Top 6 parenting tips for teens facing emotional scars
Jan 29 2025- Parenting Skills
- Last Updated on 29 January 2025
- Monica Costa
Parenting a teenager can be challenging, but when your teen is grappling with emotional scars, the task becomes even more delicate. Whether the wounds stem from bullying, trauma, or personal struggles, offering your teen the support they need is crucial for their growth and healing. Here are six practical parenting tips to help guide your teen through this vulnerable time.
Tips to keep teenagers productive and engaged over the festive break
Dec 22 2024- Parenting Skills
- Last Updated on 19 December 2024
- Monica Costa
As the Christmas holidays roll around, it’s a magical time of year filled with mince pies, glittering lights, and Mariah Carey on repeat. But for teens facing January mocks and looming exams, it’s also a season that can quickly become a juggling act of family fun and academic prep. So, how do you keep the festive spirit alive while ensuring they stay on top of their schoolwork? London Mums is here to sprinkle some joy – and practical advice – into your holidays. Here are some tried-and-tested tips to make teenagers productive over the holidays, stay fun, and – most importantly – stress-free.
What do hand puppets do in education and psychotherapy?
Dec 10 2024- Parenting Skills
- Last Updated on 12 December 2024
- Monica Costa
Hand puppets are a valuable tool in education and psychotherapy. They are often used as a playful and creative medium to explore feelings, thoughts and behaviour. Especially when working with children, but also with adults, puppets can facilitate access to inner conflicts and hidden emotions. Their use can help to strengthen the relationship with the teacher/therapist, overcome fears and open up new ways of communicating.
