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Episode 1366
Join Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd as they discuss the importance of teaching teens financial responsibility. They note that far fewer teens work today compared to past generations, which can lead…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Senior Slumps, Screen Time and Safe Spaces
Episode 1365
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston tackles questions from parents on motivating teens who are losing steam before graduation and supporting neurodivergent kids struggling with screen time. He also sha…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Sibling Conflict in Your Home
Episode 1364
In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss how sibling rivalry is a common challenge, fueled by differences in personality, comparisons, unequal attention and the push for independence…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Power of Relationship in Parenting
Episode 1363
Parenting is about far more than discipline, survival or raising kids toward independence — it is ultimately rooted in relationship. When parents invest time and care into building genuine connection…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Teen Stories: Wrestling With Rejection
Episode 1362
The fear of rejection can shape a teen’s choices in powerful and sometimes destructive ways. In this episode, Mark Gregston talks with two young ladies from Heartlight, who share how their desire to …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Helping Your Teen Build Resilience
Episode 1361
Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the importance of building resilience in teens including the ability to bounce back from mistakes, setbacks and stress. Mark explains that overprotecting chil…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Vaping, Video Games and Values
Episode 1360
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston addresses the real-life challenges parents of teens face, including vaping, bullying, video games, emotional struggles and the balance between connection and correct…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
How Important Is School?
Episode 1359
Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney LaFleur explore why school is about much more than academics — it’s the training ground where teens learn to build relationships, handle challenges and grow…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Criticism Hurts More Than It Helps
Episode 1358
Mark Gregston reflects on his lifelong love of animals and tells the story of his llama, Tony, whose decline became a lesson in parenting. In the midst of trying to save Tony, Mark faced harsh critic…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Teen Stories: Healing Through Honesty
Episode 1357
Every struggling teen has their own story, but many share a deeper need: to be truly understood. In today’s episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight residents who have learned the power of opening…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago