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Teens and Grief: Picking Up the Pieces
Season 1 Episode 717
When a parent passes away, everyone in the family is left to learn how to cope the best they can. Unfortunately, sometimes differing coping mechanisms can cause even more friction between a teen and …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Why Do Teens Like to Argue So Much?
Season 1 Episode 716
A lot of teens seem to argue just for the sake of arguing, but oftentimes, there are some deeper issues going on under the surface. As a parent, you have the opportunity to teach your teens that they…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Redirecting Influence
Season 1 Episode 715
Influence is defined as the capacity to have an effect on the character, development or behavior of someone. As a parent, how do your actions and decisions shape the life of your teen? In today’s epi…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
The Key to Successfully Raising a Teen
Season 1 Episode 714
The responsibilities of a parent are arguably infinite, which raises the question: Is there a single component of parenting that should be prioritized above all others? In today’s episode, Mark Gregs…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
How Well Do You Understand Your Teen's World?
Season 1 Episode 713
Most parents would agree that they're grateful they're not growing up in today's teenage culture. Our teens are faced with information overload, shallow relationships, pressure from social media and …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
When They Hit Bumps in the Road
Season 1 Episode 712
While there is ALWAYS hope for struggling teens, they'll inevitably hit some bumps in the road while finding their way again. What matters is how they recover from stumbling. In this week's interview…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Modeling Forgiveness for Your Teens
Season 1 Episode 711
Whether it's intentional or not, teens can sometimes be quite hurtful toward their parents. When your teen has hurt you, do you carry that resentment with you? Or do you show them the power of forgiv…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Refusing Therapy
Season 1 Episode 710
In this episode, Mark Gregston answers the question of the week, which comes from a parent who is trying to get their teen to go to therapy. If help is viewed as a sign of weakness, many won’t reach …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Is Smoking Weed Normal?
Season 1 Episode 709
In a culture where anxiety is high and teens crave connection, marijuana can seem like the perfect solution. If “everyone is doing it,” why would your teen want to be the exception? In today’s episod…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Good Parents Are Great Listeners
Season 1 Episode 708
In the chaos of today's world, our teens are desperately looking for someone to truly listen to them. Mom or Dad, is that person you? Or do you often find yourself dismissing what your child says? In…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago