The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

Who do you believe online? You have resolved yourself to the fact that you can no longer control your teen's behavior as they are spiraling out-of-control.  Where did that cute little child go? Actually, they are still there, but deeply buried under the layers of peer pressure, society, technology, divorces, and life in general.  Life is not perfect, however with teens (although they believe they are nearly adults) they are not mature enough to understand that divorce isn't their fault, a parent losing a job isn't their fault, a death is not their fault, being bullied isn't their fault - and before you know it, they have baggage that would outweigh even adults. Now you get online - where can I find help!  I am at my wit's end!!!! You start to see all these websites, clearing houses, marketing arms, toll free numbers etc... Then just when you think you found a program that can help, you find some very harsh website of disgruntled parents and other kids that ...

Just when you think you know it all, enjoying your time with your baby, that turns to a toddler, that becomes a little girl/boy – then the teen thing can hit when you least expect it!  How do I know, because it happened to me!  I was at my wit’s end when I struggled through a bumpy time with my daughter.  Thankfully, that was almost a decade ago, but some things don’t change – and that is teenagers! If you have discovered your teen is escalating out of control and you need to find outside help, take the time to do your research and find the best program/school for them.  The teen help industry is a “ big business ” and if you are not careful, you could get stung. I have compiled a list of tips when looking at different options.  My book, Wit’s End , can offer much more.  Also visit my website – www.helpyourteens.com for more instant information. 1. Can I speak with the program’s owner, director or therapist? Avoid desperate salespeop...

Summer is almost here, is your teen failing in school?  Hanging out with less than desirable peers?  Smoking pot or worse?  Do you see your teenager going down a negative path ? Maybe it is time to find a good, positive Emotional Growth Summer Program to help stimulate your teen in a positive direction.  Build their self-worth to make better choices.  Help them to determine where these negative actions are stemming from.  Being a proactive parent can help you prevent your teen from spiraling out-of-control.  Just say NO to Boot Camps , as many parents believe that beating a child into submission will scare them straight.  In many cases, this is simply false.  It is about building your child back up again. For more help and assistance, please visit www. HelpYourTeens .com - for over a decade, Parents' Universal Resource Experts (P.U.R.E.)  has helped thousands of families.  Whether we are there to let you know you are not al...