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A Soft Heart Behind a Hard Shell
Season 1 Episode 687
Teens who've walked through trauma at a young age respond in a variety of ways, but often, they'll create a tough, prickly outer persona to keep themselves from ever being hurt again. It takes patien…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
The Muddle in the Middle
Season 1 Episode 686
As busy and activity-packed as most of our lives are, you may find that the best opportunities to connect with your teen pop up in the most mundane of moments. In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayn…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
When Your Child Is Living a Double Life
Season 1 Episode 685
In today's episode, Mark Gregston answers the top parenting question of the week, which comes from a mom who just found out her daughter — who's usually a great student — smokes pot and abuses Addera…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Training Boys to Be Men
Season 1 Episode 684
If you're a parent to a teenage boy, you probably know that they're prone to taking some questionable risks, and oftentimes their need to prove themselves can get them in trouble. But underneath the …
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Making Time for Your Teen
Season 1 Episode 683
How often do you make time to just sit down and talk to your teen? Is it only when they've done something wrong, or do you make it a point to hang out with them? In today's episode, Mark Gregston exp…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
It's Not Too Late to Change the Story
Season 1 Episode 682
When teens begin to feel trapped in a mess of their own making, they sometimes lack the perspective to see a way out. That's why it's SO important for parents to take any mention of suicidal thoughts…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Identifying the Pull of Culture
Season 1 Episode 681
As parents, we do our best to instill godly morals and the ability to make wise choices into our teens, but there's no denying that today's adolescent culture is constantly pulling them in other dire…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Interpreting Your Child's Defense Mechanisms
Season 1 Episode 680
In today's episode, Mark Gregston answers the top parenting question of the week, which comes from a father wondering why his adopted daughter is not affected by discipline. Mark shares his advice an…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
When You've Been Fired By Your Teen...
Season 1 Episode 679
When your teen rejects you or tells you they hate you, it can hurt deeply. But God can use even the most painful of moments for good — and after all, conflict is often a precursor for change! In toda…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Don't Let Losses Become Generational
Season 1 Episode 678
We know losses and pain can have a huge impact on teens' behavior ... but have you considered how the losses in your own life affect your parenting? In this episode, Mark Gregston shares why you need…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago