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Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) can create a heartbreaking reality for parents, resulting in a teenager who appears perpetually detached, distrustful, or even hostile. To understand this struggle, we need to examine the intricacies of attachment disorders and their...

Mental health issues among teenagers have been steadily rising in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health disorders amongst teens have risen steadily over the last decade.  As parents, it is natural to be concerned about our...

Navigating the social landscape of high school while maintaining good mental health can be challenging for teens in today's comparison-focused culture. A recent study found that over half of teens report feeling anxious or depressed due to constantly comparing...

Teenage anxiety is on the rise with statistics showing more young people than ever struggling with feelings of stress, worry, and fear. According to recent surveys, over 31.9% of teens report experiencing anxiety symptoms regularly, and around one in five teenagers...

Parenting a teenager can present challenges even under the best of circumstances. However, dealing with disrespectful behavior from a 13-year-old takes effective coping strategies and guidance. This post will explore understanding the root causes of disrespect,...

Adolescence is a transformative time with sexuality emerging as a natural part of development. However, navigating this new aspect of life can be complex for both teens and their parents. In this post, we'll delve into understanding teen sexuality and exploring...

Discovering your teenager is using drugs can feel like the bottom has dropped out of your world. As parents, we pour our hearts into nurturing and guiding our children, envisioning bright futures full of promise and potential. But learning they are caught in the grips...

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) can create a heartbreaking reality for parents - a teenager who seems perpetually detached, distrustful, or even hostile. To understand this struggle, we must examine the intricacies of attachment disorders and their impact on a...

It can be difficult and emotionally draining for parents to accompany their children through residential treatment for mental health or drug misuse issues. While finishing residential treatment is an important step in the process, it's equally important to understand...

Raising an adolescent can be difficult, particularly if they are struggling with mental health or drug misuse. For teenagers in need, residential treatment programs provide priceless tools and support, but the road to recovery doesn't end when they go home. Nor is...

Teens experience a rollercoaster of emotions and difficulties during their frequently turbulent teenage years. Adolescents are known to experience mood swings and periodic periods of despair, but it's important for parents and guardians to know when these emotions...

It can be challenging for teenagers, their parents, or other caregivers to navigate the turbulent adolescent years. Self-destructive behavior, which can take many different forms, including substance addiction, self-harm, dangerous actions, or even suicide thoughts,...

Adolescents frequently face a variety of difficulties and temptations, including the appeal of substance use, as they negotiate the turbulent process of growing up. Whether it's drinking, smoking, or experimenting with drugs, these habits can have a significant...

Teenagers go through a complex process of growing up, and depending on their situation, it may be hard for them to make the best choices in life. Many outside factors may influence their decision-making, so taking action is essential when they are in trouble. Two...

The teen years are a period of development and exploration. At this stage of life, young people face many challenges, including peer pressure, academic stress, and emotional issues, that can wreak havoc on their lives. It is hard to deal with all of these things...