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Is There A Connection Between ADD/ADHD and Extreme Internet Use?
13May

Is There A Connection Between ADD/ADHD and Extreme...

ADHD/ADD numbers in children are on the rise. There is a definite increase in the popularity of social network connections, video games, and online movies, music and T.V. over the last decade. This has made researchers question whether...

Finding a Good Fit: International Students Build Bright Futures
29October

Finding a Good Fit: International Students Build Bright...

Cedar Ridge Academy has spent years building an international boarding school designed to help international students improve their academic performance and get prepared to enter universities in the United States. Hundreds of students...

Therapy Animals Help Troubled Teens
27October

Therapy Animals Help Troubled Teens

A study was conducted in Germany at the Institute of Developmental Psychology in the 1990’s where ten participants (all had varying types and degrees of behavioral and emotional issues including eating and anxiety disorders) spent...

Treating Adopted Teens: What You Should Know
21October

Treating Adopted Teens: What You Should Know

Treating adopted teens can be difficult. Many times teens blame themselves for being given up for adoption when they don't know their past. If a teen finds out they have a behavioral disorder, for example, it’s easy for them to...

Should Adopted Teens Search for Their Birth Parents?
14October

Should Adopted Teens Search for Their Birth Parents?

It’s natural for adopted teens to wonder where they come from. Adoptees want to know their story to understand who they are. Finding out who their birth parents are helps an adopted teen have a sense of history and identity to...

Eating Fruits and Vegetables Improve Mental Health
12October

Eating Fruits and Vegetables Improve Mental Health

According to the researchers, high mental well-being is more than the absence of symptoms or illnesses. The condition of feeling good and functioning well is the key to true happiness.  Everyone knows eating 5-7 servings of fruits...

Wilderness Therapy Is Becoming One Of The Most Popular Forms Of Treatment
05September

Wilderness Therapy Is Becoming One Of The Most Popular...

In our culture today, adventure therapy is becoming one of the most standard alternatives to more traditional forms of therapeutic treatment. With its growing popularity, it is incredibly important for parents, who are looking for help,...

Top 3 Reasons Why Your Teen May Be Struggling In School
03September

Top 3 Reasons Why Your Teen May Be Struggling In School

Having a teenage son or daughter that struggles to perform to their potential in school is definitely not an unusual problem. Yet many parents in this situation are unsure of how to proceed and look for help. Typically, parents don't...

5 Signs Your Teen Needs Help Right Away
14August

5 Signs Your Teen Needs Help Right Away

Understanding Your Teen's Problems Taking action quickly can make a big difference for parents seeking to help their children stay on the right track. Below are 5 signs that your teen might need professional help right away. 5 Signs...