When teenagers lash out in moments of extreme emotion, the effects can be very harmful if they are becoming increasingly violent. If you are a parent who is struggling with a violent teenager, you may feel hopeless and afraid. The good news is that there are things...
The holidays are often portrayed as a time of family togetherness and happy memories, but the reality of parenting a troubled teen can be a very different experience. Your teen may not act interested in the activities and traditions he has participated in since he was...
Redirection techniques are familiar to most parents of toddlers. It is a way for them to help their child change his behavior when he isn’t mature enough to understand the consequences. When it comes to adolescents, many of the same ideas apply, even when they are...
Troubled teens might believe they can safely use marijuana as they often believe that use of the drug comes with little if any risk. However, the use of the drug carries numerous dangers that can permanently impact a teen. The Effect on the Brain The brain contains...
The availability of drugs means that teens can easily access them, resulting in possible long-term damage and untold devastation to their loved ones. Statistics from a study at Columbia University confirm the prevalence of adolescent substance use. For example, about...
Plenty of teens struggle in a traditional high school setting. It can be due to a number of thing: emotional, physical, and mental disabilities. The struggle isn’t always visible at first but can quickly present its self as acts of defiance or participating in...
