A children psychologist found a way to improve her therapy using Temu’s educational tools.
In an age where kids swipe before they speak, connecting with young minds has never been more challenging. Esperanza Carmona, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Mexico, knows this all too well. After studying Clinical Psychology, she began working as a therapist for kids.
But recently, she started noticing that something wasn’t working. The techniques she had learned weren’t having the same effect. The children were distracted and hard to connect with.
As a child psychologist, her challenge was capturing their attention and seeing progress. Carmona admitted that kids today are so different from adults, she found it struggling to connect. That’s when she had a realization: children love to play. It’s how they learn, how they express themselves, and how they connect with the world. So, she decided to adapt her therapy approach. She began turning her sessions into playful, interactive experiences, inspired by the principles of play therapy.
That’s when she discovered Temu, a platform she had heard about before. She was amazed by the educational section where she can search by age, materials, and even by learning goals. It helped her find exactly what she needed for each child.
A didactic tool for every child
She began using a variety of didactic tools from Temu in her sessions—games to improve motor skills, puzzles to build focus, and activities tailored to each child’s way of learning. She even found tools for hand-eye coordination and shadow games that children loved. Everything was playful, but with a purpose.
- “I’m Hungry” character game for role-play and emotional expression.
- Shadow matching cards for visual perception and cognitive development.
- Hand-eye coordination kits using spoons and color trays for motor control.
- Food-themed wooden puzzles for logical thinking and simulation games.
Each of these tools served a unique purpose. Whether improving fine motor skills, enhancing focus, or facilitating communication, they transformed therapy into something children looked forward to.
Carmona noticed that her young patients were more engaged—they smiled, laughed, and often didn’t want the session to end. Some even asked about their next appointment before the current one was over. For her, these moments confirmed she was truly making a difference.
One of the things she values most is the ability to customize materials. She explained that through Temu, she can often purchase directly from sellers and personalize tools to match specific therapy goals—a benefit that, in her view, supports both the children and her work as a therapist.
According to an Ipsos consumer survey commissioned by Temu, respondents said they have saved an average of 24% by shopping on the direct-from-factory platform, with 80% praising it for delivering strong value for money.
Beyond therapy rooms, Temu is also supporting small businesses around the world. Temu has recently begun inviting sellers from countries like Spain, the US, the UK, Germany, France, and Mexico to join. This means more variety for therapists and parents alike, and more support for small businesses worldwide.
Temu expects that as much as 80% of its European sales will eventually come from local sellers, who can also expand globally through the platform.
For Carmona, all it took to transform her practice was finding the right tools—and speaking her patients’ language: play.