Is your child texting someone a little too much lately?
Did you just find out there's a crush — or maybe even a boyfriend or girlfriend — in the picture?

In this heartfelt (and often hilarious) episode, Kim and Jacob open up about teen crushes and early dating, from awkward love notes to texting overload. With Jacob’s real-time teen perspective and Kim’s parent guidance, they break down how families can handle first relationships with empathy, humor, and support — especially when emotions are intense or things get complicated.

❤️ What You’ll Learn:

• When kids start developing crushes — and how to talk about it without freaking out
• How to guide tweens and teens through first relationships (without embarrassing them!)
• What to do if your kid is the one being too intense… or feeling overwhelmed by someone else
• Why neurodiverse kids may express or respond to crushes differently — and how parents can help

🔗 References & Resources:

1. Child Mind Institute – Talking About Crushes and Dating
2. Psychology Today – Helping Teens Navigate First Relationships
3. Understood.org – Neurodivergent Kids and Emotional Regulation
4. Common Sense Media – Social Media & Relationship Pressures
5. Healthline -- http://www.healthline.com

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From awkward texts to “Are we a thing?” moments, Episode 9 is full of real talk for parents and teens navigating the tricky world of first crushes and early dating.