The Disneyland Daddy by James Lehman, MSW Vicki is the single mother of Alex (12), Ryan (8) and Jessica (6). To make ends meet, she works two jobs—as a receptionist during the week and part-time catering on weekends. She has been…
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THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES If you have a troubled teenager and have low income, we've listed below the affordable boarding schools and free programs that you may want to contact. List Updated: September 17, 2020 IMPORTANT! If you are…
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Treasure Coast Academy Location: Florida Ages: 12-17 Gender: all male Website: treasurecoastacademy.com Phone: (772)978-4164 Treasure Coast Academy is a residential boarding school in Florida, just for troubled boys. It is an accredited, private school registered with the State of Florida. The…
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Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting by James Lehman, MSW If you and your spouse take opposing roles in dealing with your kids, you’re not alone. Many parents take on the roles of “good cop” and “bad cop” in the family. For instance,…
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You were a youth once so you probably know how it is like to deal with peer pressure. It is characteristic of children and teenager to strive hard to belong to a peer group. These are the days when they…
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The Ripple Effect of Defiant Behavior: When Parents Pay the Price by James Lehman, MSW James Lehman, creator of The Total Transformation Program, examines the effects of acting out behavior on parents and the family, and reveals how to calm the…
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Columbus Girls Academy - Georgia Location: Western Georgia (students come from all states) Students: Ages: 12-17 Gender: all female Website: ChristianSchoolForGirls.com Phone: (334) 855-3695 Columbus Girls Academy offers a structured Christian boarding school environment for struggling teenage girls. The therapeutic…
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As parents, it's very difficult for us to see that our children are suffering from peer pressure, especially if it's already causing them a variety of problems. We don't know how to talk to them about what's bothering them, and…
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Driver’s education is designed to provide your teen with the knowledge of state driving laws and the basic skills for operating a vehicle. The license bureau only checks if your teen knows how to turn and use signals, obey traffic…
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When you are raising your child, there will come a time where they grow up into a teenager. As a teenager, your child will start to meet new friends, wear different styles of clothing, and may even start to rebel.…
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Inappropriate Behavior - Why Parents Dismiss it as a Phase by James Lehman, MSW Q: Why do parents tend to dismiss inappropriate behavior as “a phase?” James: When a child is between 18 months and two years old, they’ll start to…
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For many families, every meal feels less like a Norman Rockwell painting and more like a battle of epic proportions. Mealtime is one of the biggest stressors for parents, especially those with little ones. Why? Because kids are winning! Think…
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