Talking Facs

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Season 7, Episode 15 In this episode of Talking FACS we delve into the challenging topic of bullying during the middle school years. Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development, provides expert insight into why middle school is such a vulnerable time for children. Kerri explains the various forms of bullying that are prevalent during these years, including physical, verbal, cyber, and relational bullying. She emphasizes the complex social dynamics and emotional changes that make middle schoolers susceptible to bullying and discusses the crucial role of social hierarchies and peer opinions during adolescence. The conversation also covers the warning signs that parents should be aware of, such as unexplainable injuries, changes in eating and sleeping habits, and shifts in interests or so