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Raising Troubled Kids

Help for parents of a troubled child, teen, or young adult

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How to talk to a difficult teenager – what to say and do

Have hope!Parents can learn how to talk to a difficult teenager and reduce arguments and negativity.  There are good responses for when you and your teenager fight or argue or get stuck in the same negative communication patterns, but there are three very important principles to consider.… Continue reading →
September 13, 2019 Leave a reply

Borderline children – how they function and how you can help

Are you ready to bang your head on a wall?  Or praying for the day your child turns 18, when you can change the locks on your doors?  Children with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can traumatize everyone around them.Children with BPD believe others will abandon them, and this makes … Continue reading →
February 21, 2019 Leave a reply

What will happen in your troubled child’s future?

Are you scared for your child's future? Is he or she is falling behind? On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is "Normal" and 5 is "Worst Case Scenario", what will your child's future adulthood look like?This chart depicts a spectrum of outcomes of mentally ill children when they become adults.  No … Continue reading →
June 4, 2017 Leave a reply

What to know about psychiatric residential treatment

Have you been searching for psychiatric residential treatment for your child?  Do all the programs sound wonderful?  Ads include quotes from happy parents, and lovely photos and fabulous-sounding activities.  But what's behind the ads?  Residential treatment programs are diverse, but there are … Continue reading →
March 20, 2014 1 Reply

Is my teen ‘normal’ crazy or seriously troubled?

A high percentage of teenagers go through a rebellious or 'crazy' phase that is normal for their age and brain development. The difference between normal teen-crazy and truly troubled behavior is when the teenager falls behind his or her peers in critical areas.  At a bare minimum, a normal … Continue reading →
January 3, 2013 24 Replies

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Counseling for Parents of Troubled Children

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Practical Guide for Parents

A guide with practical steps for managing a stressful home and positively parenting a troubled child. You use the same proven techniques as mental health professionals, and you start with guidance on how to take care of yourself first.
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Support Group in Portland, OR

Meets 4 - 6pm, every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Click image for flyer with address and map.

For teens:  "We are here to listen whether you are thinking of running away or already have. Our services are confidential and nonjudgmental."  24-7 help.

For parents:  NRS offers you support, too, and connections to resources.  Give the crisis number to your child if you suspect may run.

1-800-RUNAWAY or  (773) 880-9860

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, plus crisis resources for their loved ones.

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Practical Guide for Parents

This guide has practical steps for reducing stress at home and successfully raising a troubled child. You use the same proven techniques as mental health professionals. It starts by taking care of your wellbeing first, then taking an entirely different approach to parenting.
Amazon $14.99, Kindle $5.99

Parent to Parent Guidance

Margaret Puckette counsels and supports parents on how to manage a troubled child, teenager, or young adult and gives them reason for hope. She provides support and practical how-to tools based on techniques used by professionals. She is an author and speaker, and has counseled parents for 20 years.

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