Tips For Parents

Disengage from the problem, not the child.

  • Remember your purpose: to love and raise your child. Focus on loving your child rather than attempting to control behavior that cannot be controlled.
  • Continually improve structure, consistency, communication and self-expression for each member of your family.

Allow your child to face rules, standards and expectations.

  • Don't place yourself between your child and the consequences of his/her actions and decisions.
  • Set clear limits and boundaries.
  • Save your child from abuse, not from life.
  • Take a pro-active approach relative to your child's treatment.

Develop a healthy vision for your family and move toward it.

  • Live your life in keeping with your vision and in as healthy a manner as possible.
  • Identify clear and objective goals for your child and your family's treatment experience.
  • Take care of yourself and the other members of your family.
  • Find support and education through community resources and healthcare professionals. Get all the help you need.
  • Be consistent and follow through, always.