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Tween teasing? Or dangerous bullying?

Time in with Dr. Tim All parents have moments when they wish they could consult with an expert. If you have a question about your tween or teen’s behavior, send it to Dr.Tim@youthvillages.org. If Dr. Tim and his staff of experts feature your question in a column,...

Noah and his parents learn to communicate

Noah was unhappy at home and at school. He attended an alternative high school for youth with emotional problems and was ready to run away from his parents. “There was a lot of family conflict to overcome,” said AJ Hoeflinger, Youth Villages family intervention...

Kristin finds her forever family

Neglected as she moved from one relative’s home to the next, Kristin, 12, entered state custody when she was only 2 years old. She was also exposed to domestic violence, sexual abuse and drug addiction.   Kristin spent a year in Youth Villages’ intensive...

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