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PEP Talks - A Parent Education ProgramNavigating Transitions: From Kindergarten Jitters to 5th Grade ConfidenceLet 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 starting kindergarten and moving through elementary school. Whether you're a parent sending you...2024-09-1925 minPEP Talks - A Parent Education ProgramBeyond the Bell: A Retiring Principal's Reflections on Mental Health in EducationLet 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 maintaining productive work environments and nurturing relationships.Drawing from her extensive background, she sheds light on the evolution of education's response to...2024-05-1441 minPEP Talks - A Parent Education ProgramGo First: Navigating Adoption with Ja’Neair JohnsonLet 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 those who have the desire to know to their biological families to go an...2024-03-2619 min
PEP Talks - A Parent Education ProgramUnderstanding DepressionLet us know how we're doing, or send us an idea!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 for children. Reach out to u...2023-09-1513 min