Discipling children is always going to be a hot-button topic. If a parent takes away their kid's car keys or smartphones, there will be people who approve, others who say kids shouldn't have those things in the first place, and another group will condemn the parent as an authoritarian. Unsurprisingly, many teenagers who have had[...]

It isn't uncommon for teens to hit snags in their education, particularly teenage boys who are high-energy and have a tough time sitting through 7-8 hours of school a day. A few bad grades and failed tests can be overcome with study and make-up work. But, if your son has given up on school entirely,[...]

Anxiety can be difficult for adults to manage. For teenage boys who are already struggling with usual teen difficulties, adding paralyzing anxiety on top can be crippling. Yet, some parents insist that teens need to push through and get over their anxiety without providing extra help or tools. At our residential treatment center for troubled[...]

Having your son come home after attending a residential treatment center for troubled teens can leave you feeling a range of emotions. From feeling excited to have your son home to worried that his good behavior isn’t permanent, preparing for your teenage son’s return can leave you feeling off-balance. Luckily, you don’t have to navigate[...]

It is one thing to have a seven-year-old declare that they won’t go to school. Their refusal can be a little cute, especially if you can still easily pick them up and load them into the car. But when it is your teen refusing to go to school, things are a bit more serious. If[...]

If you feel your troubled teen would benefit from a program which combines both therapy and greater discipline, then you should be considering sending them to a residential treatment center. Why Combine Therapy And Military-Style Discipline At a residential treatment center, teens can benefit from the immersive therapeutic environment with the supporting structure of military-style[...]

Most parents would say, the greatest gift they could ever receive is knowing their children are happy, healthy, and doing well in life. But for parents of a troubled teen, this gift can seem impossible to reach. If you are a parent of a struggling teenager who has not been able to improve themselves no[...]

There are many treatment options for struggling teens, from family therapy to stricter home discipline and structure. For those troubled teens who have gone through many interventions and treatments with no positive, permanent changes made, it may be time to investigate holistic healing at a residential treatment center for troubled teens. Why Focus On Holistic[...]

A certain amount of lying can be expected from teens as they test boundaries and try to evade parental restrictions. This type of lying can be dealt with through discussions, consequences, and some family therapy. But for some troubled teens, the lies are constant, and nothing the parents do can stop their teen from lying.[...]

The teenage years are incredibly difficult for both parents and teens. Some troubled teens turn to substance abuse to assist them in dealing with their circumstances and parents need more help freeing their teens from the influence of these substances as teenagers are more prone to be addicted than adults. Teens Are More Prone To[...]