How to Deal With a Violent Teenager
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 […]
7 Tips to Handle Your Out of Control Teen
The teenage years can be rough. Kids have to go through several significant changes at the same time. For some teens, it can become overwhelming. Their bodies and minds change while they jump into a pressure cooker socially. Many teenagers can develop emotional health problems that can lead to issues like substance abuse or even […]
Programs for Troubled Teens in USA
Adolescence is a challenging period for teens, marked by physical, emotional, and social development. Most teens pass this phase with proper support and guidance, but if your teen is experiencing emotional turmoil, behavioral issues, and academic challenges, it’s not very uncommon. If you have a troubled teen, finding the proper support can be overwhelming. According […]
What is the Best Way to Handle an Angry Teen
Dealing with your rebellious teen may feel like standing in a hurricane. You might even lose control while dealing with the defiant behavior of your teen. Navigating through sudden outbursts and constant lip-smacking can become very challenging. But you should remember that you can’t control the behavior and anger of your teen, but you can […]
Where Can I Send My Disobedient Teen?
During teenage, kids undergo significant physical and mental development. It’s common for them to display a rebellious attitude or start pushing new boundaries. While mood swings and some defiance are normal, persistent behavioral problems and emotional issues may signal a need for intervention. At some point, this behavior can escalate to the end of being […]
Finding Residential Treatment For Your Troubled Teen
It’s no secret that life as a teenager can be challenging even under normal circumstances. However, for troubled teens struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, or behavioral problems, daily life can feel nearly impossible to navigate. Conditions like depression, anxiety, addiction, or experiencing trauma like abuse can severely impact a teen’s ability to function […]
How to Discipline a Teen Who Doesn’t Care About Consequences
Every teenager’s parent knows how hard it is to find a middle ground with them at that age. It is challenging to discipline a kid who seems indifferent to consequences, but as adolescence is a time for rebellion, self-discovery, and defiance, it’s understandable that teenagers are trying to find themselves and their voice in the […]
What Does Teen Loneliness Do To The Brain?
Developing a sense of independence is essential for teenagers. However, spending too much time alone can indicate something isn’t quite right. Isolation and withdrawal from social interactions might point to latent problems that could affect the mental health of a teenager. Acting on their best interests will be vital to finding a solution. For that […]
Maintaining Communication and Fostering Trust With Your Troubled Teen During Their Journey at the Academy
If you are considering sending your teen to a program at Liahona, aiming to restructure their lives and work on their problematic behavior and poor decisions, it is crucial to understand how essential it is to have open lines of communication, especially at an age when they start to leave their childhood years behind and […]
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 […]
