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Finding That "Lightbulb" Moment
Season 1 Episode 637
In many cases, teens have to hit rock bottom before they realize they have to deal with the big issues in their lives, whether it's addiction, insecurity or anything in between. In today's episode, M…
Published on 3 years ago
"I Can Do This On My Own, Mom!"
Season 1 Episode 636
When kids hit the middle of their teen years (or sometimes younger), you'll usually start to hear them say things like "I don't want your help," or "I wish I lived by myself." Often, parents interpre…
Published on 3 years ago
How Do You Support Your Teen During a Divorce?
Season 1 Episode 635
In this episode, Mark Gregston shares his thoughts on the biggest parenting question of the week: How do you support a teen through the process of a high-conflict divorce? When parents split up, it c…
Published on 3 years ago
No Matter What, Keep Speaking Wisdom
Season 1 Episode 634
When your child becomes a teen, you can no longer make all their decisions for them — but you CAN ask them questions about what's going on in their heart and speak wisdom into their lives. In this ep…
Published on 3 years ago
Be the Listening Ear Your Child Needs
Season 1 Episode 633
Today's teens are DESPERATE for someone to listen to them — but all too often, their parents or grandparents shut them down with harsh or judgmental comments. Do you find yourself quickly telling you…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
When Teens Can't Make Decisions With a Clear Head
Season 1 Episode 632
In today's episode, Mark Gregston chats with a couple of Heartlight teens who both struggled with drug use and felt like their lives were totally off track. For one young lady, her substance abuse es…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
No Pain, No Change
Season 1 Episode 631
For most kids, the first 12 or 13 years of their lives are relatively pain-free, but things change when they enter middle and high school. They begin to experience more real hardships and pain — some…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Stumbling Through Social Norms
Season 1 Episode 630
In today's episode, Mark Gregston answers the top parenting question of the week, which comes from a couple who is trying to encourage their 13-year-old son to take on more responsibilities — especia…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Do You Lead a Grace-Based Home?
Season 1 Episode 629
If your relationship with your teen consists of nothing but rules, chances are that your child will continue to pull away from you as they get older. However, combining proper consequences with GRACE…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
The Power of Practicing Introspection
Season 1 Episode 628
No parent is perfect, and your past experiences with YOUR parents can have an impact on how you view the world and interact with your own kids. That's why it's so important to reflect on what lingeri…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago