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Parenting a troubled teen can strain not only the parent-child relationship but also the whole family’s relationship with the troubled teen. As troubled teens usually need lots of intensive support and help to move forward in a positive direction with their lives,...

No matter if its a boarding school for troubled teens or any other kind of boarding school, there are some common misconceptions surrounding boarding schools. We want to set the record straight and clear up the myths around boarding schools. Boarding Schools Are For...

Parents of troubled teens are often at a loss when it comes to addressing troubled teen behavioral issues. While many teens experiment with rebellious behaviors, troubled teens have prolonged issues which may require stronger intervention than parents can provide....

Many troubled teens turn their negative feelings inward rather than acting out. This can manifest in several ways, though one of the more terrifying ways for parents is when they see their teen has self-harmed. Potential Causes Behind Self-Harming There are several...

It can be isolating when your teenage son is acting out. Between the embarrassing behaviors and the judgment leveled at parents of troubled teens, it can be hard to reach out when you need help with your troubled son. Though it is likely not your fault that your son...

Since no parent receives a parenting manual when they’re given their baby, parents have to make many decisions without much guidance. One of the more difficult decisions comes up when you have a troubled teen in need of help from a residential treatment center. There...

There comes a point for some parents of troubled teens where they need a greater level of intervention to help repair their teens’ troubling behaviors. One of the most intensive options which can help teens change is a residential treatment center. The focus on...

When looking at residential treatment centers for your troubled teen, you may have noticed these treatment centers are separated by gender. This was not done by accident. Whether openly stated or not, teen residential treatment centers have several reasons to separate...

When you choose to send your troubled son to a residential treatment center, you don’t want him to fall behind academically. Not only can this affect your son’s future plans but also undermine the help he receives from being in a residential treatment program. Improve...

As parents search for tools to help their troubled teens, we are often asked if residential treatment centers are the same as inpatient care. On the surface the two are similar, requiring their patients to board at the facility and generally utilized for intensive...

Parents who are just beginning to explore treatment options for their troubled teen may have a difficult time determining what are the differences between a residential treatment center and regular therapy. The two have similarities but overall, serve slightly...

When struggling with a troubled teen and finding all your local resources aren’t able to help them, your family may come to the decision to send your teen away to a residential treatment center so your teen can receive the intensive help they need. A difficult...

When troubled teenage boys are first settled into a residential treatment center, it is not usual for them to be upset with their families. These boys have been following a dangerous path but most believe their behavior is normal, even acceptable and it is the parents...

Most parents don’t want to send their troubled teens to a residential treatment center, but they do it because they hope it helps them in the long run. A residential treatment offers many benefits for teens who are suffering from emotional stress. The therapeutic...

Why should you care about your teen girl's body image? The reason is simple. According to a report by Common Sense Media, body image is a very key part of all of our emotional and psychological well-being. Body image has an affect on every part of our lives: both our...