Parenting IQ Quiz
Your Parenting IQ Matters! Is your day-to-day with your teenage child a struggle? Wondering how to best help them as they move into adulthood and… Read More »Parenting IQ Quiz
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How Parents Can Recognize Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Teenagers
The past five years have seen an alarming increase in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in teenagers. Adolescent psychologists point to the COVID-19 pandemic as a… Read More »How Parents Can Recognize Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Teenagers
“My Daughter Hates Me and I Don’t Know Why”!
Why do teenagers turn into Jekyll and Hyde around age 13? What happens to the child who used to want to go wherever the parent… Read More »“My Daughter Hates Me and I Don’t Know Why”!
Mental and Behavioral Disorder: What is the Difference?
Have you been told by a teacher or other professional that your teen may have a mental health disorder or a behavioral disorder? If you… Read More »Mental and Behavioral Disorder: What is the Difference?
Teenage Adjustment Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and More for Parents
All people can have a negative emotional reaction to some event or circumstance in life that provokes stress. While changes and unexpected events like illness… Read More »Teenage Adjustment Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and More for Parents
Residential Schizophrenia Treatment for Teens
Schizophrenia is a chronic, debilitating psychiatric disorder that is not commonly diagnosed in children under 12 years old. Although it is possible to develop symptoms… Read More »Residential Schizophrenia Treatment for Teens
The Link Between the Autism Spectrum and Teen Defiance (ODD)
The DSM-5 defines ODD as “a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness lasting at least six months.” Children on the spectrum are more… Read More »The Link Between the Autism Spectrum and Teen Defiance (ODD)
Coping with a Runaway Teenager: Advice and Resources for Parents
How Parents Can Stop Feeling Powerless When Their Teen Runs Away Panic, fear, guilt, confusion–all emotions that parents of runaway teenagers experience when they learn… Read More »Coping with a Runaway Teenager: Advice and Resources for Parents
How to Spot Signs of a Toxic Teen Relationship
Listen to Article or Download Help Your Daughter Recognize Signs of a Toxic Boyfriend Before It’s Too late When your teen daughter starts dating, you… Read More »How to Spot Signs of a Toxic Teen Relationship
Are Reform Schools a Good Option for Parents Today?
Introduction: The History of Reform Schools One of the first reform schools for so-called “delinquent” children, the Philadelphia House of Refuge, opened 200 years ago… Read More »Are Reform Schools a Good Option for Parents Today?
