Calm Teen Mental Health Support for Parents of 13-17 Year Olds
Short, research-backed insights that help you decode teen questions, emotional changes, and daily challenges – so you can support them with confidence, not worry.
No teen accounts · No public comments · Not a social network – just expert-reviewed guidance for modern families
Free & Safe for Teens and Families
Tymso is currently free while we’re in early access. No surprise charges, no ads, and no selling teen data.
$0 / month for families
Teens and parents can use Tymso at no cost during our pilot phase. If pricing ever changes, you’ll be asked to opt in - never billed automatically.
Anonymous teen reactions
Teens react without usernames, public profiles, or follower counts. You see patterns, not your teen’s private messages.
Designed to be non-addictive
One short thought, one slider, a few reactions - then they close the app. No endless scrolling, no algorithm chasing their attention.
Reviewed with youth wellbeing educators and real families. Tymso is guidance, not a replacement for counselling or crisis support.
What Tymso Does for Parents
How it works
Three gentle steps that help teens feel heard – and keep parents in the loop.
1. Teen sees one calm thought
Each day, your teen sees a single “Teen Thought of the Day” – not an endless feed. No usernames, no public comments, just a quiet reminder they can read in their own time.
“My teen actually reads it on the bus instead of scrolling.” – Parent, pilot family
2. They react in seconds, privately
Teens tap one or two simple reactions (Love, Inspiring, Helpful, etc.) and slide a quick rating. All reactions are anonymous and aggregated – nothing is tied to their name or profile.
Designed with input from school counsellors and youth wellbeing advisors.
3. You receive a calm weekly snapshot
Once a week, you get a short Parent Breakdown email: this week’s theme, how it may feel inside for teens, and one or two gentle starter lines you can use at home.
Parents say it “makes check-ins feel less awkward and more natural.”
Why Teens Trust Tymso
Tymso is designed to reduce anxiety, not increase it.
What Parents Receive Weekly
Teen Thought Weekly Roundup
A gentle Sunday email summarizing:
What parents really want: clarity + emotional scripts
Parent Guides (Short & Calm)
Topics like:
Each one is a short read, not long articles.
Weekly Youth Insights
(Anonymous + Safe)
Aggregated, never individual, data:
Parents understand patterns, not private teen data.
Expert-Guided, Safe by Design
Based on adolescent brain development research, emotional regulation studies, and youth wellbeing frameworks.
Every teen guidance message is written or reviewed by trusted adults.
Teens don’t scroll endlessly.
They get:
How Teen Thought of the Day Helps Parents
What Teens See
A single thoughtful message + simple reactions
(keeps it light, non-triggering)
What Parents See
Interpretation:
This Week’s Teen Thought – Parent Breakdown
A live snapshot of what many teens are seeing today, and a gentle way you can support the theme at home.
You are allowed to feel two things at once.
You can be grateful and still tired, hopeful and still sad.
Teens see one simple gentle thought like this. It is not comments or profiles, and not other people’s private stories. It is a quiet reminder they can read in their own time.
These scores come from all teens who use Tymso, not only your child.
How this might feel inside
When a teen connects with a gentle thought like this, it often reflects something they are quietly carrying. It might relate to pressure, doubt, friendship changes, or simply trying to understand who they are becoming. They may not mention it in conversation, yet the theme still sits in the background of their day.
A simple way to support this week’s theme
You do not need a long serious talk. Small regular check ins send a clear message that you see them and you are on their side. Keep it light, specific to their world, and open ended so they can share as much or as little as they like.
You could say
“I saw a short note that said this and it made me think about how much young people carry. How has this week been feeling for you?”
Want another trusted adult to see these weekly parent insights too?
Invite another parent
Share Teen Thought of the Day with a partner, co-parent, or trusted adult who cares about the same young person.
Parent Resource Library
Simple tools you can use at home to keep check-ins gentle and regular, even on busy weeks.
Full Parent Guide
A quiet walk through how Teen Thought of the Day works, what teens are seeing, and small ways parents can respond without pressure.
- Understand the daily teen experience
- See examples of gentle starter lines
- Learn how to use each weekly theme at home
Conversation Starter Worksheet
A one page worksheet you can print and keep on the fridge, filled with gentle questions and small prompts for each week.
- Prompt ideas linked to Teen Thought themes
- Space to note what your teen shares
- Ideas for short follow up moments
Printables Pack
A small set of printable cards and gentle reminders you can clip to a mirror, lunch box, or study space.
- Encouraging mini notes for teens
- Simple check in prompts for parents
- Blank cards you can write on together
Parent Tools
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Tiny Wins tracker
Log one tiny, better-than-usual moment each week. Quiet wins add up to a private record of progress with your teen.
Go to Tiny WinsLive now
Private parent journal
A calm, password-free space to capture longer reflections, patterns and insights that are just for you.
Go to Private Parent JournalLive now
Gentle progress path
Simple milestones that highlight small steps forward, not perfection – so you can see progress even on messy weeks.
Go to Gentle Progress PathParent Articles
Short, calm reads for busy parents – written to help you understand what teens are seeing in Tymso, and to give you simple ideas you can try at home this week.
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You don’t have to win every argument. Sometimes the victory is simply: “We got through this without it exploding.” Teens are wired to push, test, and…
Read articleSupporting a Shut-Down Teen Who “Doesn’t Want to Talk”
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Read articleParents’ Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about safety, privacy, and how Tymso fits into your family’s week.
Yes. During our early access period, Tymso is free for teens, families, and schools. There are no hidden fees, in-app purchases, or ads.
If we introduce paid plans in the future, you’ll be invited to opt in. We won’t start charging existing families without clear consent.
Teens use simple reactions and a 1–5 slider. Those reactions are stored without usernames or public profiles. Other teens never see who reacted to what.
Parents receive an aggregated snapshot (for example, the most common reactions and average slider rating) — not a log of a specific teen’s private thoughts.
Tymso is designed for teens roughly 13–17, though some older 12-year-olds and college-age youth may also find the content helpful, depending on maturity.
Parents remain in control of whether Tymso is right for their child and their family’s values.
No. Tymso provides gentle prompts, psycho-educational guidance, and conversation starters — it is not medical care or crisis support.
If you are worried about your teen’s safety or mental health, please reach out to a qualified professional or local emergency / crisis service.
Teens see one short “Teen Thought of the Day” with a calm message about feelings, friendships, school, or identity. Underneath that, there are a few simple reactions and a slider.
After they react, there’s nothing else to scroll. It’s designed to feel more like a daily reflection than a social feed.
Once a week you’ll receive a Parent Breakdown email that explains the week’s theme, how it may feel inside for teens, and a few conversation prompts you can use at home.
This keeps you in the loop without asking your teen to share everything they’re feeling on the spot.
How Tymso Compares
Calm guidance, real insights, and no extra cost to families while we’re in early access.
Tymso
- Daily Teen Thought of the Day
- Anonymous reactions & one quick slider
- Weekly Parent Breakdown email
- No ads, no public comments, no DMs
- Built to reduce anxiety, not increase it
Free during pilot. If we introduce paid plans later, you’ll choose to opt in - we won’t auto-charge existing families.
Typical social app
- Endless scrolling & algorithmic feeds
- Likes, comments, follower counts
- Ads, promoted content, and influencers
- Harder to know what your teen is seeing
1:1 counselling session
- Deep, individual support
- Important when a teen needs clinical care
- Higher cost & limited number of visits
Tymso is not therapy and not for emergencies. It’s a lightweight tool that helps teens reflect and helps parents stay ahead of patterns.
Join the Parent Newsletter
Stay Connected to Your Teen’s World – In 3 Minutes a Week
Recent newsletter subject lines:
– “Why Teens Shut Down – And How to Help Them Reopen”
– “Gentle Starter Lines for Hard Weeks”
Parents say this helps them feel “closer without prying.”