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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:

Navigating Privacy in the Digital Age May 04, 2023

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The internet isn’t just a way for your kid to reach out into the world, it’s also a way for the world to reach into your home. The need to monitor your teen’s phone activity is valid — but how are you to simultaneously grant them the privacy necessary to mature? In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd provide practical tips to help parents strike the right balance between freedom and safety. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on teen privacy and the internet!

For more successful strategies to adapt your parenting to today’s culture, check out "Tough Guys and Drama Queens." Order your copy today at http://bit.ly/3ZC9Yub

Does Your Love Come With Conditions? May 03, 2023

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It's great to want and encourage your teen to perform well in school, work, sports and more, but if they fail, do they feel like they'll lose your love? Conveying your unconditional love to your teen is crucial to their wellbeing. In this episode, Mark Gregston shares a personal story of a teen that struggled with feeling like her value was performance-based and emphasizes why you should communicate your teen's value to them — no matter what.

For more on how to help your teen work through the challenges they face in life, read "Raising Teens in a Contrary Culture." Order yours at bit.ly/38Dy7eq

Teen Stories: Behind a Happy Face May 02, 2023

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It's not uncommon for hurting teens to develop methods of masking their pain from others — which means that even the happiest and bubbliest kids may be hiding how they really feel. In this episode, Mark Gregston talks to some Heartlight teens, including a young lady who was often all smiles, but behind the scenes, she was self-harming. Don't miss these insightful interviews!

Do you have a struggling teen? Heartlight may be the answer. Learn more here: heartlightministries.org

Intentionality Is the Key to Grandparenting May 01, 2023

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The role of a grandparent in the life of a teen can be a very special one indeed — if they're willing to intentionally maintain the relationship. Remaining a relevant figure in a teenage grandchild's life is challenging, but not impossible! In today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss why grandparents are so important in a teen's life and share encouragement for the ones who live far away from their grandchildren. Tune in for their advice!

For more insights on grandparenting, check out the "Leaving a Legacy of Hope" curriculum series! Order yours at bit.ly/3gQv7z1

I Mustache Mark a Question: Screentime Apr 28, 2023

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In today’s episode, Mark Gregston answers questions from mothers who want to know how to get their daughters off of their phones and out into the real world. He dives into the heart of screen time issues — connection. The desire of any teen’s heart is to be seen, validated and affirmed through relationships; if they aren’t finding adequate affirmation at home, they’ll seek it out just about anywhere else. Tune in now!

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

For more successful strategies to build a strong relationship with your child, check out "Tough Guys and Drama Queens." Order your copy today at http://bit.ly/3ZC9Yub

The Purpose of Pain Apr 27, 2023

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A parent’s role is not to eliminate the pain in their child’s life, but to prepare them for the real world. Teens will choose their inappropriate behavior over and over until the pain that results from their choice surpasses the pleasure that it brings them. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the importance of not rescuing your kids so they might experience the pain of their actions, forcing them to think in new ways, and ultimately learn from their mistakes. Listen now!

For more help with setting appropriate boundaries for your child, check out "Developing Rules and Consequences." Order your copy today at bit.ly/3BLttp4

Helping Your Child Navigate a Negative Culture Apr 26, 2023

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There seems to be no end to the negativity in today's culture — teens are exposed to it through the news, their peers and social media every single day. So how can you, as a parent, teach them how to navigate this storm? In this special devotional, Mark Gregston shares his insights on how social media is impacting our teens' ways of communicating and why the negative culture can strain your relationships at home. Listen in now!

For more on adjusting your approach to be effective in today's teen culture, check out the Families in Crisis Course at familycrisisretreat.com/families-in-crisis-course

Teen Stories: How Porn Impacts Young Minds Apr 25, 2023

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Because of the internet and social media, today's teens have easier access to pornography than ever before. But do they realize the negative impact watching explicit content has on how they view the world? In today's show, Mark Gregston sits down with a couple more Heartlight teens, including a young man who speaks from the heart about how watching porn affected his life and skewed his view of women. Don't miss today's teen stories!

Interested in learning about the Heartlight boarding school? Check out heartlightministries.org

Battling the Busyness Apr 24, 2023

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In order to have a close relationship with your teen, you have to know what's going on in their world — and to do that, you need to make time for them! In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss when it's time to change your parenting approach and why it's important to carve out time in your family's busy schedule to spend one-on-one with your child. Tune in to hear how these small changes can make a huge difference!

Have you gotten your copy of Mark's newest devotional, "Daily Hope For Families," yet? Order yours today at dailyhopeforfamilies.com

I Mustache Mark a Question: Growing Pains Apr 21, 2023

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No one is ever fully prepared to be a parent; just when you think you’re getting the hang of it, everything changes. Like it or not, you should be growing and changing right alongside your kid. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston answers questions from parents who either want or need to learn how to engage with their teen in new ways. Don’t miss out, tune in now!

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

For more successful strategies to build a strong relationship with your child, check out "Tough Guys and Drama Queens." Order your copy today at http://bit.ly/3ZC9Yub

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