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Behavioral Disorders

Raising a child with behavioral challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our experts provide practical guidance, strategies, and resources to help you understand and manage common behavioral disorders. From identifying early signs to implementing effective interventions, these guides are designed to support families in fostering positive behavior, healthy relationships, and long-term success for their children.

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Two Teenage Boys Messing Around with Drugs | Q&A

I have two teenage boys, ages 15 and 17. Both are messing around with all kinds of drugs and have been kicked out of high schools for selling drugs. They won't go to school. They skip all the time. My 15-year-old is on diversion for selling Xanax at school. He now goes to an alternative school and s…

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How to Stop Constant Bickering Between Brothers | Q&A

​I am wondering how to stop the constant bickering between an 11-year-old and his 12-1/2-year-old brother. It's getting ridiculous, the things they bicker about.

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Single Mom with a Mentally Ill Daughter and a Son Who Has Become Dangerous | Q&A

I am a single mom with a mentally ill daughter and a son who has such deep-seated anger that he has become dangerous. We have the police at our home several times a week. He doesn't go to school, and when he does, he is always late. He refuses to obey curfew, comes and goes as he pleases, and lies a…

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My Teen Believes He is a Grown-Up and Argues with us Continuously | Q&A

​My child is suffering from depression, lack of discipline, and is not willing to do his work. We are a good two parent family. We took him to a clinic, counseling and a class for social skills. He is highly intelligent and can be compassionate, but he does not listen and cannot seem to make an in-p…

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Out-of-Control, Bipolar Pre-Teen | Q&A

My 12 year-old son has bipolar disorder, is defiant, doesn’t follow rules or directions, gets angry easily and overall has numerous behavioral issues. I have tried rewards and consequences for good and bad behavior. He sees a psychiatrist and counselor regularly but he only seems to bet getting more…

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What Every Parent Should Know About Prescription Medication Use by Teens | Article

​As a clinician, one of my biggest concerns is the lack of awareness by parents and adolescents regarding teens misusing prescription medications. These medications include benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin), pain medication (e.g., OxyContin, Hydrocodone, and Percocet), and stimulan…

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Myths About ADHD | Article

​​​​The fact that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is classified as a medical disorder doesn't stop a myriad of myths from circulating throughout our culture. We'll tackle a few of the most common myths here so you can learn to separate fact from fiction when it comes to ADHD.

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