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Back to SearchTeen Stories: Silently Struggling
Episode 1047
No matter how happy or outgoing a teen may seem, appearances aren't everything. It's important to recognize the signs of a teen who's quietly struggling with their mental health. In today's episode, …
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Tips for Correcting Your Teen (Without the Drama)
Episode 1046
Struggling with giving effective feedback to your teen without causing friction at home? In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd tackle the delicate art of correcting teens. They emphasize …
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Handling a Troubled Teen
Episode 1045
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston addresses some tough questions posed by a parent dealing with a 15-year-old son facing numerous behavioral and emotional challenges. Mark emphasizes the importance o…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Creating Healthy Boundaries
Episode 1044
Parenting isn't just about setting rules; it's about defining the limits that help parents and teens understand who they are, what they stand for and how they relate to each other. In today’s episode…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Rewiring Childhood: Understanding the Impact of Smartphones
Episode 1043
Have you noticed your teen glued to their phone screen for hours? You're definitely not alone. In today's show, Mark looks at the profound effects that smartphones and social media have on the mental…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Teen Stories: From Rock Bottom to Redemption
Episode 1042
Many of the teens at Heartlight arrive after hitting the lowest point in their lives — but it's only at that point when they accept that something needs to change. In today's show, Mark sits down wit…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Building Responsibility in Tweens
Episode 1041
Our approach to parenting must shift as our kids’ world changes — which means we have to recognize the complex issues our pre-teens are being faced with. In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shep…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Identity, Independence and Influence
Episode 1040
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston tackles tough questions and real-life scenarios sent in by concerned parents. Topics range from addressing LGBTQ matters and therian identity to dealing with trouble…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Do You Need to Reevaluate Your Parenting Strategies?
Episode 1039
Do you ever find yourself questioning whether your current parenting tactics are effective? On today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd challenge parents to rethink their traditional methods…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Teaching Teens to Respect Authority in Today's World
Episode 1038
Teens live in a world bombarded by celebrity scandals and news about flawed leaders, which often means they easily lose respect for authority figures. In this episode, Mark delves into the challenges…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago