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 […]
Understanding the Parent’s Role: Ensuring Your Teen Succeeds in Therapeutic School
What Every Parent Should Know While Their Teen Is in Therapeutic Boarding School or RTC Imagine this: You have been dealing with an out of control teenager for months (or longer). Your child was skipping school, disrespecting authority, lying, drinking, smoking, and hanging out with the wrong crowd, among many other unhealthy teenage behaviors. You […]
Time to Consider Something New
Yay for SPRING!!! Snow is melting, flowers are blooming, new leaves are sprouting on the trees, longer days, and warmer weather! A fresh start for everything and everyone. What do you see for your fresh start? A new haircut? New work out? Fresh paint in the bedroom? New career? How about a new way of […]
The Difference Between Teen Residential Treatment Centers and Rehab
Does one work better than the other? The short answer is this: it depends on