HOPE program pilots strong probation methods for addicts without mandatory drug treatment. Drug courts have been at the forefront of using strong probation methods in Texas and throughout the country, but evidence-based practices in community supervision are applicable to all…
Helping Your Troubled Boy Succeed in School The following situation happens every day in homes across the country: Parents get a call from their son’s teacher reporting that their boy is not doing the work in their class and has…
After your teens come home from a residential treatment center, most parents have some worries regarding how to help them keep momentum after treatment. Planning in advance can be essential during this time of transition to living at home again.…
Alcohol is one of the most prevalent and socially acceptable drugs in our society. As a result, it affects just about everyone and everything we do. Alcohol is found at sporting events, in television ads, family gatherings, and most restaurants.…
Focusing On What Is Important To Your Teen As a person, you no doubt understand the joy of others paying attention to things that matter to you. It feels good to discuss your passions with others, sharing some of the…
How To Connect With Your Millenial: Teenage Girls Parents and teens have always argued with each other, since time began. They have argued about school, relationships, privileges, responsibilities, and everything else you can think of. However, teens today have a…
Communicating with teens can be one of the hardest parts of parenting. Teens are going through a lot of changes, and these can cause them to behave in ways they wouldn’t otherwise. No matter how much your teen pulls away…
Living with a teenager usually means having to learn to live with a lot of broken promises, them getting into trouble and the tall-tales and cover-ups when they do. Most kids will let their parents down over something at some…
Most parents don’t have a whole lot of things in common with their teen. Sometimes, you might even feel like there’s just no way to connect with your teen at all. Not only are you and your teen separated by…
Out of State Treatment is Often the Best Choice for Teenagers You have already tried every option you can think of, from switching schools to re-locating to therapy. Now, the only option left on the table is out of state…
Parents of teens already know that there is a considerable chance that their teen will experiment with alcohol before they are legally able to drink. In fact, according to Dosomething.org, 72% of high schoolers will try alcohol before they even graduate.…
All working professionals have to struggle with balancing home and work life. It can be tempting to get caught up at the office and put in that extra time to get ahead in work. Even if you leave work at…
Making an impression about the effects of drinking and driving on your teen can be a challenge. At this age, your teen may think that they know it all and are invincible to the dangers that are associated with it.…
Are you trying to figure out which boarding school is best for your teen? The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) reports that sending teenagers away to therapeutic boarding schools can be one of the most challenging decisions…
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