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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:

The Value of Admitting Our Struggles Feb 23, 2023

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The danger of creating and selling a perfect narrative to the world is that it becomes nearly impossible to communicate your problems to anyone. This dark path leads to hopelessness and isolation. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the imperfections of both parent and child, and the importance of transparency, humility and community. 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

Is Judgment Driving Your Teen Away? Feb 22, 2023

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When teens feel judged by their parents, they'll quickly put up walls in the relationship and not receive any of the insight or instruction you're trying to share. So, how do you keep the relationship intact when your child is doing something you might disagree with? In this episode, Mark Gregston shares stories about judgment from his own life and why it's so important to take a non-critical stance when engaging with teens.

To learn more about how to shift your parental strategy, check out Mark's book, "Raising Teens in a Contrary Culture." Order your copy at resources.parentingtodaysteens.org/product/16/raising-teens-in-a-contrary-culture

When Teens Try to Run From Their Problems Feb 21, 2023

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Have you ever gotten in an argument with your teen and they've threatened to run away? It's usually an empty threat, but some teens feel it's the only way to escape their problems or conflicts. In today's episode, Mark Gregston sits down with two young ladies from Heartlight, both of whom attempted to run away or sneak out of their homes. Tune in to hear how they're working through their struggles!

For more information on the Heartlight residential program, visit heartlightministries.org

Being the Best Grandparent You Can Be Feb 20, 2023

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Grandparents can have a powerful, unique role in the lives of their teen grandkids — IF they choose to actively pursue the relationship. You may have to shift the way you're involved in your grandchildren's lives if you want to stay connected! In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss how grandparents can be a positive influence in their families and share some ways you can build strong relationships with the teens in your life.

Our Grandparenting Bundle is packed with wisdom, insights and advice selected just for grandparents! You can order your bundle today at bit.ly/3jMe9DV

How to Deal With Loved Ones Invalidating Your Rules Feb 17, 2023

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Family and friends can bring so much encouragement, comfort and joy. However, they can also bring discouragement, contradiction and stress. What should you do when someone in your support system isn’t being … supportive? In today’s episode, Mark Gregston answers a question about how to deal with an aunt that offers her home as a “Get Out of Jail Free” card. Listen now!

If you have your own question for Mark, send it in at markgregston.com

Don't Miss THIS Cry for Help Feb 16, 2023

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When teens mess up, their first response will likely be to protect themselves from consequences. If you’re bent on justice ... you just might miss their cry for help. In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss how lying is often a smoke screen for bigger issues ranging from a fear of judgment to feelings of inadequacy. Don’t miss this important topic. Tune in now!

To learn more about the Heartlight boarding school, visit heartlightministries.org

Grandparents, How Welcoming Is Your Home? Feb 15, 2023

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A grandparent's home can be a warm, almost magical place where a teen can find rest from the stresses of life ... or, it can be a place where kids are worried about being judged or making a mess. What kind of home do YOU have? In today's devotional, Mark Gregston shares personal reflections about how he learned to make his home a comfortable place for his grandchildren and how you can do the same for yours. This episode is packed with wisdom, so don't miss out!

For more on how to better engage with your grandchildren, check out the "Leaving a Legacy of Hope" e-course. You can sign up for FREE at bit.ly/3XNH21j

What Are the Barriers to Good Relationships? Feb 14, 2023

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Do you long for a closer relationship with your teen? Closeness can be blocked by many factors, including busyness, lack of communication or even how discipline is implemented. In this week's interview with Heartlight teens, Mark Gregston talks to two high schoolers who had difficulty connecting and opening up to their parents — which caused a lot of strife in their homes. Tune in to hear their stories!

For more insights on how to have a close relationship with your child without sacrificing boundaries, check out Mark's article, "Balanced Parenting," at parentingtodaysteens.org/blog/hope-generation

Guiding Your Teen Through Grief Feb 13, 2023

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Whether it's the loss of a grandparent, a broken relationship or the tragic death of a friend, loss can hit teens really hard. And if they aren't allowed or able to process their grief, it can continue to impact them years down the line. In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd share several ways you can support your child through grief and teach them that expressing their emotions is okay. Listen in for this incredibly important topic!

Mark's book, "Where's Stitch?" is a wonderful resource for families who are beginning to talk through grief. Order your copy today at wheresstitchbook.com

Helping Teens Self-Reflect Feb 10, 2023

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In this episode, Mark Gregston answers the question of the week, which comes from a parent who is trying to get their teenage daughter to recognize why her behavior is a problem. Kids don't always know the WHY behind their actions, so sometimes they need a little help. Tune in to hear Mark's answer!

If you have your own question for Mark, send it in at markgregston.com

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