What is Normal Teenage Behavior? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding At-Risk Traits
Learning how to interpret your teen’s evolving behavior is a challenge. Maybe you’re thinking: “I took risks as a teenager but seeing them do it worries me.” “I’m afraid that these behaviors will lead to something worse down the road.” “I think this is just peer pressure but these warning signs have me concerned.” I’m […]
Finding Help for Our Son
Thank Goodness for Mary Warren! I have tremendous gratitude for Mary and the help she has provided my family. My son has historically had many challenges with peers and authority figures over the years, beginning when he first entered a school setting in elementary school. He struggled with participating in groups, and would have frequent […]
Entitled Teenagers
What Is Entitle-itis? Does My Teen Have It? Even though you have most likely never heard the word entitle-itis, it does exist in the world… and as a parent of a teenager, you may be very familiar with it. Not actually the word…but the “figurative inflammation” of entitlement. What is the meaning of “an entitled teenager?” First, […]
A Mother’s Journey to Finding a Therapeutic School for Her Struggling Teen
An Inspiring Story of Transformation & Healing at Therapeutic School About a 16-year Old Boy Struggling with Depression and Substance Misuse A must-read! How Amy found the right therapeutic program for her struggling teen, Jimmy. A journey of hope for parents of teens struggling with similar behavioral challenges. I placed Jimmy in a therapeutic boarding […]
Sudden Teenage Rebellion
When A Switch Flips, And You No Longer Know Your Own Kid? It’s jaw-dropping and disconcerting to suddenly not recognize your own teenager. How and why does your teenage daughter suddenly rebel like this? Your daughter changed because she’s trying to find her own style and wants to become independent. This is why when […]
Preventing Teen Suicide
Teen Suicide: Could Your Teen Be Next? As a concerned and loving parent, you have done your suicide prevention research, read the articles, listened to the experts. You’re pretty sure that you know the warning signs of suicide among teenagers, and as far as you can tell your child appears to be okay. There are […]
6 Signs Your Teen Should go to Therapy
When Is the Right Time to Seek Therapy for Your Teen Teens these days are facing day to day struggles with stress, grief, bullying, sadness, guilt, shame, feeling overwhelmed about their future, dating drama, gender identity issues, etc. It can be hard as a parent knowing your teen is going through a difficult time. Parents will always […]
Parenting a Disrespectful Teenager
Dealing with a Disrespectful Teenager: But my Kid is a Good Kid! Every parent worries about their child, but for some parents, it is more than just worrying. A difficult and disrespectful teenager can make your life a living hell. Many parents live in fear because their kid’s behavior is out of control, and they […]
Is It Time to Send Your Teen to a Therapeutic Program
How to tell if a Teen Therapeutic Program is Right for Your Teen This has always been one of the toughest questions for any parent that is dealing with a struggling teen. Some of the questions that go through your mind while researching options might be: Am I overreacting? Is the situation really as bad as I […]
Are you using Google as Your Educational Consultant?
Must Read Before Choosing an RTC or Troubled Teen Program Google can help parents of troubled teens find information on places and programs designed to help teenagers who are struggling with behavioral issues. It is a great tool to begin your search and a lot of parents find me on Google, so I do love […]