Though many parents believe their children are too young and naïve for addiction, it can happen at any age. Addiction to recreational drugs usually starts very young, which can contribute to significant developmental defects. Contributing Factors to Addiction As a parent, it’s important for you to recognize the signs and factors of addiction. There are […]
Teaching Youth the Value of Delayed Gratification
If there’s one talent most kids don’t have, it’s being patient. It’s hard to instill the value of delayed gratification in children. If you feel this way, you’re not alone. It’s a scientific phenomenon that children have a difficult time visualizing and achieving rewards. During one study, children were placed alone in a room with […]
Sometimes the Best Solution for Your Troubled Teen is to Give Them Space
Parenting teenagers requires a delicate touch. Saying or doing the wrong thing may cause them to draw away from you and your family, which is something no parent wants to see. It can tear families apart. Yet, sometimes the best way to close the gap between you and your teens is to allow them some […]
Uncovering Depression in Teen Boys
Uncovering depression in teen boys is not always easy. The teenage years can be particularly difficult for your son, as he is navigating hormonal changes as well as changes and inconsistencies with how he is perceived. As an example, some people treat teenagers like children, while some treat them more like adults; this discrepancy can […]
Asking Advisors: Should Parents Have Access To Their Teens Phone?
Cell phones provide unlimited access to an unlimited amount of information — good and bad. And in this day and age almost everyone owns one… including our teens. So where do we draw the line and how do we know when to step in, when to monitor, and when to mind our own business? Well, […]
Learning How to Handle Anger and Why Punching Holes in Walls Isn’t the Way
As your teen boy matures, he is growing into his body and dealing with raging hormones, which can bring on a plethora of problems. He might face stress from school, sports or pressures at home. He doesn’t know how to handle his moods or deal with emotional upheaval. However, he will need to understand how […]
Sending Your Teen Boy to a School Focused on His Development
As a parent, you might consider various types of educational outlets for your adolescent son. Schooling options for teen boys include public school, charter school, military school, private school or homeschooling. Some of these schools use online classes as well. However, a therapeutic boarding school provides a well-rounded education that focuses on his overall development […]
The Ways Different Trauma Affects Teens and how Specific Schools Can Help
As an unfortunate reality, tragedy knows no boundaries and touches lives without discriminating or giving warning. According to one study from the University of Florida, an estimated five million minors face some type of significant trauma annually. By the time a young person turns 18, he suffers a 43 percent chance of exposure to such […]
Therapeutic Boarding Schools for Boys With Narcotic Addictions
Back in 1979, researchers embarked on a landmark study investigating addiction recovery treatments. Many of their findings were surprising and optimistic. For example, as they observed therapeutic treatment centers they watched heroin use drop dramatically during the first 3 months, from 22 percent down to seven percent. They also found an encouraging correlation between duration […]
Ways Trauma from Early Childhood Presents Itself in Teens
The health of our children affects all of us as our future depends on our young people who will eventually be the adults who take over the leadership of this nation. When a child is young, neglect, all types of abuse and conflicts between feuding parents contribute to his growth into a teen and his […]
