School Refusal is a common, but often misunderstood and misinterpreted act of children and pre-teens. When left untreated, school refusal can lead to damaging results. What is school refusal? School refusal is […]
Category: Behavioral Disorders
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Teens
A slamming door, back talk, or blatant disobedience may seem common in teens. But this behavior could be signs of a bigger problem. “We thought it was just hormones and growing up.” […]
Teen Violence: Do You Have an Angry Teen?
Is your teen becoming increasingly angry? Do they struggle in coping with their emotions. Do they act out physically in rage, anger, or distress? If so, your teen may be at risk […]
Identifying Rebellion in Your Teenager
Teenage years can be a struggle for the teen and parent alike. As a teen develops and begins to transition into adulthood, the desire is for increased independence, space, and privilege. Often […]