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Why is early teen intervention crucial?
Normal behavior vs. problem behavior Understanding the complexity of changes that occur in teenage individuals, as well as the challenges they face each day is not easy. In fact, the line between a real issue and normal teen behavior is not always evident. This why...
Finding A Great Therapeutic Boarding School In Utah
Deciding to send your troubled teen to a therapeutic boarding school can be painful. While you would like to be able to manage your son’s needs in the home, some troubled boys need a complete change of environment in order to truly be able to make positive changes....
5 Ways To Prevent Teens From Sexting
More teens than ever before own cell phones, keeping them up to date and connected to their peers. Many parents worry that the easy access to instant communication, both in writing and via images, means their teenagers are more at risk for sexting. Sending near nude...
Teach Your Teenage Daughter About Dating Violence!
A shocking 1 in 5 U.S. teenage girls report that they have experienced some form of dating violence. If this statistic makes you worried for your own teenage daughter, it's time to take steps to ensure that she has the background knowledge about this pervasive issue....
Talking to Tweens About Drugs
Having a conversation with your tween about drugs is not an easy task. In fact, it may be intimidating. But you need to do it! Why? Because more than one talk is needed. Plus, you shouldn’t wait until it is absolutely necessary. Here, we educate you with a basic set...
7 Ways to Be an Awesome Parent to a Troubled Teen
Parenting a troubled teen can seem like you’re fighting a losing battle. Don’t give up just yet! You have many more ways you can be an awesome parent to your troubled teen. Find out what’s bothering him. Dr. Phil says that teens don’t usually switch personalities out...
What is Behavior Modification?
The adolescent years are often turbulent. As teens make the transition from childhood to adults, they experiment by pushing boundaries and engaging in power struggles with authority figures. While this is a normal occurrence for the age, some teens are unable to...
Equine Therapy Can Help Troubled Teens Boys Cope
Changing the behavior of troubled teen boys can be difficult for adults to accomplish, but when horses are introduced, something powerful happens. Equine therapy is an effective treatment method for helping to heal some of the behavioral challenges that many teen boys...
Warning Signs of a Teenager Using Drugs
Concern is normal If you are worried about your child or have noticed some changes in their behavior, don’t ignore your intuitive inner voice. Here are some of the main physical and behavioral signs of drug use in teens. With a section for your questions at the end....
Balancing School and Social Life for Troubled Teen Girls
For teenagers, their friends and their social life can quickly take a priority over everything else, including school. If your teenage daughter is struggling with behavior problems or mental health issues, she may not be in the best position to keep her goals and...
What is Happening in the Mind of a Troubled Teen Girl with ADHD
If your daughter is struggling with ADHD, you may understand a little of the challenges she faces daily. There are many different signs and manifestations of ADHD in girls, and although most of the ADHD focus tends to highlight boys, there are many things that make...
My Teen Boy is in a Serious Relationship Way Too Young
When a teen starts to get interested in romantic relationships, it can be nerve-wracking for parents. You may wonder if your teen boy is about to step into a serious relationship and if there is anything you can do to help him take a healthy, mature approach to...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder – Infographic
Helping Teens With Oppositional Defiant Disorder Some parents just cannot get their kids to listen or obey basic rules. For many teens this is a common attitude but if there you feel that it is overwhelming and beyond normal teen behaviors then your teen may have...
Can A Boys Ranch & Equine Therapy Be A Recipe For Success In Troubled Teen Boys?
When it comes to figuring out the recipe for success for troubled teen boys, many parents will do just about anything. While therapeutic boarding schools and residential treatment centers frequently make a difference in the lives of troubled teens, one type of therapy...
How To Find Good Homes for Troubled Teens
If your teenager is struggling with behavioral challenges or mental health issues, you may feel like there's nothing more you can do to help. If your child's doctor and therapist both recommend a long-term treatment facility for your teen, it's a good idea to listen...