If you are concerned that your teenager has an alcohol, drug or other form of addiction, you will want to take action as soon as possible instead of waiting until the problem worsens taking steps to intervene. A teenager’s body and brain continues to develop at this stage of their life. They lack the ability […]
Helping Teens Move Past A Fist Fight In School
The school environment can be a tough place to survive in. All the popularity contests, jealousy’s, rumors, and cliques can lead to a lot of frustration in the daily life of a teen. With all these things going on in their lives, it isn’t surprising to hear of an occasional fight here and there; but […]
Working With Your Teen To Find Their Passion And Avoid Pushing Your Own Agenda
If you were a star athlete in high school, then maybe you dream of cheering your child on from the stands as they follow in your foot steps. If you were a performer then you hope to watch your own child act or sing on stage. While it is common for teenagers to pursue the […]
How Something As Small As Turning Off Notifications Makes Social Media Less Time Consuming
Interacting with teenagers can be intimidating, and having them constantly glued into their phones can make it even trickier. Can’t we all find ourselves a little too plugged in from time to time? Media and technology addiction is real, and can interfere with our ability to communicate with others if we let it. Once we’ve […]
Reviewing Various Programs and Options for Defiant and Troubled Teens
Teens might act out and rebel against what they perceive to be too much authority from their parents. A child transitioning through the teen years is trying to discover who they are, and some feel like they need to do so without any help from their parents or any kind of structured activity, such as […]
Helping Your Teen Understand The Significance Of Extracurricular Activities
Some of your fondest memories of school are probably tied up in your extracurricular activities. Of course, you want your kid to experience that also. The benefits of extracurricular activities are many. They’re celebrated by many a parent for keeping kids busy and out of trouble. They’re also a means of personal development and help […]
Making Lasting Connections With Your Millennial: Teenage Boys
For whatever reason, millennials have gotten a bad rap. They have developed this reputation for being difficult, entitled, self-absorbed, dangerous, and technology-addicted. It’s almost as if they are their own entire species of human. This is probably mostly due to the lack of understanding of the parenting generation. Parents today often feel they struggle to […]
Addressing Social Issues In The Home: Teens Spending Too Much Time Online
Having a teenager in your home is not unlike a war of attrition. It can feel like a constant battle wherein you need to fight for every single inch – and if you give an inch it can suddenly turn into a mile. Similarly, dealing with a teen can be explosive and volatile, and hurt […]
You Can Receive Help and Guidance While Finding the Right Program for Your Teen
It’s been a long path for you as a parent dealing with a troubled teen. From the early issues in childhood, to the increasingly difficult challenges of adolescence, to the scary moment when you realize – you can’t do it alone, and you’ve done all you can do. Many parents struggle at this point with […]
When Your Teen Son Has Been Getting Into Fights At School
It may start out with the simple explanation – “Boys will be boys!” It’s a phase many boys go through, so you probably didn’t worry much at first. Playground fights or physical escalation with siblings or cousins may not be cause for concern. But as your son grows older, it can be concerning to realize […]
