Oppositional Defiance is a relatively common mental health disorder--up to 16% of children and adolescents could qualify for a diagnosis of ODD. Still, many parents struggle to accept that this diagnosis does not lead to a dead end for them child. In fact, it provides...
Are your daughter’s behavior problems getting in the way of her academic performance? Is she having trouble concentrating or staying on task while completing assignments? Does she have trouble sitting still or talking too much which can be disruptive in a classroom environment? Asheville Academy...
Middle school is a tough period of transition and hormonal changes. For young girls, this can mean the beginning of their menstrual cycle, their newfound romantic interests, and the start of drama between peers. All of the excitement can quickly become overwhelming. Being a parent...
Middle school can bring about new changes and challenges for your child. This is the time in which they will experience hormonal changes and embark on their journey towards discovering who they are, who they want to be, and where they feel like they fit...
As a therapeutic boarding school for behavioral problems, our girls commonly struggle with self-regulation and impulsivity. Adolescents already have issues with thinking before acting, but for some it’s even more difficult--even dangerous at times. The thing is, though, that self-regulation skills are essential for future...
When you're the parent of a disruptive child, life can seem impossible at times. Going to the grocery store or out to dinner can seem like scaling your very own Mount Everest. Quite often, parents don't know what to do or how to effectively handle...
Summer vacation is every child’s favorite time. No school, no responsibility, less supervision--a recipe for disaster if you have a problem child. Especially if your child is staying in all day and doesn’t have anything to do, it can cause them to turn to less...