Parenting Today's Teens

When someone hurts us, it’s natural to pull away. But parents need to decide beforehand that they’ll continue to communicate love, even when it’s hard.

When it comes to teen behavior, what’s normal and what’s abnormal?

Today, we celebrate a God who is always by our side.

Do you know what your teen really wants for Christmas? The answer might surprise you! This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston suggests five tangible ways to delight even the most distant teen. They may not be able to articulate these heartfelt desires, but you can bet they’ll be delighted to receive them.

The most important things you need to have the best holiday ever!

Fightin’ around the Christmas tree? Here’s how to put the “merry” back into your Christmas!

One of the most important tools in a parent’s toolbox is asking questions.

Moms and Dads have unique and essential roles in parenting—use the diversity as an asset in your home!

As a parent, you need to discern when the bumps of the teen years are a passing inconvenience or a major warning sign.

It’s impossible to push and pull at the same time. But that’s exactly what we do to our kids when we control every aspect of their lives—and still expect them to grow! This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston identifies five ways you might be pushing your teens away, and what you can do instead to pull them in with trust and understanding.