Until recently, depression wasn’t really recognized in teenagers because, let’s face it, they are generally moody and often morose, with a dash of melancholy and drama. However, teen depression is a very real condition and can impact your child, even if there is no...
Self harm is a horrifying thing for a parent to learn about their child, and if you have recently discovered that your child is injuring themselves on purpose, you may not be sure what to do or where to turn. Knowing how and why teens self harm is the first step in...
Dealing with troubled teenage girls is often very different than handling troubled teenage boys. Because girls often face family, peers, school and society with a different perspective than boys, it may not be enough for you to apply the same parenting techniques to...
If you are just at the beginning stages of dealing with a defiant and troubled teenager, you may be desperately searching for a solution. Well meaning friends and relatives may suggest to you that military school is the answer. But is it? Many parents consider sending...
Is your teenager exhibiting troubling behavior? Are they making poor choices when it comes to school or friends? Do you feel like you don’t know your own child anymore? Are you worried about what your teen is doing to their future? Are you noticing troubling behavior...
Protecting your child comes as second nature to you, but what about when the threat to your teen comes from within. In other words, when you see your teen struggling with issues, whether its mental health, substance abuse, emotional trauma or something similar, you’d...
