If You Give A Teen A Smartphone

If You Give A Teen A Smartphone

When you consider that more teenagers own smart phones than adults and that almost half of all teenagers have smartphones, you begin to understand the weight of social pressure your teen feels to have one. But before you rush to the nearest cell phone store, consider...
Tough Love Strategies in Parenting Troubled Teens

Tough Love Strategies in Parenting Troubled Teens

Parenting your child through the adolescent years can be tricky, even when their level of experimentation and defiance fits within normal boundaries. You have to walk the line between letting them develop independence and make their own mistakes while also being the...
Who Could Benefit From A Stay at A Ranch For Troubled Boys

Who Could Benefit From A Stay at A Ranch For Troubled Boys

There is a good chance that if you were drawn in by the title of the article you are dealing with a troubled teen. Perhaps you have heard about boys ranches and are now wondering if this is next step for your son. But It Feels Like I Am Giving Up When many parents...
Easy Drug Access For Teens Can Harm Their Future

Easy Drug Access For Teens Can Harm Their Future

Drugs are everywhere! There is a good chance you might not even need to leave your desk or your home before you could find a substance which can induce euphoria. If those drugs are that close to you, they are that close to your teens too. At Arm’s Length In most homes...