Even in the messy situations of the teen years, God has a purpose and a plan.

Every fall, parents gear up to send their children back school. But for many moms and dads, the back-to-school season comes with a number of deep-seated worries and anxieties. This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston addresses four common fears parents have about school—and what to do if they come true.

What is keeping your teen an arms-length away?

Fighting with your teen over grades? Remember what’s really important.

Prepare the teens in your home to face life in the wild!

The unnatural—but greatly needed—response to parenting struggles.

What role should a parent play during a teen’s dating years?

In today’s culture, the number of young girls who vie for attention by acting and dressing inappropriately is reaching epidemic proportions. So what are the reasons behind their low self-esteem? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston shares what moms and dads can do to make their daughters feel valued.

In order for your son or daughter to grow up, you need to let go.

Does your teen see you as a parent or a parole officer?