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Back to SearchI Mustache Mark a Question: Abandonment Issues
Episode 890
All behavior is goal oriented, so what’s motivating your teen? Oftentimes bad behavior is a means of protection. In this week's Q&A episode, Mark Gre…
2 years, 3 months ago
When to Give Grace
Episode 889
Is your teenager pushing you away, leaving you feeling frustrated and helpless? When you’ve been shut out, grace can open the door! In this insightfu…
2 years, 3 months ago
Creating a Place of Refuge for Teens
Episode 888
Grandparents, what do your grandkids feel when they first walk in your front door? Do they feel welcomed and safe? Or like they can't be themselves? …
2 years, 3 months ago
Teen Stories: Numbing the Pain
Episode 887
Drug use in teens often starts because it seems like a way to relax, but often, they begin to rely on substances just to get through the day. For man…
2 years, 3 months ago
Teen Drug Use: Signs, Signals and Solutions
Episode 886
It's easier for teens to get their hands on drugs than it ever has been, and the accessibility coupled with teens' natural curiosity often spells tro…
2 years, 3 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Conflicting Values
Episode 885
Your teenager is well aware of your beliefs; they don't need a constant reminder. What they do need is a strong, supportive relationship with you dur…
2 years, 3 months ago
Embracing Failure
Episode 884
When you give teens the opportunity to make their own decisions, they WILL eventually fail, and that’s okay! Avoiding giving them control out of fear…
2 years, 3 months ago
Supporting Your Kids (and THEIR Kids) in Word and Deed
Episode 883
If you're a grandparent, you might have times when you're tempted to try to step in and parent your grandchildren, but in most cases, you can leave t…
2 years, 3 months ago
Teen Stories: Running From Pain
Episode 882
When teens are carrying around a lot of hurt inside, they often look for any way to numb it or escape it — even if that means physically running away…
2 years, 4 months ago
Looking for Love in the Wrong Places
Episode 881
Today's culture is more permissive of sexual activity in the teen years than ever before, and for many teens, this behavior may seem like an easy way…
2 years, 4 months ago