Every school has fire drills, fire exits, and evacuation plans. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Canadian teenagers and most schools have no plan for it at all. This article explores why schools avoid the conversation, what that silence teaches teens, what actually works, and what parents can do when their child’s school won’t start the conversation. Includes the Teen Signal Check tool.

When his daughter was hospitalized for the second time, Chris Coulter realised that loving her harder was not going to close the gap. This post explores why teens in crisis need more than one person, why mentorship fills the space between therapy and parenting, and how parents can take a first step before things escalate. Includes the free Teen Signal Check tool.

Many parents unintentionally shut down teen communication by jumping into problem-solving mode. This article explains why “fixing” backfires, what teens actually need when they open up, and simple conversation scripts that build emotional safety. Includes warning signs your teen may be struggling and a 2-minute tool to help you assess what’s normal and what needs attention.