There aren’t many easy decisions for parents when their teenager has behavioral issues. But when a child’s bad behavior starts to spiral out of control, one of the most challenging decisions to make is whether to send their teen to residential treatment. Parents are concerned that their teens will hate them if they send them […]

Growing up isn’t easy, and children of all ages act out. But while temper tantrums are common among younger children, they tend to get less severe and less frequent as kids approach adolescence. Unfortunately, as children become teenagers, a new set of alarming and more destructive behaviors can rear up, leaving parents scrambling to figure […]

Adolescence is a challenging period for teens, marked by physical, emotional, and social development. Most teens pass this phase with proper support and guidance, but if your teen is experiencing emotional turmoil, behavioral issues, and academic challenges, it’s not very uncommon. If you have a troubled teen, finding the proper support can be overwhelming. According […]

Dealing with your rebellious teen may feel like standing in a hurricane. You might even lose control while dealing with the defiant behavior of your teen. Navigating through sudden outbursts and constant lip-smacking can become very challenging. But you should remember that you can’t control the behavior and anger of your teen, but you can […]

During teenage, kids undergo significant physical and mental development. It’s common for them to display a rebellious attitude or start pushing new boundaries. At some point, this behavior can escalate to the end of being unmanageable.  Parents may get exhausted and ask: Where can I send my troubled teen? When dealing with a violent teen, […]

It’s no secret that life as a teenager can be challenging even under normal circumstances. However, for troubled teens struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, or behavioral problems, daily life can feel nearly impossible to navigate. Conditions like depression, anxiety, addiction, or experiencing trauma like abuse can severely impact a teen’s ability to function […]

Every teenager’s parent knows how hard it is to find a middle ground with them at that age. It is challenging to discipline a kid who seems indifferent to consequences, but as adolescence is a time for rebellion, self-discovery, and defiance, it’s understandable that teenagers are trying to find themselves and their voice in the […]

Developing a sense of independence is essential for teenagers. However, spending too much time alone can indicate something isn’t quite right. Isolation and withdrawal from social interactions might point to latent problems that could affect the mental health of a teenager. Acting on their best interests will be vital to finding a solution. For that […]

If you are considering sending your teen to a program at Liahona, aiming to restructure their lives and work on their problematic behavior and poor decisions, it is crucial to understand how essential it is to have open lines of communication, especially at an age when they start to leave their childhood years behind and […]