Tag Archives: struggling teens

Is it time for me to give up?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by NG

As a member of several online support groups for parents of struggling teens and young adults, I often read this cry of desperation: “I have tried it all to help my kid! Is it time for me to give up … Continue reading →

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Sending my son away…

Posted on November 10, 2014 by NG

Sending my son away….

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Dealing with Anxiety in Teens and Young Adults: Visit to the Mountain Valley Treatment Center. According to the National Association of School Psychologists, 1 in 11 teenagers today is diagnosed with anxiety severe enough to be considered a disorder; and … Continue reading →

Posted on June 13, 2014 by NG | 9 Comments

Thinking Proactively about Summer

Posted on June 11, 2014 by NG

For some children and teens who struggle with social, emotional, and behavioral issues during the school year, summer can be either a great challenge or a great opportunity. While a low-key and low-stress relaxed family vacation might seem like a … Continue reading →

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