Join Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd in todays podcast as they discuss how to prevent entitlement from taking root in your teens life and cultivate a heart of gratitude instead. Mark highlights the importance of addressing entitlement at its source and shares insightful tips on creating a home environment that fosters gratitude. He offers practical strategies for shifting your teen's mindset from "I deserve" to "I'm grateful," and reminds us that it begins with modeling gratitude in our own lives.
Mark also encourages parents to let their teens know that while we owe them nothing, we want to give them everything out of love. For more podcasts and articles on teens and gratitude, visit parentingtodaysteens.org/?s=gratitude
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 parentingtodaysteens.org.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyIn this episode, Mark Gregston shares a personal devotional based on Romans 16:17, offering a vital warning for parents: There will always be influences trying to create division between you and your teen. As parents, its our responsibility to guard against this. In a world thats increasingly confusing and contradictory for teenagers, they need our guidance more than ever even if they dont realize it!
Mark emphasizes the importance of staying flexible in your parenting and how adapting to your teen's evolving needs is key to maintaining a strong connection. Tune in to this important message!
To read more about adapting your parenting style, read Mark's article, Allowing Your Teen To Be in Control, at bit.ly/teens-in-control
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.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySocial media can keep teens trapped in a cycle of comparison, always wondering what others think of them. As shared in this episode, it can feel incredibly isolating. Today, Mark sits down with two young ladies at Heartlight who discuss the valuable lessons they've learned about healthy relationships and self-worth.
Camille, who's been on the show before, discusses her battle with self-consciousness and the toxic impact of social media, and how Heartlight has empowered her to build authentic friendships and embrace her true self. Don't miss this one!
Want to learn more about the Heartlight program? Visit heartlightministries.org today!
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.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyIn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore a pivotal aspect of parenting: empowering your teen to make their own decisions. They discuss the importance of gradually transferring decision-making power to your teen, helping them build independence and confidence even when mistakes are made. Mark and Wayne highlight why giving your teen room to grow is essential for their development and caution about the potential pitfalls of holding on to too much control.
Tune in for practical advice on navigating this transition and check out our Families in Crisis Conference if you feel like your teen is spinning out of control. Learn more and register today at parentingtodaysteens.org/families-in-crisis-conference
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.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyIn today's Q&A session, our host Mark Gregson tackles some of the most pressing and challenging questions you've sent our way. From dealing with a 16-year-old boy's exposure to pornography and handling a daughter's major depression amidst post-divorce trauma, to addressing issues of adolescent disrespect and battling the lure of video games, Mark provides practical wisdom. Tune in for an insightful discussion aimed at equipping you with the tools to support your teen through their toughest challenges!
Have a question for Mark? Submit it here: markgregston.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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