Quality time has become such a buzzy phrase that it seems to have lost some of the impact of what it could mean to families. As one of the best things that you can do is apparent is to spend time with your teen. The truth is as teenagers become more and more...
Sometimes it is hard to think of the boys as susceptible to depression. However depression amongst teenage boys is almost on par with teenage girls. As parents we need to do a better job of letting our boys know that it is okay to have feelings and express feelings....
Have you ever looked at your teen in utter disbelief? Have you ever complained to your spouse, friend, or your teen’s teacher “I just do not understand this kid?” Have you ever said to your teenager, “What in the world were you thinking?” Of course you have! It is a...
Parents of troubled teens may feel as if there is nothing else they can do to convince their child that the negative and destructive path they are on will only end in sadness and misery. However, parents who enroll their teenage boys into therapeutic boarding schools...
The first step that many parents take in helping their troubled teen boys is sending them to a short-term facility for immediate help. However, when it comes to long-term results, day treatment centers may not be enough. When treatment centers aren’t helping...
There are many youth help programs and facilities across the country and they range from therapeutic boarding schools to wilderness camps to boys ranches. When parents decide that their troubled teen sons need professional help over a longer period of time, many turn...
