When things go wrong for tweens and teens, it can feel overwhelming, whether it’s failing a test, being excluded from a group chat, struggling with body image or identity, or not making the team, according to Laguna Blanca School.

To help parents help their kids navigate those challenging years, Phyllis Fagell, a licensed mental health therapist, author, and school counselor from Maryland, will offer some practical strategies, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Laguna Blanca School’s Spaulding Theatre, 4125 Paloma Drive.

Fagell will share advice on how parents can support their kids in managing stress and anxiety related to friendships, academics, life balance, and technology.

To reserve a seat, click here.

Fagell is the author of “Middle School Matters,” “The Ten Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond,” “How Parents Can Help” (Hachette, 2019), and “Middle School Superpowers, Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times” (Hachette, 2023).

She is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post and other national publications, including CNN and U.S. News & World Report. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland.