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Parenting Today's Teens
Mark Gregston
Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 1334

The Parenting Today's Teens Podcast is a daily resource for parents raising teenagers. Hosted by Mark Gregston, a renowned parenting expert with over 45 years of experience, this podcast provides practical, expert advice for navigating the challenges of parenting teens. Whether you're struggling with defiance, emotional issues, or just want to understand your teen better, Mark’s guidance is raw, real, and always hopeful.
Some episodes are co-hosted by Courtney LaFleur, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and on-staff counselor at Heartlight, adding professional counseling insights to the conversation. Together, Mark and Courtney provide expert tips and real-life solutions to help you build stronger relationships with your teen and navigate the complexities of today’s adolescent culture.
If you’re looking for guidance on how to connect with your teen, improve family dynamics, and raise a confident, well-adjusted teen, this podcast is for you.
For more parenting tools and expert advice, visit www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.
Parenting Today's Teens is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information, visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
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I Mustache Mark a Question: Teen Social Media Use
Episode 1095
vendredi 30 août 2024 • Duration 11:30
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston tackles tough questions sent in by parents about managing teens' screen time. From managing social media boundaries to fostering deeper parent-child connections, Mark provides practical advice and heartfelt insights for navigating these challenges. He emphasizes the importance of adapting parenting techniques as kids grow and ensuring that teens feel affirmed and valued at home. Tune in now!
Have a question for Mark? Submit it here: markgregston.com
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Creating a Home with Room for Forgiveness
Episode 1094
jeudi 29 août 2024 • Duration 14:12
In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the importance of forgiveness in our homes. It can be difficult and takes time, but it starts with you. Although it can be hard to let go, we must forgive and move forward to show our teens hope for the future of our family. Mark uses Matthew 26:28 to remind us that forgiveness is about acting upon God's love and loving like He does.
For more on forgiveness, check out the article, Making It Right, at parentingtodaysteens.org/articles/making-it-right/
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
I Mustache Mark a Question: Adopted Teens and Consequences
Episode 1085
vendredi 16 août 2024 • Duration 03:56
In this insightful Q&A episode, Mark Gregston addresses a pressing question from a listener named David, who is struggling with his adopted daughter's disregard for consequences. Mark discusses the psychological implications of adoption and how feelings of abandonment and self-worth play crucial roles in shaping a teen's behavior. He offers practical advice on looking beyond the behavior to identify underlying issues and suggests ways for parents to engage with their teens to instill a sense of value and worth. Tune in now for a powerful and enlightening discussion!
Have a question for Mark? Submit it here: markgregston.com
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
I Mustache Mark a Question: Gender Identity, Social Media and Romance Novels
Episode 995
vendredi 12 avril 2024 • Duration 26:09
In today's episode, Mark Gregston addresses a range of pressing questions submitted by parents. He offers deep insights into understanding the root causes of inappropriate behavior and the balance between setting boundaries and understanding your teen's underlying struggles. Mark addresses concerns about gender identity, the influence of social media on teens, consequences for skipping class, handling highly sexual content in romance novels and more — tune in now!
Have a question for Mark? Submit it here: markgregston.com
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mark Answers Your Questions
Season 1 · Episode 95
vendredi 30 octobre 2020 • Duration 19:47
On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions.
To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Why Traditional Parenting No Longer Works
Season 1 · Episode 94
jeudi 29 octobre 2020 • Duration 10:08
On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into the ideas behind why traditional parenting no longer works.
To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
A Devotional from Mark
Season 1 · Episode 93
mercredi 28 octobre 2020 • Duration 24:41
On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional that will speak to you no matter what your current relationship is with your teen.
To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mark's Interviews with Teens
Season 1 · Episode 92
mardi 27 octobre 2020 • Duration 19:03
On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens.
To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Consequences Without Guilt and Shame
Season 1 · Episode 91
lundi 26 octobre 2020 • Duration 16:57
On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to give your teen consequences - without the added guilt and shame.
To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mark Answers Your Questions
Season 1 · Episode 90
vendredi 23 octobre 2020 • Duration 16:22
On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions.
To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy