A TAUNTON mum has won a CANParent Quality Mark for the workshops she runs for the parents of teenagers.

Ruth James set up Surviving Teenagers in 2013 to help parents survive teenage challenges.

Having three daughters aged between 13 and 20, Ruth said she understands the pressures on families.

Ruth is currently working with Heathfield Community School to support their parents.

Over the last eight months delivered workshops on managing behaviour, building self-esteem as well as surviving revision and exams.

Ruth said: “I love working with parents and hearing about the positive difference that coming along to one of my workshops can make in family relationships.

"With this Quality Mark parents can now be confident that my workshops will give them the right advice and support they need in parenting their teenagers.”

Surviving Teenagers is delighted to be one of only 48 providers nationally to have achieved the national CANParent Quality Mark.

Cllr Christine Lawrence, chairman of Somerset County Council said: "I would like to congratulate Ruth on achieving the CANParent Quality Mark.

"I can see real benefits resulting from her work, understanding how to build more positive relationships between parents and their teenagers can only be a good thing for local families.”

Ruth's next session on Monday July 6 at 6.30pm and will be on managing the move from primary to secondary school.

It is for parents whose children are going to Heathfield in September.

Karl Husband, assistant head at Heathfield Community School added: “We have been pleased with the feedback from parents about the difference Ruth’s workshops have made and we are looking forward to continuing with the workshops in September."