Parenting Today's Teens

How to be a source of encouragement to a hurting family.

Parents are facing a generation that can’t seem to find direction or purpose.

When was the last time you and your family laughed together?

Teens today are the most tech-savvy and plugged-in generation ever! Social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Instagram are an integral part of their way of life. So, how can we put healthy boundaries around digital usage? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston gives a sobering overview of the dangers online and shares reasonable limits that parents can set.

Could you have a “comfortable prodigal” living at home?

When teens refuse to engage with their family.

A promise every parent needs to make.

Is your teen ready to flex his independence?

Just because it isn’t January doesn’t mean you can’t make some resolutions!

It’s back-to-school season, and high schoolers everywhere are hitting the books. How can parents avoid the common pitfalls that make school a “sore subject” for some teens? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston discusses the four most common causes of school-day tension and describes some practical ways to make it a positive academic year.