The adolescent years can be a time of self-expression and exploring independence. They can also be a phase of self-centered behavior as teens learn how their behavior affects the world around them. Teaching your teen how to be empathetic and learn to consider the needs of others over their own is an important skill they […]
Reasons Why Your Troubled Teens Grades Could Be Suffering
Poor grades at school are one of the warning signs that all is not well with your teen. Whether the reason for the academic struggles comes from an inability to keep up with the course material or sudden apathy, the results are the same; contention between teens and their parents and damage to individual confidence […]
Look for These Signs to Detect Violent Behaviors Early in Your Teen
Anger is something everyone must eventually learn to control and teens are particularly susceptible to strong emotions, both positive and negative. While mood swings are normal, when anger morphs into extreme aggressiveness, it can be intimidating and frightening for parents. While both boys and girls are at the risk of becoming violent, girls generally express […]
Offering Your Teen the Best Resources to Save Himself
Anyone that has ever raised a teen will understand that telling him to do something is the best way to make him not want to. Because adolescence is such a valuable time to explore independence, some teens have a difficult time both regulating their own behavior and taking advice from their parents. As a parent, […]
Redirecting Your Teen’s Focus To Their Schoolwork
With so many new emotions and experiences in play during the adolescent years, it is not surprising that many teens have hard time focusing on their school work. Because grades are an important jumping off point to future school and careers, teens must learn to balance their social lives as well as their academic life. […]
Boot Camp for Troubled Teens Helps Fight Porn Addiction
When parents try to protect their children from addiction, they often take preventative steps to keep them from alcohol, drug or even computer and video-game addictions. However, they might overlook a very real danger that lurks beneath the surface, one that isn’t nearly so obvious – porn addiction. With constant bombardment from the media, parents […]
Boarding Schools in Utah Could Be a Game Changer
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “boarding school?” If you’re like most people, probably something like “strict“ or “rebellious teen” pops into your head. We’ve all seen the movie scenario with parents at their wit’s end who are out of options for ways to help their defiant adolescent. […]
Alternative Schools for Troubled Teens Help Rebuild Families
Alternative education and schools for troubled teens have been in operation for over 30 years. Over time, they have evolved and improved to meet the needs of families that have found themselves looking for options outside of the public school system. Changing Perspectives of Alternative Schools When these schools were originally developed, they were intended […]
Troubled Teen Boys Can Learn Life-Changing Skills
If you have a troubled adolescent dealing with behavioral, social, and educational issues, be encouraged that there is hope and help for your teenage son, and he can learn life-changing skills that will put him on a path to success. Overcoming past problems starts with developing a new mindset and learning new habits. Many life-skills […]
Parenting Tips to Try Before Taking More Serious Measures
Troubled teens engage in all kinds of harsh behaviors that might begin as early as middle school. These tough years can mean difficult parenting challenges as you struggle to help your adolescent successfully navigate through these stages. Understanding the Teen Brain We often think of teens as miniature adults. After all, they are often fully […]
