Resources
Children, Teens & Parenting
Explore conversations about children’s and teens’ mental health, emotional development, anxiety, depression, parenting, school, relationships, and supporting young people through difficult experiences. These resources are for young people, parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who wants to help a child feel understood and supported.
Why Kids Stop Talking to Their Parents and How We Can Change That | John Trautwein
John Trautwein shares what he learned after losing his 15-year-old son to suicide and discusses why children stop opening up, how validation can matter more than fixing, and how parents can create more honest conversations.
Good for: Parents, caregivers, coaches, and educators who want young people to feel safe talking about what they’re actually experiencing.
Why Schools Need Mental Health Education with Ross Szabo
Ross Szabo discusses the mental-health skills schools often don’t teach, including emotional regulation, communication, healthy relationships, coping skills, and how academic pressure can affect young people.
Good for: Students, parents, educators, and anyone interested in bringing mental-health education into schools.
Stop Asking “Why?” — Helping Kids and Adults Open Up About Mental Health with Nadim Saad
Parenting coach and emotional intelligence expert Nadim Saad explores how we can help children and teens talk about difficult emotions without making them feel judged or interrogated. The conversation offers practical communication tools around emotional intelligence, loneliness, social media, and feeling heard.
Good for: Parents, caregivers, teachers, or anyone who wants to have better mental-health conversations with young people.
Breaking the Silence: How Teens Can Cope w a Parent’s Mental Illness w Dr. Michelle & DeAnne Sherman
Dr. Michelle Sherman and DeAnne Sherman explore what it’s like for teens growing up with a parent who has a mental illness or trauma history, including how to name difficult emotions, set boundaries, practice self-care, and find support.
Good for: Teens living with a parent’s mental-health challenges—and the adults supporting them.
Why Are Mental Health Conversations Important for Youth and Adults? with Marie Shanley (Mxiety)
A conversation about why mental health discussions should begin early and how talking openly can help make mental wellness a more normal part of life.
Good for: Parents and educators who want to make conversations about mental health more accessible to young people.
Adapting Your Parenting Language to Work For Your Family with Ali
Ali shares how parenting a vulnerable child led her to adapt her communication and find an approach that better fits her family.
Good for: Parents who want to communicate more effectively with a child whose needs differ from their expectations.
What Is the Teen Mental Health Crisis? with Natanya Wachtel, PhD
This conversation explores the challenges facing teen mental health and the importance of recognizing and responding to young people's emotional needs.
Good for: Parents, educators, and adults concerned about adolescent mental health.