For whatever reason, millennials have gotten a bad rap. They have developed this reputation for being difficult, entitled, self-absorbed, dangerous, and technology-addicted. It’s almost as if they are their own entire species of human. This is probably mostly due to the lack of understanding of the parenting generation. Parents today often feel they struggle to […]
Archives for March 2017
Addressing Social Issues In The Home: Teens Spending Too Much Time Online
Having a teenager in your home is not unlike a war of attrition. It can feel like a constant battle wherein you need to fight for every single inch – and if you give an inch it can suddenly turn into a mile. Similarly, dealing with a teen can be explosive and volatile, and hurt […]
You Can Receive Help and Guidance While Finding the Right Program for Your Teen
It’s been a long path for you as a parent dealing with a troubled teen. From the early issues in childhood, to the increasingly difficult challenges of adolescence, to the scary moment when you realize – you can’t do it alone, and you’ve done all you can do. Many parents struggle at this point with […]
Taking The Pressure Of School Off Of Your Teens Shoulders For A Better Shot At Success
Homework. AP classes. Part-time job. ACT/SAT prep. Friends. Study groups. Extracurriculars. Exercise. Campus visits. Dating. GPA. Family. Application essays. Social life. All in a day’s work for your average American teen! Isn’t it great? Today’s options are more varied than ever, and although the competition is hotter – your teen can handle it. Right? Maybe […]
When Your Teen Son Has Been Getting Into Fights At School
It may start out with the simple explanation – “Boys will be boys!” It’s a phase many boys go through, so you probably didn’t worry much at first. Playground fights or physical escalation with siblings or cousins may not be cause for concern. But as your son grows older, it can be concerning to realize […]
Standing Up for Teen Anxiety – Infographic
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It acts as an alarm system that is activated whenever a person perceives a danger or threat. If the mind feels that a threat will continue, feelings of anxiety will linger, keeping the person alert. Teens, in specific, must deal with friends, dating, school, competitive sports, family conflicts, and other […]
Common Experiences and Feelings While Teens Transition into Boarding Schools for Troubled and Defiant Boys
By the time you make the decision to send your troubled and defiant son to boarding school, you have likely exhausted all options—restrictions, counseling, medications, help from his teachers and school and other sources. However, you now realize that the best decision for both of you is attending a therapeutic boarding school so that he […]
A Father’s Choice – Finding Hope In A Therapeutic Boarding School In Utah
Father is a title of honor and respect. The father is the protector, the provider, the mentor, and the role model for his boys. He is building his boys into men. Good boys come from good fathers–and bad boys come from bad fathers, right? Well, the truth is, even the best fathers have boys that […]