During the winter season and the diverse holidays many of us celebrate, it can be easy to focus on all the stresses and expectations. It’s okay to acknowledge our feelings. But they can also be an invitation to see and experience joy and comfort - whether reliving family tradition, or defining new ways to feel comfort, togetherness, and joy.

Girls are speaking up. We encourage you to follow their lead.

Proposed legislation in Congress, H.R. 9495, which will be voted on again this Thursday, Nov. 21, could significantly impact nonprofit organizations and their operations.  According to the Center for NonProfit Law, this bill requires no oversight, no due process, and no justification for the executive branch to indiscriminately label any non-profit organization - human rights groups, civil liberties organizations, universities, student groups, humanitarian aid funds – a “terrorist supporting organization” and strip it of its tax-exempt status.

While awareness around bullying has increased, the data shows us there’s still work to do to prevent it.

As teens grow and begin to understand the fundamentals of civics, human rights, speaking up for what they believe in, and government, the influx of information can get overwhelming. Election season, especially for young people who are voting for the first time, can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. What are some ways to support young people who are voting for the first time?

Losing someone to suicide is an overwhelming and devastating experience, especially for young people. During Suicide Awareness Month, it’s crucial that we offer up conversations about loss, grief, and mental health, ensuring young people feel seen, heard, and supported.

Whether they come to fruition or not, threats of school shootings impact the mental health of young people. Youth might feel activated – worried, scared, angry, confused, or all of the above. While school districts, communities, and adults in youths’ lives continue to talk about this ongoing national issue, there are important ways we can support youth mental health through it.

In addition to the usual notebooks, pencils, and graphing calculators, there are other provisions students need this year. OP offers this slightly different “back-to-school supplies” list to help you and your child get ready for school.

Ableism, based on assumptions about abilities, can lead to exclusion and discrimination. By raising awareness and taking proactive measures, youth can help create a culture that values everyone's abilities and contributions, regardless of their ability. How does it show up?

During April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it’s a great time to review how we can help youth navigate healthy relationships, consent, and boundaries.

Black History Month celebrates and honors the achievements of Black people, and is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. It’s also a time to honor and celebrate Black girls who make invaluable contributions to their communities. Empowered girls change their world, and the whole world too.

We can’t avoid the constant influence of body image ideals we see in media, but we can be aware of them and remind ourselves that all bodies are valuable. Check out these 10 reminders that your body is great no matter what society defines as “ideal.”

Gift Ideas for the Teens & Tweens in Your Life

Fatemeh Fakhraie has been named the new president of the Ophelia’s Place Board of Directors. She first joined the board in 2020 and will serve in the role for two years.

Navigating device usage can feel like a never-ending argument. It can be hard to set boundaries and disconnect from devices now that both you and your kids are using technology more frequently.

Ah puberty – a time of change, self-discovery, and exploration. Also a time of feeling vulnerable, confused, and embarrassed for both youth and the adults in their lives. Parents, here are 9 habits you can lean into as you begin and continue having puberty talks with your teens.

More often than expected, we hear adults and parents of young people who are exploring their identity say, “It’s just a phase.”

The phase is learning, the phase is identity exploration, the phase is finding out what fits. It serves a purpose while youth grow up.