by Jen Brink | Jul 14, 2022 | Behavioral Issues
Your son has new friends, different interests, and a growing desire for independence. These changes can be part of adolescence. But if you also notice troubling choices or difficulties at school and home, you may wonder whether his friendships are having an unhealthy...
by Jen Brink | May 17, 2022 | Behavioral Issues
Your son wants more privacy, spends less time with family, and seems frustrated by simple requests. Is he navigating adolescence, or does he need additional support? Some changes in teen behavior can accompany growing independence. Others may reflect emotional...
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 | 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...