How social media impacts the developing brain

Research shows that social media can affect the brain’s reward system, especially in developing minds. Each scroll, notification, like or interaction can trigger a release of dopamine, a ‘feel-good’ chemical, which encourages us to keep checking for new content. Over time, this can lead to repetitive checking habits and make it harder to switch off from apps and devices.

Research shows that social media can affect the brain’s reward system, especially in developing minds. Each scroll, notification, like or interaction can trigger a release of dopamine, a ‘feel-good’ chemical, which encourages us to keep checking for new content. Over time, this can lead to repetitive checking habits and make it harder to switch off from apps and devices.

Ruby (practitioner)

Tips when granting teens independence

Giving your teen freedom is never easy. Having trust in the foundation you’ve built makes a big difference. Independence starts with open conversations, clear boundaries, and not only trust in your child but also trust in yourself.

Giving your teen freedom is never easy. Having trust in the foundation you’ve built makes a big difference. Independence starts with open conversations, clear boundaries, and not only trust in your child but also trust in yourself.

Emelia (Parent)

Managing Exam Stress

Whether exam stress hits your teenager all at once or builds gradually, here are some ways to help them manage their worry

Whether exam stress hits your teenager all at once or builds gradually, here are some ways to help them manage their worry

Ruby (practitioner)

Listening to your teen

It’s natural to want to guide your teen’s choices, but when we listen to understand rather than just to respond, we create a safe space where they feel valued and heard.

It’s natural to want to guide your teen’s choices, but when we listen to understand rather than just to respond, we create a safe space where they feel valued and heard.

Emelia (Parent)

Praising the effort

You don’t have to wait until results day to praise and reward your child for all the hard work they’ve done during this exam season. Celebrating their effort and dedication now can boost their confidence and show them that their hard work is valued, regardless of the final outcome.

You don’t have to wait until results day to praise and reward your child for all the hard work they’ve done during this exam season. Celebrating their effort and dedication now can boost their confidence and show them that their hard work is valued, regardless of the final outcome.

Annie (Practitioner)

Sumer holidays with teens

Here are some ways to help make the transition into the summer holidays smoother for both yourself and your teen.

Here are some ways to help make the transition into the summer holidays smoother for both yourself and your teen.

Emelia (Parent)

Communicating with your teenager

Asking your teenager simple questions such as ‘what would you like to see change?’ can help to keep an open path of communication to understand what they’re really asking for and find a solution that works for everyone.

Asking your teenager simple questions such as ‘what would you like to see change?’ can help to keep an open path of communication to understand what they’re really asking for and find a solution that works for everyone.

Claire (Parent + practitioner)

‘My voice matters’

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. The theme for this year is ‘my voice matters’, focusing on encouraging and empowering children to freely express their feelings, thoughts and opinions, and to be listened to and acknowledged. In honour of this week, we’re amplifying the voice of the young person.

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. The theme for this year is ‘my voice matters’, focusing on encouraging and empowering children to freely express their feelings, thoughts and opinions, and to be listened to and acknowledged. In honour of this week, we’re amplifying the voice of the young person.

Young person in the community

Connecting with your teenager

Showing interest in and learning about your teenager’s hobbies can help you both to build a stronger connection.

Showing interest in and learning about your teenager’s hobbies can help you both to build a stronger connection.

Annie (Practitioner)

Exam Stress

As parents we want the best for our child, here are some ways you can support and encourage your child during the exam season.

As parents we want the best for our child, here are some ways you can support and encourage your child during the exam season.

Emelia (Parent)