Residential treatment centers are a wonderful option for those parents looking for assistance with their son or daughter. Different from regular boarding schools, residential treatment centers allow your child to interact and engage with other students, teachers, and medical professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, and nurses (if necessary). It might seem like an odd transition […]
How to Deal With Explosive Teen Behavior
It’s no secret that teen behavior can be taxing. From mood swings and angry outbursts to moments of quiet solitude, you never know what you might get when you say hello to your teenage son or daughter. While feelings and actions will ebb and flow as your child learns how to regulate their emotions, having […]
What to Expect at Military School
Having made the decision to send your teen to a military boarding school, you may start to wonder what your teen will face when he gets dropped off. Your teen is sure to have plenty of questions of his own. Learning more about what to expect can help ease some of your and your teen’s […]
My Son is Failing at Life
As a parent, it’s understandable that you may want to protect your teen from the negative consequences of his decisions and behaviors. But if it gets to the point where you’re wondering what to do with a child who is failing at school and at keeping his life on track, you may need to reevaluate […]
My Son Has DMDD Help!
If you have a teenager mood swings may be something that you’re already all too familiar with. The rollercoaster of hormones that teens live with can result in behavior that is sometimes unpredictable and frustrating for the members of their families. When their behavior seems to go beyond simply being moody and grumpy, you may […]
What Can I Do About My Teen Cutting?
Is your teen displaying self-harming behaviors? If you have a teen cutting, you likely feel a range of conflicting emotions. You may be angry, confused, frustrated, worried, and maybe even a little bit helpless. All of these feelings are normal in a completely challenging situation. It’s one thing to be aware of this teen behavior […]
Reactive Teen Behavior? How to Reduce Violence and Fighting
Teenagers learn how to react to different experiences that life brings; whether through disappointments, frustrations, happiness, anger, or sadness, a plethora of emotions are experienced, typically in a short period. The overarching goal, then, is to be able to manage these emotions appropriately and effectively. While this can take a bit of trial and error, […]
How to Deal With Teen Narcissism?
Outbursts, mood swings, and testing behavior are common when raising teens. However, these factors all change a bit when you are dealing with a teenager! While it’s typical for a teen coming into their own to want to develop a sense of self, there comes a line where this behavior can cross over into narcissism. […]
Teen Is Refusing to Obey House Rules
If you have a teenage son or daughter, then you might be well aware of the fact that they are itching for a sense of freedom. You might be experiencing your teen refusing house rules – whether that is by wanting to stay out past curfew, taking the car at an inconvenient time, or refusing […]
My Teen is Stealing From Me. What Can I Do?
Stealing is often a behavior performed out of curiosity, as opposed to blatant disregard for obedience or rules, especially if your child is a toddler or elementary age. However, realizing that your teenager is stealing (either occasionally or frequently) can bring forth another level of frustration and shame. After all, you would assume that taking […]
