Have you heard about scared straight programs? They are often mentioned by law enforcement or therapists when parents deal with teens who may be struggling with one or more concerns. They are considered a good solution for teens who are at risk of committing criminal acts or who have already begun to engage in criminal […]
Strategies to Improve Teen Grades and Accountability
What kind of student were you? Did you diligently finish assignments and pay attention to all of the details during class? Or did you occasionally daydream or forget? You may have been labeled as lazy. You may have had mental health struggles, such as ADHD. If your teen has been struggling with getting his grades […]
Teen Challenge for Boys
Therapeutic boarding schools offer teen boys so many benefits, including the opportunity to learn leadership skills and personal accountability. Teen challenge programs are another option that can help teens build upon the life and leadership skills they are learning. They can be genuinely life-changing for teens who have found themselves struggling with school, peer pressure, […]
Adjusting to Life At Home After Therapeutic Boarding School
Having your teen home from his time at a therapeutic boarding school can be a time filled with so many conflicting emotions. For the teen, parents, and other members of the family. Doing your part to help your teen adjust to life at home can help to make the transition smoother for all. When your […]
How to Have a Healthier Relationship With Your Son
Does your relationship with your teen feel strained? Is he starting to pull away and seek more independence? While this is considered a normal part of growing up, there are still some things that you can do to reinforce your relationship with your son. Taking the time to build on your relationship, or rebuild it […]
When Do I Call For Help?
It can sneak up on you. One day your teen is laughing, happy, and enjoying time with the family. Almost overnight you could find yourself with a depressed teen, a teen who is lashing out and is now a person you don’t recognize. How do you handle it? What should your first step be? How […]
What is a Boys Home?
Have you heard of the term “boy’s home?” Do you know what it means? If you have a teen boy who has been struggling with mental health or with delinquent behavior, you may have heard the term thrown around here and there. But what is a boy’s home, and what can it offer your troubled […]
How to Welcome Your Teen Home After Boarding School
Your teen’s time at boarding school has allowed him to learn so much. From learning more independence to learning how to handle his anxiety, stress, and other mental health concerns in a healthy manner. Realizing that he is coming home can fill you with a range of conflicting emotions. On the one hand, you’re happy […]
Violent Teen Behavior: What Can Parents Do?
Your home is meant to be your safe haven from the world outside. When you have disruption and violent behavior in your home, it can be an awful feeling to have to face. It can make you feel even worse when the violent behavior comes from your children and teens. If your teen has crossed […]
What Are The Most Common Issues Facing Teens Today?
It can’t be denied that we live in a world that seems to offer us a new set of challenges almost daily. For our teens, there are added challenges that almost compound the issues that the average teen has faced through the years. Do you know the issues that your teen is dealing with? Do […]
