by Natalie | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog
The years of raising a teenager are tumultuous and full of peril, or so it may seem. Helping your teen through the various challenges they face is an important part of your job. It can be incredibly difficult when they are secretive or resistant to your involvement....
by Natalie | Jul 20, 2016 | Blog
Troubled teens are committing crimes at an alarming rate. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 13% of violent crime arrests and 22% of property crime arrests were people who were under the age of 18. In 2010, there were 784 juveniles...
by Natalie | Jul 14, 2016 | Blog
Parents across the country simply want to pretend it isn’t happening. It’s way too scary to think about, and so uncomfortable to address honestly with teens. Plus… your teen probably isn’t doing it, right? The unfortunate reality is that...
by Natalie | Jun 26, 2016 | Education
Teenage rebellion is a good thing. This might be a weird statement to start with, but it’s true. It means they feel safe in your relationship. If your teen is pushing your buttons, breaking rules, and arguing, that’s good. They’re growing, shedding the clothing of...
by Natalie | Jun 25, 2016 | Blog
Any parent has had a son lose his temper or display fits of anger from time to time. It’s a normal reaction that shouldn’t cause great concern. When these emotional outbursts do cause problems, however, is when they are frequent, consistent and are violent. If your...
