey with adoption. Ja’Neair discusses her childhood experience, when she found out she was adopted, navigating the experience through adulthood and finally when she finally found her biological father. She talks about her own identity, and the desire to know who and where she came from. Ja’Neair encourages thos...
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1 year ago
19 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Decoding Therapy with Misty Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! This week on PEP Talks, Erin and Ja’Neair meet with a licensed professional counselor to gain insights on trends within mental health. Misty Smith, NCC, LPC-MHSP, has been counseling families since 2007, using an integrated, holistic approach specific to the unique needs and goals of her clients. Throughout the conversation, Misty discusses mental health trends, based on her clinical experience with families, adolescents and children. Sh...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
The Puppetry of Self Control with Dr. Marvin & Merv
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! On this episode of the PEP Talks Podcast, Ja’Neair and Erin welcome Dr. Carren Marvin and her lovable puppet, Merv, to talk all things Self-Control. Parents with elementary students may want to turn this episode on with their kiddos as Merv struggles with his self-control throughout the episode. In this conversation, Erin and Ja’Neair explore self-control with Dr. Marvin, what she is seeing in the elementary school, and why it’s important...
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1 year ago
41 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Mission 2024: Setting Boundaries in the New Year
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Welcome back PEP Talkers! Erin and Ja’Neair ring in the new year with a conversation with Erica Peyton about setting boundaries. Erica Peyton, Arlington High School Counselor and advisor for the Arlington High Collegiate Academy, chats about how to set boundaries for our children in a way that allows thems to develop self-management skills and further encourage autonomy and development, all while building empathy. Erica emphasizes...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Six Strategies for Making Tough Choices
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Making tough choices is hard. Sometimes parents are unsure about where to start in helping their student with tough choices. You aren't alone, parent! In this episode of PEP Talks, Ja’Neair and Erin discuss where to begin with supporting students with difficult decisions by exploring six simple skill building strategies. The strategies referenced throughout this conversation are part of a social emotional learning curriculum by the Couns...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Go First: Lifelong Anxiety from Erin Williams' Perspective
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! PEP Talks brings you a new series where guests "Go First" in talking about their own experiences with an adversity or mental health challenge. In our inaugural Go First episode, PEP Talks co-host Erin Williams describes her experience with lifelong anxiety. What began in childhood has continued throughout her life, as a professional, daughter and even in motherhood as she deals with postpartum anxiety. Erin gives her go-to tools for in-t...
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1 year ago
25 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Insights on ADHD from a Professional and Mom
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Erin and Ja’Neair speak with an expert on Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Temetric Reeves, owner of Accent ADHD Services, LLC, discusses all things ADHD and gives insight and wisdom from her personal experience as a mother and from her expertise in her work as an occupational therapist, licensed social worker, and ADHD Coach. Throughout this conversation, Temetric describes ADHD from a strength perspective and both encoura...
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1 year ago
39 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Let’s Get Physical: Using Exercise to Combat Mental Health Issues
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! In this conversation, Dana Viox, RN,BSN, Coordinated School Health & Nursing Supervisor with Arlington Community Schools, discusses how physical activity plays a role in child health. Erin and Ja’Neair talk with Dana about unstructured play and breaks and the many benefits of movement related to physical health and beyond, including increased executive functioning skills, emotional regulation and social skills, and decreased disruptive beha...
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1 year ago
22 minutes

PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Let us know how we're doing, or send us an idea! Caleb’s story isn’t polished, and that’s exactly why it matters. As a high school freshman, he started vaping to fit in. What began as a way to feel cool quickly spiraled into substance abuse he couldn’t control. But this episode isn’t about rock bottom - it’s about what happens when a student finds the courage to say, “I don’t want to do this anymore,” and someone is there to listen. Told through the voices of Caleb, his mother and his school ...