10 Things I’d Ask Every Parent at a Dinner Party (But Probably Won’t)

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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5 Lies Parents Tell Themselves About Divorce, And the Pain Kids Don’t Say Out Loud

If your family feels emotionally distant, you're not alone. Our free July 10 webinar offers support, tools, and community for parents navigating conflict and disconnection. Learn how to reconnect and support your child through change. Limited space—register now to reserve your spot. parent child emotional distance

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“Did I Go Too Far?” How to Repair After a Blow-Up with Your Teen

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.

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For Maddie: The Truth About Teen Depression No One Talks About

After losing his 14-year-old daughter Maddie to depression, a father shares her story to shine a light on teen mental health. This heartfelt post urges parents, educators, and teens to look deeper, speak openly, and take action. It also introduces The Mentor Well—a safe space for teens who need someone to talk to. teenage depression support

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Before It’s Too Late: The Life-Saving Power of Emotional Intelligence and Mentorship

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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Beyond Sleep: Why Teens Need More Rest Than You Think

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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When Someone You Love Becomes Someone Else’s Why

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. 💜

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The Dreams Don’t Hurt Anymore, They Keep Maddie Closer

Ten years after losing his daughter, a father finds unexpected comfort in dreams where they still talk, tease, and sit together in silence. What once broke him now gives him strength—and a reason to build something meaningful in her name. A moving story of grief, memory, and the quiet miracles that come when we least expect them.

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Are You Building Life Around Your Teen, Or Your Teen Around Life?

Are you building life around your teen—or preparing them to meet life as it is? Many parents bend their schedules, energy, and emotions around their child, thinking it's love. But when life doesn’t bend back, teens struggle. Mentorship offers support outside the parent-child dynamic, building resilience and confidence—for both of you.

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Why Your Teen Feels Alone, And 16 Ways to Truly Help Them Today

Teens today aren’t just feeling lonely—they’re hiding it. From social media pressure to exhaustion and emotional overload, many are quietly struggling. Learn 16 practical ways parents can reconnect with their teen and support their mental health—before it turns into a crisis.

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This Is What Love Looks Like: The Brothers Who Carry Maddie’s Legacy Forward

When Maddie died at 14, her brothers Zac and Sawyer chose advocacy over silence. Through school talks and quiet acts of kindness, they carry her legacy and fight stigma around teen mental health. This story isn’t about loss—it’s about the kind of love that keeps showing up. A raw, real look at grief, purpose, and youth-led change. #TeenMentalHealth #GriefAndGrowth #SiblingAdvocacy #YouthVoices #MentalHealthMatters #LegacyOfLove

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I Hope I Don’t Lose My Job, But My Teen Needs Me More Right Now

1 in 4 employees is raising a teen in crisis. This blog shows why mentorship is a powerful tool HR leaders can offer to support parents, reduce lost time, and improve mental wellness at work. MentorWell provides trained mentors for teens, helping parents stay focused, present, and supported in both their personal and professional lives. #HRLeadership
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When Parents Are Holding It All Together With Duct Tape

This heartfelt story shares a parent’s quiet battle with grief, burnout, and emotional exhaustion following the loss of her daughter. It reveals how the founding of MentorWell—a safe, non-clinical mentorship space for teens and families—emerged from heartbreak to offer healing, support, and belonging for those silently struggling.

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You’re Not Broken. You’re Grieving. And That Means You’re Still Alive.

Grief isn't a puzzle to solve or a battle to win — it's a journey through pain, survival, and slow, honest healing. This raw, compassionate guide offers 10 lived-through truths to help you carry the weight of heartbreak and rebuild a version of yourself that's wiser, real, and still standing.

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Grief and Depression Tried to Bully Me Last Night

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.

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How to Talk to Teens About Dating Again, Without Them Hating You?

Dating after divorce while raising teens is complicated. This honest guide explores the emotional gap between a parent’s healing and a teen’s grief, offering real signs your child may not be ready—and what to do if you moved too fast. Learn how to date without leaving your kids behind, with tips for reconnection and support.

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Mentorship Is the Mental Health Prevention No One’s Talking About

Mentorship offers a safe, non-judgmental space for teens to talk about what’s really weighing on them. It's the missing middle between parenting and therapy—trusted guidance without pressure. Learn how trained mentors help teens build confidence, emotional literacy, and resilience when they need it most.

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When You Realize Love Isn't Enough

When love isn't enough to save a struggling teen, mentorship can be the lifeline. This powerful true story reveals the heartbreaking reality of parenting through mental illness, and the urgent need for support to compliment therapy. Learn why The MentorWell was created to fill the gap and how it can help your teen feel seen, safe, and supported.

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Does Something Feel Off With Your Teen? Here’s Why You Need to Trust Your Gut

Think your teen is “fine”? Think again. Subtle changes in mood, motivation, and connection can be early signs they’re struggling beneath the surface. As a parent, your gut matters—and mentorship could be the lifeline that helps them move from surviving to thriving. Here are 7 quiet signs to watch for, and how mentorship can make all the difference. #Parenting #TeenMentalHealth #MentorshipMatters

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What No One Understands About Losing a Child

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.

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