As a parent, it is common to see your teenage son in the same way you saw him as a child. You want what is best for them and praise their positive qualities, choosing to focus on these as they grow older. It can be difficult to acknowledge more negative or dangerous qualities. This can …
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Inside Arizona’s Juvenile Residential Placement: A Deep Dive
In Arizona, many children are admitted into juvenile residential placement every year. Behind the statistics are real concerned parents and guardians. Many of these parents are confused and unsure how to proceed with their child. Often, these teens will have underlying trauma or mental health disorders that are leading them to act in a disruptive …
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Outpatient vs. Intensive Outpatient: Understanding the Best Treatment Option for Teens
Navigating mental health and substance abuse challenges in teenagers requires understanding the available treatment options. Outpatient (OP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are the most effective and flexible options for addressing these issues. While OP focuses on mild to moderate conditions, it provides a more structured approach for moderate to severe cases. At Nexus Teen Academy, …
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Understanding Teen Truancy: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Did you know teens skipping class has been a common challenge affecting the US for over 100 years? Truancy refers to teenagers chronically missing school without having a good reason. Not only does it affect a teenager’s academic performance, but it also affects their personal, social, and future life. Despite several attempts to help curb …
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I Just Caught My 16-Year-Old Vaping: Should I Punish Them and How?
(480) 485-3424 Contact Us Did you know that according to recent studies, many American teens are currently trying vaping? The study shows that the amount of vaping teenagers is rising, making them highly at risk of developing nicotine addiction. A vape is a device that heats a liquid into an inhaled vapor. It’s often used as …
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