Parenting a Troubled Teen

” When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around, but when I got to be twenty-one I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years” – Mark Twain

Issues of parenting struggling teens or troubled teens are not new, but the stakes are higher. Today, our children face issues of drugs and alcohol, anxiety, depression and other mental health crisis that can impede on the academic process and cause chaos in the home.

At Bodin, our Educational Consultants are skilled in working with families who are struggling and help to create treatment plans that confront and treat the issues within the entire family system. To learn more check out our website at www.thebodingroup.com or call 800-874-2124.

Congratulations 2008 Graduates

Graduation is a milestone.  Many in society take it for granted that a student will graduate High School.  At Bodin, we recognize and honor that not all students are alike and for many, simply navigating the social hierarchy of a school campus can be crippling.  So, to those who graduated, congratulations.  To those who may be struggling, we can help.  www.thebodingroup.com

My child is bi-polar and needs treatment, not an educational consultant!

You may be absolutely right that what your child needs is treatment. But that is only the beginning of the process not the end. There are so many questions that you will need to answer to be able to understand your child’s diagnosis and then make the proper decisions on his/her behalf. Treatment alone is just a word, but it is the process that can help make the difference for you and your family. For example; What kind of treatment? Do you need day or residential? What kind of environment will be most conducive to his/her success? What educational assistance does he require? Does he/she have skills or talents that should be emphasized? Our consultants travel nationwide extensively, visiting schools and programs and understanding the nuances that can only be derived by being on the ground, meeting with the owners, therapists and students. We work with hundreds of families with similar issues and can help predict behaviors and outcomes of options.