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As your child transitions into their teenage years, you might notice that they seem a little more anxious about things. During puberty, kids start to feel more self-conscious and worried about what other people think of them. It’s common for teens to become slightly...

It can be difficult to pinpoint when a teenager needs help. With adolescence comes mood swings and irritability, which can leave you wondering if their hormones are out of whack or if they're struggling to deal with internal turmoil. When a teenager is having a hard...

The teenage brain is a mysterious place that has confused adults for generations. Teens tend to behave impulsively and often engage in activities that adults don’t understand. Why do teens behave so impetuously and make illogical decisions? Fortunately, numerous...

In many parenting circles, the word “punishment” has developed a negative connotation. It immediately conjures images of spanking, withholding food, or any other form of physical discipline. Parents who want to use more effective means of discipline tend to steer...

If you’re a parent of a teen, then you’ve most likely had your teen talk back to you at some point in your relationship. But if your teen keeps talking back to you and on a more frequent basis, then you might be wondering, “why do they keep talking back to me?” and...

According to research conducted by the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee, domestic violence cases have increased. Domestic violence isn’t just between two partners but can include different family members, including troubled teens. This article will help...

“I must say that on our last visit [...] Wow! My son is now coming back to who he was. Yes, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel; it is still out of reach, but I can see it, and I know that he can too.” This is of the testimonials that we received from a...

Like many parents of teenagers, you might think that bullying is something that only happens at school. But did you know that cyberbullying is also another avenue of teens bullying their peers? And that cyberbullying has risen since the start of COVID-19? This article...

“I don’t care!” “That’s so dumb.” “I’m not gonna do that.” “It’s a waste of time.” If you have a teenager who struggles with apathy, then you’ve probably heard these statements many times. You might have wondered, “Why doesn’t she/he care?” and “Will it always be this...

“Learning how to breathe calmly and remaining in a state of relative physical relaxation [...] is an essential tool for recovery” - Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, The Body Keeps The Score We all wish to stay calm and relaxed as we deal with major and minor triggers in life....

The DSM-5, a manual for diagnosing mental illnesses, defines addiction as “excessive behavioral patterns.” Expanding on this definition, the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines addiction as: “a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a...

“I don’t want to go! You honestly think that I’m crazy, and I’m not!” Your teen tells you right before she hangs up the phone. As an organization that helps families find the right residential treatment centers for their troubled teens, we recognize that convincing...

Over the years, the careers that teens see as a possibility for their future have changed. With the rise of social media, teenagers now turn to vlogging, modeling, and influencing as a form of work. You might be wondering, what do I do if my teen thinks they’ll become...

“If you want to bring a fundamental change in people’s belief and behavior [...] you need to create a community around them, where those new beliefs can be practiced and expressed and nurtured” -Malcolm Gladwell in The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big...