Parenting Today’s Teens

Parenting Today’s Teens episodes:

• 02.03.2020

  A Little Off Track

  #2185 Sometimes a healthy pursuit can have unhealthy manifestations. Like trying to belong and fit in. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. When your teen seeks personal validation from peers… this isn’t inherently bad. It may look like rebellion to you....

  
• 02.01.2020

  WEEKEND: What If Your Teen’s Friends Are Bad News?

  #575 – Student Story: Alexa Ever wonder why your son or daughter hangs around with a questionable group of friends? Are you worried that your teen is being dragged down by his peers? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston...

  
• 01.31.2020

  Jail Time

  #2184 I work with troubled kids. Teens who’ve lost their way. And their parents often ask me what to do when their teen is arrested. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. Well… I believe in allowing a child to own the...

  
• 01.30.2020

  Leaving Home

  #2183 When you have an older teen spinning out of control and not responding to your discipline… it may mean you have a very important choice before you. You can let that teen stay at home and wreak havoc in the...

  
• 01.29.2020

  Good Fences

  #2182 At Heartlight… our residential counseling center for troubled teens… one of my jobs is to repair the horse fences. I need to ensure that the boundaries are strong. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. These sensitive… and sometimes stubborn… creatures...

  
• 01.28.2020

  Let Conflict Come

  #2181 Change is tough. And, usually, change creates all kinds of conflict. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. God has called you, as a parent, to work toward better things for your family… even if that means instigating stuff that makes...

  
• 01.27.2020

  Give Up Worrying

  #2180 Matthew 6:27 says, Can any of you add a single hour to the span of your life by worrying? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. Well, let’s be honest. No matter how hard we try …it’s really hard not to...

  
• 01.25.2020

  WEEKEND: 7 Ways to Argue Effectively

  #565 – Student Story: Tucker How do you react when conflict rears its ugly head in your family? Do you yell? Get defensive? Give the silent treatment? Get emotional? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston presents seven ways to...

  
• 01.24.2020

  Changing Ideas

  #2179 Some years ago at the residential counseling center for troubled teens… called Heartlight… we helped a girl through some particularly tough issues. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. After a lot of hard work and the unconditional love of her...

  
• 01.23.2020

  Change It Up

  #2178 The world our kids live in today is far different from the one you and I grew up in. As kids move into their teen years, they face unimaginable pressure to turn away from the values you’ve worked so hard...

  
• 01.22.2020

  Rules and Relationships

  #2177 I’ve met parents who post a list of rules on the fridge… and expect the kids to fall in line. But more often than not… that piece of paper does nothing more than annoy and embarrass the kids. And frankly...

  
• 01.21.2020

  One Day at a Time

  #2176 A man struggling with terminal cancer once told me, “I try not to stand too long on the mountain, and I don’t sit too long in the valley. I live one day at a time and try to keep my...

  
• 01.20.2020

  Support for Parents

  #2175 When a teenager is causing problems in the family, he isn’t the only one in need! Moms and dads desperately need support, as well. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. In the heat of relentless family conflict, most moms and...

  
• 01.18.2020

  WEEKEND: Is Your Love Conditional or Unconditional?

  #564 – Student Story: Santana Do you love your kids conditionally or unconditionally? Seems like a silly question, right? Unconditionally, of course! But you might be surprised by how many teens say their parents only love them up to a certain...

  
• 01.17.2020

  Love, Grace, and Truth

  #2174 There’s no perfect formula for bringing a teenager to maturity. But… there are three ingredients that’ll give you a good head start! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. First. Unconditional Love lets them know there’s nothing they can do to...

  
• 01.16.2020

  Value of Connecting

  #2173 Teens do a lot of empty-headed communicating …especially by cell phone, IM, Facebook and text. In fact, it’s not unusual to see a group of teens sitting in the same room …sending text-messages to one another… instead of just having...

  
• 01.15.2020

  Arena for Healthy Relationships

  #2172 In order for parents to have a healthy relationship with their teen… it’s necessary to create a safe harbor where healthy relationships can develop. So… does your child sense your unconditional love? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. Relationships thrive...

  
• 01.14.2020

  A Wise Warning

  #2171 Everyone has those moments when they don’t handle things well, and even the best parent loses it once in awhile. But if losing your cool has become the new normal… maybe it’s time to hit the pause button… and get...

  
• 01.13.2020

  Asking for Forgiveness

  #2170 When was the last time you humbled yourself … and spoke those two giant words … I’m sorry? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. I once witnessed an entire family break down and sob when the father asked each member...

  
• 01.11.2020

  WEEKEND: Why Your Teens Need Their Grandparents

  #563 – Student Story: Sarah Grandparents can have a profound influence on their grandkids during the teen years. And those years can develop into rich connection and long-lasting relationship. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston shares how grandparents fulfill...

  
• 01.10.2020

  Avoid the Lecture

  #2169 There’s nothing more destructive to your relationship with your child than constant lecturing. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. Whenever conflict occurs, if your knee-jerk reaction is to lecture, you’re communicating that you don’t think your teen can think for...

  
• 01.09.2020

  Content with Whatever

  #2168 Let me ask you a question. Are you content with whatever your teen wants to do with his or her life? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. Teens often feel that they can’t live up to their parents’ expectations. In...

  
• 01.08.2020

  Working Together for Good

  #2167 Life has a way of dishing out trouble, doesn’t it? And if you’re dealing with a struggling teen in your home, I guarantee …your plate is full. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. In Romans 8, we read… And we...

  
• 01.07.2020

  Creating Change in Myself

  #2166 Families call me all the time and say, “We need help! What do we do to fix our kid?” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. You know what my answer is? Well, there’s very little we can do to fix...

  
• 01.06.2020

  Pain is Predictable

  #2165 Pain is predictable. You don’t have to guess. Guaranteed. It’s coming. Because… anytime you confront foolish thinking, when two value systems clash, or have a contest of opinions and ideas… it’s painful. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. Moms and...

  
• 01.04.2020

  WEEKEND: New Beginnings for a New Year

  562 – Student Story: Kaylee Sure, change can take place at any time. But there’s just something about a new year that inspires personal reflection and reevaluation. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston challenges parents to look back and...

  
• 01.01.2020

  Looking Ahead

  #2162 As you’re flipping the calendar from 2019 to 2020… it’s the perfect time to think through your goals and desires for the family. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston… with Parenting Today’s Teens. What do you want to change in your family in the...

  
• 12.31.2019

  Teaching Financial Responsibility

  #2161 Financial responsibility is a necessary life skill that even most adults haven’t mastered. Which is why it’s so important to start teaching our teens at an early age. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Teens desperately need to learn...

  
• 12.30.2019

  Learning Respect

  #2160 Growing up, I always had a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for people in positions of authority. But kids today don’t see it that way! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Our teens have seen it all. They’ve...

  
• 12.28.2019

  WEEKEND: 6 Parenting Styles That Backfire

  561 – Student Story: Drew We’ve all been parenting with different degrees of success. So how does your parenting style compare to others? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston identifies six common parenting styles that can end up backfiring...

  
• 12.27.2019

  Changed by Pain

  #2159 C.S. Lewis once wrote, “We don’t necessarily doubt that God will do the best for us; we wonder how painful the best will turn out to be.” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. As parents, we never seek out...

  
• 12.26.2019

  A New Semester

  #2158 Your kids are most likely at home right now, enjoying a nice long Christmas break. But before you know it, they’ll be heading back to school for a whole new semester … Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. New...

  
• 12.25.2019

  Christmas Fun

  #2157 Today, we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. But in homes with teenagers, Christmas is sometimes anything but peaceful. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Even with the extra stress and pressure that comes with the holiday...

  
• 12.24.2019

  Peace on Christmas

  #2156 In John 16:33, Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting...

  
• 12.23.2019

  Broken Relationships

  #2155 Christmas is the season to give and forgive. And it all started when God, the greatest “giver,” gave His only begotten Son. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. When Jesus came to earth as a baby, He ushered in...

  
• 12.21.2019

  WEEKEND: Peace & Joy at Home with Teens

  560 – Student Story: Anna With Jesus, we can experience supernatural joy and peace. But when we’re struggling at home with our teens, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s blessings. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston helps parents...

  
• 12.14.2019

  WEEKEND: Developing Rules & Consequences That Work

  559 – Student Story: Ashlan What’s the secret to developing rules and consequences that require honesty, obedience, and respect in your home … while encouraging your teen to make good decisions and wise choices? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark...

  
• 12.07.2019

  WEEKEND: Christmas Special

  #558 – Student Story: Faith If you could ask one question about teenagers, what would it be? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston answers commonly asked questions about raising teens from moms and dads. Then, Mark and Wayne reflect...

  
• 11.30.2019

  When It’s Hard to Let Go of the Past

  #557 – Student Story: Joey Maybe it was something your son said. Or perhaps it was something your daughter did. Whatever the mistake, there are times when letting go of a past fault is the hardest thing we can do. This...

  
• 11.23.2019

  Parenting Teens with Conviction and Compassion

  #556 – Student Story: Harrison You set down rules and guidelines for your teen, but they continually blow through the boundaries. Sound familiar? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston explains that you don’t have to compromise your convictions to...

  
• 11.16.2019

  Helping Your Teen Survive in the Jungle

  #555 – Student Story: Grant Are you shielding your teen from outside influences? Or are you preparing them to live in the real world? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston helps moms and dads train children to maneuver through...

  
• 11.09.2019

  Your Teen’s Search for Wisdom

  #554 – Student Story: Samantha Thanks to technology, we have limitless knowledge at our fingertips. But deep down, teens are searching for wisdom—not information. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston teaches parents how to transfer wisdom to their teens...

  
• 11.05.2019

  The Spirit of Adoption

  #2121 Every day, hundreds of orphaned children find safety and love from parents who choose to adopt them. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I believe that adopting a child is one of the most sacrificial and God-like things anyone...

  
• 11.04.2019

  Emotional Burnout

  #2120 There’s rarely a good time to be faced with a crisis. And for parents with out-of-control teens … the day-to-day struggle can drain every ounce of emotional energy. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. If you’re dealing with a...

  
• 11.02.2019

  Adoption: A Parenting Toolbox

  #553 – Student Story: Aubrey The teen years can be bumpy for any child. But sometimes, adopted teens need a little extra dose of love and patience. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston shares the four essential tools in...

  
• 11.01.2019

  The Need for Value

  #2119 Does your teenager feel valued and accepted at home? If not, they’ll go lookin’ somewhere else! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. As parents, we do a ton of stuff for our kids. We take care of their physical...

  
• 10.31.2019

  HOME REPAIRS

  #2118 Parents of rebellious teens often tell me that they feel like their house is falling apart. But no home is beyond repair! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. If your relationships at home are falling apart … here are...

  
• 10.30.2019

  Teen Suicide

  #2117 To think that a teenager could become so hopeless that he would choose to end his life is almost too painful to imagine. But with the increasing rate of teen suicides, no parent can afford to ignore the possibility. Hi, I’m...

  
• 10.26.2019

  Discipline and Your Teen

  #552 – Student Story: Garret It’s only natural for children to want to push the boundaries. So, when your son or daughter crosses the line, how should you respond? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teen, Mark Gregston explains how effective discipline...

  
• 10.19.2019

  Rescuing Our Teens

  #551 – Student Story: Tiller When teens find themselves dealing with the consequences of a mistake, parents want to swoop in and save the day. But this act of heroism is usually more harmful than not. Today on Parenting Today’s Teens,...