Many of the parents we talk to at Fire Mountain RTC have a similar problem. They feel as though the communication between their teen and themselves is lacking. In some cases, there is no communication at all. Much of the time, when the parent finally does try to talk to their teenager, it is because […]
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13 Reasons Why: Putting The Spotlight On Teenage Suicide
A few months ago, the release of a Netflix Original series known as 13 Reasons Why was released, unleashing a world on controversy surrounding teen suicide. It is not unlikely that you have already heard about this in one way or another. The controversy stems from the thought that this show is glorifying suicides and […]
What Is Cutting & Why Does It Happen?
In the past few decades, the self harming act of cutting has become much more popular. While the intent of the self injury is not to commit suicide, the use of sharp objects like scissors, razor blades, pens, pins and more is now more popular than ever. This is often one of the worries we […]
How To Talk To Your Child About Teenage Drinking
We were all teenagers once, and therefore we know that there will inevitably come a time when your teenager is introduced to alcohol. For many parents, the choice to make that introduction themselves is one that allows them to feel in control over how much and what sort of alcohol their teen will consume for […]
Is Your Teen Troubled?
Being a parent is not an easy job by any means. While you think it will have to get easier the longer you get to practice, this simply is not true. When children turn into teenagers, much of the time, the job of the parent becomes even more difficult. Don’t get us wrong, there will […]
