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 […]
Restoring Families
Our primary objective is to reunite families in compassionate connection.
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
Reading Time: 5 minutes Wondering how to deal with your teenage son? Raising teenage sons isn’t always easy. Parenting teenagers requires patience and empathy, as well as self-compassion. And teenage boy behavior can be […]
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 […]
Parenting a Teen with Anxiety
Reading Time: 3 minutes Having a teen with anxiety often makes parents anxious, too. Watching your child navigate life while dealing with anxiety brings up ongoing questions and concerns about their behaviors and choices. […]
Keeping Teens Safe with the X Plan
Reading Time: 3 minutes At one time or another, most teenagers find themselves in uncomfortable and possibly dangerous situations. It might be a party where everyone else is drinking and using drugs, or it […]
Setting Daily Intentions for Positive Change
Reading Time: 3 minutes Setting daily intentions is a powerful way to clarify who you want to be, how you want to spend your time, and what you want to offer to the world. […]
Supporting Teens’ Well-Being While at Home
Reading Time: 4 minutes With families home during this period, it is an opportunity to tune into your children’s well-being, supporting teens through any issues they have.
Benefits of Spending Time with Family During the Holidays
Reading Time: 4 minutes The holidays are a great time to strengthen the family bond. However you celebrate—or even if you don’t—consider prioritizing family activities this season. There are numerous benefits of spending time […]
