Eating disorders can be made the most obvious at mealtime with the rest of the family. These disordered behaviors often pop up as out of the blue, but can be a sign of a problem with body image and disordered thinking toward food which have been growing for some time. To learn more about eating…
Teens today are more connected to their technology than previous generations have ever had a capability to be. In a world where opioid medications and addiction is claiming more lives than other causes of death, it seems less than tactful to equate the use of a telephone or a smartphone to an addiction. However, professionals…
Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center can offer your teen educational assistance through our Nationally Accredited Boy’s Private School program. You and your family become a part of our family recovery support therapy program when your teen enrolls in our boys’ substance use treatment center. We offer a series of online-based classes provided by a third-party virtual platform to coordinate coursework…
Adolescents and teenagers seem to be tired all the time. Getting them up in the morning for school is a task, they sleep all day, then they seem to be up all night. Today’s adolescents and teens face more pressure than in previous generations, prepping for their resumes at earlier ages by taking on multiple…
Body dysmorphia in adolescents is an issue that many people choose not to talk about. However, your teen may struggle with this problem, and be unwilling to tell you. To learn more about why it is so important to talk to your child about this struggle, contact Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center today. Our teen mental…
Today, smartphones are ubiquitous around the country. More and more, teens are using smartphones to communicate with their friends, complete homework, and do other daily tasks. Unfortunately, adolescent smartphone use disorder is also becoming more and more common around the country. As such, if you see your teen struggling with a smartphone use disorder, it…
When we watch a young toddler teeter around and make questionable decisions, we rarely wonder if they’re a risk-taker. Of course, there are those few brave babies who seem to push their limitations more than others. Generally speaking, we’re aware that our younger children are not taking risks because they haven’t entirely developed the executive…
When discussing teenage boys, often you will hear parents talk about their grocery bill and how they have a difficult time keeping their pantry or refrigerator stocked because of their growing bodies. Having quick fix meals and snacks readily available for these developing boys may not only hurt the pocketbook but may also give them…
You probably could never imagine or want to admit that your teen is a bully. Sometimes to protect your own offspring you may unintentionally enable them to continue with bad behavior because you may not see the signs or are not equipped to broach the situation. If you have an indication that your teen may…
Now that you are aware of the problematic behavior your teen has exhibited, you may be wondering if this is just your family’s destiny or if there is something which could be done to solve the problem? Dealing with the issues that your teen is going through may have you questioning your parenting, their morality,…
