By Mark Gregston
Parenting Today's Teens With Mark Gregston
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#2062 Parents need to spend a little less time nagging … and a little more time creating a peaceful harbor for their kids! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. When our teens get home from school, we’re like, “You need...
#2061 If your energetic little boy has become a terror … or your sweet little girl is teetering on the brink of disaster … it’s easy to lose hope. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. When you’re struggling with a...
#2060 Mom, Dad, trying to empower your teen for a successful future? I’m gonna surprise you with one of the keys! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. One of the biggest mistakes I see parents making today is keeping their...
#541 – Student Story: Lucas Do you struggle to get your teen to do his homework, help with chores, or get out of the house? You can’t know how to help him until you know what’s behind the behavior. This weekend...
#2058 Back in my day, bullies were confined to name-calling at lunchtime … taunts on the playground … or fights behind the gym after school. But today, bullies have way more tools of torment at their disposal. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston …...
#2057 Getting a shot at the doctor’s office or having blood drawn for a test might hurt … but it’s for your own good! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Most parents believe that pain and discomfort should be avoided...
#2056 The single, most common question parents ask me is, “What is the most important thing I can do as a parent to help my kids?” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Parents always seem surprised when I tell them...
#2055 As a parent, how do you know exactly the right time to extend grace? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I recently worked with a teen who rarely received grace at home. He spewed anger on everyone and everything...
#540 – Student Story: Jake Are you experiencing helplessness, hopelessness, or fear regarding your teen? You don’t have to do this alone. It’s okay to ask for help! This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston encourages parents to take action...
#2054 Recently, I read a fascinating story about a mom who never left her son’s side. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Travis loved to jump from the swings at the playground. And that was fine, ‘cause his mom was...
#2053 Have you ever fallen off a horse? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I work with teens at a residential counseling facility in Texas … so forgive me for using horses to teach life lessons. But when kids get on...
#2052 President Theodore Roosevelt said, “I can be President of the United States, or I can control my daughter, Alice. I cannot do both.” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Parents of strong-willed kids understand that raising them requires a...
#2051 When your teen spits out some contentious remark about legalizing marijuana or abortion rights … how should you respond? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. You might feel concerned about your child’s thinking now. But you do have the...
#2050 Have you ever noticed that teens who are irresponsible and unmotivated often have parents who are just the opposite? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Hardworking moms and dads often have a tendency to be over- responsible for their...
#539 – Student Story: Noelle Single parenting is tough—especially when you’re parenting a teen! So, how can single moms navigate the unique challenge of raising adolescents? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston offers help and hope to single moms,...
#2048 No parent ever dreams that their child might experiment with drugs, alcohol or some other dangerous activity. But the reality is … it happens every day. So how can we see past the crushing feelings of grief or betrayal …...
#2047 Did you know that in Hartford, Connecticut, it’s illegal to cross the street walking on your hands? Or in Wilbur, Washington, it’s against the law to drive an ugly horse? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Nothing undermines the...
#2046 Recently, a parent asked me this question: “If I suspect that my teen is involved in an inappropriate relationship … should I pry into their private life to find out for sure?” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Now,...
#2045 When your child says something like, “I wish I’d been born in a different family!” … how do you recover from the hurt? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. The answer is forgiveness. And if you can grasp this...
#538 – Student Story: Robert With new laws in place, alcohol and marijuana are easier to get ahold of now than ever before. So, how can parents prepare their teens to navigate this world of temptations? This weekend on Parenting Today’s...
#2044 Setting goals is an effective way to achieve desired results. So Mom, Dad … what are your goals as a parent? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. In my opinion, parents these days spend too much time trying to...
#2043 When life gets hard, we often want to retreat … to take a break and regroup. It’s natural! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. You and I know what it’s like to want to escape after a particularly hard...
#2042 Parents often ask me if they should share their past with their teen. They say, “Won’t that just encourage them to repeat the mistakes I made?” In my experience, I’ve found just the opposite to be true. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston...
#2041 Most parents are devastated when they learn that their teen has been drinking booze, experimenting with sex, or participating in some other destructive behavior. But how you react in that moment has the power to define your relationship in years...
#2040 Ever watch a baby bird leave the nest for the first time? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Baby humans go through a similar process… though you wouldn’t recognize it at first. It typically involves things like staying out...
#537 – Student Story: Ronin No amount of after-school activities, social clubs, sports programs or music lessons can replace the education and life skills gained at work. But most kids aren’t terribly eager to start punching the clock! This weekend on...
#2039 Take some dirt, drop in a seed, add some water … and wait. Eventually, you’ll grow a harvest! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Now, I don’t make a living growing food … but I do know the basic...
#2038 One time, a dad asked me why his discipline methods had stopped being effective. He said, “They worked on me when I was a kid. I mean, you train horses the same way you did a hundred years ago, don’t...
#2037 Today’s moms and dads are so worried about being friends with their kids … they’ve forgotten how to be parents! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I’ve seen parents get so lax with their kids that they look more...
#2036 Wouldn’t it be nice if all the problems you have with your kids would disappear at the snap of a finger? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I hate to be bearer of bad news … but there’s no...
#2035 Susanna came from a great home with Christian parents. She grew up attending church, playing sports, and going to youth group. But by the time she turned 17, she was selling drugs, abusing alcohol, and using meth at a rate...
#536 – STUDENT STORY: LINNIE Parents who battle their teens over every little thing are bound to foster an atmosphere of anger and resentment. So which battles are worth fighting—and which ones aren’t? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston...
#2034 For parents whose teens are spinning out of control, it can often feel like a tornado that’s bearing down on your household. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I’ve heard moms and dads describe the struggle with their teen...
#2033 Most of the companies we work for have policy manuals. And even though they’re tedious and boring, we choose to follow the rules because otherwise … we’d lose our jobs! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. The rules within...
#2032 When was the last time you asked your teenager a question that wasn’t “How was your day?” or “What did you do at school today?” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I’ve said it a million times. And I’ll...
#2031 Parents always want to know … “Is it really possible to have a meaningful, two-way conversation with my teen?” Well, I’m here to tell you … yes, it is! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Conversation naturally occurs when...
#2030 Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I’ve met a lot of Christian parents who want...
#535 Thanks to smartphones, there’s never any shortage of information at our teens’ fingertips. But is information what they’re really longing for? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston explains how parents can impart wisdom and truth when kids are...
#2029 It’s normal for your teen to make immature decisions. But if he or she has started making self- destructive choices … it’s time to get some outside help. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Divorce, abuse, a death in...
#2028 Years ago, Jan and I had several teen boys living in our home. Based on the state of their bathroom, I could tell they needed to learn an important life lesson. So I said, “From now on, you need to...
#2027 When life gets hectic, it’s tempting to give our kids the leftovers of our time. But our priorities should really be the other way around. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Hey, I’m right there with you. We’re all...
#2026 What if the last thing you said to your son today … were the last words you ever spoke to him? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. A sobering thought, isn’t it? No one wants to be remembered for...
#2025 I’ve never met a young person who didn’t want to be cool. But in cyber world, that’s certainly gotten a lot of kids into trouble! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Websites like YouTube, Facebook or Twitter offer teens...
#534 – Student Story: Molly As parents, we want to see our kids to be themselves and express their unique personalities. But sometimes, the ways teens choose to express themselves can make us uncomfortable. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark...
#2024 It’s all too easy for parents to get sidetracked right when their child needs them most. Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. During my high school years, I don’t remember engaging much with my parents. But families should be...
#2023 When was the last time you used a pager? A cassette tape? How about a dial-up modem? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. We live in a world where things become outdated fast. The latest and greatest technology one...
#2022 When your teen’s life starts spinning out of control, you’re undoubtedly thinkin’, “How am I gonna survive this mess?” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. The book of Psalms is filled with beautiful songs of praise and thanksgiving. But...
#2021 [announcer type voice] This Friday night … at the dinner table … don’t miss an important lecture from mom and dad on your latest big mistake! Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. If you invited your teen to attend...
#2020 Your teen’s life may be filled with activities. But is he missing out on valuable time with mom and dad? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. We push our teens to work hard at piano lessons, soccer practice, church...
#533 Is your teen depressed, withdrawn, or isolating himself from friends and family? Don’t miss the telltale signs of emotional pain! This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston discusses what to do when you see the warning signs and how...