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For Teens, Image Is Everything
Season 1 Episode 516
Does your teen act like a totally different person on social media than they do at home? This behavior is all too common. Mark Gregston is joined by Wayne Shepherd to discuss how the pressures of tod…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Getting to the Root of the Problem
Season 1 Episode 515
Mark Gregston sits down to answer some questions from parents about the often challenging reality of raising teenagers in today's culture. This week, Mark tackles what a homeschooling mom should do w…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Finding Boundaries and Balance in the Digital World
Season 1 Episode 514
Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd sit down to talk about different ways to handle and be engaged in your teen's online life. In order to parent well in today's culture and keep up with your teens, you…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Stop Controlling, Start Trusting
Season 1 Episode 513
In this special devotional, Mark Gregston shares advice for parents who are engaged in one of the most common struggles you can have with your teen: the battle for control. Teens want nothing more th…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
The Hunt for Identity
Season 1 Episode 512
When you're a teenager, figuring out who you are and shaping your identity can be a huge challenge and can often lead down some dark paths. Mark Gregston chats with two Heartlight teens whose quests …
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Teens and Drugs: What to Look Out For
Season 1 Episode 511
As a parent, you always hope your teen will never turn to drugs or underage drinking — but the reality is the majority of high schoolers have tried alcohol and 50 percent have reported using marijuan…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Can Screen Time Limitations Prevent Connectivity?
Season 1 Episode 510
In this episode, Mark Gregston answers all your questions about screen time. He shares that the number of teens and pre-teens with cell phones has dramatically increased over the last several years a…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Single Parents, God Has Not Forgotten You
Season 1 Episode 509
Mark Gregston is joined by Wayne Shepherd to discuss advice for divorced parents with part-time custody arrangements. When your teen doesn't live with you all the time, it can be challenging to accep…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
All Behavior Is Goal-Oriented
Season 1 Episode 508
As a parent, one of the most important realizations you can come to with your teen is that every behavior you see is a direct result of hidden motivations. In this devotional, Mark Gregston teaches t…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
The Battle for Control
Season 1 Episode 507
It's no secret — sometimes teens try to take full control of their own lives too early and it doesn't turn out so well. In this episode, Mark Gregston chats with a couple of Heartlight teens who bega…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago