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10/02/2026

All the talk is about Cornell right now. And while that makes sense, and this attention is way past due, it is also so important to remember that that these issues are systemic and pervasive.

I know the majority of us have had or seen or know first hand about similar situations that have happened and the attempts to hide them. Drop the ones you know about below!

09/30/2026

It can feel overwhelming to figure out how to have a conversation with your teen (and older tween) about the Cornell 7. That’s because it is!! We can’t possibly cover all of the horrors of this at once: Assault, r**e, consent, drug and alcohol use, group think, bystander effect, trauma, institutional and systemic protection for perpetrators…and I’m sure I left a few out!

Pick one thing for right now and have a discussion. Maybe you build on it along the way. Maybe you wait for another time to cover some of the other pieces. But having a conversation lets your kid know two imperative things

1) This is not normal
2) This is something we can talk about it

The words you say are less important than your kid knowing these two things.

(Also, to the parents who wonder if they should bring it up if their teen doesn’t know about it - yes! Take the opportunity to do that. But also, if your kid has social media or has friends that do, or sees news headlines, they know about it!)

09/28/2026

Having trouble starting the tough conversations with your kids about puberty, consent, relationships, and s*xual health? Come join me for a candid workshop about why these conversations have to start early and at home (and yes, earlier than you think!). You’ll leave feeling more prepared!

If you are the parent of a toddler to tween and are in the DMV, come join me on October 6th at the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center for my workshop Conversation is the New Talk!

Link here for more info and to register:
https://www.edcjcc.org/calendar/talking-to-children-about-sex-and-their-bodies-the-how-and-the-why-8/

09/08/2026

My therapy practice is starting a 6 week anticipatory grief virtual support group for folks in DC, VA, and MD. We’ve found there are not many resources available for folks who are living with a loved one who is forever changed by illness or injury. It’s a different and unique type of grief that can feel isolating in many ways.

Use the QR code or reach out through our website to learn more:
www.mlktherapy.com/sarah-oconnell

06/04/2026

Should the parents be held responsible?

What do you think? And does the answer differ if the parents bought the alcohol v just ignored that it was there? Does the answer differ if the kids were 17 v. 15 - if so, why?

If you have a kid in high school and have not thought about this - it’s time. It’s happening all the every weekend!

05/04/2026

You may not be familiar with these terms yet - but chances are that your teen (and likely older tween) is. If you have a son and he’s on social media they definitely know about this content. But it’s important to understand if you have girls as well!

Some research shows that within a few minutes of being on certain platforms teen boys are inundated with this type of content, even when they’re not looking for it.

And it’s incredibly dangerous! Not only are the types of posts damaging to self esteem, they are also full of misogyny, racism, and antisemitic content. Some of the most well-known influencers are suggesting teens take unhealthy supplements, micro-dose illegal substances, and engage in dangerous behavior such as damaging the bones in their face in order to (positively?!) alter their appearance.

It’s no joke! In order to be able to talk to your kids about this stuff, you have to understand it yourself. This glossary of terms is just the tip of the iceberg.

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