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 […]
Incorporating Mindfulness in Your Daily Routine
Depression and anxiety can feel all-consuming and overwhelming, particularly to teens. Even with medication options and various types of therapy, your teen may still need a bit of additional guidance. Mindfulness techniques can offer your teen and you the opportunity to learn more control and better coping as you navigate mental wellness concerns. Incorporating mindfulness […]
How Does RAD Impact Parenting Styles
No two children are alike, and our parenting styles need to slightly adapt to the needs of each child. If you have a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD), there are additional challenges to adjust to. RAD can be characterized by an inability of a child or teen to establish a strong and healthy attachment […]
Where to Turn When Nothing Else Works for Your Out of Control Teen
Being a parent can be overwhelming, and your out-of-control teen may leave you feeling beyond overwhelmed. You’ve tried setting down firm household rules; you’ve metered out appropriate consequences; you’ve tried therapy, and so much more. What next? A teen that is out of control can take a significant toll on the lives of everyone around […]
8 Ways to Implement Better Family Routines
When your children were babies and toddlers, you knew just how important routine was for all of you. They needed to eat at a certain time, nap at a certain time, and go to bed at a certain time. If anything got wonky in their routine, it could cause chaos for the whole day. Having […]
How to Choose the Right Therapeutic Boarding School
A therapeutic boarding school can offer a world of benefits for a struggling teen. While some parents may be hesitant to send their teen to a boarding school, the majority find that their teens can better address the behavioral and mental wellness concerns. Therapeutic boarding schools offer your teen the ability to keep their education […]
How to Approach Family Therapy With Your Teen
If your teen has been acting out, displaying uncharacteristic behavior that has taken a toll on everyone around them, it might be time to consider family therapy. How can you convince a reluctant and potentially angry teen to join the rest of the family in therapy, though? If your teen argues with you about even […]
What to do When Video Games Become an Addiction
It seems like videos games and teens were made for one another. Teens can often be found spending hours each day playing a range of games that they enjoy. While there is sometimes an important social aspect to playing video games with friends near and far, parents must be aware of some serious concerns. Casual […]
5 Tips to Help Kids With Panic Attacks at School
If you’ve ever struggled with a panic attack, you know how it can make you feel both during and after. As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to imagine your teen going through anxiety and panic attacks. What triggers your panic attack may not be the same things that are triggering your teen. This can […]
