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The Messy Side of Adoption
Season 1 Episode 707
When kids get adopted, it's definitely not always a smooth transition — it's a massive adjustment for the entire family. In this episode, Mark Gregston sits down to chat with a couple of Heartlight t…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Is Disrespect Derailing Your Home?
Season 1 Episode 706
Disrespect has an extremely potent way of ruining relationships. If you have a disrespectful teen in your home, the situation needs to be dealt with — and quickly. In today's show, Mark Gregston and …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Is It Worth Your Relationship?
Season 1 Episode 705
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston answers the question of the week, which comes from the parent of a teen who smokes weed daily. Should parents focus their energy on demanding change or on maintainin…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Broken Parents Raising Broken Teens
Season 1 Episode 704
There’s no way around it — life is hard and none of us can avoid the pain and suffering of the human experience. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the importance of facing …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Encouraging the Next Generation
Season 1 Episode 703
Teens and young adults are like sponges, but, unfortunately, they often soak up more negativity than positivity. That's why it's crucial that you speak encouragement and truth into their lives — it c…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Teens and Depression: Stopping the Spiral
Season 1 Episode 702
Depression in teens can often be caused by traumatic events or circumstances early in life that they couldn't fully process at the time. When they begin to struggle with their mental health, they oft…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Is the Relationship With Your Teen Top Priority?
Season 1 Episode 701
Parents often get too focused on "winning," whether that's ending an argument or checking all of the parenting boxes they feel they're supposed to, and lose the relationship with their child in the p…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
How to Implement the Ideal Dating Model
Season 1 Episode 700
How should parents approach their teens’ inevitable interest in the opposite sex, and ultimately romantic relationships? With the proper guidance and support, they can mature in the midst of developi…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
The Value of Admitting Our Struggles
Season 1 Episode 699
The danger of creating and selling a perfect narrative to the world is that it becomes nearly impossible to communicate your problems to anyone. This dark path leads to hopelessness and isolation. In…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Is Judgment Driving Your Teen Away?
Season 1 Episode 698
When teens feel judged by their parents, they'll quickly put up walls in the relationship and not receive any of the insight or instruction you're trying to share. So, how do you keep the relationshi…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago