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Parents across the country simply want to pretend it isn't happening. It's way too scary to think about, and so uncomfortable to address honestly with teens. Plus... your teen probably isn't doing it, right? The unfortunate reality is that sexting is everywhere, and...

Any parent has had a son lose his temper or display fits of anger from time to time. It’s a normal reaction that shouldn’t cause great concern. When these emotional outbursts do cause problems, however, is when they are frequent, consistent and are violent. If your...

Anyone who has raised kids will tell you that the teenage years are the most difficult for both parent and child to get through. While there are a number of reasons that make it difficult for parents to connect with their children at this age, the number one reason...

According to Barbara Greenberg, Ph.D., 90 percent of college students who visit their college counseling center show up because they’re experiencing anxiety. In many cases, they suffer because they lack the skills to manage their lives that they could have learned at...

Girls in elementary school lunchrooms across the nation once chatted about the math test they just took or their favorite television show, but now they compare diets or counting calories together. Common Sense Media reports that 25 percent of girls as young as 7 years...

You probably know of a teenager that needs assistance to address his or her alcohol use. While government research shows a decrease in teenage drinking in recent years, the statistics still provide reasons to be concerned about teens that drink. Researchers recommend...

For teen girls with mental health issues, behavioral problems, delinquency, eating disorders, or other serious conditions, the future may be dark. It can seem impossible that a teenager, with compromised decision-making and coping skills, would be able to turn the...

As teens enter the tumultuous stage of adolescence, many of them isolate themselves. It could be their body and mind are just too overwhelmed with all of the changes, so they can’t seem to handle anything else. Unfortunately, isolating is one of the worst ways to...

Times have changed. Where just a generation or two ago it was perfectly feasible for one parent to work while the other stayed at home with the children, now both parents need at least one job apiece, if not more. Despite the necessity, it’s normal for parents to...

When most parents think of teen drug rehabilitation programs, they usually envision a clinic-style setting where teens sit around in a circle and talk about their problems. However, one of the more successful drug treatment programs is known as wilderness therapy...

New romances can be thrilling but the aftermath of a breakup can leave even the most reasonable person devastated. Teenagers are especially susceptible to the high emotions and drama of a breakup. When teenagers are dealing with their broken heart, it can feel even...

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...