One of the biggest mistakes I see parents making is convincing themselves they will be able to tell their teen is abusing prescription drugs. The truth is prescription drug abuse is incredibly difficult to detect since the drugs generally do not have the same physical...
Technology is everywhere! While it is a wonderful thing, there comes a point when it becomes too much. Since the dominance of technology is still so new, the effects of screen time have not been thoroughly studied. However, it does not take an in-depth study for some...
The enrollment in therapeutic boarding schools for girls is on the rise, because so many parents and teen girls are finding success in overcoming behavioral challenges. Some girls who struggle with behavioral issues, mental health problems or other challenges may find...
Military school for troubled teens may be the solution to a worried parent’s problem of what to do with their defiant, out-of-control child. While typical teenage rebellion is to be expected, when kids become aggressive, defiant, abusive, and irresponsible, it...
It’s difficult as a parent to watch your teen go from a positive, happy person to a frustrated or angry teen who behaves badly at home and at school. Perhaps their behavior has gotten so bad that they are no longer welcome at school, and you are doubting whether or...