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Confidence & motivation

Changes in confidence and motivation are part of growing up, but they can affect everything from school to friendships. luna’s articles help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface and how to support your teen with empathy and encouragement. All content is expert-reviewed and created with parents in mind.

Growing up

Building confidence for a first bra fitting

Making it a positive experience

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Confidence & motivation

Four teenage girls smiling closely together for a group photo against a yellow background, two with glitter face makeup.

Preparing for prom: 10 tips for UK parents

What can you do for your daughter’s UK prom?

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Confidence & motivation

Two teenage girls studying together at a table covered in notes and textbooks, one using a calculator.

What can parents put in an exam survival kit?

Boost your teen’s mood and motivation

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl in a denim jacket and heart-print jeans sits on a bed in a messy, poster-covered bedroom with a colourful zigzag cushion.

How can I motivate my teen to clean their room?

Without the drama

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl in a graphic T-shirt washing dishes at a kitchen sink, with a decorative plate in her hands and a fridge and hob in the background.

How can I convince my teen to do more around the house?

While avoiding battles

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl with curly hair lying on the floor resting her head on her arm while writing in a book, with textbooks and sticky notes beside her.

What to do if your teen won’t revise for exams?

How you can help

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl with curly hair wearing a cream jacket sits at a desk in a classroom, writing on paper with a pen while glancing to the side.

Helping your teen cope with mock exam stress

Your support matters

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl with curly hair in a yellow top lies on a bed doing homework with papers and a laptop, in front of a wall strung with warm fairy lights.

How do I get my teen to do their homework?

Without adding stress

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl with curly auburn hair wears headphones and rests with her eyes closed and chin on her hands, in front of a wall decorated with vinyl records.

Is it normal to be lazy during puberty?

Explaining what happens to teen energy levels

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Confidence & motivation

Four teenage girls smiling together outdoors, one holding a luna tote bag, on a paved patio outside a house.

GCSE results day: quick tips for parents

Advice for GCSE results day 2026

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Confidence & motivation

A mother and daughter hug each other tightly outdoors in front of a wooden fence and greenery, the daughter wearing a red top and the mother a patterned cardigan.

A level results day: quick tips for parents

Advice for A level results day 2026

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Confidence & motivation

5 back to school tips for parents

Help your teen with going back to school

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl wearing a navy Oxford University hoodie standing outdoors looking down at her phone.

Teen worries about going back to school

What are they thinking about?

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl in a pink top sitting on a bed with leafy plant and patterned pillows behind her, holding a blue book.

SATs results: quick tips for parents

Do parents get SATs results?

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl in a maroon Harvard hoodie sits at a table writing, with a pink luna water bottle beside her.

Offering support on exam results day

A guide to supporting your teen

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Confidence & motivation

Four teenage girls outdoors in a park with autumn leaves on the ground, raising their arms and throwing leaves, one wearing a Las Vegas sweatshirt and another in a red diamond-pattern dress.

Autumn activities to try

Things to do in autumn

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Confidence & motivation

Two teenage girls sitting at a kitchen table with a laptop, folder, mug and pen pot in front of them, one writing and the other sitting beside her.

Helping your teen start revising

Getting them started

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl in a lilac top stands against a brick wall holding a yellow luna tote bag.

Back to school supplies for your teen

What to pack in school backpacks?

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Growing up

Confidence & motivation

Encouraging independence in your teen

Practical tips to stepping back

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl with long red hair sits with a laptop in front of a whiteboard covered in colourful chemistry revision notes and diagrams.

Can your teen revise too much?

Signs your teen is overdoing it

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Confidence & motivation

Three teenage girls sitting together at a table with a laptop, writing notes and smiling.

How to motivate a teenager

7 easy tips for parents

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Confidence & motivation

Three teenage girls with backpacks walking together arm in arm along a tree-lined path, seen from behind.

My daughter is the doormat in her friend group

Helping her find her voice

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Confidence & motivation

Body image & positivity

Teenage girl with dark hair sitting on a sofa looking at her phone.

What do I do if my daughter compares herself to everyone online?

When the scroll feels personal

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl with blonde hair and blue eyes looking at her reflection in a round gold-framed mirror.

My teenage daughter has zero confidence

Where to start when she's stuck

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl with a half-up hairstyle sitting in a chair, looking to the side, with a laptop and a large plant in the background.

What do I do if my teen daughter is a perfectionist?

When 'good enough' isn't an option

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl in a red vest holding a basketball on an outdoor court, looking seriously at the camera.

Why won't my daughter try unless she's sure she'll win?

When she'd rather not try than fail

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl with curly hair standing and presenting from a yellow folder to a group of seated adults in a bright room.

What do I do if my daughter freezes at public speaking?

When she can't get the words out

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Confidence & motivation

Mother gesturing while talking to her daughter, who is looking at her phone, as they sit together at a breakfast table.

Why does my daughter take everything I say as criticism?

When everything you say lands wrong

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Confidence & motivation

A woman leans down to comfort a girl sitting at a desk with an open book, resting a hand on her shoulder.

How to tell your daughter you’re proud of her

Words that actually land at her age

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Growing up

Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl sitting on the floor reading a book, leaning against a cream armchair.

My daughter is scared of growing up

When change feels frightening

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl in a green vest top serving a tennis ball against a clear blue sky.

Should you let your daughter give up her hobbies?

When to push and when to let her quit

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Confidence & motivation

Teenage girl in a leather jacket sitting alone reading a book in a school hallway, with a group of girls in uniform standing further away.

What to do if your daughter feels invisible at school

Helping her feel seen, not just there

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Confidence & motivation

Teen with curly hair sitting at a table smiling and writing in a notebook while another person sits across from her.

How to help your daughter set real goals

Goals that stick, not just stack up

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Confidence & motivation

Two teenage girls in fluffy hooded jackets smiling closely together outdoors against a blue sky.

Confidence-building activities to try with your daughter

Small ways to help her feel surer

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Confidence & motivation

Teen news and insights

Two teenage girls stand outside near a house under construction, both holding phones and smiling at the camera.

What is aura farming and why is your daughter talking about it?

The teen trend, explained for parents

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Confidence & motivation

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