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Dealing With an Entitled Teen
Season 1 Episode 526
So many parents have good intentions and start freely giving money and material things to their children at a very young age. Unfortunately, this can create a monster: an entitled teen. Mark Gregston…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
Growing Closer With Your Child
Season 1 Episode 525
All of us want to feel like we have significance in life — and for teens, the search for their purpose can take them in a lot of different directions. In this episode, Mark answers some more question…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
Teens and Porn: Shaming Is the Wrong Approach
Season 1 Episode 524
The easy accessibility of pornography in today's culture is something that has a widespread impact on both teen guys and girls, so how can parents be prepared to confront this topic? Mark Gregston an…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
Getting to the Heart of Your Teen's Anger
Season 1 Episode 523
As practically every parent of a teen knows, when your child doesn't get what they want, it can lead to angry outbursts. And if you lose your temper too, it creates the perfect storm. In this devotio…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Taking a Break From Screens
Season 1 Episode 522
We live in a digital age, and many teenagers today feel like they would really struggle if they didn't have their phones. In this episode, Mark Gregston speaks with some insightful Heartlight teens a…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Can Failure Be a Good Thing?
Season 1 Episode 521
If you, as a parent, look at failure as something to be ashamed of, chances are your teens will too — but inevitably, they WILL take risks and make mistakes. So how should you handle it? Mark Gregsto…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Creating New Opportunities
Season 1 Episode 520
As a parent, what should you do with a teenager who just wants to stay in her room all the time? Or what about when your child really wants to go to a different school than the one you had planned fo…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Adoption: Staying the Course
Season 1 Episode 519
Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd sit down to have a special discussion on the challenges parents experience when their adopted children become teenagers. Adopted kids often struggle with their sense …
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Moving From Teaching to Training
Season 1 Episode 518
In today's digital world, we are under a constant bombardment of information — this is especially true for teens. In this week's devotional, Mark shares that when your child enters their teenage year…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Are Your Kids Truly Being Heard?
Season 1 Episode 517
Mark Gregston chats with two Heartlight teens who share their stories of turning to drugs and alcohol to mask pain they felt in their hearts. Both young ladies agreed that if they felt their parents …
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago