Military school is often the first thing people think of as a solution for a teen who is rebellious, belligerent, and disrespectful. They picture a drill instructor yelling at a surly teenager until the teen finally changes his ways and becomes a better person....

Divorce is difficult for everyone in the family, but how does it affect your teen? Most teens are unaware of how to deal with these changes and may act out in different ways from shutting down to acting out. If your teen is having difficulty comprehending how to deal...

It is alarming how many teens claim boredom as their reason behind substance abuse, shoplifting, and other dangerous behaviors. While boredom isn't the whole story—many troubled teens also struggle with their mental health, which requires therapy to manage—addressing...

What parents say to their teenagers can have a massive impact on their lives. The old adage, "Stick and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me" doesn't apply when it comes to parents speaking to their teens. Even when angry with their parents, teens...

Most humans are creatures of habit. Establishing healthy habits early in life eliminates the possibility of having bad habits as an adult, and greatly reduces the risk of bad habits turning into more serious issues. However, not all teenagers are aware when they are...

In their children's early years, parents often felt relief when their kids would be entertained by digital engagement since it meant chores, grocery shopping, and other things could get done. Yet, when it comes to teenagers, the endless absorption in digital life can...