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Are you the parent of a teen whose behavior is out of control and you now fear for his or her life? You are not alone in… Read More »Important Steps: Treatment Is The Only Solution for Many Teens

The simple answer to this question is, “Yes, you can!” The better question might be to ask, “Are there dangers to allowing my teen to listen to… Read More »Can I Learn Anything About My Teenager From The Music He Listens To?

Chance are the last time you could truly know when your teen was lying about something serious was before they reached puberty. Prior to reaching adolescence, children act like… Read More »How Come I Used to Be Able to Tell if My Son Was Lying And Now I Can’t?

Does this sound like your relationship with your teen child? Do you feel manipulated and out of control? If so, you are not alone. As children mature and develop… Read More »Teen Manipulator: I Know How to Play My Parents Like A Violin

There are not many things that hurt a parent more than seeing their children in pain. Witnessing the fear of a son or daughter who is afraid to go… Read More »Why Does My Son Keep Getting Beaten Up?

Perhaps when you weren’t looking, your daughter grew up into a young woman. It isn’t difficult to lose track when things at work get crazy, and younger… Read More »When Did My Daughter Start Acting Like Such a #$%^@?

Until the day my teen assaulted me, I thought everyone had been exaggerating the prevalence of violence in today’s youth. Unfortunately, this was not true. Since this terrible incident,… Read More »I Thought Everyone Was Exaggerating Until the Day My Teen Hit Me

One of the most frequent discipline issues parents will have with their teen is them acting like a jerk towards their siblings. This can be difficult to deal with, as… Read More »My Teen Son is a Real Jerk to His Siblings

It can be hard for parents to enter their teen into a program when the are unsure if the professionals they seek help from really care about their recovery. The unfortunate… Read More »What Does it Really Mean to Care About a Teenager Who Struggles?

In today’s society, it is become increasingly common to find high levels of cynicism among younger and younger people. It is understandable how this development takes place… Read More »Rejecting Cynicism: Troubled Teens and the Power of Sincerity