This is the story of losing my daughter and learning that healing is not about going back. It is about learning to live with grief, staying connected to love, and finding purpose again. I share the breakdown, the search for meaning, and the slow work of rebuilding. This is for parents and families who are grieving and trying to move forward without leaving love behind.

A parent reflects on life after losing a child and why writing remains a way to stay connected. Grief changed over time. It moved from survival to purpose. Sharing Maddie’s story now supports parents who feel alone or unsure how to help their teens. This writing keeps her present. Not as a memory that fades but as part of the work and the care offered through The MentorWell.

Grief changes us,but it can also guide us. This heartfelt post shares one parent’s journey through loss and the quiet shift from pain to purpose. Learn 7 impactful ways to honour someone you’ve lost, through service, storytelling, mentorship, and emotional connection. Includes a personal story behind The MentorWell’s mission to support youth mental health.

Many teens struggle to express emotions, and parents often feel unsure how to help. The MentorWell teaches simple emotional intelligence strategies that help teens feel understood, trusted, and supported. This free webinar will show you how to create healthier conversations at home and strengthen your relationship in a calm and practical way.

Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing online threats facing teens today—manipulating them through shame, secrecy, and fear. This urgent article reveals how safe spaces like MentorWell can help break the silence, offering support, prevention, and hope to youth and families navigating digital danger.

Strong kids like Maddie often seem fine on the outside—popular successful and composed—but inside they’re breaking under the weight of unspoken expectations. This post explores how emotional strength can mask silent struggles why parents miss the signs and how mentorship and honest conversations can give strong kids the space to be real.

MentorWell Lunch & Learn sessions provide workplaces with meaningful education and support for parents of struggling teens. Each session delivers practical tools, heartfelt stories, and a curated list of trusted mental health resources. Help your employees find hope, clarity, and peace of mind when they need it most.

The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays shocked the baseball world by mentoring their way to the World Series. This post explores how belief, trust, and connection transformed a team once counted out into champions in spirit. Learn how mentorship and mindset can create lasting success, on and off the field.

Discover how a 10-second pause can transform how you connect with your teen. In this free MentorWell webinar, you’ll learn emotional intelligence tools that help you stay calm, reduce conflict, and create safety in conversations that matter most. Happening November 13 at 1 PM EST—register now to strengthen communication and trust with your teen.

When teens pull away, parents often react with fear instead of connection. In this heartfelt piece, Chris Coulter shares five practical ways to rebuild communication, earn trust, and bring calm back into strained parent–teen relationships. Learn how listening, consistency, love, and mentorship can help families reconnect.

After losing his daughter to suicide, a father quit drinking to protect his mental health—only to slowly replace alcohol with cannabis without realizing it. In this deeply personal reflection, he shares how quiet dependency can creep in, why self-awareness is strength not shame, and how his journey led to The MentorWell to protect teens before they silently slip too.

When one child battles mental health issues, siblings often become the “invisible” ones, staying quiet to avoid adding stress. Research shows 43% of these siblings experience psychological challenges themselves. This article explores the emotional impact on silent siblings and how mentorship can support them before crisis develops.

Emotional intelligence is where confidence begins for teens who doubt themselves. This article explores how quiet self-doubt can slowly erode identity and why EQ—not grades—is the foundation of resilience, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and connection. Learn how emotional strength grows through The MentorWell and how parents can support calm confidence at home.

Many parents believe they can mentor their teens, but love and authority make full honesty difficult. Teens need trusted mentors who listen without judgment and teach emotional intelligence. Most schools don’t teach kids how to process grief, anxiety, or self-worth. The MentorWell bridges that gap through empathy, connection, and understanding.

Girls aren’t losing passion for sports, they’re losing belief that they belong. One in three Canadian girls quit by their teens due to burnout, body image, and lost identity. When competition overshadows joy, confidence fades. Mentorship can help girls reconnect to movement, purpose, and self-worth before they walk away for good.

I met grieving parents in a quiet Starbucks, three months after losing their child. They weren’t looking for answers, just someone who understood. I listened as they shared memories, fears, and questions I couldn’t answer. That night taught me grief needs presence, not solutions. It also shaped The MentorWell, where mentors show up, listen, and walk beside young people who feel lost.

Most parents believe their child would tell them if something was wrong. Chris Coulter shares a raw and honest reflection on losing his daughter Maddie and the lessons he wishes every parent understood. This powerful article challenges silence, denial, and fear—urging parents to listen with love, not assumptions.

Many teens aren’t ready for therapy but still need support. This article explores how mentorship fills the space between parenting and professional help. Through Maddie’s story, we see why connection, trust, and lived experience matter. The MentorWell gives youth a safe space to be heard, understood, and guided without judgment.

This explores how healing deepens when people use their past struggles to support others. Through the lens of MentorWell's emotionally intelligent approach to mentorship, it highlights the power of presence, empathy, and giving back. A story about growth, trust, and why the best mentors are often the ones who’ve been there.

Teens today face intense academic pressure, social media stress, and rising mental health challenges. When traditional supports fall short, mentorship offers something powerful—a trusted, relatable guide who listens without judgment. Discover how The MentorWell helps your child feel more confident, less alone, and supported when life feels too heavy.