If your teen has an established problem with drugs or alcohol, he may need outside help in order to heal and overcome his addictions. Selecting the best drug and alcohol treatment center for your troubled teen can be intimidating since you want to place your teen in a program that best fits his needs. Residential […]

Depression among teens is one of the largest growing concerns relating to the adolescent years. Because the age is a time of great physical and emotional change, it is not uncommon for most teens to experience depression in varying degrees. As a parent, it is important to know how to help your child navigate these […]

Anger is an emotion that every individual must learn to control throughout their lives and teens are no exception. When normal anger morphs into extreme aggressiveness or violence, it can be frightening and intimidating for parents to handle. While girls and boys are both at some risk for becoming violent, girls usually express their anger […]

It can be frightening and intimidating when your teen begins to display violent tendencies. Whether it is happening at home, or you are receiving reports of bullying and fights, teen violence can lead to negative habits and even life changing consequences. While the severity of the violence involved may require outside professional help, there are […]

February has been designated as teen dating violence awareness month (TDVAM) by Congress and presents a valuable opportunity to spread the word and educate individuals on one of the most dangerous situations adolescents face. While teen dating violence doesn’t get as much press and awareness as issues like substance abuse or depression, it is becoming […]

Teen dating violence is one of the most prevalent, and hidden, dangers that teens face today. An estimated 1.5 million adolescent boys and girls in the U.S. report being intentionally physically harmed by their dating partner in the last year. Aside from the immediate consequences of dating violence, abused teens are more likely to suffer […]

While power struggles and arguments with your teen are a normal part of the adolescent years, violence and extreme aggression can leave you feeling out of your element. It is not uncommon for parents to feel intimidated raising a teen at risk for harming himself or others. Some even hesitate to seek help or support […]

Youth violence includes harmful behaviors that are either physical or emotional. It encompasses everything from hitting and bullying to serious injury and death. Youth violence is such a problem in the United States that it is the second leading cause of death for individuals between 15 and 24. In 2011, over 707,000 youth aged 10 […]

Although teen violence and dating abuse awareness don’t get as much recognition as some of the other common pitfalls of adolescence, it is alarmingly prevalent. In fact, it is estimated that around 33% of high school students will experience some form of abuse or violence from their significant other before leaving high school. 1 in […]

When children enter the adolescent years, they begin to experience higher levels of anger and frustration as they transition into adulthood and a greater sense of independence. While arguments, eye rolling, shouting and door slamming are fairly normal, some teens take their anger a step further and become aggressive and violent with family members and […]