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10/12/2025

If you try one wellbeing activity with your teen before the end of the year, make it this one.

Together, think back to everything your teen has lived through this year.
The hard times they experienced.
The things they learnt.
The things they pushed through even when it felt hard.

Teens rarely pause to notice how far they’ve come… so this activity helps them see their own strength.

💌 Create notes for “future me”. That’s little envelopes or messages that start with Read when…

Read when you’re having a bad day.
Read when you’re stressed about school.
Read when you’ve argued with your mum.
Read when you’re annoyed at your brother.
Read when you’re feeling lonely.

Inside, they write something from them… to them.
A reminder, a joke, a truth they forget when emotions are intense, a quote they love, etc.

When you try this at home, tell me one “Read when…” you or your teen chose, I’d love to hear. 💛

09/12/2025

Body doubling is simple. It’s about co-regulation.
Your teen does a task, and you’re just nearby.
Not directing, not fixing, not hovering… simply present.

Our nervous systems settle when someone calm is close.
And for teens who find it hard to start things (revision, tidying, homework…) your presence makes the task feel less threatening.

Sit on the bed while they clear their desk.
Fold laundry while they revise.
Bring your tea and sit at the table while they start homework.

Ten minutes is enough.
Your calm helps their thinking brain come back online.

If you try this this week, tell me what task your teen managed to start, I’d love to celebrate that with you. 💛

08/12/2025

Here are two other simple ways you can pace your teen at home.

✨ Pace their perspective ✨
Before you guide them anywhere calmer, show them you understand the logic behind how they feel.
Like this “Given the week you’ve had, it makes sense this feels overwhelming.”
Their guard comes down when they feel seen inside.

✨ Pace their pace ✨
If your teen needs time, silence, or space before they talk, match that rhythm first.
Don’t keep asking “Tell me what’s wrong” but, “Take a minute… I’m here when you’re ready.”
You’re meeting them at the speed their nervous system can manage at the time.

When we pace well, we’re not agreeing with every feeling or behaviour. We’re simply saying, “I see you. I get why this feels big” (even if we don’t… 👀).
And from there, leading them to calmer becomes so much easier.

If you want more tiny communication tools like this for supporting your teen, let me know. 💛

05/12/2025

I teach this to almost every teen I work with because it works quickly and doesn’t feel awkward or complicated.

When your teen is overwhelmed, anxious, stressed before an exam, or even stuck in a big emotional moment, their breathing changes… and their CO₂ levels rise.
This makes the amygdala (their “smoke alarm”) extra sensitive.

The ✨ physiological sigh ✨ helps reset that system in just a breath or two.

It’s simple:
🌬 Deep inhale
🌬 Quick top-up inhale
🌬 Long, slow exhale

Their nervous system gets the message that they’re safe, and the thinking part of the brain switches back on.

Try it tonight with your teen, or use it for yourself.
It makes such a difference. 💛

Send this to someone who needs to find calm in December.

03/12/2025

Have you heard of glimmers?
This time of year is busy and full-on, and it’s so easy to save our joy for “when things calm down” or “when the holidays start”.

But the truth is… joy usually shows up in the tiny moments we rush past.

The smell of something cooking.
Warmth from the oven.
A quiet minute at the sink.
Your teen wandering in to chat while you stir.
A shared snack before homework.

These are the glimmers ✨ the little pauses our nervous system loves.

I encourage teens to notice these tiny moments because they help anchor the brain when life feels overwhelming. And the same is true for us.

So this week, challenge yourself (and your teen if they’re up for it) to spot three small things that made you smile.
Nothing fancy. Just real life.

What was your glimmer today? I’d love to hear. 💛

01/12/2025

Tonight I’ll do this with my family around the dinner table. My 3 are…

✨ spending lots of extra time with family
✨ admiring all the lights
✨ Christmas carols (I love them so much)

Share your 3 in the comments. I’d love to hear them.
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If you’re new here, I’m Camila! I share simple, effective ways to help parents support their teenagers’ emotional wellbeing. 💛

10/10/2025

Cultivating mentally healthy teenagers is not as hard as you think. But it does take action.

If their self-esteem is filled up and firm, then they won’t be knocked by every friendship drama, failed sports game or mean comment on the group chat.

You can play a huge part in building this. With your words.

What do they need to know?
❤️ You are loved.
❤️ You are safe.
❤️ You belong.
❤️ You are unique.
❤️ You matter.

So let every word and action reflect this.

Instead of “don’t be so lazy”, try “I want to see the same effort on your homework as you do out on the football pitch.”

Instead of “don’t be a drama queen”, try “you are worth more than this. You should act like the loving and kind person you are.”

Let me know if you need any more advice on this. Can you tell I’m passionate? 😉

What’s on your mind this World Mental Health Day? Send it to a parent who needs to hear this.
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05/09/2025

Anyone else’s teen feeling wobbly about going back to school this week? You’re not the only one.

It’s a big change after the long summer holidays, and nerves can show up in lots of different ways. I’ve put together 5 simple tips you can use straight away to make the transition a bit easier.

One extra thing to try… after school, give them about 30 minutes of downtime before homework. A snack, some space, and a chance to decompress can help avoid meltdowns (or sugar crashes) later on.

Has your teen started back yet? How have they found it so far? I’d love to hear in the comments.

Save this for when you need it, and share it with another parent who might find it useful.
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03/09/2025

It’s back-to-school week (finally 🙌) but for some families, that means a lot of nerves, tears and tension around the house.

If your child is anxious, resistant, or completely overwhelmed, please know you’re not alone and you’re not getting it wrong.

One more tip that can help this week is to create a “bridge” from home to school.
This could be something small and familiar they take with them (like a favourite snack in their bag, a photo tucked in their planner, or a morning routine that stays exactly the same for a few days.)
These little points of predictability can ease the nervous system and soften the transition.

Whatever this week looks like for your family, I’m sending you love and strength. You’ve got this 💛

17/07/2025

Don’t be that parent who in September says…

“You’ve done no work all summer?!”

Your teen needs an easy way to take control of their revision. On their terms, but supported by you.

And because I want to support you and your teen, I’ve created the Pick & Mix Summer Revision Snack Bar guide that ticks all the boxes:

✅ flexible
✅ fun
✅ promotes wellbeing
✅ builds confidence

Head to the link in bio to get yours or comment SNACK BAR and I’ll send you the link.

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14/07/2025

So many parents assume summer is a time to rest and recharge, and it absolutely should be!

Buuuut for teens, doing absolutely nothing academic for 6 weeks can actually make starting Year 11 feel really overwhelming.

Not because they forgot their schoolwork (although most do 👀) but because they actually forgot how capable they really are.

That’s why I created a flexible Pick & Mix Summer Revision Guide. It’s all about short bursts, creative options, and wellbeing built in (of course 💁🏻‍♀️).

✨ I’ll be sharing it tomorrow. Follow so you don’t miss it. Comment below if you’d like me to tell tou when it’s here!

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26/06/2025

If your teen is struggling with their self-esteem, here’s two things you can do at home to help.

Low self-esteem is identity built on a shaky foundation that they’re not good enough.

You can help to begin building this foundation back up, one brick at a time.

Here’s two things I often recommend to parents I work with:

✨ Teens need to know who they are beyond appearance or achievement. So start a habit where you make something about their character, like “You’re so thoughtful” or “ I saw how kind you were to your sister” or “You’re brave for even trying.”
Keep it short and genuine. They might roll their eyes teenager-style, but it will land.

✨ Instead of compliments (which can feel fake or forced to a teen who is struggling), ask “What’s something you’ve done this week that made you feel proud?”
This helps to bring focus from how they look to what they do.

And don’t forget that staying calm and regulated is already doing more than you know. I know it’s hard!

If this hits home for you, save it for later or share it with a parent who needs to hear this today. 💛

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