After losing his 14-year-old daughter to suicide, a father reflects on three pieces of parenting advice he once ignored—lessons about curiosity listening and connection. This post explores the regrets that followed and the mission behind The MentorWell to help parents and mentors connect before crisis hits.

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.

Grades matter—but they’re not the whole story. Emotional intelligence shapes the way teens navigate life, relationships, and leadership. At The MentorWell, we help students build EQ skills like self-awareness, conflict resolution, and resilience—the tools they’ll need far beyond the classroom.

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.

If the first time you talk about mental health is during a crisis, you’re already behind. These 7 questions help parents reach their teens before the breakdown—by starting brave, simple, often imperfect conversations. This guide offers practical scripts and insights for building trust, safety, and connection when it matters most—before it’s too late.

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.

Teens carry hidden grief, from first loves and shifting friendships to academic pressure and family changes. They’re seldom taught how to process these losses, leaving them vulnerable and misunderstood. MentorWell’s insights and strategies teach adults how to hold space, validate feelings, and build teens’ emotional intelligence so they can navigate heartbreak with resilience and support.

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.

When teens slam doors or shut down, it’s not always defiance—it’s often fear or overwhelm. “Help me understand” is a powerful phrase that lowers defences and invites connection. This blog explores the science behind teen resistance and how a small shift in language can open space for empathy, trust, and deeper conversations. teen shuts down
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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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