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Parenting Today’s Teens

The Parenting Today’s Teens Podcast is a daily resource for parents raising teenagers. Hosted by Mark Gregston, a renowned parenting expert with over 45 years of experience, this podcast provides practical, expert advice for navigating the challenges of parenting teens. Whether you’re struggling with defiance, emotional issues, or just want to understand your teen better, Mark’s guidance is raw, real, and always hopeful.

Some episodes are co-hosted by Courtney LaFleur, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and on-staff counselor at Heartlight, adding professional counseling insights to the conversation. Together, Mark and Courtney provide expert tips and real-life solutions to help you build stronger relationships with your teen and navigate the complexities of today’s adolescent culture.

If you’re looking for guidance on how to connect with your teen, improve family dynamics, and raise a confident, well-adjusted teen, this podcast is for you.

For more parenting tools and expert advice, visit www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.

Copyright: © Mark Gregston

Latest Episodes:

Surviving the Age of Anxiety Aug 10, 2023

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In today's fast-paced and uncertain world, teen anxiety has become a growing concern affecting more than 1 in 20 children between the ages of 6-17. As parents and caregivers, we must recognize the seriousness of this issue and move away from the harmful belief that "they'll grow out of it." In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Justin Arnold, Heartlight’s director of counseling, discuss how relationships can become a powerful mechanism to instill assurance, combat uncertainty and alleviate anxiety in today's teens. Listen now!

One of the most powerful things you can do for your child is pray for them. Not sure where to start? Check out our Devotional Bundle at bit.ly/3PfSFfT

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

What's the Real Reason for Your Child's Anger? Aug 09, 2023

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Anger in teens can come from feeling judged, shamed or ultimately, not getting something they wanted. However, many parents simply address the surface issues when it comes to their teen's anger and never get to the heart issues behind it. In this episode, Mark Gregston reshares some of his popular tips for teaching your teen how to deal with their anger and understanding the root causes of it. Don't miss this insight!

For daily doses of wisdom for your parenting journey, check out Mark's newest devotional, "Daily Hope For Families." Order yours at dailyhopeforfamilies.com

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Teen Stories: Temporary Escapes Aug 08, 2023

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Many teens who struggle with mental illness try to escape the depression or anxiety they feel every day by turning to drugs, bad relationships or isolation. They typically end up in a worse place than where they started. In today's episode, Mark talks to two Heartlight teens — one who began smoking weed to self-medicate her social anxiety, and another whose depression drove him to irresponsible and reckless behavior. Listen in to hear how learning new coping skills is helping them heal!

Is Heartlight the answer for your struggling teen? To learn more about the program, visit heartlightministries.org

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Fighting Selfishness in Our Teens (and Ourselves) Aug 07, 2023

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The "me first" attitude is all around us in culture, and our teens are affected by it perhaps more than any other group. In order to combat teen selfishness, parents should first reflect on how they can model godly selflessness better to their teens — because after all, we all struggle with this in one way or another! In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how parents accidentally feed their teen's selfishness and share how to break that cycle. Tune in now!

Want to learn how to connect and communicate more with your child? Check out "Bridging the Gap With Your Teen," a free e-course, at bit.ly/3DWPwun

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

I Mustache Mark a Question: Encouraging Independence Aug 04, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Mark Gregston answers questions from parents who want to know how to best motivate and support their teens across the finish line of adolescence and into adulthood. From mental health struggles to downright immaturity, Mark offers practical advice for how to prepare your kid for their next step in life. Don’t miss out!

Have a question for Mark? Submit it here: markgregston.com

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Out With the Old, In With the New Aug 03, 2023

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We have the tendency to parent the way that we were parented, but today’s culture has its own unique challenges that cannot be faced with an old school mindset! As kids increasingly question the relevance of what they're taught, modified approaches are absolutely necessary. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the vitality of engaging with your teens in a way that intrigues their interest and ultimately their trust. Listen now!

For more info on how to adapt your parenting to be effective in today's culture, check out Mark's book "Tough Guys and Drama Queens." Order your copy today at bit.ly/3MGVhPi

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Little Conversations Make a Big Difference Aug 02, 2023

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If you want to one day have critical, important conversations with your teen, you need to invest time in the little, inconsequential chats now. Showing your teen that you will make time for them, no matter what it's about, will help build crucial trust. In today's episode, Mark talks about how the little things add up in long-term relationships and reshares some stories of how his mentors — and the people who doubted him — shaped his life and ministry.

To learn more about Heartlight, visit heartlightministries.org

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Teen Stories: Losing Control Aug 01, 2023

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Most teens want to be in control of their own lives, but when they try to take the reins by force, it can lead to ongoing conflict with their families ... and things end up more out of control than ever. In this week's interview with Heartlight teens, Mark sits down with two older teens who reflect on their drug use and why they didn't want to listen to their parents' rules. Don't miss these conversations!

Need some more insight into the challenges of your own teen's life? Check out "What's Happening To My Teen?" by Mark Gregston at bit.ly/3zbI5hW

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

How to Discipline With Kindness Jul 31, 2023

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It's obvious the types of discipline many parents experienced when they were growing up do NOT work on teens today. So, what does? In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss why it's still important to discipline your kids, but in order to keep the relationship intact, you have to discipline through a lens of kindness — not out of anger. If your teen knows discipline is for their own good, it helps them understand. Tune in now!

Have you ever lost a furry best friend? Then Mark's book, "Where's Stitch?" will be a comfort to your family. Order yours at wheresstitchbook.com

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

I Mustache Mark a Question: Finding the Middle Ground Jul 28, 2023

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Over involved parents run the risk of losing their teens, but under involved parents risk having to watch their teens lose themselves. In this week’s episode, Mark Gregston addresses questions from parents on how to handle all sorts of conflict, ranging from screen time to gender confusion, with the right balance of sterness and grace. Tune in now!

Have a question for Mark? Submit it here: markgregston.com

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

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