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Episode 1008
Wisdom isn't just about age — it's about tapping into our experiences and sharing them meaningfully. You've got stories worth telling and lessons worth sharing, but you need to make them relevant to …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Teen Stories: Craving Validation
Episode 1007
When teens struggle with perfectionism or low self-esteem, social media can seem like an easy way to get validation — but unfortunately, it often makes the problem worse. In today's show, Mark talks …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Protecting Purity: Approaching the Conversation With Wisdom
Episode 1006
Each stage of parenting presents its own challenges, and arguably, none are as daunting as the teen years, a time when kids encounter complex issues, including those related to sexuality and relation…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Pornography, Power Struggles and Parental Influence
Episode 1005
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston tackles tough conversations that can leave any parent feeling lost. Whether it's the struggle to converse with a defiant teen, the heartache of a mother discovering …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Balancing Protection and Autonomy
Episode 1004
Helicopter parenting, while well-intentioned, can hinder our teenagers from developing the necessary skills to succeed in the real world. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Big Impacts from Small Talk
Episode 1003
Embracing the mundane, everyday moments with teens opens doors to deeper conversations. One of the best ways to show your child they matter is through attentiveness to the little things. Through the …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Teen Stories: What's Behind Bad Choices?
Episode 1002
Teens make poor decisions for a lot of different reasons, but it's usually not just to be rebellious. Whether it's loneliness, a cry for love or projecting anger, there's always motivation behind the…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
When Silence Builds Walls
Episode 10001
Kids today are bombarded with info in ways previous generations never were. Imagine being a teen now, with nearly unlimited access to the world's knowledge — and its misinformation — through the inte…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Managing and Responding to Teen Attitude
Episode 1000
In this episode, Mark Gregston tackles some of the toughest challenges facing parents, including managing a child's disrespect, addressing a teen's anxiety about activities and fostering open communi…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Navigating Teen Responses to Stress: Fight, Flight or Freeze
Episode 999
Join Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd in this enlightening episode as they explore the typical stress responses exhibited by adolescents: fight, flight or freeze. The discussion delves into the under…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago