How to Support LGBTQIA Teens this Pride Month
This June marks another Pride month, following more than fifty years of Pride parade celebrations, beginning with the very first in New York City on J...
Mental Wellness Struggles? Try Exercise (Mental Wellness Month 2021)
In 2021, the world is facing a pandemic of a different kind, namely, mental illness. But did you know that physical exercise can help combat this pand...
Understanding Adoption Issues In Teens
As young people approach their teenage years, they begin to develop their own identity and the life skills they will use in adulthood. This often invo...
6 Ways to Resolve Family Conflict During Residential Treatment
Occasional conflict is part of family life. Conflict can occur when people misunderstand each other and jump to the wrong conclusion. Over time, issue...
Classroom Accommodations for High Schoolers with ADHD
As symptoms of ADHD shift throughout adolescence, accommodations that may have helped your child when they were younger typically change over time. In...
6 Reasons Why Your Teenager Might Be Acting Out Impulsively
Many parents hope that their teenager acting out is “just a phase they’ll grow out of” or “part of being a teenager nowadays,” but there’s...
Talking to Teens about Dating Violence
The teenage years are a time in which young people enter the “official” dating scene. Before and during this part of your child’s life, communic...
How to Recognize and Help a Panic Attack in Teens
Sweaty palms, shaking, hyperventilating–these are the signs of a panic attack. For some parents, dealing with a panic attack in teens can seem i...
Debunking Depression: Five Commonly Believed Myths About Depression
If your teen is struggling with depression, then surely you’re aware of the myths about depression; those all too common misconceptions that hinder ...
Teenager Acting Out? Parenting Tips on How to Deal with It
When you have a teenager acting out, it is hard to know how to handle the situation. Most parents try what they’ve heard from friends or wing it, bu...