Make Good Trouble

30/07/2026

It's been an absolute joy this week - three days spent exploring the forest, connecting with nature, delving into myths, and forging new friendships. There's nothing quite like watching young people's imaginations take flight, and we've been consistently struck by their creativity, teamwork, and skill in navigating ideas together.

Our Forest Drama Club with The Dragon Drama has given the summer holidays a wonderful start. We can't wait to see everyone again in October half term!

30/06/2026

Don't miss a fabulous summer in the forest!

Our FREE Drama Holiday Club is back - it's a small, friendly group (so every child is seen, heard and supported) for kids on benefits-related free school meals in East Sussex. It's the perfect space to build confidence, be a bit silly, and just be a kid outdoors.

🌲 Storytelling, drama, music, art & games in Seven Sisters Country Park
📅 Mon 27th – Wed 29th July, 11am–3pm
📍 Friston Forest, BN25 4AJ
🍽️ Free lunch every day
🚐 Transport help available

Small groups. Big confidence boosts. Lots of fresh air.

👉 https://eequ.org/book/forest-drama-club-with-make-good-trouble-cic-3064

26/06/2026

No phones, no screens — just woodland, imagination and new friends.

Our FREE Drama Holiday Club is back - it's a small, friendly group (so every child is seen, heard and supported) for kids on benefits-related free school meals in East Sussex. It's the perfect space to build confidence, be a bit silly, and just be a kid outdoors.

🌲 Storytelling, drama, music, art & games in Seven Sisters Country Park
📅 Mon 27th – Wed 29th July, 11am–3pm
📍 Friston Forest, BN25 4AJ
🍽️ Free lunch every day
🚐 Transport help available

Small groups. Big confidence boosts. Lots of fresh air.

👉 https://eequ.org/book/forest-drama-club-with-make-good-trouble-cic-3064

Imagining new worlds - connecting with nature

31/03/2026

🤸‍♀️ One week to go before our Easter holiday club kicks off! We have 3 free places left!

🌳 It’s in the beautiful South Downs National Park.

🥳 A chance to get outdoors, make new friends and build confidence.

❤️ All the details and booking 👉 https://eequ.org/book/forest-drama-club-with-make-good-trouble-cic-3064

13/03/2026

Hello! 👋
Our woodland drama club is back this Easter — and we’re so excited to run it again.

Over three days, young people will explore drama, creativity and storytelling in the beautiful surroundings of Friston Forest in the South Downs National Park. 🌳 It’s a relaxed, fun space to get outdoors, try new things, and build confidence, communication skills and wellbeing.

The sessions are led by the wonderful Rozzy from The Dragon Drama, and hosted by us at Make (Good) Trouble — together creating a safe, welcoming and creative space for young people to express themselves and connect with others.

👉 Places are limited, so if this sounds like something your young person would enjoy, you can sign up here: https://eequ.org/book/forest-drama-club-with-make-good-trouble-cic-3064

And if you know a family who might benefit, please do share this post — it really helps us reach the young people who need it most. 💛

09/03/2026

Our lovely forest drama club is back for another Easter and summer run - free to young people on free school meals in East Sussex. Join us! ♥️🌳

Easter info:
🔗 https://eequ.org/book/forest-drama-club-with-make-good-trouble-cic-3064
🗓️ 7-9 April
😊 ages 10-16
📍 Friston Forest, South Downs National Park
🎭 The Dragon Drama

02/03/2026

👋 Our Easter Drama Club is back with the lovely The Dragon Drama folk.
🌳 In the beautiful Friston Forest - South Downs National Park
💚 Free to young people in East Sussex on free school meals
🔗 https://eequ.org/book/forest-drama-and-conservation-workshops-with-make-good-trouble-cic-3064

Information For Families East Sussex

11/02/2026

A few years ago, we recorded a conversation between psychotherapist Donna Peters-Lamb and Daisy about parenting and young people’s mental health.

Re-watching it recently, we were struck by how relevant it still feels.

The themes haven’t changed. Parents are still navigating:
- School anxiety that shows up on Sunday nights
- Exam stress and perfectionism
- Family conflict that feels bigger than it should
- That quiet, persistent worry of “Am I getting this wrong?”

The reassuring truth? Most parents aren’t getting it wrong. They’re doing one of the most emotionally demanding jobs there is, often without enough support.

In the blog, we’ve summarised Donna’s brilliant advice:
- Why anxiety often builds slowly (and what to look for)
- Simple nervous-system tools that genuinely help young people (and parents!)
- How to reduce power struggles at home
- Why flexible thinking matters more than forced positivity

It’s practical, grounded and designed to feel supportive rather than overwhelming.

If you’re parenting teenagers – or working with families who are – we hope it’s useful.

🔗 https://www.makegoodtrouble.co.uk/parenting-teenagers-is-hard-youre-not-doing-it-wrong/

We’d also be really interested to hear what you’re noticing right now. What feels hardest for parents of teenagers at the moment?

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Parenting teenagers can be hard. Get practical, compassionate mental health support for parents navigating anxiety, school stress and family conflict.

28/01/2026

👋 Calling parents and carers of teenagers…
We’re piloting a brand-new online workshop for parents and carers of teens — practical, evidence-based, and designed to help you connect, communicate, and survive (and sometimes even thrive!) through the teenage years.
If you’ve ever felt scared, exhausted, worried, confused, or all of the above while parenting a teen… same. That’s exactly why we’ve built this.
At Make (Good) Trouble, we’ve spent years working directly with young people, helping them find their voice. Seven years ago we launched our BBC Radio series Raising Teens — co-created with adolescents and youth mental health professionals. Out of all the episodes, The Teenage Brain was listened to more than any other… and it’s that learning (and listening) that’s helped shaped this course.
💬 What’s the pilot like?
Online
Small, supportive groups
Around 2 hours, plus a follow-up session a week later
Come with a real issue (and a cuppa ☕)
Learn practical tools, try them out, and see what actually helps
You’ll work with experienced facilitators, meet other parents, and practice ways to:
Build trust and emotional connection
Navigate conflict more calmly
Improve communication at home
Meet teens where they are — emotionally, culturally, digitally
Get signposted to further support if needed
This course is designed by parents, informed by professionals, and shaped by honest, mischievous, eloquent teenagers — with support from former teachers and experts in the adolescent brain.
🎟 The golden ticket:
Families who take part in the pilot get free access to the full course when it launches, plus all online materials — no extra cost.
If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to have you.
👉 Sign up below
Cheers 💛

New practical workshop for parents and care givers of adolescents coming soon. Share your views & help create support that’s practical, inclusive & evidence-led.