July 2nd, 2007 by Ann Walker
Brat camp taught the Carter family a lesson that they hadn’t expected to learn. Their teen daughter Amy, diagnosed two years ago with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, had been having a rough time in school. Her parents reviewed all the therapies possible, including Ritalin and Adderal but opted to work with a counselor who coached […]
July 2nd, 2007 by Ann Walker
Troubled teenagers appear to have a common complaint. Parents are often surprised to learn that their teens would do a lot to get their attention. Psychologists will say that in some instances, teen age drug abuse is a cry for recognition.
Where are the parents? What are they doing?
The answer will throw you. School counselor Susan […]
July 2nd, 2007 by Ann Walker
Teen help does not mean supervising your teenagers’ “kegger”. Teen help does not mean collecting all the car keys at your kid’s pool party and then going inside to settle in for a movie. What should be patently obvious is apparently a point of contention in the ongoing battle to prevent teens at risk […]