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Jessica Speer

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Jessica Speer’s award-winning book, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships grew out of her friendship program that strengthens social awareness and helps kids learn to navigate common struggles. She has a master’s degree in social sciences and explores social-emotional topics in ways that connect with pre-teens and teens. To learn more, visit www.JessicaSpeer.com

Feb. 22, 2022

Tackling Tricky Friendship Scenarios // with Jessica Speer

In this episode, author Jessica Speer returns to chat with host Carmelita Tiu, to share more pointed and practical advice on navigating specific friendship scenarios. Jessica discusses: Understanding friendship breakups Navig...

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Jan. 4, 2022

Grappling with Girl Friendships // with Jessica Speer

Mean girls. Queen bees. Wannabes. We've all felt or witnessed the ups and downs of female friendship, especially during those tween and teen years. In this episode, author Jessica Speer chats with host Carmelita Tiu, and ex...

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