Individualized treatment plans (ITPs) are not merely a component of the therapeutic process at Sundance Canyon Academy; they are the...

10 questions parents of troubled teens needto ask

Dealing with a troubled teenager can be a daunting experience for any parent. When a teenager is struggling with behavioral or emotional...

Youth treatment facilities are specialize in services that provide mental health and/or substance abuse services to young people who are...

As a parent or guardian, you have likely put in a significant amount of energy, money, and time into helping your child grow and develop....

In our society, it's more important than ever for teenagers to develop resilience because by teaching teens how to cope with difficult...

We want children to develop relationships that are meaningful, fulfilling, and nurturing. But for those with Reactive Attachment Disorder...

The holidays are a time when families come together to celebrate—but for families with struggling teenagers, the holidays can be anything...

There are studies that prove that males vs. females are genetically predisposed to taking more risks than women. There are a number of...

Electronics, social media, and screens in general are an integral part of teen life, and their use is so ingrained that it’s hard to...

Sundance Canyon Academy knows many parents are struggling with a household that doesn’t feel safe because of their teen’s behavior....

Being the parent of a teen with anger problems is no easy task. When their anger is unpredictable, it’s even tougher to know what to do....

Puberty is always an awkward time. Kids start to get taller but don’t fill out yet. Boys can have a squeaky voice change that’s comical...

It happens to many families. Your child is growing up and everything is going smoothly, then wham! Puberty hits, and everything changes....

The teen years are a period of growth both physically and emotionally. When puberty hits and hormones kick in, the body and brain undergo...

Trying to instill a sense of personal responsibility in an unmotivated teen is a central frustration point for parents. Your kid is...

At Sundance Canyon Academy, we speak to many parents worried about their teen son’s sexual behavior. Most parents want to make sure that...

Summer is here, and it’s time for teenagers to get a break from school! They might be more excited about their holiday than you are, but...

Now that your kid is reaching the teen years, dating is going to come up. As the parent of a teenager, it’s normal to be worried about...

Trying to raise a teen in today’s world comes with many new challenges. Something as simple as teaching your kid to have manners has...