The journey from sugary sweet child star to teenage rebel is not a new phenomenon.

But now Disney is finding ways to prevent its teen talents from blossoming into badly behaved youth after vets like Britney Spears and Demi Lovato suffered meltdowns.

The studio has been offering 'life skills' and 'healthy living' classes to their up-and-coming stars, according to an insider who spoke with The New York Post.

Sugar sweet: Disney is hoping to help their young talent adjust to Hollywood life better by offering 'life skills' classes to the kids, according to an inside source. Above you can see Disney talent Miley Cyrus performing as Hannah Montana in 2007

Wild child: Disney is trying to help its stars make better choices and remain grounded with a series of classes they're now providing to their actors. Above you can see an exuberant Miley Cyrus at her infamous 2013 MTV Music Video Awards performance

Many have seen child stars make the transition from innocent youth to uncontrollable young adults - Bella Thorne is a more recent example.

'We realize these are young people and they are in a transition in their own personal life' said Judy Taylor, head of casting and talent relations for Disney Channel.

'Rather than dictate what they can and cannot do, we try to provide resources with these kind of classes and partner with their parents to give them support and guidance.'

Shaking things up! Bella Thorne is just one of the latest Disney talents to shed her Mickey Mouse image. Here she is seen recently (left) and in 2012 (right)

Disney is hoping to give their new talent a glimpse into their responsibilities and how their lives will change in a half-day session called Talent 101.

'We talk to them about staying in touch with their friends who knew them before they were on a series . . . just to give [them] a sense of real life and to stay grounded,' explained Disney's Judy Taylor.

In addition, the classes help the young actors cultivate better judgement about what to share and not share on their social media.



Grown up: Demi Lovato's sultry image is quite different from her goofy demeanor on Disney's Sonny With A Chance. Above you can see her shine at this year's iHeartRadio Music Awards

Sonny weather: Lovato has been open about her struggles with addiction, eating disorders and self harm since her time on Disney's Sonny With A Chance, pictured above

President of Wilhelmina Kids & Teens Marlene Wallach told the New York Post that life is difficult for children in Hollywood because they 'are going through things anyone in high school goes through.'

'But it is so magnified and there is so much attention given to them when they’re on a Disney show,' she added, 'It’s just 1,000 times more intensified than that for your typical kid. The success comes at a cost.'

At the same time as offering their coaching classes, Disney is also rethinking its idea about who and what fits the Disney image these days.

On top again: After a challenging time several years ago, Britney Spears has blossomed again

Miley Cyrus, who was once considered too scandalous for Disney's liking, is now seen as one of the brand's biggest stars and successes.

'There are certain times where I wish she wouldn’t do [certain things], but it’s her choice and she can do what she would like to do,' said Hannah Montana co-creator Michael Poryes.

He's realistic about how these young talents eventually grow, saying 'You can’t expect Miley, because she did at one point in her life do a terrific kid show, to live the rest of her life reflective of that.'