Support for Parents: Building Resilience & Promoting Digital Safety for Teens

Free tools, resources, and community support for parents navigating the challenges of teen mental health and digital spaces.

Stronger Together

Find Strength in Community Support

A space for parents to connect, create community (both online and off), share experiences, and access resources designed to help support their teen’s mental health.

National Alliance for Eating Disorders

  • Free, weekly, therapist-led support groups for loved ones.
  • Free, virtual educational trainings addressing eating disorders and mental health challenges.
  • Access to The Alliance’s Resource Library (e.g., articles, infographics).

Join a Support Group Today

Her Story Mentorship

  • Create community and develop digital well-being with your teen through Girls In Motion. This initiative has proven impact with parents and teens, fostering healthy body image and social media use.
  • Opportunity to bring workshops and resources to schools or local organizations.
  • Information on how parents and communities can collaborate.

Attend Girls in Motion

Digital Well-Being Resources

Promote Healthy Digital Habits

Learn how to support your teen in managing their digital world with tools and strategies that encourage safety, balance, and a positive online experience.

Key Features:

  • ‘Not Interested’ on Instagram helps teens to control what appears in their feed by hiding content they don’t want to see. Instagram will refrain from showing similar content in the future.

Links to Additional Meta Resources for Parents:

  • Family Center is a central hub for parents to support their teens’ experiences across all Meta apps and devices. It includes resources from experts on building positive online habits with teens.
  • A parent and guardian’s guide to Instagram includes an overview of safety features, conversation starters, and a glossary of Instagram terms.

Mental Health Resilience Resources

Help Teens Build Resilience

Equip your teen with strategies to strengthen their mental health and reduce risks related to body image concerns.

Key Features:

  • Workshops for teens, like #ForMe, which focuses on building confidence and self-empowerment.
  • Resources for recognizing the signs of eating disorders early and seeking professional help.
  • Links to content like mindfulness guides, videos, and expert advice.

Links to HerStory Resources:

  • Workshops and community programs.
  • Tools for fostering body confidence and emotional resilience.

Join a Workshop or Explore Resilience Resources

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