When your child is facing emotional, behavioural, or academic challenges, the decision to seek outside help is never taken lightly. Parents often ask: Will a live-in program actually make a lasting difference in my child’s life—and in our family? At Venture Academy, this is a question we take seriously. For over a decade, we’ve supported…
Navigating the adolescent years can be difficult for many families. Children are developing their sense of identity and independence, which often involves testing boundaries and expressing resistance to authority. While these behaviours can be part of normal development, some children exhibit defiance that is more frequent, intense, and disruptive than what is typical. For families…
When a child begins to exhibit emotional and/or behavioural challenges—defiance, isolation, aggression, withdrawal, or risky decision-making—many Canadian parents are left asking the same question: what do we do now? Traditional school settings may lack the support structures needed to help these children succeed. As issues escalate, families may consider sending their child away for more…
When faced with challenging behaviours in their children, many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed. Two common behavioural disorders—Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD)—often leave parents struggling to understand the differences and how to best help their child. While both conditions can cause significant disruption at home and in school,…
When a teen’s behaviour is disruptive or alarming, it can have an impact on the whole family. As parents, it can be hard to understand what is happening or what to do about the issue. The first step for most families is to seek counselling, or even intensive outpatient therapy. But what should a family…