Making a tough decision during holiday times

When it comes to sending your child to residential therapy it is probably one of the hardest decisions a parent can make.  It just doesn't seem normal to send your teenager to a behavioral modification program.  Let's face it - we all know that sending them to college is part of the circle of life, but no one prepares us for the potholes that some families face - residential treatment centers.

As the holidays approach a teenager's behavior can sometimes escalate and this can leave a parent with a decision that they don't want to make.  How can they send their child into a teen help program during this time of the year?

As a Parent Advocate and Parent Consultant, I share with parents that you have many years ahead of you to have many wonderful holidays together - however in some cases, it can mean saving your child's life by removing them from not-so-safe situations - especially if they are involved in drug use or hanging out with unsavory groups of what they consider friends.  With the extra time off from school -it sometimes can add up to more time for trouble.

Are you struggling with your teenager?  Confused about what school or program is best for their needs?  I founded Parent's Universal Resource Experts, Inc over a decade ago for parents that are at their wit's end - after I was duped and my daughter abused at a program that mislead us.  Our experiences are only to help educate parents - there are more good programs than there are not so good one.  It is up to you to do your due diligence.

Remember, family is a priority - your child's welfare comes first.  There will always be more holidays - let's be sure your child's safety and security are first and foremost. 

Problem Teens, Struggling Teens, Defiant Teens: Back to School Diasters

As school starts, many parents reach their wit's end.  Whether your teen is an underachiever, experimenting with drugs more than "typical teen" or making some very poor choices, you may find yourself considering residential therapy.

This is not shipping them off - this is about giving them a second opportunity at a bright future.

How much defiance can you tolerate?
How many times will you catch your teen smoking pot? Drinking?
How many times will you have to tell your teen that their curfew is XYZ?

Who are they hanging out with?  As a parent, it is easy to fall into the trap that it is the friend and not your child, but remember - it is your child making these choices.

If you find yourself cornered and need assistance with teen help programs, visit www.helpyourteens.com for more information. You will soon learn the sticker shock and the big business of teen help.  Be an educated parent - get guidance from PURE.

Troubled Teens, Teen Help, Defiant Teens, Rebellious Teens

We recognize that each family is different with a variety of needs. P.U.R.E. believes in creating Parent Awareness to help you become an educated parent in the teen help industry. We will give you a feeling of comfort in a situation that can be confusing, stressful, frustrating, and sometimes desperate.

We have helped over 15,000 families just like yours. Our years of experience have proved to be great comfort to many desperate parents. But it is the results that we have achieved over the years of working with families with out-of-control teens that have brought the greatest relief. 


Learn more about Parents' Universal Resource Experts by visiting www.helpyourteens.com. 


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Are you considering residential therapy? Wilderness programs? Therapeutic programs?  Contact P.U.R.E. for guidance and information in the daunting and confusing business of teen help.

Sue Scheff: Covenant House for Homeless Teens

In South Florida, the Covenant House offers relief for homeless teens. Covenant House Florida serves runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth under 21 including teen parents and their babies.

Each year, we reach hundreds of kids in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando via street outreach, crisis shelters, transitional housing projects, and aftercare, making Covenant House Florida one of the largest private agencies serving runaway and homeless youth in the state of Florida.

Services offered:

• Street Outreach by van and foot
• Shelter Care — nourishing meals, clean clothes, and a safe place to sleep: current capacity Ft Lauderdale 68 Youths / Orlando 20 Youths (both locations accessible to young mothers and their babies)
• Counseling, Case Management, and Referrals
• Health Services at on-site clinics
• Family Reunification
• Substance Abuse Intervention
• Pregnancy Prevention/Teen Parent Education
• Education
• Job Readiness
• Life Skills Instruction
• Transportation Assistance
• Pastoral Ministry
• Rights of Passage Transitional Housing
• Aftercare/Walk-In Services

 To contact the Covenant House for more information, call toll free at 1-800-683-8338.

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Sue Scheff: Partners in Education

The Army National Guard's (ARNG) Partners in Education website has information about the many freeschool programs the Guard offers to teens in public and private highschools. Programs include the YOU CAN School Program (with presentations ontopics like drug and alcohol abuse, study techniques, and paying forcollege), the HUMVEE school program, programs specifically designed forat-risk youth, and more.

Learn more: http://www.partnersineducation.com/Content/Default.aspx?pid=9

Parents Universal Resource Experts - Help for Parenting Struggling with today's Teens

Visit www.helpyourteens.com for more information.

Is your teen struggling? Not working up to his/her academic potential? Experimenting with drugs/alcohol? Hanging with a negative peer group? Don't be a parent in denial, take action.