Teens who have experienced trauma in their lives may be struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Do you know what PTSD may look like in teenagers? Some of the classic signs we’re all familiar with in adults may not be the same as what you see in teenagers. Learning more about the signs of PTSD […]
How to Handle Violent Teen Behavior
Handling violent teen behavior as a parent is one of the most challenging things to do. You want the best for your kid, and you want them to know that they are loved. However, you can’t have them destroy your home or threaten other family members. When teen behavior gets out of control, things can […]
Teen Returning From Boarding School?
At Liahona Academy, we hear from many parents who don’t quite know how to help their teen return to life after boarding school. We offer counseling to our students and their families to help them understand how to navigate this tricky time. We are writing on this topic today to help parents and teens understand […]
How Can I Help My Loved One With RAD?
Has your brother been diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder (RAD)? In some ways, getting a diagnosis might feel like a relief if you and other family members have been struggling with your sibling’s behaviors. If your sibling isn’t neurotypical, things can be even more confusing at times. You may wonder what role you can play […]
What Life is Like for the Glass Child
What is a Glass Child? Glass Children are siblings to a sister or brother who is disabled, abused, or has a serious illness. The sibling might have a drug addiction or severe behavioral problems. Their behavior takes a disproportionate amount of parental time and emotion. A glass child feels emotionally neglected. They often strive to […]
7 Ways to Set Boundaries With Your Teen
When children become teens, they often find it challenging to discuss their values and needs with friends, dating partners, and adults they meet in their everyday life. Even when their instincts tell them someone is trying to take advantage of them, they often struggle to accept that the situation makes them uncomfortable. While boundaries are […]
Tips to Help Your Teen Son With Gender Identity
Try as we might, we can’t always protect our teens from things that cause stress or confusion as they move through the years to adulthood. Many of the struggles our teens face will be familiar to us, as we most likely went through something like it during our teen years. Gender identity struggles, however, are […]
The Power of Peer Influence
Teen behaviors often befuddle parents who used to be the center of their child’s world. In early adolescence, friends become the most significant thing in the world. This massive shift from the early years when your child would come home from school and want to share their entire day with family can be boggling to […]
Preparing To Welcome Your Teen Back From Boarding School
As stressful as the decision to send your teen to boarding school may have been, odds are that you’ve adapted to life with them living away at school. Indeed, you miss them. But you’ve adjusted, and your household’s dynamic likely changed a bit in their absence. As the date of your teen coming back home […]
Tips to Make Healthy Meals With Teens
Teens burn tons of energy and need to eat regularly to stay healthy and strong. However, they may choose to avoid making a healthy meal. This is where meal planning comes in! Planning meals can help your teen’s diet by keeping them full and feeling fantastic physically and mentally all day. Healthy meals reduce obesity […]
