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When Teens Try to Run From Their Problems
Season 1 Episode 697
Have you ever gotten in an argument with your teen and they've threatened to run away? It's usually an empty threat, but some teens feel it's the only way to escape their problems or conflicts. In to…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Being the Best Grandparent You Can Be
Season 1 Episode 696
Grandparents can have a powerful, unique role in the lives of their teen grandkids — IF they choose to actively pursue the relationship. You may have to shift the way you're involved in your grandchi…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
How to Deal With Loved Ones Invalidating Your Rules
Season 1 Episode 695
Family and friends can bring so much encouragement, comfort and joy. However, they can also bring discouragement, contradiction and stress. What should you do when someone in your support system isn’…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Don't Miss THIS Cry for Help
Season 1 Episode 694
When teens mess up, their first response will likely be to protect themselves from consequences. If you’re bent on justice ... you just might miss their cry for help. In this episode, Mark Gregston a…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Grandparents, How Welcoming Is Your Home?
Season 1 Episode 693
A grandparent's home can be a warm, almost magical place where a teen can find rest from the stresses of life ... or, it can be a place where kids are worried about being judged or making a mess. Wha…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
What Are the Barriers to Good Relationships?
Season 1 Episode 692
Do you long for a closer relationship with your teen? Closeness can be blocked by many factors, including busyness, lack of communication or even how discipline is implemented. In this week's intervi…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Guiding Your Teen Through Grief
Season 1 Episode 691
Whether it's the loss of a grandparent, a broken relationship or the tragic death of a friend, loss can hit teens really hard. And if they aren't allowed or able to process their grief, it can contin…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Helping Teens Self-Reflect
Season 1 Episode 690
In this episode, Mark Gregston answers the question of the week, which comes from a parent who is trying to get their teenage daughter to recognize why her behavior is a problem. Kids don't always kn…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
When Feelings of Failure Creep in...
Season 1 Episode 689
Have you ever started to feel like a failure as a parent? When those worries start to pop up, it's easy to get overwhelmed — but don't be too hard on yourself! In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayn…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Are You Leading by Example?
Season 1 Episode 688
The phrase, "Actions speak louder than words," may feel like a cliché, but when it comes to preparing teens for adulthood, it has never been more true. For teens to really learn how to make wise choi…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago