Collin Gosselin’s Memoir and the “Problem Child” Label: Understanding Teen Behavior

A teen starts arguing more often. They stop joining family dinners, struggle at school, or react strongly to conversations that seem ordinary to everyone else. Eventually, a description starts following them around: difficult, defiant, the problem child. Those words may reflect an adult’s frustration, but they offer little explanation for what is happening. Once a […]
How to Help Students with Executive Functioning: 8 Strategies to Try

Learn how to help students with executive functioning using 8 strategies for planning, routines, and self-checks, plus when Mission Prep can help.
How to Cope with Depression at School: Strategies & Treatment Options

Learn how to cope with depression at school with practical strategies, helpful school adjustments, and effective therapy options that support lasting recovery.
How to Deal with Academic Burnout: 6 Recovery Techniques

Learn how to deal with academic burnout in teens using six recovery techniques, from sleep repair to workload triage, and when to seek clinical help. Read on.
How to Deal with Social Anxiety in School: 6 Strategies to Try

Six research-backed strategies for social anxiety in school, plus how Mission Prep’s teen programs treat social anxiety disorder with proven therapies.
How to Help a Child (Teen) with Negative Thoughts: Strategies & Treatment Options

Wondering how to help a teen with negative thoughts? Spot the warning signs, try five proven strategies, and see how Mission Prep supports lasting change.