by Natalie | Oct 19, 2015 | Blog
You have narrowed down your choices of a therapeutic boarding school for your teen and are thinking about Utah as a possibility. You have even written up a list of questions to ask potential candidates in order to make sure that you are making the best decision for...
by Natalie | Oct 15, 2015 | Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Addiction
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...
by Natalie | Oct 12, 2015 | Blog, Parenting Tips, Teen Behavior
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...
by Natalie | Oct 7, 2015 | Parenting Tips, Programs & Therapeutic Boarding Schools
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...
by Natalie | Oct 5, 2015 | Parenting Tips, Programs & Therapeutic Boarding Schools
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...