by Jen Brink | Mar 6, 2020 | Behavioral Issues
Kids who are adopted often deal with a variety of challenges like reactive attachment disorder that biological children do not face. Whether adopted early in life or later on, these children experience transitions and changes. In some cases, adopted children may have...
by Jen Brink | Jan 6, 2020 | Substance Abuse
Teenagers become addicted to drugs and alcohol at an increasingly alarming rate. One source found that out of the 2.8 million new users of illicit substances, over half of them were under the age of 18. It is critical for parents to take an active role in their...
by Jen Brink | Jul 31, 2019 | Substance Abuse
Signs of Teen Substance Abuse: What Parents Should Know Changes in your teenโs mood, friendships, or school performance can leave you wondering whether drugs or alcohol are involved. Signs of teen substance abuse may include increased secrecy, declining grades,...
by Jen Brink | Jul 26, 2019 | Behavioral Issues
Your teen wants more privacy, questions family rules, and reacts strongly to situations that once seemed manageable. You may wonder whether these changes reflect adolescence or something that needs more attention. Understanding teen behavior starts with looking at the...
