Parenting Resources
Your Little Professor
Resources for parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome. Find Aspergers schools and camps and learn more about AS.
Boarding Schools Info
Comprehensive directory of boarding schools including boarding schools that specialize in troubled teens or children with learning differences or special needs. Includes boarding schools with emphasis on outdoor education.
4 ADHD
Articles, tips, and resources for parents of kids with ADHD
Wellspring Weight Loss Camps
Summer camps in California, North Carolina, and New York that promote health, nutrition, and long term results.
Other Helpful Resources
Gabriel in the Wilderness – this story was originally published in the New York Times and follows the story of a father’s decision to send his son to a wilderness therapy program. He offers insights and tips for parents considering this option for their child.
Featured Articles
Parents often struggle with the decision to send their child to a wilderness program. A Wilderness Field Supervisor at Adirondack Leadership Expeditions helps parents understand the value of taking this step.
Read Choosing a Wilderness Program: Often a Difficult Decision for Teens and Parents
The teen years often bring a restless yearning to explore, take risks, and have adventure. That's why there are outdoor programs that cater to those impulses.
Read What I Did During Summer Vacation: I kicked my Drug and Alcohol Habit
Wilderness therapy - the process of removing troubled teens from their "emotional comfort zone" by asking them to live in a wilderness setting - is now recognized as one of the single most effective treatment solutions for struggling adolescents. By teaching teens to care for themselves and to take responsibility for their personal well-being, wilderness therapy helps participants develop the skills they need to think more insightfully, realistically assess their abilities, improve their communication skills and practice healthy behavioral habits.
Read Healthy Chioces: Wilderness Therapy Helps Troubled Teens Build Smart Life Skillls
Wilderness therapy programs like Aspen Achievement Academy are widely recognized as one of the most highly effective means of helping troubled teens.