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.

This message is for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. I lost my 14-year-old daughter, Maddie, to suicide in 2015. Grief never fades, but it changes shape. Through writing and purpose, I found healing in honouring her memory. The MentorWell is a reflection of that love—proof that pain can become purpose and there is always a way forward.

If parenting your teen feels like a constant struggle you’re not alone, but you’re not powerless either. This article explores one essential shift parents can make to stop the cycle of conflict and disconnection. Backed by insights from real families and teen voices this is a practical compassionate invitation to grow with your teen not against them.

Chris Coulter shares a deeply personal reflection on the loss of his daughter, Maddie, and the long road to building The MentorWell. This post is for parents who refuse to give up, even when they’re exhausted and afraid. The MentorWell was created to help families find connection, hope, and understanding when they need it most.

When your teen shuts down and refuses therapy, it can leave you feeling helpless. This article explains the six biggest fears that keep teens silent, from fear of judgment to fear of being a burden. Discover how mentorship offers a bridge—helping teens feel seen, heard, and supported until they’re ready for more help.

When kids leave for university, parents worry about safety, stress, and connection. Daily check-ins, setting realistic expectations, encouraging healthy routines, and discussing financial stress can ease the transition. Mentorship, through programs like The MentorWell, creates added support for students navigating school and life challenges.

When teens shut down, it’s not because they don’t care, it’s because they don’t feel safe. The instinct to advise can silence them instead of supporting them. This post explores how parents can rebuild trust through deep listening, empathy, and questions that open hearts instead of shutting doors.

Parents often invest in languages like French or Mandarin for their kids, but what if the most important language isn’t taught in school? This post explores why Emotional Intelligence is essential for your child’s success, and how The MentorWell mentors teach teens the language of confidence, resilience, and connection.

Asking someone if they’re thinking of harming themselves won’t make things worse—it could save their life. In this emotional piece for Suicide Prevention Month, the founder of MentorWell shares the story of losing her daughter to suicide and offers guidance on how to ask the hardest question with compassion, courage, and care.

Maddie’s story reminds us that teens don’t always need advice — they need someone in their corner. A mentor offers a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported. At The MentorWell, we believe mentorship can ease the weight teens carry and give them hope. Learn why having someone who truly listens matters more than advice.

Emotional estrangement between parents and adult children is rising. Learn why many kids are going no-contact what behaviors push them away and how a caring mentor can step in to help rebuild trust and connection. This post explores root causes like boundary issues past wounds and miscommunication offering hope for healing.

If your relationship with your teen (or anyone, really) feels strained, there’s one question that can change everything: “Is this a fix-it or a feel-it conversation?” This blog explores the surprising power of listening over fixing, and how well-intentioned advice can quietly erode connection. Perfect for parents, leaders, and anyone who wants to show up better.

Perfection isn’t the goal—connection is. This heartfelt blog shares one parent’s journey and 7 practical habits for building trust with your teen. From listening without fixing to modelling repair after conflict, these strategies help parents create a safe space for real conversations and growth. Find support at MentorWell.

Connecting with teens isn’t about always having the answers—it’s about listening, asking if they want to “feel it or fix it,” and knowing when to bring in mentorship. This post shares my real-life struggles and lessons in communicating with teenagers, and how a mentor can help when words run out or conflicts feel impossible. Advice for parents, mentors, and anyone raising teens.

11 years after losing his daughter Maddie, a grieving father reflects on how grief reshapes identity—not just in moments of pain, but in who we become. This raw, honest piece explores the quiet evolution of healing, and why MentorWell exists to hold space for teens navigating emotions too big to name.

Fatherhood didn’t come all at once—it came in the quiet, overlooked moments. In this personal reflection, I unpack the myths I believed, the mistakes I made, and how love—messy, persistent, imperfect love—changed everything. If you’re a parent learning on the fly, this is for you.

Most teens won’t come right out and say they’re hurting — but these 10 tough questions help parents uncover what’s really going on. Learn how to reconnect, rebuild trust, and hold space for honesty. This is the parenting wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

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Big fight with your teen? It’s not the conflict that causes damage—it’s the silence that follows. This post offers practical scripts, a repair ritual, and guidance on how mentorship can help when your teen won’t open up to you. Reconnection is possible, even after the hardest moments.

Teens need more than therapy or parenting to survive today’s mental health crisis. This blog reveals how emotional intelligence and mentorship can bridge the gap. With real stories and urgent insights, discover why the right mentor at the right moment could mean everything—and how MentorWell is filling that critical need.

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Teens today are more tired than ever—and it’s not just from lack of sleep. Discover the 7 types of rest every teen needs to thrive, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Learn how emotional rest, social breaks, and mentoring with MentorWell create safe, restorative spaces for real growth.

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