The trials of growing up can lead to rebellious teens in every generation. From the hippies of the 1960s to the millennials of the new century, every generation expresses themselves […]
Restoring Families
Our primary objective is to reunite families in compassionate connection.
Teen Lying, and What to Do About It
It’s the truth: Teenagers lie. In fact, research by Nancy Darling, an expert on teens and lying, shows that close to 96 percent of adolescents lie to their parents. In […]
The Healing Journey of Nic and David Sheff
In his book Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction, David Sheff described his challenging and heroic journey with his son Nic. Together, Nic and David Sheff navigated […]
The Effects of Helicopter Parenting
The term “helicopter parenting” describes parents who are overinvolved in their children’s lives. They hover close by, and swoop down to help at the first sign of trouble. The phrase […]
How to Identify Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Teens
Oppositional Defiant Disorder in teens refers to a persistent pattern of anger, defiance or vindictiveness toward parents and other authority figures. When a young person suffers from teenage defiant disorder, […]
Why We All Need a Digital Detox
Wherever we are, the virtual world is close by. With smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wireless Internet, we’re able to stay plugged in all the time. That’s why the idea of […]
How to Create Healthy Holiday Connections
Sometimes holiday gatherings can be stressful. Even when we’re surrounded by loved ones, making positive holiday connections is often challenging. But it helps to stay grounded and centered within ourselves. […]
How to Recognize Teen Cyberbullying
Teen cyberbullying coincides with the technological advancements of the 21st century. Social media and other online forums provide ways for teens to bully peers without face-to-face repercussions. While such bullying […]
Reasons for School Refusal in Teens
Every teenager complains about school now and then, or perhaps on a regular basis. And sometimes they resist going to school. But when teens refuse to go to school on […]
Internet Safety for Teens and the Dark Web
Internet safety for teens is a very important topic today. The dark web threatens kids, especially, who are new to the vast unknown of the world wide web. Also known […]
How to Deal with Your Teenage Son: Tips for Parents
Wondering how to deal with your teenage son? Or how to raise teenage sons in general? Many other parents are also seeking advice for understanding teenage boys. Raising teenagers isn’t […]
Teen Puberty: What to Expect
Teen puberty is one of the most significant rites of passage in a person’s life. It marks the transition from childhood to young adulthood. And it’s a time of change, […]
