Having a kid that puts up a fuss about going to school is nothing new for parents. However, the hard reality teens must face is that going to school is compulsory in our country. Still, some teens simply do not want to abide by the attendance laws and may refuse to go to school. If […]
The CDC’s recent report on teen mental health is making headlines across the nation. The report is derived from the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which polled 17,000 high school students in 2021. The findings revealed that suicide ideation, violence, and depression in teen girls are on the rise. The Survey Results While teen […]
Parents are often surprised when their once agreeable child becomes a surly, moody teenager. A certain amount of emotional strife is normal during the teen years, but when should a teenager see a therapist? Today’s teens are experiencing higher rates of mental health challenges than past generations. Parents, teachers, and school counselors may be able […]
The fact that many teens abuse alcohol is not a new development. This age group has always pushed boundaries and experimented with substances. Still, how do parents inform their kids of the dangers of teen binge drinking? Few teens are aware of how toxic alcohol can be when exceeding the amount that the body can […]
Does your teenager show signs of anxiety? Do you see your son or daughter avoiding social situations and isolating more? Are they more irritable and struggling with sleep? Get to know the anxiety symptoms in teens so you can guide them toward the help they need. What is Teen Anxiety? An astounding 31.9% of teens […]
Signs of Manipulative Behavior in Teens During the teen years, young people become focused on their quest to become autonomous adults. As they start testing their parents more, they may also adopt some tactics to achieve their desired freedoms. These can take the form of manipulative behaviors. Parents wishing to learn how to handle life […]
Teens attached to their smartphones and social media is a ubiquitous sight in the era of modern technology. As much as parents would love to prevent their teens from spending so much time on their social media feeds, it is an uphill battle. But how does social media affect teens, anyway? Consider the amount of […]
When behavior problems or mental health issues interfere with a teen’s academic progress, he or she may benefit from a residential program that will help them get back on track. Here we compare two treatment options: residential treatment centers and therapeutic boarding schools. Residential treatment centers offer specialized programs that help adolescents better manage their […]
Consider a Residential Treatment Center Instead of a Boot Camp For Teenagers Before signing your teen up, learn about the drawbacks of teen boot camps. Most of us can recall the news stories about abusive, militant boot camps for teens a decade or two back. The kids were routinely punished while living in awful conditions, […]
With intense pressure to get into a good college, it is no surprise that student stress is on the rise. Starting with the millennial generation and now Gen Z, college-bound students are feeling more and more pressure. Not only are students expected to achieve a high GPA, but now many strive to exceed a 4.0 […]
