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3 Signs You’re Enabling Substance Abuse in Your Teen

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 19, 2021Updated: January 6, 2021At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, we address all factors that impact teen substance abuse. This includes family therapy services and information on how to support your son without enabling his substance abuse. So,…

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3 Common Mental Health Disorders in Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 13, 2021Updated: January 6, 2021Dealing with mental health disorders presents a challenge for parents of teens and adolescents. If your son also develops a substance use disorder, it can put an emotional strain on your entire family. At Foothills at Red…

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5 Ways To Help Your Son Protect His Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 8, 2021Updated: March 5, 2021The sooner you recognize signs of teen mental health issues, the sooner you can seek help for your son. Male mental health differs from female mental health, and it may be more challenging to get your son…

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How to Talk to Your Son About Safe Social Media Use

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 9, 2020Updated: January 29, 2021While social media can help your kids connect and interact with friends and relatives, it comes with potential threats. Watch out for anxiety due to unrealistic comparison with others, privacy issues, social isolation, distraction, and indecent content…

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4 Ways to Support Your Son’s Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 27, 2020Updated: January 13, 2021Caring parents understand that their children’s mental health is among the most significant things in life. Their overall health is essential as it affects the quality of life. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery concurs that attentiveness to…

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3 Ways to Practice Active Listening with Your Teen

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 18, 2020Updated: January 13, 2021You listen to your teenager all the time. However, do you ever put your active listening skills to use while doing so? It is essential to tune into what adolescents are attempting to communicate. Listening to what…

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Can Being a Helicopter Parent Harm Your Teen?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 15, 2020Updated: January 13, 2021The chances are that you have heard the phrase helicopter parent many times. Helicopter parenting means being too involved in all aspects of your children’s lives. Experts at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery describe this kind of…

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The Stress of Virtual Learning on Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 6, 2020Updated: December 6, 2021Many schools are using virtual learning platforms because of the recent pandemic. In the recent past, more public schools in the US have embraced the internet as a crucial tool for academics. While students can gain in…

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Stress and Mental Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 24, 2020Updated: November 24, 2020Many of those with mental disorders do not receive prompt treatment, so the condition persists into adulthood. Most adults admit to having at least one stress disorder, such as anxiety or depression. As such, it is essential…