It would be nice to think that the anger, rudeness, and bad attitudes from your teen would take a break during the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are often touted as the ideal time for families to come together for happiness, good cheer, and plenty of opportunities to make lovely new memories. […]
How Does RAD Impact Parenting Styles
No two children are alike, and our parenting styles need to slightly adapt to the needs of each child. If you have a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD), there are additional challenges to adjust to. RAD can be characterized by an inability of a child or teen to establish a strong and healthy attachment […]
What Can Parents Do When Teens Are Violent?
When you’re faced with violence of any kind, it can be overwhelming and shocking. It can leave you speechless and breathless. However, when the violent behavior occurs in your own home and comes from your teen, it can be beyond overwhelming. You could find yourself going through a range of new emotions, including denial, and […]
Where to Turn When Nothing Else Works for Your Out of Control Teen
Being a parent can be overwhelming, and your out-of-control teen may leave you feeling beyond overwhelmed. You’ve tried setting down firm household rules; you’ve metered out appropriate consequences; you’ve tried therapy, and so much more. What next? A teen that is out of control can take a significant toll on the lives of everyone around […]
8 Ways to Implement Better Family Routines
When your children were babies and toddlers, you knew just how important routine was for all of you. They needed to eat at a certain time, nap at a certain time, and go to bed at a certain time. If anything got wonky in their routine, it could cause chaos for the whole day. Having […]
How to Choose the Right Therapeutic Boarding School
A therapeutic boarding school can offer a world of benefits for a struggling teen. While some parents may be hesitant to send their teen to a boarding school, the majority find that their teens can better address the behavioral and mental wellness concerns. Therapeutic boarding schools offer your teen the ability to keep their education […]
How to Approach Family Therapy With Your Teen
If your teen has been acting out, displaying uncharacteristic behavior that has taken a toll on everyone around them, it might be time to consider family therapy. How can you convince a reluctant and potentially angry teen to join the rest of the family in therapy, though? If your teen argues with you about even […]
What to do When Your Teen is In Crisis?
Parenting can feel like a never-ending cycle of new challenges waiting just around the corner. The teen years can bring with them a slew of challenges that can leave you feeling helpless, overwhelmed, and confused about your next step to help your teen. If your defiant teen is acting out in ways that seem to […]
How to Help Your Teen Understand Their Gender Identity
While there seems to be an increasing amount of coverage in the media about sexuality and gender identity, the truth is that these are not new topics for teens to find themselves struggling to navigate and understand. There is more awareness today, which is a positive thing for a teen grappling with identity. It’s also […]
A Parents Guide to ODD
Whether your child has recently been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or you suspect they have ODD, learning more about the disorder is beneficial for both you and your child. ODD can cause disruptive behavior and can have far-reaching consequences for everyone in the family. What is oppositional defiant disorder? ODD is a behavior […]
