Confidence & motivation

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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
Confidence & motivation
first bra fitting

Building confidence for a first bra fitting

Making it a positive experience

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Confidence & motivation
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Preparing for prom: 10 tips for UK parents

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

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Confidence & motivation
exam survival kit

What can parents put in an exam survival kit?

Boost your teen’s mood and motivation

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Confidence & motivation
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How can I motivate my teen to clean their room?

Without the drama

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

While avoiding battles

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

How you can help

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Confidence & motivation
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Helping your teen cope with mock exam stress

Your support matters

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Confidence & motivation
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How do I get my teen to do their homework?

Without adding stress

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Confidence & motivation
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Is it normal to be lazy during puberty?

Explaining what happens to teen energy levels

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Confidence & motivation
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GCSE results day: quick tips for parents

Advice for GCSE results day 2026

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Confidence & motivation
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A level results day: quick tips for parents

Advice for A level results day 2026

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Confidence & motivation
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5 back to school tips for parents

Help your teen with going back to school

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Confidence & motivation
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Teen worries about going back to school

What are they thinking about?

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Confidence & motivation
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SATs results: quick tips for parents

Do parents get SATs results?

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Confidence & motivation
teen getting exam results

Offering support on exam results day

A guide to supporting your teen

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Confidence & motivation
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Autumn activities to try

Things to do in autumn

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Confidence & motivation
teens revising

Helping your teen start revising

Getting them started

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Confidence & motivation
teen going to school or college

Back to school supplies for your teen

What to pack in school backpacks?

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Growing up
Confidence & motivation
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Encouraging independence in your teen

Practical tips to stepping back

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Confidence & motivation
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Can your teen revise too much?

Signs your teen is overdoing it

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How to motivate a teenager

7 easy tips for parents

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Confidence & motivation
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My daughter is the doormat in her friend group

Helping her find her voice

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Confidence & motivation
Body image & positivity
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What do I do if my daughter compares herself to everyone online?

When the scroll feels personal

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Confidence & motivation
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My teenage daughter has zero confidence

Where to start when she's stuck

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Confidence & motivation
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What do I do if my teen daughter is a perfectionist?

When 'good enough' isn't an option

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

When she can't get the words out

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Why does my daughter take everything I say as criticism?

When everything you say lands wrong

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