How many times have you heard one of these? (Or said one of them?)

“You’re so smart for a 15-year-old.”

“You think this is hard? Wait until you’re older!”

“Would you grow up?”

It’s annoying to feel like you’re not being heard. But actually, the frustration comes from feeling like others aren’t listening to you. It may seem like semantics, but listening and hearing are different and they both impact communication.

Meet Sabia - she’s an OP girl who shares her experiences with Ophelia’s Place pre-pandemic and virtually.

Social media isn’t the only online tool for youth to stay connected.

We know the potential risks that social media plays in our young people’s lives. As parents and educators, many of our conversations with young people revolve around cyberbullying, hacking, online drama, and staying safe.

While COVID-19 requires all of us stay 6+ feet apart and at home, staying connected requires just a few swipes and clicks.

Reposting a meme or joke can bring comedic relief to a bleak or frustrating situation, but some memes promote harmful messages too.

Young people use social media to stay in contact with friends, peers, and dating partners. And while parents may feel pressure to heavily regulate and monitor screen time, we need to remember that social media is helping youth stay connected to the people who are important to them.

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How do you negotiate screen time when you and your kids are balancing school, work, and socializing? Creating a technology contract is a great place to start.

Teachers and youth-serving professionals are in the middle of striking a balance between being supportive to the people in your life, while also owning that you equally need extra support. Being vulnerable while collectively grieving can help.

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when there’s a lot of uncertainty in life. These feelings make it challenging to prioritize your own self-care. Here are some tools to identify and care for your anxiety, reduce stress, and create a self-care plan unique to your needs.

Mindful walking, or walking meditation, uses the practice of focusing on the present – what is happening right then and there – as you walk. Unplug from all your devices and go.

When schools transitioned to virtual distance learning, educators experienced a shift in how they teach and connect with their students – in record time.

Social isolation presents challenges when it comes to communication and conflict. As we transition to the majority of our school, work, and personal lives being confined to our homes, conflict is bound to arise with the family around you. Here are some tips on how to navigate conflict during social isolation.

Boundaries teach others how to best love and respect you. It’s important to tell others what our boundaries are. Here’s the best part: you set them for yourself. Here are tips for setting boundaries at home, with friends, and your significant other.