friends & family

Helping a Friend With Something Major... Might Mean Getting Your Own Help From a Trusted Adult

Helping a Friend With Something Major... Might Mean Getting Your Own Help From a Trusted Adult

It can be hard to navigate expressing concerns or supporting a friend through a difficult time. Here are some tips for consulting an adult for guidance.

OOMLA Kindness 101

OOMLA Kindness 101

OOMLA Kindness 101: Click here to read about the facts, the forms, and the functions of kindness in the eyes of OOMLA. 

Strategies for Checking in on Someone When You're Worried About Them

Strategies for Checking in on Someone When You're Worried About Them

A guide for approaching a friend and checking in when you are worried that they might be struggling with something.

How to Express You're Upset: Friend Drama Edition

How to Express You're Upset: Friend Drama Edition

It can be really hard to confront a friend who has caused upset, hurt feelings or exclusion. Keep reading to understand why and learn some tips for starting a conversation! 

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Who Are Trusted Adults?

When we experience difficult feelings - anger, fear, stress, worry, loneliness, sadness, and so on - it helps to have trusted adults to speak to. This article helps identify who those adults are.