It’s extremely common for teens to have mood swings. They’re going through puberty, and they’ve got new hormones flooding their system on a daily basis. This is such typical teenage behavior that it’s parodied in movies and TV shows all the time. You can probably picture the scene already: a teen comes home from school […]
Why is My Teenage Son So Angry?
As your child reached his teen years, you may have prepared yourself for the moodiness teens are often known for showing. But you may not have been ready for the anger and aggression that you’re now seeing in your teen. What could be behind it? Is there anything that you can do once you see […]
Struggling With Daily Teen Asks and Wants?
When your children were younger, it likely felt that there was an endless string of asks on your budget. New shoes for soccer, new ballet shoes, fundraisers at school, and so on. As your child enters his teen years, the asks may change. Your teen may be asking for money and costly items and only […]
How to Handle Violent Teen Behavior
Handling violent teen behavior as a parent is one of the most challenging things to do. You want the best for your kid, and you want them to know that they are loved. However, you can’t have them destroy your home or threaten other family members. When teen behavior gets out of control, things can […]
Teen Returning From Boarding School?
At Liahona Academy, we hear from many parents who don’t quite know how to help their teen return to life after boarding school. We offer counseling to our students and their families to help them understand how to navigate this tricky time. We are writing on this topic today to help parents and teens understand […]
My Teen’s Mood Suddenly Shifts. I Need Help!
Teenagers often have wild mood swings. But what happens when these mood swings come with extreme emotions that lead to violence, abuse, or worse? Is your teen causing you to live on eggshells? How do you know when it’s time to consider getting help? Liahona Academy helps you understand why your teenager’s moods change and […]
How Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Appears in Teenagers
There are no known safe levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Babies exposed to alcohol before birth are at risk of developing fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which can have a strong and negative effect on the brain’s structure. These effects can affect the child’s development, even into early adolescence. Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome […]
Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms
Has your teen’s behavior shifted? It can be a challenge to determine if changes in your teen’s behavior and personality are expected for most adolescents or if he is struggling with a mental health concern, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD). BPD symptoms can start to appear during the teen years and into young adulthood. […]
How to Help Your Teen Son Overcome Eating Disorders
Despite evidence to the contrary, there is still the idea that eating disorders are more of an issue with teen girls than with teen boys. Many may think there’s little to no need to worry about their teen son, who may be showing some signs of an eating disorder. It’s important to note that there […]
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 […]
