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Episode 928
Do you want to have a deep, lasting relationship with your teen? Intentionality is key! In this episode of Parenting Today's Teens, Mark shares insights on how to connect with your teen in a more mea…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Teen Stories: Internal Battles
Episode 927
The teenage years are full of ups and downs as our kids try to figure out who they are and how they fit into the world. But when self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy creep into the picture, it can l…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
The Pitfalls of Performance-Based Parenting
Episode 926
Our teens are faced with a world that judges them based on performance — whether it's their grades, their athletics or if they're keeping up with the latest makeup trends. If your child also feels li…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries
Episode 925
In today's episode, Mark Gregston addresses some of the most challenging questions parents are facing in their relationships with their teens. From dealing with adopted children struggling with anger…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Raising an Independent Teen
Episode 924
Have you ever met a parent who dreams of their child being forever dependent on them? We bet not! In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into the challenges of understanding and su…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
What Do Teens Really Want?
Episode 923
All behavior is goal-oriented, but sometimes, it can be really hard to see what your teen's goal was when they make a bad decision or act out of character. What are they actually looking for? In toda…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Teen Stories: Healing the Wound of Rejection
Episode 922
Part of being a teen is trying to figure out where you fit in, and, unfortunately, feeling rejected sometimes comes with the territory. But for many adopted teens, rejection can open up old wounds. I…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Starting Fresh: Practical Tips for a New Year
Episode 921
Happy New Year, listeners! We're wishing the very best for you and your loved ones in 2024! In today's holiday episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd tackle the topic of making a fresh start in th…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: The Search for Identity
Episode 920
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston answers pressing questions from parents dealing with everything from a senior son who's checked out of school, to addressing substance abuse, the loss of friends and…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
The Power of Forgiveness
Episode 919
Holding onto bitterness can be detrimental to any family. Teens will make mistakes and disappoint, but as parents, forgiveness is the release valve that prevents bitterness from building up and causi…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago