Resources for Parents of Teens

The following sites are useful resources for parents who have children or teens struggling with behavior, academics, learning differences, or substance abuse issues such as year-round boarding schools, treatment centers, and weight loss programs.

My Overweight Child
Helps parents who are concerned about their child's health and fitness level. Includes information on how to increase activity, dieting and children, nutrition, and summer weight loss camps.

Teen Boarding Schools
Discusses the difference between traditional boarding schools and specialized boarding schools that help teens with behavioral, emotional, or school problems. Includes articles on No Child Left Behind and discussions of typical issues parents might be encountering with their kids

Boarding Schools Info
A comprehensive directory of boarding schools

Summer Camps Info
Comprehensive directory of summer camps

Drug Rehab Treatment
Information on teen drug rehabs and options for teens with drinking problems, alcoholism, or drug abuse issues.

4 Troubled Teens
Help for parents struggling with troubled teens.