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Parenting Today's Teens

The Parenting Today's Teens Podcast is a daily resource for parents raising teenagers. Hosted by Mark Gregston, a renowned parenting expert with over 45 years of experience, this podcast provides practical, expert advice for navigating the challenges of parenting teens. Whether you're struggling with defiance, emotional issues, or just want to understand your teen better, Mark’s guidance is raw, real, and always hopeful. Some episodes are co-hosted by Courtney LaFleur, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and on-staff counselor at Heartlight, adding professional counseling insights to the conversation. Together, Mark and Courtney provide expert tips and real-life solutions to help you build st...

I Mustache Mark a Question: Setting Rules, Seeking Connection and Staying Calm

23 mins; April 03, 2026

Shut Your Mouth, Open Your Ears

16 mins; April 02, 2026

Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind Teen Outbursts

18 mins; April 01, 2026

Teen Stories: Finding Yourself Again

23 mins; March 31, 2026

Rescuing or Preparing: Are You Robbing Your Teen?

15 mins; March 30, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Setting Boundaries With Teens & Young Adults

22 mins; March 27, 2026

9 Things Boomers Do to Drive Away Their Children & Grandkids

29 mins; March 26, 2026

When Your Child's Choices Hurt

25 mins; March 25, 2026

Teen Stories: Looking For Answers

27 mins; March 24, 2026

Decisions That Shape Generations

28 mins; March 23, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Respect, Rebellion and Raising Responsible Kids

27 mins; March 20, 2026

Navigating Teen Romance

27 mins; March 19, 2026

Stop Controlling and Start Trusting Your Teen

24 mins; March 18, 2026

Teen Stories: Out of Control

23 mins; March 17, 2026

Are You Passing on Bad Habits to Your Teens?

28 mins; March 16, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Balancing Boundaries and Building Trust

32 mins; March 13, 2026

Mean Girls, Social Media and Building Resilience

26 mins; March 12, 2026

Helping Teens Process Pain and Heal

16 mins; March 11, 2026

Teen Stories: What's Left Unsaid

21 mins; March 10, 2026

How to Share Spiritual Values with Today’s Teens

26 mins; March 09, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Vaping, Drinking and the Search for Acceptance

26 mins; March 06, 2026

Navigating Radicalization and Acceptance in Today’s Teens

24 mins; March 05, 2026

Helping Teens Heal from Unresolved Hurt

12 mins; March 04, 2026

Teen Stories: Shedding the Mask

21 mins; March 03, 2026

Unpacking Reckless & Impulsive Behavior in Teens

25 mins; March 02, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Rebuilding Trust, Navigating Loss and Encouraging Independence

28 mins; February 27, 2026

How a Divorce Affects Your Teen

26 mins; February 26, 2026

Understanding the Pain Beneath the Choices

17 mins; February 25, 2026

Teen Stories: The Ups and Downs of Mental Health

18 mins; February 24, 2026

How Perspective Can Change Your Approach

24 mins; February 23, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Teen Dating, Church Changes and Digital Dangers

26 mins; February 20, 2026

Teen Depression and Its Consequences

25 mins; February 19, 2026

God Is Bigger Than We Think

11 mins; February 18, 2026

Teen Stories: How Honesty Builds Connection

21 mins; February 17, 2026

Does Your Teen Smile Anymore?

26 mins; February 16, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Rules, Rebellion and Recovery

35 mins; February 13, 2026

Managing Your Teen's Phone

25 mins; February 12, 2026

A Parent’s Most Important Message: 'You Are Enough'

13 mins; February 11, 2026

Teen Stories: Fleeing Hurt

20 mins; February 10, 2026

How to Support Your Teen with ADHD

26 mins; February 09, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Balancing Screen Time, Communication and Affirmation

11 mins; February 06, 2026

Helping Teens Develop Their Purpose

26 mins; February 05, 2026

Unconditional Love and Grace Over Performance

13 mins; February 04, 2026

Teen Stories: Battling Low Self-Worth

30 mins; February 03, 2026

Strategies for Raising Responsible Teens

24 mins; February 02, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Screens, Social Lives and Setting Boundaries

28 mins; January 30, 2026

Is Your Teen Leading a Double Life?

24 mins; January 29, 2026

Performance-Based Relationships

14 mins; January 28, 2026

Teen Stories: Reckoning with Privilege

24 mins; January 27, 2026

What Is Worth Fighting For?

24 mins; January 26, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Quiet Preteens, First Love and Grandparent Dilemmas

20 mins; January 23, 2026

Giving Grace When Teens Make Mistakes

24 mins; January 22, 2026

Wisdom Over Knowledge

22 mins; January 21, 2026

Teen Stories: Searching for Trust

19 mins; January 20, 2026

Grandparents Are a Gift

26 mins; January 19, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Discipline, Divorce and the Digital Age

19 mins; January 16, 2026

Types of Parenting That Will Push Teens Away

25 mins; January 15, 2026

When a Once-Close Relationship Feels Distant

17 mins; January 14, 2026

Teen Stories: Learning to Cope Without Drugs

21 mins; January 13, 2026

Dating and Your Teen

24 mins; January 12, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Bullying, Beliefs and Battling Teen Angst

23 mins; January 09, 2026

Fostering Respect at Home

25 mins; January 08, 2026

Don’t Give Up: Hope Grows Through the Struggle

17 mins; January 07, 2026

Teen Stories: Searching for Validation

22 mins; January 06, 2026

Making the Most of One-on-One Time with Your Teen

26 mins; January 05, 2026

I Mustache Mark a Question: Tough Conversations, Growing Up and Coming Home

22 mins; January 02, 2026

A Fresh Start for Your Family

26 mins; January 01, 2026

Knowing What’s Normal in the Teen Years

12 mins; December 31, 2025

Teen Stories: Weathering the Storm

18 mins; December 30, 2025

Help for When Parents Feel Hopeless

26 mins; December 29, 2025

I Mustache Mark a Question: Structure, Screen Time and Stepping into Adulthood

18 mins; December 26, 2025

Grandparenting During the Holidays

25 mins; December 25, 2025

Giving Teens Certainty in an Uncertain World

26 mins; December 24, 2025

Teen Stories: When Parents Really Listen

22 mins; December 23, 2025

Allowing Teens to Control Their Lives

25 mins; December 22, 2025

I Mustache Mark a Question: Tough Calls on Therapy, Consequences and Connection

22 mins; December 19, 2025

Christmas in the Midst of Conflict

27 mins; December 18, 2025

Small Conversations Build Lifelong Influence

16 mins; December 17, 2025

Teen Stories: Breaking the Mold

23 mins; December 16, 2025

When You're at the End of Your Rope

25 mins; December 15, 2025

I Mustache Mark a Question: Faith, Freedom and Figuring Out Family Rules

27 mins; December 12, 2025

Balancing Tough Love and Compassion

25 mins; December 11, 2025

Mark's Journey to Genuineness

16 mins; December 10, 2025

Teen Stories: Breaking Through Isolation

22 mins; December 09, 2025

Setting Boundaries for Your Family

25 mins; December 08, 2025

I Mustache Mark a Question: Motivation, Boundaries and Mental Health

27 mins; December 05, 2025

Six Steps to Take with Your Entitled Teen

24 mins; December 04, 2025

Speaking Truth in a Culture of Confusion

23 mins; December 03, 2025

Teen Stories: Beneath the Surface

19 mins; December 02, 2025

Is Your Teen Spinning Out of Control?

26 mins; December 01, 2025

I Mustache Mark a Question: Drugs, Discipline and the Search for Support

29 mins; November 28, 2025

Thanksgiving, Gratitude and Entitlement in Teens

26 mins; November 27, 2025

Passing Down Wisdom, Not Just Information

27 mins; November 26, 2025

Teen Stories: Overcoming Darkness

22 mins; November 25, 2025

Are You Hearing Your Teen's Heart?

24 mins; November 24, 2025

I Mustache Mark a Question: Busy Teens, Broken Homes and Boy Band Fandoms

28 mins; November 21, 2025

What to Expect When Adopted Children Become Teens

29 mins; November 20, 2025

Choose Grace Over Perfectionism

23 mins; November 19, 2025

Teen Stories: When Discipline Divides

22 mins; November 18, 2025

Why Heartlight?

25 mins; November 17, 2025

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