There can be positive effects from teens using social media, from being able to connect with family and friends to being able to express themselves in an open format. But the reality of social media use for today’s youth is generally not full of positives and can lead teens to engage in troubled behaviors. Social […]
4 Tips For Teaching Sex Education To Teen Boys
It can be tough to have “The Talk” with your teenage son. By the time your son is a teenager, it is likely that he has already learned something about sex on his own. However, neglecting to cover sex education yourself can leave your teenage son dangerously under-informed, leaving room for other troubled teens to fill in […]
Figuring Out Financing For Your Troubled Teens Boarding School
The decision to send your child to a boarding school for troubled teens isn’t an easy one. But after years of trying everything possible to help them, it becomes a matter of last resort. You don’t want to send them away, but you know a secure environment with trained professionals in both therapeutic practices and […]
How Out-Of-State Residential Treatment Can Help Your Teen
Reaching the conclusion that your troubled teen son may need help beyond your ability to provide it at home is difficult. It can cause some parents to shy away from sending their sons out-of-state for the treatment they need, as these parents feel guilty for not being able to provide for all their children’s needs by […]
Preparing For Your First Family Visit To A Residential Treatment Center
The other shoe has dropped. Your child has been struggling for awhile and the situation has become dire enough to require inpatient treatment. You are planning to admit them to a residential treatment center as they begin to manage their conditions full time and you aren’t sure of what to do. Your first step is […]
Treating Boys With Self-Harm Habits At A Therapeutic Boarding School
Finding out that your teenage son self-harms can be terrifying for any parent to learn. While most parents would do their best to support and help their son at home, the factors outside of the house which drove their sons’ to self-harm still exist. One proven way to help a self-harming, struggling teen boy is […]
Finding The Root Cause Of A Bullying Issue at a Therapeutic Boarding School
Accepting that your child is a bully is difficult. You listen to the stories of what they have done to other children with a sinking heart and a great deal of guilt. How did this happen? What did you do to raise a child who would be so cruel? The truth is that bullying is […]
Financing A School For Troubled Teens
You have tried everything. Therapy, inpatient programs, family counseling, support groups, medication…nothing seems to work. Your teen has just gotten more and more out of hand. Now you are reaching the end of your rope and you are terrified. What happens if they do something so reckless that their future, or even safety, is threatened? […]
A Number Of Ways Teens Face Peer Pressure In High School
Peer pressure is not just a buzz phrase. Studies have shown that the urge to act in certain ways in front of others is a hardwired part of our brains that never goes away entirely. Even adults can be prone to behaving recklessly in order to impress friends, neighbors, colleagues or love interests. But the […]
Can Social Media Improve Communication With Your Teen?
It can feel like social media is nothing but a wedge between you and your teenager, especially if your teen is acting out then avoiding you by staying glued to whatever device they are using to go on social media. Some parents have wondered if they can use social media to improve their communication with […]
