Introduction to Troubled Teen Programs
More than ever, teens today are facing an uncertain future. With political instability across the globe and unrest in local communities, it’s no wonder that our teens are confused and scared about their place in the world. Just as they are trying to find their own adult identity, the […]
Parenting in general – while enormously rewarding and joy filled – can also be an exhaustive, confusing experience. No child arrives with an operational manual and many of us just find our way day to day doing the best we can.
Each age group offers its own set of challenges. But none is more talked about […]
Dealing with my troubled-teen is like trying to survive a hurricane!
No disrespect to the survivors and victims of Hurricane Katrina. My heart goes out to you, but right now, from where I’m sitting a hurricane is a very fitting metaphor to describe dealing with my adolescent daughter whose gone wild.
Just like a hurricane, my troubled-daughter’s […]
Parenting troubled teens is never easy and different parents will have different approaches. Of course, doing what you feel is right is important but there are also some suggestions you should follow to help you understand that you are not alone in this situation and to help you through it. The teen years won’t last […]
For troubled teens who are struggling with drug abuse, depression or other serious issues, residential treatment centers that offer therapy-based solutions might be the best option. Residential treatment centers usually have a complete psychiatric staff available to monitor each troubled teen closely and provide therapy in addition to a curriculum of academics, exercise and personal […]
Has your teenager been acting different lately and you are wondering what’s going on? It’s possible you have a troubled teen on your hand and if that is the case then you need to be proactive to find out what is going on in order to help your teen immediately. Some early symptoms of troubled […]
It can be difficult on all family members to have a teen move to a boarding facility. As a result, many parents choose to take their troubled teen to an alternative school. In these day schools, the troubled teen stays in a highly structured school during the day and then returns home at night. This […]