Helping your Child Survive Middle School Drama

Talking FACS · Aug 11, 2026 · 11m · transcript

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky

Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development

Season 9 | Episode 6

In this episode of Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development, about navigating preteen and teenage drama. They discuss how everyday stressors ripple through a teen’s life and what parents and caring adults can do to help.

Key topics include:

active listening,

validating emotions,

sitting with teens through…