By Mark Gregston
Parenting Today's Teens With Mark Gregston
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#2109 Today’s parents want a deeper relationship with their teen than they had with their own parents. It’s well-intentioned. But taken too far, the outcome will disappoint you. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. My dad, like yours, was focused...
#2108 Do you ever feel like your teen treats you like a walking, breathing, ATM machine? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Hardly a day goes by when a teenager doesn’t ask for something....
#2107 Spoiler alert! Your teen craves boundaries! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Some parents cringe at the thought of doling out consequences, fearing it may harm a relationship with their teen. But I’ve found that young people actually want...
#2106 Super heroes are great in movies and comic books. But in parenting, rescuing your teen every time he gets into trouble can create a disaster! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. In my experience, the most irresponsible teens come...
#2105 Here’s a trick question. Would you rather go for a ride on a carousel? Or a roller coaster? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Okay … carousels have their redeeming features. They’re calm and pleasant … if a not...
#550 – Student Story: Sophia Teens go through all sorts of change in the adolescent years. But growth isn’t limited to physical, emotional, and intellectual changes. Teens grow spiritually too! This week on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston coaches moms and...
#2103 Mom, Dad, it’s never too early to start planning for the teen years! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. When your child reaches the “tween” years, things are calm and easy … and you’re like, “Hey, I’m getting’ the...
#2102 Mom, dad, find yourself gettin’ all twisted up and worried about your teen? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Billy Graham once said, “Anxiety is the natural result when our hopes are centered in anything short of God and...
#2101 Picture this: Your teen comes home two hours past curfew. You’ve been worried sick. Then he calmly waltzes in like nothing happened. Something snaps … and you start yelling. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Hey, we’ve all done...
#549 – Student Story: Sarah You set out to raise “perfect” children and even planned their “perfect” futures. But what happens when your “perfect” teen doesn’t turn out the way you expected? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston outlines...
#2099 Dishonesty may seem like a minor issue. But lying is actually a serious vice that parents should never ignore. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Ultimately, dishonesty is rooted in disrespect: disrespect for others, disrespect for authority, and disrespect...
#2098 Recently, I came across an interesting Time magazine cover. It pictured a child standing like a puppet, with his arms and legs attached to strings … presumably controlled by a parent above. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Well,...
#2097 Now don’t get me wrong. Having a strong relationship with your teen is critically important. But sometimes we take it to an unhealthy extreme. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Even though parents know the value of discipline, many...
#2096 According to a recent study, close to 60% of our kids quit going to church after age fifteen. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. So what’s the reason behind this mass exodus? Well, I’m sad to hear that many...
#2095 How do you handle those inevitable moments when your teen begins to doubt? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. From her earliest days, you convince your little girl that she can accomplish anything. Opportunities are limitless. And the world is her...
#548 – Student Story: Matt Does every confrontation with your teen end in a yelling match? Do you feel like you’re living in a constant war zone? There are better ways to handle conflict! This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark...
#2094 We’re witnessing a generation of teens who’ve become addicted to their personal rights! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. More and more kids today believe they’re entitled to anything and everything. They want more, demand more, and expect more...
#2093 We’ve all grown wiser from our mistakes and failures over the years. But unfortunately, there’s no short cut for our kids. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Yep, in most cases … our teens cannot truly grow up until...
#2092 When your teen messes up big time … what in the world do you say? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Well, Mark Twain said, choose your words carefully! He said, “The difference between the exact right words and...
#2091 In 1988, I worked for a wonderful ministry in Branson, Missouri. I thought things were going great … until out of nowhere came these three words: “Mark, you’re fired!” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Later that week, one...
#2090 The late Rodney Dangerfield’s “I don’t get no respect” jokes were pretty funny. But it’s no laughing matter when a teenager is disrespectful toward his parents. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. While it’s true that you can’t force...
#547 – Student Story: Aiden Teenagers are known for being angst-filled and moody. But in some cases, a teen’s persistent negativity may be a sign of a bigger issue. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston explains how to spot...
#2089 Years ago, I heard a man on the radio that I’ve been a fan of all my life. My good friend Chuck Swindoll said: “I want three simple words on my gravestone … ‘Dad was fun!’” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston …...
#2088 While I applaud parents who put child locks on TV channels and safeguards on the Internet … the reality is that kids can and do access inappropriate content elsewhere. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. More than ever, parents...
#2087 In grade school, it starts with kids making up wild stories while keeping their fingers crossed behind their backs. But as time goes on, many teens fall into a deeper pattern of lying, cheating, and intertwining the truth with fiction. Hi,...
#2086 Lying, aggression, anger, mood swings, new friends, changes in sleep patterns … all of these are red flags that your teen may be abusing drugs. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. When I was growing up, parents didn’t worry...
#2085 What if every time you got pulled over for a speeding ticket … the cop just let you off the hook? Or whenever you missed a credit card payment … they never charged you any late fees? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston...
#546 – Student Story: Lindsey Have you noticed that kids today seem more worried than in past generations? It’s not just you! Today’s teens are struggling with a heightened level of stress and anxiety. And they need their parents’ help to...
#2084 Has your teen been spending more and more time with friends … and less and less time at home? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Often, parents feel hurt or slighted when their kids no longer want to do...
#2083 Mistakes are obviously best avoided. But part of growing up is understanding that nobody’s perfect … not even parents! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. It’s inevitable that everyone fails. The trick is knowing how to “fail forward.” It...
#2082 Every teen faces identity issues at one point or another. But sometimes for adopted teens, the struggle escalates even higher. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I’ve seen kids pull all kinds of stunts to get questions answered about...
#2080 Kids and adolescents are playin’ around with dangerous substances … even the junk they find in God-fearing homes! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Parents are facing a difficult task of raising kids in a culture that’s bent on...
#545 – Student Story: Jaclyn If parenting wasn’t hard enough already, parents now have to navigate the challenging world of cell phones. How old should kids be before they get a smart phone? And how can parents encourage healthy screen-time habits?...
#2079 Most of us wish that the positive transformation of our teens would happen overnight. But that’s not the way it works! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. It’s easy to become so overwhelmed by the major problems with our...
#2078 Are you the mother or father of a struggling son or daughter? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Most teenage problems are caused by hormones, immaturity, and brain development. So if your son or daughter is going through a...
#2077 No parent wants to see a child bring home an ugly report card! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Okay, not every student will earn straight A’s! But if your teen is failing to follow through on basic responsibilities...
#2074 The scars we receive from bullies never fade … even as adults. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I’m convinced that the escalating conflicts with bullies will never end … until parents step in and model what’s right. And...
#2073 When disrespect in your teen rears its ugly head, it’s time to make sure everyone understands the rules for fighting fair. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Disagreements are a natural and important part of healthy relationships. But teens...
#2072 If the paint on the side of your house began to peel … or the roof started leaking … or your porch light burned out … would you just sit around and do nothing? Of course not! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston...
#2071 When every conversation with your teen about rules and boundaries turns into a battle of wills … it’s easy to feel like tossin’ in the towel. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Teens are known for testing boundaries. But...
#2070 A stepparent’s job is never easy. And unfortunately, it only gets harder when your stepchild hits adolescence. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. No matter how much loving care you give … all too often stepparents experience rejection and...
#543 – Student Story: N/A Summer is nearly over and a new school year is just around the corner. So, what’s your game plan for making it the best school year yet? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston offers...
#2069 Some families let arguments and fighting tear them apart. But in reality … conflict can pull a family together! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. When handled properly, conflict can actually improve relationships. People who stick together through thick...
#2068 I can still remember the day I brought home all A’s on my report card—except for one B—and my dad wanted to know, “Why isn’t this one an A?” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Man, my dad’s comment...
#2067 According to a recent study, nearly thirty percent of kids in middle and high school are bullied. But only fraction will ever report it. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I’ve talked to students who were bullied for being...
#2066 Are you getting tired of policing your teen … to make sure he gets his homework done? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Here’s something I tell the kids that live with me at Heartlight: “I don’t care about...
#2065 How do you love an adult child who’s making terrible life choices? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Suppose you learn your adult child is having an affair … or she’s convicted of shoplifting. What if your son starts...
#542 – Student Story: Katie Are your platitudes and words of wisdom falling on deaf ears? Maybe you need to spend less time talking … and more time listening! This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston teaches parents how to...
#2063 The famous author Leo Tolstoy once wrote, “Everyone thinks of changing the world … but no one thinks of changing himself.” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Parents usually come to see me when their family’s in a time...
#2063 It doesn’t matter how good a parent you are. There are forces at work in today’s culture that can send your teen spinning out of control! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Maybe you’ve just gone through a shouting...