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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →