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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: Tough Talks

20 mins; December 15, 2023

Addressing Teen Sexuality

15 mins; December 14, 2023

Offering Certainty in a World of Doubt

25 mins; December 13, 2023

Teen Stories: Calming the Storm

18 mins; December 12, 2023

Understanding Destructive Parenting Behaviors

15 mins; December 11, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Where Do I Draw the Line?

20 mins; December 08, 2023

The Art of Letting Go

13 mins; December 07, 2023

Living Out Our Faith

10 mins; December 06, 2023

Teen Stories: Seeking Acceptance

18 mins; December 05, 2023

Rethinking Parenting in a Changing Culture

9 mins; December 04, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Boundaries & Screen Time

11 mins; December 01, 2023

The Anatomy of Anger

14 mins; November 30, 2023

Behind the Filter

23 mins; November 29, 2023

Teen Stories: The Odd One Out

23 mins; November 28, 2023

Changing Along With Your Teens

11 mins; November 27, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Balancing Love and Limits

31 mins; November 24, 2023

Navigating Your Teen's Online Life

14 mins; November 23, 2023

Connecting with Your Child's Heart

25 mins; November 22, 2023

Teen Stories: Caving Under Pressure

18 mins; November 21, 2023

Five Markers for a Meaningful Relationship with Your Teen

13 mins; November 20, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Abandonment Issues

30 mins; November 17, 2023

When to Give Grace

15 mins; November 16, 2023

Creating a Place of Refuge for Teens

27 mins; November 15, 2023

Teen Stories: Numbing the Pain

19 mins; November 14, 2023

Teen Drug Use: Signs, Signals and Solutions

13 mins; November 13, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Conflicting Values

29 mins; November 10, 2023

Embracing Failure

11 mins; November 09, 2023

Supporting Your Kids (and THEIR Kids) in Word and Deed

12 mins; November 08, 2023

Teen Stories: Running From Pain

18 mins; November 07, 2023

Looking for Love in the Wrong Places

14 mins; November 06, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Unlocking Real Conversations

17 mins; November 03, 2023

Punishment vs. Discipline

13 mins; November 02, 2023

Looking in the Mirror

16 mins; November 01, 2023

Teen Stories: When Trust Is Broken

18 mins; October 31, 2023

Are You Willing to Reconcile?

18 mins; October 30, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Finding Balance in the Digital Age

28 mins; October 27, 2023

Recognizing and Responding to Suicidal Thoughts

10 mins; October 26, 2023

The Blessing of Gray Hair...

23 mins; October 25, 2023

Teen Stories: Ready to Reconcile

16 mins; October 24, 2023

Do You Ask Your Teen Good Questions?

13 mins; October 23, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Turning the Tide

21 mins; October 20, 2023

Modifying Behavior vs. Solving Behavior

14 mins; October 19, 2023

The Mission Field of Family

10 mins; October 18, 2023

Teen Stories: Perils of Peer Pressure

19 mins; October 17, 2023

Do You Know When to Let It Go?

13 mins; October 16, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Understanding the Why

27 mins; October 13, 2023

Navigating the Pervasive Presence of Pornography

11 mins; October 12, 2023

The One Thing That Could Change Your Family...

11 mins; October 11, 2023

Teen Stories: Facing Your Issues

18 mins; October 10, 2023

Protecting Our Teens From Pitfalls

16 mins; October 09, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Provision vs. Enablement

25 mins; October 06, 2023

Raising Kind Kids in a Cruel World

14 mins; October 05, 2023

Confronting Unresolved Conflict

12 mins; October 04, 2023

Teen Stories: No Regrets?

19 mins; October 03, 2023

What Are the Values of Your Home?

12 mins; October 02, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: When to Speak and When to Listen

30 mins; September 29, 2023

Overcoming Fear-Based Parenting

13 mins; September 28, 2023

The Recipe for a Teen-Friendly Home

13 mins; September 27, 2023

Teen Stories: What Drives Drug Use?

19 mins; September 26, 2023

Expect the Unexpected

12 mins; September 25, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Grow Up!

25 mins; September 22, 2023

Is Your Home a Safe Space for Your Teen?

16 mins; September 21, 2023

Loving Them Through the Ups and Downs

13 mins; September 20, 2023

Teen Stories: Starting a New Chapter

19 mins; September 19, 2023

What Are Practical Consequences for Teens?

16 mins; September 18, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Words vs. Actions

20 mins; September 15, 2023

Two Parents, Two Lives

11 mins; September 14, 2023

Is Your Bar Set Too High?

15 mins; September 13, 2023

Teen Stories: Battling for Independence

20 mins; September 12, 2023

Why Are Drugs and Alcohol Appealing to Teens?

12 mins; September 11, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Self-Reflection

31 mins; September 08, 2023

Shifting Your Parenting Mindset with Dr. Tim Clinton - Part 2

18 mins; September 07, 2023

Talking With Teens: Dialogues Vs. Monologues

16 mins; September 06, 2023

Teen Stories: Growing Up in a Changing Culture

21 mins; September 05, 2023

Shifting Your Parenting Mindset with Dr. Tim Clinton - Part 1

22 mins; September 04, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Well-Rounded Teens

26 mins; September 01, 2023

How to Deal With Childish Teens

14 mins; August 31, 2023

Is Your Teen Trying to Fill a Void?

17 mins; August 30, 2023

Teen Stories: Learning From the Journey

25 mins; August 29, 2023

When Kids Break Your Trust

18 mins; August 28, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: The Journey to Adulthood

30 mins; August 25, 2023

Wisdom vs. Information

13 mins; August 24, 2023

Loss Isn't Always Visible

12 mins; August 23, 2023

Teen Stories: Grief's Impact on Behavior

19 mins; August 22, 2023

The Three Most Important Things in the Teen Years

15 mins; August 21, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Specks and Planks

31 mins; August 18, 2023

The Relationship Factor

13 mins; August 17, 2023

Does Time Truly Heal All Wounds?

17 mins; August 16, 2023

Teen Stories: Why Real Relationships Matter

19 mins; August 15, 2023

12 Ways to Shift Your Parenting Style

12 mins; August 14, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Navigating Intervention

26 mins; August 11, 2023

Surviving the Age of Anxiety

15 mins; August 10, 2023

What's the Real Reason for Your Child's Anger?

17 mins; August 09, 2023

Teen Stories: Temporary Escapes

17 mins; August 08, 2023

Fighting Selfishness in Our Teens (and Ourselves)

15 mins; August 07, 2023

I Mustache Mark a Question: Encouraging Independence

26 mins; August 04, 2023

Out With the Old, In With the New

16 mins; August 03, 2023

Little Conversations Make a Big Difference

16 mins; August 02, 2023

Teen Stories: Losing Control

17 mins; August 01, 2023

How to Discipline With Kindness

11 mins; July 31, 2023

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