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Back to SearchTeen Stories: Taking Responsibility
Episode 797
When teens are acting out of hurt or desperation, they may try to cope by deflecting responsibility for poor choices onto anyone but themselves. But eventually, reality is bound to set in. In today's…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
An Appearance-Driven World
Episode 796
The social media world where many of our teens spend their time is primarily focused on appearances — not real connections. Kids will do almost anything to feel seen, even if that means who they are …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Foolishness
Episode 795
You are just as much tied to the hardships brought on by your child as they are. As a parent, it’s your job to develop your teen's foolishness into wisdom. In this week’s episode, Mark Gregston offer…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Out With the Old, in With the New
Episode 794
As kids mature, their needs evolve, calling for different parenting styles. If you don’t adapt your approach in order to meet your teen where they are, you run the risk of losing them forever. In tod…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Why Teens Need Your Wisdom More Than Ever
Episode 793
Our teens walk around all day with access to any information they could possibly want in the palm of their hands. However, they need WISDOM to know what to do with it — and that's where parents come …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Teen Stories: Numbing Grief
Episode 792
When you're walking through a season of grief or healing from trauma, being alone can be incredibly hard — and for many teens, numbing their pain with substances seems like the only option left. In t…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Approaching Internet Safety With Wisdom
Episode 791
The digital world our teens live in continues to change and develop every single day, and while it offers great ways for kids to communicate with their friends, it's also something parents should tak…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Imperfect Role Models
Episode 790
As children become teenagers, their thinking switches from concrete to abstract. While exploring the world they come to find that it’s not as perfect as they previously thought it was, which stirs up…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Constructive Correction
Episode 789
It’s not IF your teen makes a mistake, but rather a matter of WHEN. How we, as parents, choose to respond in those moments significantly impacts our relationship with our kids. In this episode, Mark …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
It's Time to Start Trusting
Episode 788
Trusting teens is tough — but if you want your child to learn how to make wise decisions on their own, you have to start transferring control to them. They won't do everything perfectly, but that's p…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago