Girls Aren’t Failing Sports. Maybe Sports Are Failing Girls.
Girls aren’t losing passion for sports, they’re losing belief that they belong. One in three Canadian girls quit by their teens due to burnout, body image, and lost identity. When competition overshadows joy, confidence fades. Mentorship can help girls reconnect to movement, purpose, and self-worth before they walk away for good.
What I Learned Sitting Beside a Parent Who Just Lost Their Child
I met grieving parents in a quiet Starbucks, three months after losing their child. They weren’t looking for answers, just someone who understood. I listened as they shared memories, fears, and questions I couldn’t answer. That night taught me grief needs presence, not solutions. It also shaped The MentorWell, where mentors show up, listen, and walk beside young people who feel lost.
The Lie We Tell Ourselves: “My Kid Would Tell Me if Something Was Wrong.”
Most parents believe their child would tell them if something was wrong. Chris Coulter shares a raw and honest reflection on losing his daughter Maddie and the lessons he wishes every parent understood. This powerful article challenges silence, denial, and fear—urging parents to listen with love, not assumptions.
Why Mentorship Works When Therapy Feels Like Too Much
Many teens aren’t ready for therapy but still need support. This article explores how mentorship fills the space between parenting and professional help. Through Maddie’s story, we see why connection, trust, and lived experience matter. The MentorWell gives youth a safe space to be heard, understood, and guided without judgment.
The Ones Who Once Needed the Help Make the Most Powerful Mentors
This explores how healing deepens when people use their past struggles to support others. Through the lens of MentorWell's emotionally intelligent approach to mentorship, it highlights the power of presence, empathy, and giving back. A story about growth, trust, and why the best mentors are often the ones who’ve been there.
They're Off at University. But Who’s in Their Corner Now?
Teens today face intense academic pressure, social media stress, and rising mental health challenges. When traditional supports fall short, mentorship offers something powerful—a trusted, relatable guide who listens without judgment. Discover how The MentorWell helps your child feel more confident, less alone, and supported when life feels too heavy.
Grief is Love That Needs Somewhere to Go
This message is for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. I lost my 14-year-old daughter, Maddie, to suicide in 2015. Grief never fades, but it changes shape. Through writing and purpose, I found healing in honouring her memory. The MentorWell is a reflection of that love—proof that pain can become purpose and there is always a way forward.
The Blind Spot in Your Business That’s Costing You Talent, Trust, and Profitability
One in four working parents struggles with a child’s mental health, impacting focus, productivity, and retention. This hidden issue affects about 17% of your workforce. The MentorWell partners with companies to support parents and students through mentorship, improving employee well-being and reducing turnover.
Struggling to Parent Your Teen? Owning This One Thing Rebuilds Trust
If parenting your teen feels like a constant struggle you’re not alone, but you’re not powerless either. This article explores one essential shift parents can make to stop the cycle of conflict and disconnection. Backed by insights from real families and teen voices this is a practical compassionate invitation to grow with your teen not against them.
I Couldn’t Save My Daughter. So I Built What Might Save Yours.
Chris Coulter shares a deeply personal reflection on the loss of his daughter, Maddie, and the long road to building The MentorWell. This post is for parents who refuse to give up, even when they’re exhausted and afraid. The MentorWell was created to help families find connection, hope, and understanding when they need it most.
What are the 6 Reasons Your Teen Refuses to Get Help: And What to do Next?
When your teen shuts down and refuses therapy, it can leave you feeling helpless. This article explains the six biggest fears that keep teens silent, from fear of judgment to fear of being a burden. Discover how mentorship offers a bridge—helping teens feel seen, heard, and supported until they’re ready for more help.
Letting Go Without Falling Apart: The Parent Survivor’s Guide to Kids Away at School
When kids leave for university, parents worry about safety, stress, and connection. Daily check-ins, setting realistic expectations, encouraging healthy routines, and discussing financial stress can ease the transition. Mentorship, through programs like The MentorWell, creates added support for students navigating school and life challenges.
Your Teen Doesn’t Need Fixing, They Need Someone Who Gets It
Teens don’t always want therapy—they want someone who gets them. Discover the neuroscience of mentorship, why it works, and how MentorWell is helping teens build resilience through connection, not correction.
What to Say When Your Teen Opens Up, And What Never to Say
When teens shut down, it’s not because they don’t care, it’s because they don’t feel safe. The instinct to advise can silence them instead of supporting them. This post explores how parents can rebuild trust through deep listening, empathy, and questions that open hearts instead of shutting doors.
Maddie’s Legacy: Giving Teens the Tools to Find Purpose and Joy
Grief has no finish line, but from loss came purpose. The MentorWell was created to honor Maddie’s legacy and give teens tools they aren’t taught in school, emotional intelligence empathy resilience and self-awareness. Not every child needs therapy but every teen needs someone who listens without judgment. The MentorWell bridges the gap between home and clinical care.
The 3 Parenting Tips I Ignored, And the Regrets That Still Keep Me Up at Night
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.
The One Language Your Child Needs, And It’s Not Taught in School
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.
1 in 4 Working Parents Is in Crisis. Think Your Business Feels It?
Nearly 1 in 4 working parents is struggling with a teen facing serious mental health challenges. Absenteeism is up 300% since the pandemic, but presenteeism is the hidden cost crippling organizations. Supporting families with proactive mental health resources through The MentorWell helps employees stay engaged, reduces benefit costs, and strengthens your workforce.
Top 10 Life Hacks School Won’t Teach You (But EQ Will)
Grades don’t prepare teens for breakups, conflict, or confidence struggles — but EQ does. Emotional Intelligence helps teens build stronger relationships, recover from setbacks, and handle life with resilience. Here are 10 life hacks school won’t teach them — but EQ will. Start today with The MentorWell’s free eBook: Teach Your Teen EQ in 10 Minutes a Day.
From Struggling Student to CEO: Why the Path Isn’t Always by Straight A’s
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.