One of the most frustrating moments for parents is when teens start lying and doing things that are questionable. Is your teen stealing from  your home? Many parents have caught their toddlers or preschoolers red-handed, sneaking a cookie after dinner or even taking a piece of candy from a local store. While the incident is […]

Finding out that your adolescent child smokes can be a worrying and difficult circumstance for parents. What can you do when your teen is caught smoking? Using tobacco or marijuana can have a big impact on someone’s behavior, health, and future. For this reason, it’s essential to know what to do in this situation, as […]

Having been one once, parents understand that teenagers naturally push boundaries. However, when boundary pushing becomes violent, it’s easy to see that something must change. After all,  you deserve to stay safe, but even more importantly, you have a responsibility to keep the rest of your family members safe as well. That responsibility extends to […]

Notification pings have now become the soundtrack to many teenagers’ lives. It’s not just about staying connected anymore. For some teens, cell phones have changed from handy communication devices into sources of compulsion and anxiety. Understanding how influential a cell phone is in your teen’s life is crucial for recognizing its consequences on their developing […]

Your family may have a troubled teen: an adolescent or young adult displaying behavioral or emotional problems that significantly disrupt their life and their family’s life. Many families these days commonly choose to treat their troubled teens by sending them to a residential treatment center. Sending your child away somewhere to get treated may be […]

Teenagers go through a series of changes that can be challenging for them and their parents. Behavioral issues are common during the adolescent years. However, some problems may need the assistance of a mental health professional.  If you’re experiencing extreme problems with your child’s behavior then you may find valuable information in this post. We […]

A Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a safe and secure facility where people with mental health and drug addictions go for rehabilitation. Parents who have troubled teenagers with behavioral concerns can also book them into an RTC.  Residential programs are designed to help troubled youths and are the reason they’re important in specific communities. For […]

A lazy teenager can be extremely frustrating for parents because they don’t do their chores and may slack on their homework. Teenagers must learn the importance of completing tasks as laziness can become habit forming when they reach adulthood.  But is this laziness or is there a deeper meaning behind your teen’s behavior? For example, […]

Teenagers go through difficult changes in their lives they may struggle to come to terms with. A surge in hormones along with body changes and peer pressure can contribute to teenagers struggling to find their identity. There are times when teenagers don’t feel good enough especially if they struggle with school and building relationships.  Parents […]

In a 2023 report, 8.33% of teenagers aged between 12 and 17 nationwide admitted to using illicit drugs. The use of drugs among adolescents seems to be on the rise in the US which has many parents concerned.   Teenage substance use disorder can cause family dynamics to fall apart, especially if parents don’t know how […]