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When Teens Enter Self-Destruct Mode
Season 1 Episode 596
Teens in today's culture engage in all kinds of self-destructive behaviors, from cutting to drinking to sexual promiscuity. So, as a parent, how can you help keep them from making these harmful choic…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Learning to Love Your Adult Child's Future Spouse
Season 1 Episode 595
When your child enters their young adult years, they'll more than likely start seeking out a serious relationship or future spouse — and you may very well butt heads with this new addition to the fam…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
The Modern Spiritual Prodigal
Season 1 Episode 594
When your teen pulls away from — or outright rejects — the faith that you've raised them with, it can feel like you've done something wrong as a parent. But this is the most important time to trust i…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Teens Are Crying Out for Real Wisdom
Season 1 Episode 593
From the outside, today's teen culture looks crazy — practically every parent can agree on that! But it's important to remember that it's all your child knows and if you don't understand their cultur…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Coming Back from Rock Bottom
Season 1 Episode 592
In this week's interview with Heartlight teens, Mark Gregston sits down to talk with a couple of teens who know exactly what it feels like to hit rock bottom — both physically and emotionally — and h…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Teens and Drug Use: Don't Get Caught Off Guard
Season 1 Episode 591
Out of the thousands of teens who have stayed at Heartlight, a large portion of them have been involved with some kind of drug use. A common factor? Most of their parents were caught completely off g…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Enforcing Rules on Older Teens
Season 1 Episode 590
In today's episode, Mark Gregston answers the parenting question of the week, which comes from a couple trying to figure out if they can still enforce a curfew on their 18-year-old son. For older tee…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
You Weren't Created to Be a Doormat
Season 1 Episode 589
As a parent, you have every right to establish boundaries to protect yourself AND your teen. Adolescents are self-centered by nature, and if you don't set up boundaries safeguarding your time and emo…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Take the Pressure Off Yourself — And Your Kids!
Season 1 Episode 588
Do you ever catch yourself worrying about if people view you as a good parent? You're not alone, but the good news is that you can take the pressure off yourself. If you try to be the "perfect parent…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
What Issues Hide Behind Perfectionism?
Season 1 Episode 587
Teens that struggle with perfectionism often start using harmful coping mechanisms to help relieve some of the pressure they put on themselves. But unfortunately, this can come back to bite them in e…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago