Behavior Beachside Teen Treatment Center Archives

21 Oct

Top Reasons Why Teens Shoplift: How to Help Your Adolescent

Top Reasons Why Teens Shoplift: How to Help Your Adolescent Most teenagers who shoplift are not hardened thieves, and understanding why they do it is the key to helping them stop. The behavior usually points to something underneath: impulsivity, emotional distress, peer pressure, or a brain that hasn’t fully developed…

14 Jul

Out of Control Teens

Out of Control Teens Parenting a teenager comes with its fair share of challenges, however, this behavior can escalate beyond the typical rebellion or moodiness associated with adolescence. Out of control teens may display aggressive, illegal, risky, or self-destructive actions. These behaviors can put a strain on family relationships, disrupt…

01 Oct

Reactive Attachment Disorder: What It Looks Like

What is reactive attachment disorder? This very rare but serious condition occurs when a young child or infant does not connect or establish a solid relationship with parents or primary caregivers. Children with this disorder may have grown up in an environment with a lack of nurturing, affection, or stability.…

23 Sep

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September 23,2024
by Beachside Teen Staff
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How Peer Pressure Affects Students

Kimberly couldn’t believe what she was seeing. The giant purple + on the test stick would change her life forever. Her boyfriend, Mark, was going to freak out. She couldn’t be pregnant! They only had sex a couple of times – and her friends were so excited for her to…

12 Sep

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September 12,2024
by Beachside Teen Staff
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Parent and Teen Conflict: Tips for Healthy Communication

Parent-teen conflicts are almost inevitable during the adolescent years. No matter how much you and your family get along, there is going to be conflict. We’ve talked before about how high school students are more stressed than ever. Add that to shared spaces, hormones, and in our line of work…