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Honest reflections, real-life guidance, and support you can actually use.
This is where I share what I’ve learned from mentoring highly sensitive teens, supporting parents through emotional overwhelm, and raising teenage boys of my own.

Each post offers insight into the challenges you’re likely facing right now — from navigating intense emotions to building trust in yourself as a parent. My hope is that you find something here that resonates, reassures, and reminds you that you’re not alone in this.

Image of Clare Cogan, author of the blog post on letting go during her teen’s first year at university.

The Burnout Trap

Back in the room in 2025 and a topic which is emerging as a really important one to highlight. It affects you as parents and

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January 13, 2025
Clare Cogan standing looking reflective

Who Am I?

This isn’t a blog meant to define who I am—it’s an invitation to reflect on where we find ourselves in the journey of parenting young

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December 7, 2024

This Is Me

This is me…. To the part of me, who was told she was too much, too sensitive, too emotional, too difficult to be around, too

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April 17, 2024
Image of Clare Cogan, author of the blog post on letting go during her teen’s first year at university.

I wasn’t there

I have written before about the journey we navigate with teens, and all the challenges which can come our way. We like to think we

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October 18, 2023

My Teenage Journey…..

Part 1 I write a lot about teenagers, both from a parents, and a professionals perspective.  However, my perspective is through adult eyes, and one remembering

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February 22, 2023

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"Clare has an amazing ability to understand her clients and she offers incredible support. She is helping my teenage daughter with what were overwhelming bouts of anxiety and to see her confidence and smile return has been an absolute joy. I would not hesitate to recommend Clare to anyone who needs a helping hand through a difficult time."
From mum of 14 year old EmilyAfter her daughter was diagnosed with generalised anxiety and she was at a loss as to what to do about this diagnosis.
"Before I went to see Clare I got very anxious about daily life and the things I did on a day to day basis. As soon as I started my sessions with Clare I felt like I was in a very comfortable and safe place and like I could share anything about my thoughts and what I was worried about. The techniques I was taught really helped me from the start with sleeping better all the way to feeling more confident about myself. So as a whole seeing Clare has had a very positive outcome for me and I couldn’t thank her enough for how much she has helped me."
13 year old girl
"I have loved the tools for teens course. I have pre-teens, but have seen how supporting them early can really help give them the tools they and I need going forward as they grow. I would highly recommend Clare, her calm and confident knowledge in this area along with the oils that she provided as part of the course have been invaluable and well received by my children. I’m looking forward to getting stuck Into the recommended book list too and am sure my eldest will be also reading them."
Abi Savory
"I have just completed Clare's Tools for Teens - Understanding the Teenage Brain and it was great. Clare is so knowledgeable and passionate about supporting teenagers and their parents, this course gave a great insight into what is going on for the teens and this understanding gives light bulb moments for us parents to be able to deal with situations differently to get a better result instead of a battle. The information and practical advice including the use of essential oils have been fantastic. I would highly recommend this online short course. It is delivered in manageable short videos (only 5 mins each) that you can watch when it suits you."
Joanna Keyes