Emotional agility tools for teens & the adults who care about them
Equipping parents with research-backed tools to navigate the terrain ahead.

About Wild Feelings

In the uncharted territory of adolescence, every parent needs a trusted guide. Wild Feelings is your base camp for navigating the teenage years with confidence and connection. We blend cutting-edge research with practical wisdom and a robust tool kit to help you map the path ahead.

Parent Education Programs

Joyful Adolescence

Our comprehensive parent education program blends cutting-edge research, practical tools, and supportive community to help parents navigate the wilderness of raising teens with confidence and compassion.

Our signature 6-week program for parents charting the course through adolescence. Together, we'll explore:

  • Understanding New Terrain: Navigating the Transition to Adolescence
  • Compass Settings : Using the New Science of Adolescence to Help You Navigate
  • Uncharted Territory: Navigating the Digital Landscape Together
  • A Field Guide to Feelings: Tools to Understand and Navigate Our Emotional Landscapes
  • Wild Terrain and Bumpy Roads: Learning to Manage Conflict and Create Belonging
  • The Trail Ahead: How to be an Effective Mentor Moving Forward

      • Our approach acknowledges both the possibilities and challenges inherent in the teenage years. Through evidence-based parent education, we help families map their unique path forward and build stronger connections.

      Email us to learn more megan@wildfeelings.co

Field Guides to Emotion Concepts

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This tool is a set of interactive field guides to help young people navigate the wilderness of adolescent emotions and identity development. Our field guides help teens make sense of core emotion concepts and how they relate to their developing sense of self.

I asked my former students what they found hardest about being a teenager and this response always sticks with me, “I think one of the hardest parts of being a teenager is feeling like you need to have it all figured out despite the fact that you haven't had much time to figure it out. You don't even know what it is you need to figure out.”

A good field guide bridges the gap between humans and the natural world by providing information and insights about wildlife. Wild Feelings creates guides that help young folks identify, classify, and analyze the wildlife within their emotional landscape. Navigating adolescence can feel overwhelming, but we're here with tools to make teens feel less lost—one field guide at a time.

"Megan combines deep expertise in adolescent development with strong analytical skills, translating cutting-edge research into practical insights for teens, families, and schools. Grounded in evidence-based practices, she delivers transformative strategies and tools that empower both adolescents and their support systems."
-Dr. Rachel Hanebutt, Developmental and Community Psychologist. Adolescent Digital Wellbeing Expert

Speaking & Keynotes

Dynamic, research-backed presentations that transform complex adolescent development concepts into actionable insights. Topics include:

  • Navigating the New Science of Adolescence
    Translating cutting-edge research into practical tools for supporting teen wellbeing. Learn evidence based strategies that strengthen relationships, boost confidence, and help teens navigate challenges with greater emotional agility.
  • Digital Wellness: Beyond Screen Time
    Understanding the real relationship between teens' digital habits and their emotional health. Drawing from my experience building the foundational curriculum for #halfthestory, the world’s leading digital wellness non-profit, learn research backed strategies that foster healthy tech habits, meaningful connections, and authentic digital engagement without relying on rigid rules or fear-based approaches.
  • Creating Cultures of Dignity
    Using dignity to transform the way we build supportive environments in our homes and schools that lead to teens with a stronger sense of wellbeing, more resilience in the face of challenge, and the ability to tackle academic challenges. Informed by my mentorship with dignity expert Dr. Donna Hicks, discover practical strategies that turn conflict into chances for deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and more resilient communities.
  • Transforming Conflict into Connection
    Using dignity-based approaches to transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth and belonging. Informed by my mentorship with dignity expert Dr. Donna Hicks, discover practical strategies that turn conflict into chances for deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and more resilient communities.
  • Reimagining Adolescence
    Transforming how adults understand and support teens to become more effective guides on their journey. Drawing from 15+ years of transformative middle school teaching experience, learn proven strategies for building trust, fostering independence, and creating the conditions where teens thrive.

    • Available for parent groups, educator professional development, and organizational training

    Testimonial from Larissa May, Founder of #halfthestory, the world’s leading digital wellness non-profit, "Megan is a sensational speaker. What makes her so compelling is her ability to take really complex topics and break them down into simple, relatable ideas. She’s an expert on teens, adolescents, and hard feelings, but more importantly, she’s a passionate speaker with a resonant voice that truly connects. Clear, powerful, and unforgettable."

    Want to bring this knowledge to your community? megan@wildfeelings.co

    Understanding the flora and fauna of your emotional landscape helps all of us thrive, not just survive. Navigating adolescence can feel overwhelming, but we're here with tools to make you feel less lost—one field guide at a time.

Group Facilitation

For groups and organizations seeking guidance on implementing our tools, enhancing youth support, and fostering cultures of dignity.

We provide dynamic workshops that help organizations grasp the developmental context of adolescence, frame emotional agility as a learnable skill, and establish dignity as the cornerstone of a healthy organizational culture.

Reach out to discover more. megan@wildfeelings.co

Our guides help adults better understand the adolescent experience and learn how to best support the teens in their lives.

Individual Consulting

For adults and young people seeking one-on-one support to better understand their emotional landscape and develop tools to navigate their experiences.

We offer personalized coaching for adults and teen. In these sessions, we educate you on emotion concepts, work through struggles and discomfort, and create a toolkit to empower you to become a confident field guide of your own emotional landscape.

Reach out to discover more. megan@wildfeelings.co

Why Wild Feelings?

Your Expert Guide

Like any wilderness expedition, the journey through adolescence needs more than just a map—it needs an experienced guide. Our approach combines:

  • Trail-tested wisdom from leading researchers
  • Practical navigation tools for daily challenges
  • Support from fellow travelers on the journey
  • Clear markers for the path ahead

Our Promise

We won't promise to remove every obstacle from your path—that's not how growth works. Instead, we'll help you:

  • Mentor your teen so they fell more secure in themselves
  • Navigate challenging terrain with confidence
  • Find your footing when the ground feels uncertain
  • Build lasting trails of connection with your teen
  • Build a home life that feels more content and fun