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Teen suicide statistics are much higher now than they ought to be. It’s the second leading cause of death for those aged 10-24 and there are approximately 5,400 attempts every day. These statistics are frightening, but what’s perhaps even more worrisome is the fact...

You know that your teen needs help. You are not sure what approach you should take, but whatever program you decide, you want it to fit the problems that your adolescent faces. What are your options? What type of program is best for your troubled teen? The following...

As a parent, you willingly do whatever it takes to help your struggling teen. You have tried working with the school, involving mentors, medications and counseling. However, nothing local has helped, and now it’s time to investigate other options. You might want to...

Adolescence is a difficult stage. Teen girls want to be independent, but they lack the skills to do it well. Parents want to protect them as they go through life’s experiences to gain those skills, and that’s where the struggles come into play. To help you with the...

As your children grow, they expand their horizons, broadening their group of associates. What should you do if you don’t like your child’s friends or worse yet, if the other kid has questionable values? Read on for suggestions on how to deal with your child’s toxic...

Your teen insists that video gaming is not affecting his or her behavior. However, you have noticed your teen’s attitude deteriorate as he or she plays video games, and you can’t help but think there’s a connection. Now science supports your suspicions - studies prove...

Are you looking for a way to pull your teen’s focus away from the computer screen and toward the community and helping others? If so, you might enjoy the following tips about how you can volunteer while spending some quality time with your son. Motivating Your Son...

Drug addiction is one of the biggest challenges a person can face. The addiction struggle is powerful enough to lead individuals, families, and even communities into troublesome territory. Those who continue to turn a blind eye toward drug use and drug addiction won’t...

What should parents of troubled teenage girls do to help them? When teen girls are behaving badly and their actions and activities are getting them in trouble at school, home and in the community, parents really should consider a long-term solution. For many, the...

When parents discover that their teenage daughter is pregnant, it can open the door to a range of emotions, from frustration and fear to excitement. It’s difficult for parents, who already know the challenges of being a mother or a father, to put their own feelings...

Difficult teenagers can make you feel as if you are really at the end of your rope. It’s hard enough to raise teens, but when your son or daughter starts behaving badly, disrespecting family members, struggling in school and otherwise jeopardizing a bright future,...

Teens with extreme behavioral issues can cause a lot of stress and frustration for their families, especially when they fail to respond to efforts to help them move in a positive direction. It is particularly important for parents to address their son’s behavioral...

Body image among girls has been a hot button topic for many years and with the rise in internet access and social media, teens need help more than ever to develop good self- esteem. As a parent, you play an important role in promoting a positive body image for your...

The adolescent years can come with a lot of issues like depression, anxiety and anger. While there seems to be a drug to treat everything today, some parents prefer to try methods that are more holistic before creating any kind of chemical dependence in their teen....