Schools for troubled teens or therapeutic boarding schools provide intensive therapy, academic programs, and a structured living environment. These schools provide the help many teens so desperately need with their emotional, psychological, or behavioral issues. But it’s natural for parents to wonder what will happen when their teen graduates from that school and becomes an […]

Family members don’t struggle in a vacuum. When one family member is going through a hard time, it affects everyone in the household. That’s why therapeutic treatment for troubled teen boys should always include a strong family therapy component. Otherwise, it can be incredibly difficult to come together again as a family. Why Is Family […]

Parents expect a certain amount of acting out from their teenagers. However, if your teen starts to develop a pattern to their outburst, coinciding with a certain time of year, there may be deeper issues at work. In many cases, if these deeper emotional issues aren’t addressed through therapy, teens can struggle more to cope […]

It’s a difficult decision to make, but at some point parents realize it’s time to consider placement in a residential treatment center for teens for their child. They’ve done everything possible to help their teen, and his behavior has still not improved. Maybe you’re wondering if you have reached that point. You’ve Done Everything You […]

Your son always seems to be angry and hostile. He acts belligerent, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive. No matter what you say or do, he treats you with disrespect and contempt. You don’t understand why he acts this way, and you’re not sure how you should respond to his outbursts. Interpreting Your Son’s Behavior Teenagers, […]

There are many challenges parents of troubled teens face, and often dealing with school truancy is one of them. Truancy can affect your teen’s grades, delay graduation, and even result in legal proceedings and fines imposed on the parents. The most important actions parents can take to address their teen’s truancy are to determine the […]

Finding the best therapeutic boarding school for your troubled teen can be an overwhelming task. There are many factors to consider and many schools to choose from. Different therapeutic boarding schools specialize in treating different kinds of mental, emotional, and behavioral problems, and have different therapy techniques, program objectives, educational curriculum’s and enrichment activities. How […]

One of the frustrating aspects of parenting during the teenage years is when the parenting tactics that you used during your teen’s childhood no longer work. Suddenly, you have a troubled teen on your hands, and nothing is helping them behave better. The problem is, some parenting tactics that have been passed down from our […]