What is an ITP? (individualized treatment plan)
Individualized treatment plans (ITPs) are not merely a component of the therapeutic process at Sundance Canyon Academy; they are the...
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Nathan Stoddard
- May 15
- 3 min
10 questions parents of troubled teens needto ask
10 questions parents of troubled teens needto ask
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Nathan Stoddard
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Healthy Boundaries with my Troubled Teenager
Dealing with a troubled teenager can be a daunting experience for any parent. When a teenager is struggling with behavioral or emotional...
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Nathan Stoddard
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Understanding Youth Treatment Centers
Youth treatment facilities are specialize in services that provide mental health and/or substance abuse services to young people who are...
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Nathan Stoddard
- Mar 13
- 3 min
Investing in your Struggling Teenager
As a parent or guardian, you have likely put in a significant amount of energy, money, and time into helping your child grow and develop....
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Nathan Stoddard
- Jan 23
- 4 min
Teaching Resilience to My Troubled Teenager
In our society, it's more important than ever for teenagers to develop resilience because by teaching teens how to cope with difficult...
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Nathan Stoddard
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
We want children to develop relationships that are meaningful, fulfilling, and nurturing. But for those with Reactive Attachment Disorder...
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Nathan Stoddard
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Troubled Teen Treatment: The INCONVENIENT Timing of Treatment
The holidays are a time when families come together to celebrate—but for families with struggling teenagers, the holidays can be anything...
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Nathan Stoddard
- Dec 15, 2022
- 4 min
Schools for Troubled Teens
There are studies that prove that males vs. females are genetically predisposed to taking more risks than women. There are a number of...
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Nathan Stoddard
- Nov 23, 2022
- 5 min
Teens and Screens: How to Manage Screen Addiction
Electronics, social media, and screens in general are an integral part of teen life, and their use is so ingrained that it’s hard to...
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jul 27, 2022
- 4 min
Are There Legal Ramifications For Kicking a Teen Out?
Sundance Canyon Academy knows many parents are struggling with a household that doesn’t feel safe because of their teen’s behavior....
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jul 25, 2022
- 3 min
Out of Control Teen Violence
Being the parent of a teen with anger problems is no easy task. When their anger is unpredictable, it’s even tougher to know what to do....
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jul 23, 2022
- 3 min
How to Get Your Teen Son to Care About Hygiene
Puberty is always an awkward time. Kids start to get taller but don’t fill out yet. Boys can have a squeaky voice change that’s comical...
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jul 18, 2022
- 3 min
Where to Send a Defiant Teenager
It happens to many families. Your child is growing up and everything is going smoothly, then wham! Puberty hits, and everything changes....
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jul 11, 2022
- 4 min
CBT Approach to Teen Therapy
The teen years are a period of growth both physically and emotionally. When puberty hits and hormones kick in, the body and brain undergo...
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jul 5, 2022
- 4 min
Lazy Defiant Teenager Got You Down?
Trying to instill a sense of personal responsibility in an unmotivated teen is a central frustration point for parents. Your kid is...
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jun 30, 2022
- 4 min
Sex Education Tips for Parents of Teen Boys
At Sundance Canyon Academy, we speak to many parents worried about their teen son’s sexual behavior. Most parents want to make sure that...
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jun 27, 2022
- 4 min
Spending Time With Your Teen This Summer
Summer is here, and it’s time for teenagers to get a break from school! They might be more excited about their holiday than you are, but...
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jun 20, 2022
- 3 min
When Is It An Appropriate Age to Date?
Now that your kid is reaching the teen years, dating is going to come up. As the parent of a teenager, it’s normal to be worried about...
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Sundance Canyon Academy
- Jun 13, 2022
- 3 min
How to Raise a Teen With Manners in Today’s World
Trying to raise a teen in today’s world comes with many new challenges. Something as simple as teaching your kid to have manners has...
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