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Episode 978
It's always good to remember that our role as parents is not just to protect teens from pain, but to equip them with the resilience and understanding to navigate through it. That's what'll help them …
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Teen Stories: Growing Through Pain
Episode 977
For kids who've gone through trauma and instability, finding — and keeping — a sense of control can feel incredibly important. But the need to always be in control can hold them back from who they we…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Are You Missing the Meaningful Moments?
Episode 976
As parents, we often get absorbed in our own activities and miss crucial moments with our teens. In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss why it's vital to recognize and seize opport…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Dating, Faith, Identity and Independence
Episode 975
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston tackles pressing parental concerns head-on. From navigating teen dating and phone use to addressing sexual identity and rebellion, Mark offers not just answers, but …
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Should You Be Friends With Your Teen?
Episode 974
Are you struggling to find the balance between friendship and parenting with your teen? Today’s parents often strive to have a close relationship with their kids, but in doing so, may blur the lines …
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Do You Have a Flexible Parenting Approach?
Episode 973
As parents, we all want strong, positive relationships with our teens. But what happens when those relationships become strained? In this episode, Mark highlights the influence of today's culture and…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Teen Stories: Finding the Way Forward
Episode 972
Trauma at any age can be devastating. For teens, who often haven't yet developed the coping skills they need to work through grief or bad experiences, it can feel like the pain will never end. In tod…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
What Every Parent Should Know About Navigating Social Media
Episode 971
Parenting teens in the digital age comes with challenges no generation has seen before. We're all learning as we go! In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into the complex world of s…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Is Tough Love Still Unconditional Love?
Episode 970
Your teen always needs to feel your love unconditionally, but sometimes, a tougher love is required. In today's episode, Mark Gregston addresses pressing questions on parenting troubled teens, dealin…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
Privacy vs. Protection in the Digital Realm
Episode 969
As technology continues to evolve, it's crucial for parents to adapt right along with it. Balancing trust, privacy and safety in the online world is a unique, and relatively new, challenge. In today’…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago