In todays episode, Mark Gregston dives deep into some of the most pressing questions sent in by listeners. From dealing with the complexities of college decisions and living arrangements to managing behavioral issues and entitlement, Mark offers practical advice and strategies grounded in core beliefs and values. He discusses how drawing a line in the sand, facing entitlement and allowing natural consequences can guide your teen to maturity. Whether you're dealing with a college-bound daughter testing her independence or a young son struggling with technology boundaries, this episode provides valuable advice for navigating the ups and downs of parenting adolescents.
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Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org
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In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the impact of yelling at your teen and what it reveals about you as a parent. They highlight Proverbs 15:1 and the importance of listening to your teens heart to strengthen your relationship. Mark and Wayne also share strategies for using conflict as an opportunity for positive change and offer practical tips for handling conversations more effectively.
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In this episode, Mark Gregston uses 1 John 3:18 to encourage parents to do the right thing in their relationships. Sharing a personal story, he discusses how unresolved anger can affect those around us and emphasizes the importance of making things right. Mark also offers practical steps to help restore and strengthen family bonds. Tune in to learn how you can be the key to deepening and redeeming your relationships.
Get Mark's daily devotional for families at dailyhopeforfamilies.com.
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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So many of today's teens experience depression and feelings of hopelessness the voice of their inner critic can be a hard one to silence. In today's negative culture, it's more important than ever to support them! In this episode, Mark sits down with two teens from Heartlight, including Matt, who has struggled with his mental health. He opens up about the heated arguments and misunderstandings that led him to Heartlight, the shifts in his family dynamics and his newfound perspective on relationships.
For more info on the Heartlight program, head to heartlightministries.org
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd offer encouragement to parents of adopted children. Adoption is a beautiful gift to be celebrated! They reassure parents that seasons of disconnect are temporary love will prevail. With patience, trust and Gods guidance, parents can navigate their childs questions and challenges, knowing He placed them in their family for a purpose.
Is your teen struggling? See if Heartlight Ministries can help: https://heartlightministries.org
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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