Connected Lives

Connected Lives Connected Lives exists to help us relate well to the key people in our lives.

The groups and programmes we run support healthy, life-giving connections between parents and children, between partners and between friends.

How can we best support our teenagers through the pressures of school, exams and expectations?We want to reassure our ch...
12/10/2026

How can we best support our teenagers through the pressures of school, exams and expectations?

We want to reassure our children and help them succeed, but sometimes our questions can unintentionally add to the pressure or close down conversations.

Discover how small changes in the way we talk can help teenagers build confidence, resilience and self-belief — skills that will last well beyond exams.

To book: www.connectedlives.org.uk/parenting-talks

When parenting advice becomes too much…Our Founding Director, Jenny Peters, spoke to BBC News’ Vanessa Clarke about a di...
07/10/2026

When parenting advice becomes too much…

Our Founding Director, Jenny Peters, spoke to BBC News’ Vanessa Clarke about a different approach to parenting: rather than telling parents what to do, let's help them pause and think about what might really be happening behind their child’s behaviour.

Because behaviour is communication and understanding what lies beneath it can help us respond with greater connection and compassion and change our relationship with our children.

Read the full article: When parenting advice becomes too much – BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv4g5267jk8y

Message [email protected] to find out more about our Circle of Security-Parenting groups that we run.

Youth Mental Health Day At Connected Lives, we think Youth Mental Health Day is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate you...
18/09/2026

Youth Mental Health Day

At Connected Lives, we think Youth Mental Health Day is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate young people and highlight what helps them feel confident, supported and able to thrive.

Young people face pressures from school, exams, friendships, social media and worries about the future. Through our Connected Teens course, we help parents and carers understand teenage behaviour, stay connected through difficult moments and provide the basecamp young people need as they grow.

Building a positive future starts with connection - one conversation, one relationship and one step at a time.

Our next Connected Teens course starts 7 October. Find out how you can help your teenager thrive: www.connectedlives.org.uk/connected-teens

Toddlers and Bumps and Babies are on again on a Wednesday. Join us tomorrow (16th Sept) at 9.30 for Toddlers and 10.00 ...
15/09/2026

Toddlers and Bumps and Babies are on again on a Wednesday. Join us tomorrow (16th Sept) at 9.30 for Toddlers and 10.00 for Bumps and Babies.

Amazing new space in the Undercroft at St Mary's Church - lots of lovely new toys and a great place to meet and enjoy time with your little ones.

Want to help your teenager approach revision positively and get the best from their studies?If you have a Year 11 or Yea...
31/08/2026

Want to help your teenager approach revision positively and get the best from their studies?

If you have a Year 11 or Year 13 student heading into an important exam year, now is a great time to get ahead of the pressure and learn how to support them without nagging, conflict or added stress. And if you have a Year 10 or Year 12, you can be super ahead of the game!

Join us on Wednesday 15 October at 8pm on Zoom for Creating Constructive Conversations About School with experienced teacher, parenting coach and author Katharine Radice.

Katharine will share practical ways parents can encourage positive revision habits, motivation and confidence, while keeping conversations about school constructive and your relationship strong.

15 October | 8pm | Online via Zoom

To Book: www.connectedlives.org.uk/parenting-talks

A summer challenge: follow their leadThis summer, why not try giving your child 15 minutes where they are completely in ...
27/08/2026

A summer challenge: follow their lead

This summer, why not try giving your child 15 minutes where they are completely in charge?
They choose the game.
They choose the story.
They decide whether you build a tower, hunt for bugs, make a mud pie or have a teddy bear picnic.
Your job?

Be curious. Join in. Notice. Enjoy them.

These little moments tell children something really important:
“You matter to me. I want to know about your world. I enjoy being with you.”
So this summer, amongst the days out, sibling arguments and inevitable “I'm bored!” moments, look out for the little opportunities to connect. Because sometimes the best summer memories aren't the big adventures. They're the moments when we were simply together.

Want to feel more connected to your teenager, even when communication feels tricky? Our 6-week Connected Teens course ex...
23/08/2026

Want to feel more connected to your teenager, even when communication feels tricky?

Our 6-week Connected Teens course explores what’s really going on beneath teenage behaviour and how an attachment-based approach can help relationships thrive.

To book: www.connectedlives.org.uk/connected-teens

Summer connection: It doesn't have to cost a thingSummer holidays can sometimes feel like a long list of things to organ...
21/08/2026

Summer connection: It doesn't have to cost a thing
Summer holidays can sometimes feel like a long list of things to organise, places to go and activities to find. But from an attachment perspective, some of the most valuable summer moments are often the simplest ones.
Try:
• Letting your child choose what to play for 10 minutes – and joining in.
• Going for a walk and following their curiosity: “I wonder where that ant is going?”
• Making a den out of blankets and cushions.
• Having a picnic on the floor.
• Looking at the clouds and making up stories about what you can see.
• Getting outside with a ball, a bucket of water or a handful of chalk.
• Sitting together with a book, even if it's one you've read 100 times.
• Letting them teach you how to play their favourite game.

You don't need to make every day memorable. Connection doesn't need a plan. Sometimes, it just needs you.

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255 Old Marylebone Road
London
NW15QT

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm

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+442072585045

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