Parental Resources

Juvenile delinquency is a term that refers to the involvement of minors in illegal or antisocial activities. It can have severe consequences for the young offenders, their families and society. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and address the early signs of juvenile delinquency before they escalate into more serious »

You are not alone if you have concerns about your relationship with your teen. As teenagers grow, they undergo significant physical and psychological changes which can cause a drastic behavior change. While this shift is an inevitable part of life, teenagers often engage in risky behavior during this phase. This »

Juvenile crime is a subject that needs our attention, not just to understand the problem but also to find compassionate solutions. By understanding the risk factors, we can better help our young people through their challenges. Keep reading to learn more about the risk factors associated with juvenile delinquency. What »

Parenthood is a journey filled with love, growth and challenges. Setting clear boundaries is essential to raising a well-adjusted and respectful child. Boundaries provide both parents and children a sense of security, structure and understanding. Read on as we go deeper into the importance of setting clear boundaries and how »

Talking about Teen Depression is Depressing FEATURED, TO LIVE — BY ANGIE ON MAY 8, 2015 AT 8:52 AM By: Drew Read, COO Paul Anderson Youth Home We all feel sad, down, blue or discouraged at times.  That’s pretty normal.  Sadness, disappointment, and pessimism are natural reactions to the hassles of life.  I regularly »

Do you have nomophobia?  What in the world is nomophobia you might be asking, as I did, but I think I may have it.  We know a phobia is a fear and from the perspective of psychology, a type of anxiety.  The amount of stress that fear or anxiety causes never »

HOW TO LIMIT TIME CHILDREN SPEND ON TECH DEVICES September 18, 2015 by Helena Oliviero As the weather gets cools, children and teens tend to spend more time indoors, and that often means for time glued to a computer, iPad and other tech devices. A 2010 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation »

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE – IT’S ONLY EIGHT THINGS.  YOU CAN DO IT. Whether you’re a mom with one or many, girls or boys, toddlers or teenagers, your children are watching you.  And that’s a good thing; you have a captive audience who are like sponges absorbing all they hear, touch, and see. »

As the weather gets cooler, children and teens tend to spend more time inside, and that often results in time glued to a computer, iPad, and other tech devices. A 2010 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that youth ages 8 to 18 devote 7.5 hours a day to entertainment media. »

When I was a small child, my dad looked for ways to spend time with me. One of my fondest memories involved us going fishing together. He carefully taught me to tie a fisherman’s knot, so the fish hook wouldn’t come off the line. However, I wasn’t exactly skilled with »

We wanted to share an article written for The Washington Post by Patricia Dalton, Clinical Psychologist, Paul Anderson Family Strong Center. Written in 2007, possibly even more relevant today . There’s been a fundamental change in family life, and it has played out over the years in my office. Teachers, »