Reading Time: 7 minutes Summertime boredom can lead to dangerous teen behavior. Providing teen summer activities can help prevent bored teenagers from making unsafe and unhealthy choices. Parents need to stay engaged, maintain open […]
Restoring Families
Our primary objective is to reunite families in compassionate connection.
The Effects of Suicidal Attempts on Family Dynamics
Reading Time: 7 minutes What parent is prepared for the trauma of a teenage suicide attempt? It is an exhausting and bewildering experience. From the first shock of dealing with attempted suicide in the […]
How to Deal with a Rebellious Teen
Reading Time: 5 minutes Rebellion is a natural part of being a teenager and growing up. By rebelling against authority, teenagers are expressing their beliefs and preferences as a distinct person separate from their […]
We Need to Talk About Bruno: ‘Encanto’ Sheds Light on Intergenerational Trauma
Reading Time: 5 minutes “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” a Lin-Manuel Miranda song from Disney’s animated film Encanto, bumped Adele out of the top spot on the Hot 100 this week. But the movie […]
Recognizing PTSD in Teens
Reading Time: 4 minutes A new study shows that close to one in every three teens has experienced PTSD symptoms as a result of the pandemic and its associated trauma. Fear, anxiety, grief, and […]
The Latest Research on Teen Cyberbullying
Reading Time: 6 minutes With the vast majority of teens spending hours upon hours of time online, teen cyberbullying has become rampant. Social media and other online forums provide ways for teens to bully […]
How to Recognize Smiling Depression in Teens
Reading Time: 5 minutes Smiling depression is what’s known as an oxymoron—two words that don’t seem to make sense together. Unfortunately, smiling depression is real. It’s a form of depression in which a person […]
How to Deal with Your Teenage Son: Tips for Parents
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Male Substance Abuse: How to Tell If Your Teenage Son Is Abusing Drugs
Reading Time: 5 minutes When teen boys are depressed, they don’t usually talk about it. Instead, they often turn to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. That’s why male substance abuse is increasing […]
Genetic Factors in Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are mental disorders genetic? How much do genetics factor into the likelihood of a teen developing a mental health disorder? Research makes it clear that teens who have a parent […]
How to Involve Teens in Family Activities
Reading Time: 3 minutes Trying to draw teens into family activities during the holidays—or at any time of year—can be challenging. Whether it’s due to anxiety and stress, frustration, or feeling misunderstood, teens don’t […]
Why Treatment Is Important Even During the Holidays, and How to Know If Your Teen Needs Help
Reading Time: 5 minutes The end of the year is traditionally a time when families come together—to celebrate a holiday, revisit annual traditions, or take a trip during the winter vacation. Hence, for many […]
