Parenting a child with special needs often comes with unique challenges, and it can significantly impact the entire family dynamic. In these situations, siblings of children with special needs sometimes find themselves feeling overlooked or invisible. These siblings are often referred to as “Glass Children.” This term highlights the experience of being looked through, as […]
Breaking the Cycle of Disrespect: Helping Troubled Teens Respect Authority Again
Raising a teen who displays disrespect toward authority figures can be challenging and frustrating. Troubled teens may struggle to respect boundaries and rules, often leading to conflicts with parents, teachers, and even law enforcement. Understanding the root causes of this behavior and taking proactive steps to address it can help break the cycle of disrespect […]
What the Sigma? Keeping Up With Today’s Teen Slang
Does it ever feel like your teen speaks a different language, although it may sound like they’re using English? Welcome to the Gen Alpha slang, the informal colloquialisms of today’s teenagers. Never mind Gen Z; the newest generation—today’s teenage generation—uses seemingly inexplicable terms to speak with each other. Don’t let the teens confuse you. Let’s […]
What Can I Do About My Rebellious Teen
Dealing with a rebellious teen is a challenge for any parent. But teenage rebellion is often a natural part of the adolescent journey. Still, it can manifest in risky behaviors and defiant attitudes. If you’re wondering what you can do about your rebellious teen, understanding the root causes of their behavior is essential in addressing […]
How Successful Are Residential Treatment Centers?
A residential treatment center (RTC) is a facility that provides care and therapy for substance use disorder, and mental health issues like depression or Bipolar and behavioral issues. It’s also a live-in healthcare center where troubled teens can go for safe rehabilitation. RTCs are successful in the sense that they provide residential programs that can […]
Teenager Sleeps All Day and Doesn’t Care About Anything
If your teen is like other teens, you might marvel at their remarkable capacity for extended periods of sleep. At the same time, you might also wonder how much sleep is too much and how your teen’s sleeping patterns are affecting their daily life. Understanding why teens sleep as much as they do and whether […]
Parents Dealing with Teens’ Explosive Anger and School Suspensions
At Liahona Boys Academy we are dedicated to providing support and guidance for families facing the challenges of parenting troubled teens. Today, we address a particularly difficult situation – coping with teens explosive anger issues and face multiple school suspensions. Understanding Teens Explosive Anger Teens struggling with explosive anger issues and frequent school suspensions often […]
A Journey from Teen Gangs, Smoking, and Parental Disobedience
Is your teen grappling with involvement in gangs, smoking, and parental disobedience? What can parents do when their teen is constantly breaking house rules and has no regard for anyone? Teens involved in gangs often deal with a tremendous amount of peer pressure. Liahona Boys Academy deals with a number of teens struggling with similar […]
How to Deal With Teen Theft
A common and distressing issue that many parents confront – dealing with a teenager who steals from home and constantly finds themselves in troubling situations. If you have been hiding your money and valuables, you know the daily stress of not being able to trust your teen. Use Liahona Boy’s Academy’s tips on how to […]
Residential Treatment Success Stories: Transformations Beyond Troubled Teen Behavior
Do residential treatment centers work in improving the behaviors of troubled youths? While the results of residential treatment programs vary between individuals, Liahona Academy has experienced some success stories from its formerly troubled teens in the past. With Liahona’s therapeutic programs, in tandem with academic programs and other treatment options in our residential program, a […]