The growing data trends of teen cell phone usage have grown immensely. Even children as young as eight years old are noted to own a smartphone, which can present issues in and of itself on many levels. Aside from just time spent on the phone, children and teens are easily engaged in apps and platforms […]

You are not alone if you are currently experiencing the ebbs and flows of emotions that come with raising a troubled teen. So much occurs during adolescence that aids in shaping and creating the future adults that children will become. While many different experiences are necessary and productive, other scenarios can cause more concern than […]

History has revealed time and time again the occurrence of young teens being shipped off to reform schools in the hopes of learning from hardened criminals in order to get their lives back on track. Whether due to petty theft, burglaries, or another other number of criminal offenses, the overall mindset was to ensure these […]

Reform schools are probably not something that you hear come up in daily conversations with other parents or friends, and if it does, the definition of what this type of school might be like will undoubtedly vary from person to person. So, really, what is a reform school for troubled teens? In essence, a reform […]

Scared-straight programs – also known as juvenile prevention programs – are often the subject of debate among parents and practitioners in regard to their efficacy and effectiveness. Scared straight programs have a long history, and many families attempt to utilize them for their son or daughter as a way to help get them back on […]

From impulsive behavior to excessive squirming and difficulty focusing on tasks, it’s no surprise that we might wonder if our food is causing teens to have ADHD. Between all the packaged and processed food items that cross the path of our sons and daughters each day, there’s certainly no doubt that what they consume can […]

As parents, it can often feel as though substance abuse problems are issues that other parents and their teens struggle with. It’s easy to slip into a pattern of thinking that this is simply something that won’t happen to your teen or to your family. Substance use and abuse can touch every one of our […]

Is your teen struggling with his mental health? Whether your teen is struggling with depression, anxiety, or something else entirely, therapy can offer him the opportunity to learn healthy coping strategies as he meets the challenges that life throws at him. There are several therapeutic solutions that can help troubled youth.  Teens who are in […]

How much do you know about emotion regulation? Do you know about the benefits that it can bring with it? We each feel and experience a wide range of positive and negative emotions. This is just a part of the human experience.  For some of us, however, these emotions can feel too strong. And that […]

In years past, it was commonplace for military boarding schools to be used as a threat for teens who were not displaying the behavior that their parents wanted from them. It was quite effective as a threat, because a military school was going to be a much harsher environment for a teen who is struggling […]