Being accepted by a boarding school If you are looking for a boarding school for your teenager you need to understand that applying and being accepted are two different things! Obviously you want to find the best boarding school for your son or daughter; but they also want to have the best teenagers in their [...]
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How is That Working For You?
November 24th, 2011 
admin Parenting Skills A phrase that Dr. Phil has recently made popular asks people that are in a predicament “so how is that working for you”? It can be humorous when asked to those discussing their problems on television. It may be a good question for parents struggling with a defiant teen to consider. The struggle [...]
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1 Comment »Therapeutic Boarding Schools for Teens
November 2nd, 2011 admin There are basically two types of boarding schools for troubled teens. Teen boarding schools that include therapy and those that do not. Schools that have therapy included in their structure are usually classified as a Residential Treatment Centers. This means that they have several professional staff members including Doctors, Nurses, and a Psychiatric component they [...]
Boarding Schools Are Not For Everyone
October 31st, 2011 admin Should I Go Or Not? Many teens struggle over the decision to move away from home to attend a boarding school. Of course it is exciting to move away, make new friends, and focus more intensely on academics. It is partially up to the teen or preteen if they really want to go. Parents will [...]
Posted in Boarding Schools Tags: boarding schools, ettiquette, homesickness, homework, manners No Comments »At Risk Youth Warning Signs – Teen Help
October 14th, 2011 admin At Risk Youth Warning signs Parents struggling with an at risk youth are usually not concerned about the warning signs preceding this type of youth behavior. We will try to point out behaviors that usually accompany the beginning of a child heading down a negative path. If a parent can detour negative behavior early enough, [...]
Posted in Drug Abuse, Teen Help Tags: boarding schools, teen help, troubled teen, warning signs No Comments »Private Teen Schools – Teen Specialty Schools
October 13th, 2011 admin Private Teen Schools Parents select private schools for a variety of reasons. Sometimes a child has special needs. Other times, the child is gifted and the parents seek an accelerated academic environment. In many cases, the parents are simply looking for a more structured learning atmosphere with smaller classes and more careful supervision. If you [...]
Teen Boarding Schools
October 13th, 2011 admin Troubled Teen boarding schools are independent, college preparatory schools that provide housing facilities for students and faculty. Boarding schools are sometimes referred to as “intentional communities” because the faculty and staff at boarding schools work very hard to create an environment for students that is safe, academically challenging, active, and fun. are well known for [...]
ADHD Boarding Schools – Teen Specialty Schools
October 13th, 2011 admin ADHD Boarding Schools Many students in today’s society must deal with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. An estimated 8 to 10 percent of school-aged students live with the disorder. These students struggle with the many side effects that the disorder brings, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. These side effects sometimes make learning and socializing [...]
