Is your teen struggling with his mental health? Whether your teen is struggling with depression, anxiety, or something else entirely, therapy can offer him the opportunity to learn healthy coping strategies as he meets the challenges that life throws at him. There are several therapeutic solutions that can help troubled youth. Teens who are in […]
7 Emotion Regulation Skills for Teens
How much do you know about emotion regulation? Do you know about the benefits that it can bring with it? We each feel and experience a wide range of positive and negative emotions. This is just a part of the human experience. For some of us, however, these emotions can feel too strong. And that […]
Are Military Boarding Schools For Troubled Youth Still Recommended?
In years past, it was commonplace for military boarding schools to be used as a threat for teens who were not displaying the behavior that their parents wanted from them. It was quite effective as a threat, because a military school was going to be a much harsher environment for a teen who is struggling […]
What is ASMR for Teens?
How much do you know about ASMR? Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) videos have seen incredible success across various platforms. Some videos go viral, garnering millions of views and shares in just a few days. You may have even watched some of the videos and experienced ASMR yourself. What do you know about ASMR for […]
Post-Covid Living – Today’s Teens Are Not Okay
We all know that children and teens are resilient. They can often take on the challenges they face with a strength that many adults struggle to find. This can also mean that we tend to forget to check in with our kids of all ages when things seem rough. The covid-19 pandemic threw us all […]
What Are Common Emotions When Facing Boarding School?
Starting boarding school is scary for most teenagers, even when they act like there are no problems. It’s important to talk to the teenager to know how they feel during this time. Some teens may be anxious, some excited, and select adolescents may feel both emotions. Parents should try speaking to teens to figure out […]
Tips for Teens: How to Stop Lying
Lying is typical behavior teenagers turn to when they want to avoid the consequences of bad behavior. Teenagers sometimes develop a lying habit to cover up their deviant behaviors. You may use lies to regulate and control your parent’s perceptions of your life. Once you start to lie constantly, it often takes a while to […]
Teen Help for Stress Management
Parents often think their teens aren’t truly struggling with stress. After all, teens aren’t preoccupied with paying the mortgage, keeping up bills, juggling the needs of a partner and children, or concerns at work. But teens today struggle with stress just as much as their parents. Your problems are different, but it is still stress. […]
Help! My Teen Is Lacking Motivation
The teenage years are a crucial period for personal development, and the ability to stay motivated is essential in that process. In order to ensure their continued growth and well-being, it is important for parents of teens to understand what can cause a lack of motivation, as well as how they can help support their […]
How Teenage Boot Camps Improve Behavior
The teenage years are a formative period of life and can be challenging for both parents and teenagers. As adolescents struggle to find their place in the world, behavioral issues may arise That is why many families turn to boot camps as an effective way to help improve teenage behavior. Boot camps involve structured activities […]