The National Institutes of Health report that more than 20 percent of children experience loneliness. Nearly 73% of Gen Z say they feel alone sometimes or always. The staggering reality is that 93 percent of parents believe their children receive enough emotional support. What's behind the perception gap? Host Roshini Rajkumar turned to Kathleen Cannon for some answers. Kathleen is executive director of Girls on the Run - Minnesota Chapter. Girls on the Run is a national organziatoin that helps girls boldly pursue their dreams. Through a confidence curriculum and training for an early summer 5K, third through eighth grade girls get support from adults who care. A 2026 national survey of 800 GOTR alumni from around the United States resulted in 91 percent reporting that what they learned helped them resolve conflicts with peers. Kathleen describes why adult mentors help young people avoid feelings of sadness and hopelessness. The picture is clear: When you show up for kids with authenticity and reliability, you help them live successfully in the present and build their futures toward the most healthy outcomes.