Articles About Therapeutic Boarding Schools
- Girls More Likely to Have Inattentive ADHD
The girl who sits quietly in class, doesn't talk much, and spends recess by herself may not fit the common perception of ADHD - but she may be suffering from a form of the disorder known as inattentive-type ADHD. more...
- Peer Mentors Make Transition to Boarding Schools Easier for Teens
When paired with students who have been at the boarding school for some time, your children may find it easier to adapt to and navigate in their new environment. more...
- Therapeutic Boarding Schools Promote Genuine Change in Struggling Teens
Personal growth and change by choice are common themes at therapeutic boarding schools. Rather than faking compliance and returning to old behaviors a few weeks later, change happens gradually as a result of an authentic, internal shift in the adolescent. more...
- Ten Creative Ways to Pay for Therapeutic Boarding School
Therapeutic boarding school isn't cheap, but it is an investment that pays dividends for life. Read how some families have been able to afford boarding school for their struggling teens. more...
- Boarding Schools Provide Support to Struggling Girls
Deciding to send your daughter to a boarding school can be a difficult process. But on campuses in Henderson, North Carolina, and Bend, Oregon, New Leaf Academy offers a unique and supportive private boarding school environment for young girls (ages 10 to 14) who are having problems in school or at home. more...
- ADHD and GIRLS: What Parents Need to Know
When you think of ADHD, you probably think of common symptoms such as hyperactive, disruptive or impulsive behavior, mild aggression or trouble concentrating. However, many of the typical signs of ADHD actually tend to be more common in boys - one reason it's sometimes harder to diagnose ADHD in girls. more...
- Activities at Therapeutic Boarding Schools Create Well-Rounded Teens
Participation in a range of extracurricular activities like choir, sports, music, and fencing helps teens in private boarding school broaden their skills, develop competence, learn teamwork, and feel a sense of accomplishment. more...
- The Therapeutic Benefits of Journaling
Journaling can help individuals detangle their thoughts and feelings, increase focus, know themselves better, build self-esteem, manage stress, solve problems more effectively, let go of the past, and resolve disagreements or conflicts with others. Experts believe that by understanding yourself better, you are better able to make decisions that are in line with your values and goals. more...