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Glossary
Terms every parent needs to know.
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Pulling the Plug: Teen Video Game Obsessions
Is it a myth or a reality? Can one really become addicted or obsessed with video games? Some say yes. How much is too much? When do you pull the plug?
http://www.4troubledteens.com/video-game-obsessions.html
Choosing a summer camp is one thing, but for any parent, preparing to send a child to camp (whether it’s day camp or sleep-away) can be quite another.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/summercamps.html
Benefits of Single-Sex Schools Girls-only Classrooms and Boarding Schools
More and more research is showing that students achieve and learn better in single sex schools.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/singlesexschools.html
What Is a Troubled Teen?
What truly defines a troubled teen, and when does a parent really need to seek intervention? Many parents find themselves comparing their child to other children.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/troubledteen.html
Substance Abuse Behavior and Physical Signs of Teen Drug and Alcohol Use
If your teen now refuses to do chores, misses curfew regularly, creates a chaotic and hostile environment in the home, and frequently appears to be depressed, agitated, or "sleepy," you should investigate further, maintain clear channels of communication, and set clear boundaries and rules.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/drug-use-behavior.html
Teenagers and Depression
Parents often find it difficult to recognize depression in their teenagers. Teens who are depressed may seem irritable more than down, which can cause parents to simply write off the symptoms as "normal" adolescent growing pains
http://www.4troubledteens.com/depression-teenagers.html
Outdoor Wilderness Therapy Programs
Short-term wilderness programs that have a high impact on behavior can help teens get back on track. Wilderness programs generally last between 30 and 60 days.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/wilderness-therapy.html
Adolescent Learning Disabilities
Adolescents who have learning disabilities are often bright, creative, and capable, but have neurological or behavioral / emotional issues that impact performance in certain areas, such as reading, math, or social skills.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/learning-disabilities.html
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
If your adolescent child has developed a pattern of behavior marked by hostility, defiance, aggression, and resentment, he or she may have oppositional defiant disorder, ODD. Oppositional defiant disorder, ODD, can disrupt home and family life, other relationships, and school performance.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/odd.html
Failing School or Dropping Out of School
Parents should never dismiss a change in academic performance or missing classes as a "phase" that will pass. The sooner you intervene and take steps to get your teen back on track with school, the more likely he or she is to graduate from high school.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/failing-school.html
Options for Teens After High School
A teenager who has been struggling academically or behaviorally often finds the prospect of finishing and graduating from high school much more frightening than it is for teens who have set a course and been able to stick to it.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/after-highschool.html
Troubled Teen Programs
Troubled teen programs can help children and families when parents feel they don't have anywhere else to turn. Outside influences, social peer pressure, and other factors can be enough to make many teens act out in violent or destructive ways.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/troubled-teen-programs.html
Resources for Parents
Resources and help for parents of troubled teens.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/parent-resources.html
Tough Love(tm)
Although TOUGHLOVE ® is firmly rooted in psychological principles, it does not conduct therapy sessions. Rather, groups are parent-run and offer support to members as they determine and apply individual boundaries and limits to their children.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/toughlove.html
Bullies and Bullying
These articles address the issue of bullies, what creates bullies, and how to help your child if he or she is victimized by a bully.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/bullying.html
Sign of Adolescence
Adolescence essentially begins when physiologically normal puberty starts. It ends when the person develops an adult identity and behavior. This period of development corresponds roughly to the period between the ages of 10 and 19 years. Certainly, some adolescents take a few years longer to develop their adult identity and behavior, sometimes into their early to mid twenties.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/adolescence.html
Adolescent Therapy
The goal of therapy with adolescents is to help both the child and the parents understand why they act out with rebellious, willful behavior and how they can learn to express their needs and wants in a more productive way.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/adolescent-therapy.html
Private ADD ADHD Schools
Sometimes it is hard for a parent to recognize the difference between an active, high-energy child and one who has ADD or ADHD. When these "high energy" behaviors begin to interfere with your child's academic and social skills that is when it is time to seek professional advice.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/add-adhd.html
Boarding Schools
Private boarding schools are an excellent option for many parents and school-aged children for different reasons. They can range in focus from behavioral issues to military and boot camp structures.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/private-boarding-schools.html
Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers
Residential treatment centers surround troubled teens with supportive, knowledgeable staff who will help them detox and clean up their drug habit or substance abuse problems.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/adolescent-residential-treatment-centers.html
Adopted Teens
Adoption adds to the complexity of being a parent. Your teen needs to be validated on a number of levels: identity formation, fear of rejection and abandonment, issues of control and autonomy, and a feeling of not belonging.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/adopted-teens.html
Adoption Issues
Always be open and honest with your child about being adopted so they never feel as though it's something they should be ashamed of. Children adopted at an older age should be encouraged to talk about their lives before the adoption.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/adoption-issues.html
Boarding Schools For Troubled Teens
Boarding schools for troubled teens can be just the answer for parents who feel frustrated or out of options. A boarding school that targets these issues can be an ideal situation for families suffering from one or any of these problems.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/boarding-schools-for-troubled-teens.html
Advice On Family Relationships
Surviving within the dynamics of a family is not an easy task. Think about it: you're born into a family that you did not choose and are thrown into close, personal interactions with each other for the entirety of your lives. If given the choice, most of us would probably run away from this proposition, thinking it preposterous.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/advice-on-family-relationships.html
College Preparatory Boarding Schools
When selecting a college prep school for a teenager, parents should consider reputation, school policies, and location. Parents should look for college prep schools that allow their child to experience a superior education than what is offered by their local private or parochial school system.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/college-preparatory-schools.html
Family Relationship Problems
Many families have relationship problems, ranging from minor to severe. Parents feel helpless and frustrated when troubled teens constantly get into bad situations. Likewise, teens feel alienated and unfulfilled with their home life and relationships with parents or guardians.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/family-relationship-problems.html
Boarding Schools for Girls
The research is clear: girls boarding schools can be very beneficial for girls in their teenage years. Girls can focus on classroom learning and will have the opportunity to learn to work closely with their female peers to complete tasks together.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/girls-boarding-schools.html
Relationship Counseling
A licensed therapist or doctor usually conducts family relationship counseling. To find a qualified therapist in your area, there are several steps you can take.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/relationship-help.html
Summer Camp Programs
Summer camp programs can last from one to twelve weeks. They can be structured in various ways. Some are a few days a week, with a day camp type of format. Others are everyday day camps or all-inclusive camps at which teens reside the entire time.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/summer-camp-programs.html
Parenting Tips
The teenage years can be the toughest battle for many parents. When you've reached a dead end or just don't know where to turn, there is always help available.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/parenting-tips.html
Brat Camps
Brat camp has a different meaning depending on a particular program, and each camp takes a different approach. Some camps are centered on building team and cooperation skills in a group setting.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/teen-brat-camps.html
ADHD Medications For Children
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a real problem that affects millions of children (and adults, for that matter). For parents, children with ADHD can be quite a handful. Typical symptoms include an inability to focus, constant speaking out of turn, a nervous fidgeting, and uncontrolled behavior in general.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/adhd-medications-for-children.html
Drug Treatment
Teen rehab centers are drug detox and drug treatment programs that specialize in adolescent care. The typical age range for enrollment is 11-17 years old, but some centers take patients as young as nine years old.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/teen-rehab.html
Aspergers Syndrome Causes
Asperger's Syndrome is caused by a neurobiological disorder developed in the brain before birth.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/aspergers-syndrome-causes.html
Relationship Counseling
For many frustrated parents and troubled teens, relationship counseling can be an amazing experience. A third-party, objective counselor can often shed light on a turbulent situation at home.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/relationship-counseling.html
Wilderness Therapy Programs
4 troubled teens focuses on schools for troubled teens, programs for troubled teens, help for parents of troubled teens, and therapy for troubled teens
http://www.4troubledteens.com/wilderness-therapy-programs.html
Symptoms Of Aspergers Syndrome
Asperger's Syndrome, or Asperger's Disorder, is a neurobiological disorder that describes a number of behaviors related to autism. The disorder is a variant of autism, but exhibits its own characteristics.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/symptoms-of-aspergers-syndrome.html
My Child Is A Bully
In order for the behavior to be bullying, your child must be abusing another child physically, verbally or socially not just once, but repeatedly.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/childbully.html
The Social and Psychological Consequences of Being the Victim of a Bully
The teenage years can be the toughest battle for many parents. When you've reached a dead end or just don't know where to turn, there is always help available.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/bullyingeffects.html
Teachers and Bullies
A Teacher's Guide for Dealing with Bullies. While teachers can create a caring atmosphere in their classrooms, what works against bullying is a formal, effective school-wide program.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/teachersandbullies.html
Is Your Child the Victim of a Bully?
The bully has to be bigger and more powerful than his or her victim and pose a threat physically or socially. The bully has to understand that the victim does not want him or her to keep taunting and threatening, and the bully has to have ignored the victim’s plea. The behavior cannot be a one-time event, but repeated over a period of time.
http://www.4troubledteens.com/victimbullies.html
