There have been many TV shows and movies over the years that portrayed the story of a troubled teen boy or girl who attended military school and made huge changes. Also, sending a struggling teenager to military school was a common threat in these forms of media. This constant messaging plays a large part in […]
Channeling Back-Talk to Increase Parent-Teen Communication
Back-talk, muttering, snide remarks, and more are hallmarks of teenagehood. That doesn’t make it any less frustrating to have your teen constantly sass you. But there is a way to reframe balk-talk and make it a positive thing that you can use to increase your parent-teen communication. Because even if your teen is back-talking, at […]
Underage Drinking: A Comprehensive Look at Prevention and Repercussions for Teens
Underage drinking isn’t something most parents want to ever confront. Sometimes, parents can fall into the false security that because their teen is an honors student or a top athlete, then their teen will never try alcoholic drinks. Other parents believe that since they don’t drink, their teenagers won’t either, especially if there are religious […]
Communication Tips for De-escalating Conflict with Difficult Teenagers
There are some simple ways to improve communication with teens. The catch is, your teen has to want to communicate with you. If you have a difficult, defiant teen, who is itching to fight with you, communicating with them can be far more challenging. To help you overcome communication barriers with your combative teen, our […]
Co-parenting a Troubled Teen in Need of a Therapeutic Boarding Program
Co-parenting children after divorce is already difficult, even in amicable divorces. But when you are struggling with a troubled teen who needs to attend a therapeutic boarding school program to receive the help they need, co-parenting can become even more difficult. If you have been considering sending your teen to a residential treatment center or […]
Why We Recommend Long-Term Residential Treatment For Troubled Teens
Parents of teens engaging in risky behaviors are often confronted with the decision to choose between short-term treatment for their troubled teens or long-term treatment at a residential treatment center. There are benefits to both options. If you are wondering which type of treatment is right for your troubled teenager, Liahona Treatment Center is here […]
My Teen Son is Vaping Behind My Back, What Do I Do?
While e-cigarettes have been helpful to adults looking to quit smoking, it is alarming how quickly vaping has caught on with teenagers. From 2017 to 2019, the number of high schoolers who are vaping has doubled. Many people attribute the spike in teen usage to the tasty vapor liquids and the false claim that vaping—also […]
Cyberbullying Awareness: National Block It Out Day
Bullying used to be something that required you to be in the presence of the bully for it to happen. Yet with the rise of technology, a bully can invade your home, and their target is likely to be your child. As most teens—and many younger children—use social media, the impact of cyberbullying has grown, […]
How Long Do You Endure a Teen’s Behavior Before Seeking a Troubled Teen School for Help
Often it can be difficult for parents to deciding to send their troubled teens to a therapeutic boarding school or residential treatment center. Some parents will try to put it off for as long as possible. These parents will continue to—rightfully—seek other methods of treatment. But what do you do if the other methods of […]
Sending a Teen to a Therapeutic Boarding School Before the Holiday Season Begins
When it comes to sending a teen away to a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens right before the holiday season gets underway, it can be tough to make that call. There will be questions from family and friends, and the high emphasis on family togetherness during the holidays can make your decision difficult to […]
