Your stubborn child refuses to respond to discipline and love, and you are not sure what tactics will help as you attempt to deal with his poor attitude. How can you deal with your hard-headed son’s behaviors? The following tips provide insight on how you can encourage him to become a responsible and productive adult. […]

Teen violence, which can include bullying, gang activities and aggression toward family and friends, is a problem for every community. Many teens are at risk of becoming violent, so parents need to be aware of the signs and markers that may mean their teenage boy is heading down a violent path. So, who is at […]

When your teen son’s grades are suffering, it can make you feel worried about his future, frustrated that he doesn’t seem to care about school, and concerned that he’s got some mental or physical health issues. Any or all of these reasons can result in a drop in academic performance, and it’s important to identify […]

Gaming addictions in teens are a result of compulsive behavior that centers on technology, electronics, video games and other forms of online entertainment. When a teenage boy’s schoolwork is suffering, and graduation is in jeopardy, it is definitely time for parents to step in and take some action. What is Gaming Addiction? Most American teens […]

When teens struggle with mental illness, behavioral issues or emotional challenges, it can be very frustrating for them to deal with stressful situations as well as authority figures. Often, troubled teens feel that there is no other way to resolve a problem than by violence and aggression. If you are the parent of an aggressive […]

Life is hard. Anyone who believes life is easy probably doesn’t have much experience with it. While there are rough patches in life, teenagers can learn a lot about how to deal with them through those experiences. They develop characteristics that can lead them to having better coping skills and an attitude that is much […]

Your teen is struggling in school, and you aren’t sure what to do. While you don’t want to come down on him too hard, he doesn’t seem to respond to a conversation about the importance of grades. The following tactics might help your teen grasp the lasting impact that his grades will have on his […]

Your son is struggling in school and threatening to drop out, claiming that you don’t need a high school diploma for long-term success. Now, you can point to some hard, cold statistics and prove him wrong. Despite the few who manage to make it big in the world without a high school education, the data […]

Teens and video games – the two seem to go together like popcorn and the movies. But what if your adolescent has become defiant and developed a teen gaming addiction? How should you handle the problem? And do you need to intervene? First, let’s take a look at some background information and then tackle the […]

As a parent, you want your teenager to become the best person they can be. However, when your teenager starts to struggle with emotional, mental health or behavioral issues, it can quickly slow down their development, life experiences and growth. Many parents turn to specialized high schools, known as therapeutic boarding schools, where their troubled […]