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

Parent’s Universal Resource Experts, Inc. (P.U.R.E.™) was founded in 2001 by author and parent advocate,  Sue Scheff . Since that time, P.U.R.E.™ has provided over 100,000 families with valuable information and resources for their at risk children and teens.  These are teens who are  struggling  with  peer pressure , experimenting with  drugs and alcohol , and are  simply good kids starting to make bad choices . We have many very satisfied families who have used our services.  Call today for a free consultation or visit www.helpyourteens.com for more information.  Fill out a contact form.

UPDATED NEWS REPORT (01/03/2023): Teen Dies at Diamond Ranch Academy, Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed NBC Report (01/26/2023): Boarding School Ignores Sick Student (this leads to Diamond Ranch third death of a student). After we have continued to receive  negative review s on Diamond Ranch, as a national parent advocacy organization, we have received thousands of intakes and reviews from parents since 2001. They are obviously feeling the pressure, as they are attempting to use our good name in their marketing . Is this the type of program you would entrust your child to? Stooping to this level of advertising? Why can't they use their own good merit? Remember, this is your child. This is a major financial and emotional decision. If a program has to stoop to this level to "sell" you - what else are they doing? Buyer beware. This is why I founded Parents Universal Resource Experts.  We help educate parents on this type of marketing. Read what happened to me at A P...

With back to school around the corner, the concern of bullying and cyberbullying is on many parents minds. Whenever you are being harassed or bullied online, especially if virtual violence or otherwise is involved, being able to tell someone is imperative. With younger people we encourage them to tell their parents, however we know at times this can be difficult. They fear their will lose their online privileges or not be taken seriously. In a report by Unicef the majority of adolescents polled said the would turn to a friend, and that’s okay. As long as you tell someone. 54% said they would tell a friend. 48% said they would tell a parent. 19% said they would tell a teacher.