# Jessica Speer \- Author: Helping Kids, Teens, and Families Thrive

> Jessica Speer is a highly acclaimed author of books for kids and teens, including The Phone Book, BFF or NRF, and Middle School\.

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## Pages
- [Contact](https://jessicaspeer.com/contact-jessica-speer-author/)
- [Newsletter](https://jessicaspeer.com/blog-jessica-speer/): Follow Jessica's blog to receive monthly emails on the topics of parenting, kids \& friendship and more\. 
- [Home](https://jessicaspeer.com/): Jessica Speer is a children's author and speaker\. Her latest book, BFF or NRF \(Not Really Friends\), grew out of an innovative program she developed that empowers children with the awareness and skills to develop healthy relationships\. 
- [The Phone Book](https://jessicaspeer.com/jessica-speer-books/the-phone-book-by-jessica-speer/)
- [About](https://jessicaspeer.com/about-author-jessica-speer/): Jessica's work and writing focus on helping kids and families navigate their social and emotional worlds with more awareness and skill\.

## Posts
- [The Friendship Pyramid](https://jessicaspeer.com/2022/02/17/the-friendship-pyramid/)
- [Middle School Stuff \#2: Friendship Changes](https://jessicaspeer.com/2022/12/09/friendship-changes-in-middle-school/)
- [What if my kid does not want to be friends with someone?](https://jessicaspeer.com/2021/09/16/what-if-my-kid-doesnt-want-to-be-friends-with-someone/): What if your daughter prefers not to be friends with someone? How do parents encourage their kids to be kind while also helping them respond to their own needs?
- [Help\! I Gave My Kid a Phone Without Rules\.](https://jessicaspeer.com/2024/10/17/help-i-gave-my-kid-a-phone-without-rules/)
- [Understanding Co\-Regulation: A Guide for Caregivers](https://jessicaspeer.com/2026/05/24/understanding-coregulation-a-guide-for-caregivers/): The article emphasizes the importance of co\-regulation between adults and children in managing emotions and fostering healthy development\. It outlines strategies for caregivers to support children through difficult emotional moments by modeling regulation, validating feelings, and providing choices\. Successful co\-regulation promotes children's resilience and self\-regulation skills\.

## Categories
- [Parenting](https://jessicaspeer.com/category/parenting/)
- [Understanding Your Kids Social World](https://jessicaspeer.com/category/understanding-your-kids-social-world/)
- [Family Dinner Topics](https://jessicaspeer.com/category/family-dinner/)

## Tags
- [Tweens \(9\-12\)](https://jessicaspeer.com/tag/parenting-tweens/)
- [Teens \(13\+\)](https://jessicaspeer.com/tag/parenting-teens/)
- [Social Emotional Skills](https://jessicaspeer.com/tag/healthy-friendships/)
- [Nurturing Connection](https://jessicaspeer.com/tag/healthy-relationships/)
- [Children \(4\-8\)](https://jessicaspeer.com/tag/children-4-8/)

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