Parents often think their teens aren’t truly struggling with stress. After all, teens aren’t preoccupied with paying the mortgage, keeping up bills, juggling the needs of a partner and children, or concerns at work. But teens today struggle with stress just as much as their parents. Your problems are different, but it is still stress. […]
Help! My Teen is Lacking Motivation
We all have days when we don’t feel like doing much. A lack of motivation once in a while is expected and perhaps should be encouraged if you’ve been burning the candle at both ends. But what about your teens? Is their lack of motivation extending past the weekend? Are they lacking motivation constantly, and […]
How to Get Your Teens to Open Up About Their Lives
As your child approaches adolescence, there is the want for independence on his part. Being the parent, you want the exact opposite. You want to know the person they kissed at the corner of the road last night. You want to know how many frat parties they have attended. You want to know about their […]
Common Problems for Teens in 2022
It feels like we are in a world that is perpetually in chaos and crisis. As adults, it can be overwhelming to see near-constant messages of doom and gloom through news outlets and social media. We don’t always take a moment to think about how current affairs impact our teens. In truth, today’s teens face […]
What Intervention Techniques Are Good for Troubled Teens?
If you are the parent of a troubled teen, you may be feeling overwhelmed and helpless. Unfortunately, millions of other parents are in the same boat. The good news is that intervention techniques can help troubled teens. What is Intervention? An intervention occurs when family, friends, and professionals speak with troubled individuals about their issues […]
A Parents Guide to Teens and Gaming Addictions
Is your teen a gamer? For many teens, gaming represents so much more than simple entertainment. Gaming can also be a source of friends for some teens. We all know how much fun a few hours of unwinding can be in front of a game. But what if it’s gone further than that for your […]
Parenting Your Teen Who Feels Shame
Does your teen struggle with shame-based thinking? Your teen may use negative language, expressing feelings of worthlessness, feeling unwanted, useless, or damaged. As a parent, you may feel helpless about how you can help him work through these feelings and find a better mental space to see his true value and worth. The good news […]
What Are Some Things Teens Won’t Talk to Their Parents About?
One of the most challenging things for teenagers is talking to their parents about important things. Often, teens feel like they can’t speak to their parents about certain things because they’re afraid of how their parents will react. Here are some everyday things that teenagers often hide from their parents: 1) Thoughts and feelings about […]
Foundations of Boarding Schools
When your teen is in crisis, you must select the right help for them. Treatment options vary for troubled teens, with therapeutic boarding schools being one of the options that can provide a comprehensive solution for a struggling teen. If you’re considering a boarding school for your teen, you must take the time to do […]
Boarding Schools for Unmotivated Students
Teens will go through unmotivated periods where they don’t want to participate in sports or school. Many may find their way back to a strong academic path, but some may not. How can you provide help to a teen who simply is not motivated to go to school, do the assignments, take tests, or admit […]
