Many people fear mentioning a child who has died, especially at Christmas. From a parent’s lived experience, this piece explains why saying a child’s name doesn’t cause pain—it honours love. With simple, compassionate examples of what to say (and what silence can cost), this article offers gentle guidance for supporting grieving parents during the holidays.

A heartfelt reflection on how the legacy of a lost teen, Maddie, continues to inspire change through mentorship. When a friend chooses a path in psychology and suicide prevention, it reminds us that impact lives on, even after loss. Discover how showing up, listening, and caring can shape someone else's why. 💜

• Teen mental health

• Suicide prevention

• Emotional literacy

• Mentorship stories

• Grief and healing

• Legacy of love

• Youth empowerment

• Purpose through loss

The night before our first webinar, I almost didn’t show up. Depression, grief, and doubt were louder than my courage. But I remembered: you don’t need to be healed to help—you just need conviction. This is a story for anyone who’s built something meaningful while wrestling their own shadows.

Losing a child changes you forever. This honest post breaks down the biggest misconceptions about grief after child loss—why it never ends, why talking helps, and how strength looks different in grief. Written by a father who lost his daughter to suicide, it’s a powerful reflection on love, memory, and living forward with purpose.

When your teen shuts down, it’s not defiance—it’s self-protection. Most parents fall into the trap of trying to control what scares them. But control costs connection. And without connection, we lose influence. This post explores the mindset shift from manager to mentor—and why it might be the key to rebuilding trust with your teen.