One of the first suggestions parents hear when they have a troubled teen is to seek out one or more types of therapy. Therapy can be hugely beneficial for teens struggling with their mental health or behavioral problems. Concerns often arise because parents feel as...
Every child will act out at one point or another; this is a common stepping point toward learning boundaries, respecting authority, and knowing the right and wrong ways to approach a situation. However, this sort of behavior is unacceptable as your child moves toward...
If you are looking for a possible solution to conservative treatment for your troubled teen, then it might be time to look into equine therapy. This type of hands-on therapy has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks and for many different conditions....
Teen drug experimentation can sometimes be considered harmless, but that is incorrect. Many teens who experiment with drugs end up abusing them, creating significant health risks for themselves. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that people are most likely...
Is your teen constantly treating you like an ATM and getting irritable when you can’t give them the money they want? Have they asked you if they can get a part-time job? You may like the idea but may also have some concerns about it. Naturally, you want your...
When your teenager starts to act out and misbehave, it can be challenging to know how to handle him and the situation. When he was younger, he likely responded to timeouts, restrictions, and other punishments. It’s a little bit different to try and manage a teenager....
