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When Your Teen Says 'No' to Church
Season 1 Episode 586
For plenty of families who go to church on a regular basis, there will come a day when your teen (or pre-teen) starts pushing back and doesn't want to attend anymore. So, should you force them? Or le…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Pinpointing the Proper Consequences
Season 1 Episode 585
In today's episode, Mark Gregston answers a question from a distraught couple whose teenage son stole hundreds of dollars from them to spend on video games. Mark shares that while it's important to u…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
How Does Divorce Really Impact Kids?
Season 1 Episode 584
In today's culture, the chances are pretty high that your family has been directly or indirectly impacted by divorce in some way — and many people say that kids are able to cope reasonably well when …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
The First Step to Healing Your Family Is Acceptance
Season 1 Episode 583
In this devotional, Mark Gregston shares stories from families who all had to accept the truth of their child's behavior or struggles in order to move forward. Of course, the truth may not always be …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
The Toxic Side of Technology
Season 1 Episode 582
In today's episode, Mark Gregston sits down with a couple of Heartlight teens and learns why their families sent them to the boarding school. For one 14-year-old girl, being bullied into sending expl…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Teen Suicide: Know the Warning Signs
Season 1 Episode 581
When teens feel completely hopeless and think they have nowhere left to turn, they might start to believe suicide is the only option to end their pain. This is when they need your love more than ever…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Getting Your Teen Out of Their Room and Into the World
Season 1 Episode 580
In this episode, Mark Gregston answers a question from a listener whose 15-year-old daughter wants to spend most of her time alone playing on her phone. Does that sound familiar? Mark shares some pra…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
When Should Teens Get Medical Treatment for Behavior?
Season 1 Episode 579
If your teen has been diagnosed with a mental or behavioral disorder, it's normal if you feel apprehension about seeking medication for their issues — many parents do! But getting medical treatment f…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak
Season 1 Episode 578
Anger can sometimes be an amazing motivator for teens, but it can also damage or destroy relationships if they get swept up in it. So, how should you respond when your teen flies into a fit of rage? …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Working Together to Reconcile
Season 1 Episode 577
When teens come to Heartlight, the lessons they — and their parents — learn often change the dynamics of their whole family, but it takes effort on everyone's part to continue moving forward in a hea…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago