Most parents watch their children’s teen years approach with a sense of apprehension as they know that it can be incredibly difficult to raise teenagers. If you are struggling to find positive coping methods while raising a difficult teen, we have some tips that may...

It can be discouraging to attend parent-teacher conferences over and over due to a troubled teen’s poor grades. When a teen doesn’t want to put in the effort to change and improve their circumstances, there is sometimes very little a parent can do. Also, a negative...

As parents look for programs for troubled teens which encourage strong family interaction, they should consider residential treatment centers. There are several residential treatment centers which focus not only the immediate issues their troubled teens’ face but also...

There are many reasons why parents choose to send their troubled teen to a residential treatment center. Sending a teen to help them with anger management and grief are often connected to other issues the troubled teen is struggling with. But sometimes the discussion...

Have you been trying to help your troubled son but feel like you are hitting your head against a brick wall? Have you been through therapy, group therapy, school intervention programs, at risk programs and even the courts, but things just keep getting worst? When your...

Once a troubled teen has started to develop unhealthy relationships, it can be hard for them to change course. This is especially true if the troubled teens are still in the same environment which fostered the negative relationships. But when troubled teens have the...

The challenges teenage boys are facing today can be far outside of the experience of many parents. Technology has changed the parenting landscape and more parents are looking for help with their troubled teen boys. But it can be difficult to choose which of the many...

Having a troubled teenage boy at home can cause a lot of strain on the family, both emotionally and financially. Therapy sessions, group homes, hospital stays...the costs add up. Which doesn’t even take into account the financial responsibility when they get into the...

Sometimes it can feel like your teen will never be motivated. It can be especially difficult for parents to handle unmotivated troubled teens after they have been sent to a residential treatment center. To keep parents from feeling like they are wasting their time and...

Holidays are a great time to send your troubled teen at a boys’ ranch a package from home. So, for this St. Patrick’s Day, consider these ideas so you can bring the holiday to your troubled son at a boys’ ranch. Check The Boys’ Ranch Package Guidelines As your...