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Episode 848
Whether your teen seems to have it all together or their life is a total mess, they need to know that you love them no matter what. It's about who they are, not what they need to accomplish. In today…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Teen Stories: Starting a New Chapter
Episode 847
When a teen feels like their life is spiraling out of control, it can sometimes be hard for them to see any way things might get better. But no teen is ever a lost cause! In today's show, Mark sits d…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
What Are Practical Consequences for Teens?
Episode 846
The ways you disciplined your child when they were little simply won't work once they're middle school age and older. Now that they're capable of abstract thinking, you want to help them develop self…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Words vs. Actions
Episode 845
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston answers questions from parents who aren’t quite sure how to get through to their teen; from the challenges of the preteen phase to navigating the allure of video gam…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Two Parents, Two Lives
Episode 844
While no one enters a marriage aiming for divorce, for many, separation becomes a harsh reality. In today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore the difficulty of co-parenting with a for…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Is Your Bar Set Too High?
Episode 843
In performance-based relationships, people are valued because of their actions and accomplishments — NOT because of who they are. Many parents, even when they don't mean to, communicate this type of …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Teen Stories: Battling for Independence
Episode 842
If you have a fiercely independent teen at home, you've probably gotten in a battle or two (or more) over who's in control. Finding the balance can be a real challenge! In today's show, Mark chats wi…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Why Are Drugs and Alcohol Appealing to Teens?
Episode 841
By the 12th grade, about two-thirds of teens have tried alcohol, and around half of high schoolers have tried marijuana. What causes them to engage in this behavior? Is it just curiosity, or is it so…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Self-Reflection
Episode 840
When your family lands in a tough spot, are you humble enough to ask yourself if you might be part of the problem? In today’s episode, Mark Gregston answers questions from overwhelmed parents who are…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Shifting Your Parenting Mindset with Dr. Tim Clinton - Part 2
Episode 839
In the conclusion of Mark Gregston's discussion with Dr. Tim Clinton, co-host of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, they delve into how crucial it is to seek your teen's heart — not just try to correct …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago