Most of us who work with young people know the moment well: a youth brings up a relationship concern — maybe something that happened over text, or a situation that doesn’t feel quite right — and we want to say exactly the right thing.

But where do you even start?

That’s exactly why we’re excited to share this free upcoming webinar from the experts at Child Trends.

This practical, research-based session is designed specifically for people like you — professionals who care deeply about young people and want real tools to support them.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• A clear picture of what healthy adolescent relationships actually look like — including communication, consent, shared power, and boundaries
• Concrete conversation starters and prompts you can use right away in your work
• Strategies for helping youth navigate the digital side of relationships — from texting to social media — where connection and risk often go hand in hand

Young people are already having these relationships. They deserve adults in their lives who feel confident, not caught off guard, when the conversation comes up.

This webinar gives you that confidence.

Your presenters are Mindy Scott, Senior Research Scholar at Child Trends, and Matthew Rivas-Koehl, Research Scientist at Child Trends — two leaders who have spent their careers turning complex research into practical guidance for the people who work with youth every day.

Resources:

• April 2026 Webinar Slides
• Healthy Romantic Relationships and Youth Well-being
• Crucial Conversations About Healthy Romantic Relationships
• How to Decode Signs of Sexual Cyberbullying and Support Teens and Youth
• Sexual Cyberbullying Research Summary
• A Practice Guide for Understanding Consent
• Talking to Boys About Pornography Can Support Healthy Relationships and Prevent Violence
  
• Helping Boys Navigate Harmful Online Influences
  
• Guidance for Parents on Encouraging Boys to Be Upstanders Against Harmful Behavior