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Parenting is tough, but PEP Talks is here to make it a little easier. Join Arlington Community Schools as we seek expert advice to examine issues facing school-aged children today, from anxiety and depression, bullying and social media to everything between. Want us to explore certain topics? Email us at peptalks@acsk-12.org.
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Erin Williams is a Social & Transition Specialist for elementary and middle schools in Arlington Community Schools (ACS), a district located outside Memphis, Tenn. With a background in social work, Erin is a licensed school social worker and master social worker. She has also previously served as a victim advocate and child forensic interviewer in Tennessee.
Ja'Neair Johnson is a Social & Transition Specialist for high-school aged students in ACS. She has served as a mental health professional for more than 20 years and holds a Masters of Social Work and is a licensed school social worker.
Tyler Hill is the Director of Communications & Planning for ACS. As a former award-winning journalist, Tyler’s passion was rooted in storytelling that spoke to the heart, and he has carried that same mentality to School PR. He serves as the PEP Talks producer and sound engineer, with occasional hosting duties.
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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 social media, Erin and Ja'Neair reflect on the im...
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 maintaining productive work environments and nurturin...
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 Advocacy Center, discusses the organization's community-wid...
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 how to know if someone lacks emotional intelligence a...
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 importance of resilience and being uncomfortable in o...
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 those who have the desire to know to their biological f...
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. She gives insights on anxiety and depression and dis...
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 for all ages. Dr. Marvin discusses the potential ...
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 modeling desired behavior and setting boundaries as ...
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 Counselor Chelsey and are a CASEL aligned tool for respo...
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-the-moment anxiety and practical preventative measur...
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 encourages and educates parents on how to help their stude...
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 behaviors. Dana encourages parents and families...
In today's episode, Ja'Neair is joined by co-host Tyler Hill, ACS Director of Communications, as they continue exploring The Social Media Brain Drain. What is it, and how should we think about social media use in today's digital world?This week, they speak to Jason Winkler, an Instructional Technology Supervisor who specializes in technology curriculum and instruction, about the role social media plays in our teens' lives. Jason talks about the importance of modeling good Digital Citizenship ...
In today's episode, Ja'Neair is joined by co-host Tyler Hill, ACS Director of Communications, who is filling in for Erin. The Social Media Brain Drain: What is it? What's the impact of social media on our teens, and what can we do about it to ensure the experience is positive?In part one of this two-part series, Ja'Neair and Tyler go to the best source to explore the topic: teenagers. Listen as they dive into the world of social media with four high school students who are actively engaged on...
Today on PEP Talks, Erin and Ja’Neair chat about an important tool for managing big feeling moments; coping skills. They discuss how each coping skill needs to fit the situation and the child. As they discuss their favorite coping skills to teach, they remind families coping skills do not fix a problem long-term but rather assist them in getting through those tough moments. What coping skills work for you or your child? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at: peptalks@acsk-12.org&...
In this PEP Talks, Erin and Ja’Neair interview Kayla White, MA, CCLS II, about grief and loss. As a Certified Child Life Specialist with Methodist Lebonheur Hospital, Kayla describes loss from a unique perspective as she supports children and families with death and dying. She provides practical tools for parents and expands on community resources available to families. Ja'Neair and Erin reflect on the impact of loss for students and are reminded grief doesn't end when a student walks through...
In this PEP Talks, Erin and Ja’Neair discuss six prompts, recommended by Kind Minds Therapy, you can use to connect with your children and teens in hard moments. They talk about the importance of allowing children the freedom to express feelings without “rescuing” them or casting judgement.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health condition. If you need further support or treatment, reach out to your family doct...
Erin Williams and Ja’Neair Johnson chat about depression and the signs and symptoms at the elementary, middle and high school levels. They discuss supports for families in the “everyday.” Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health condition. If you need further support or treatment, reach out to your family doctor, or a licensed mental professional in your area. Some topics may be sensitive and not suitable f...
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