New research shows that treating depression in teens improves their parents’ mental health, too. Therefore, treatment for teen depression has a beneficial effect on the entire family. These findings support […]
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The Facts About Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
Parents are biologically hardwired to protect their children from harm. That’s why Munchausen by proxy syndrome is such a chilling disease. Parents with this disorder create symptoms of illness in […]
The Importance of Teen Friendship
Friendships are incredibly important during adolescence. Teen friendships help young people feel a sense of acceptance and belonging. Moreover, teenage relationships with peers support the development of compassion, caring, and […]
Teenage Isolation and How Parents Can Help
For teenagers, the fear of social rejection is huge. In fact, rejection by their peers may be the most intense fear that adolescents face. Moreover, research confirms how crippling this […]
Britain’s Royal Family Tackles Mental Health Stigma
When Meghan Markle marries Prince Harry this weekend, she will not only be joining the Royal Family, she’ll also be joining an urgent and meaningful cause. Prince Harry; his brother, […]
Newport Academy Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Teens and Restoring Families
This year, as Newport Academy celebrates 10 years of operation we envision the future to come. May 2018, Newport Academy marks an important milestone: our tenth anniversary. To highlight this [...]
The Power of Unconditional Love
Unconditional love is one of the most important gifts we can receive as children. Moreover, it’s the very best gift we can offer our own children if we become parents. […]
How to Parent Teens with Compassion and Healthy Boundaries
It’s hard to see a child suffering. And when we parent teens we can have a hard time knowing where we stop and they begin. As parents, we want to [...]
How Nature Supports Teen Mental Health
Kids aren’t spending enough time in nature. As a result, both children and teens (and adults, too) suffer from what author Richard Louv calls “Nature Deficit Disorder.” Nature Deficit Disorder […]
How to Discipline Teens
Teen discipline isn’t about punishment. Rather, it’s about making sure that teens stay safe and teaching them how to choose healthy behaviors. Additionally, teen discipline helps maintain a harmonious family […]
How to Keep Calm and Carry On
Life comes with lots of ups and downs. And that’s especially true for teens. In the adolescent years, it’s not unusual to experience a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the day. [...]
A Q&A with Dr. Gabor Maté: The Essential Elements of Successful Teen Treatment
An In-depth Look Into Treatment with Dr Gabor Maté A renowned addiction expert and best-selling author, Gabor Maté, MD, expresses his resonant theories by combining cutting-edge science with real-life stories […]
