Parenting Today's Teens
Mark Gregston
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 stronger relationships with your teen and navigate the complexities of today’s adolescent culture.
If you’re looking for guidance on how to connect with your teen, improve family dynamics, and raise a confident, well-adjusted teen, this podcast is for you.
For more parenting tools and expert advice, visit www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.
Parenting Today's Teens is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information, visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Parenting Today's Teens episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Parenting Today's Teens for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Parenting Today's Teens episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Finding Boundaries and Balance in the Digital World
Parenting Today's Teens
06/09/22 • 13 min
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 need to commit to becoming a lifelong learner when it comes to technology. Letting your teen teach you their favorite video game or app can be an opportunity to connect. Listen in now!
For more of Mark's insights on how to approach your teen's online activities, visit bit.ly/3MTIWb5
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Why Is My Teen So Angry?
Parenting Today's Teens
06/01/23 • 15 min
The adolescent years are characterized by rapid changes, emotional upheavals and a quest for independence. As parents, we find ourselves grappling with the challenging task of understanding and effectively addressing our teenager's anger. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd provide five valuable insights on how to de-escalate anger, avoid arguments and nurture strong connections with your kids. Tune in now!
Have you gotten your copy of Mark's newest devotional, "Daily Hope For Families," yet? Order yours today at dailyhopeforfamilies.com
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Giving Feedback to Our Teens
Parenting Today's Teens
01/14/21 • 17 min
On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to give good feedback to your teen.
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Adoption: Staying the Course
Parenting Today's Teens
06/16/22 • 17 min
Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd sit down to have a special discussion on the challenges parents experience when their adopted children become teenagers. Adopted kids often struggle with their sense of identity during their teen years, but if God called you to adopt, you must remain faithful to that calling even when the road gets rocky. As a bonus, Wayne shares his own adoption story! Tune in now!
For more on this tough topic, check out Mark's free e-book, "Parenting an Adopted Teen," at bit.ly/3GHcab8
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Teens and Porn: Shaming Is the Wrong Approach
Parenting Today's Teens
06/23/22 • 10 min
The easy accessibility of pornography in today's culture is something that has a widespread impact on both teen guys and girls, so how can parents be prepared to confront this topic? Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss how shaming or guilting a child who is struggling with porn is not the correct approach, and share some tips for parents on how to have this tough talk with their kids. Tune in to hear their insights!
For more advice on how to safeguard your teen's internet habits, check out Mark's article, "Parenting the Internet," at bit.ly/3xlOTae
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Can Failure Be a Good Thing?
Parenting Today's Teens
06/20/22 • 12 min
If you, as a parent, look at failure as something to be ashamed of, chances are your teens will too — but inevitably, they WILL take risks and make mistakes. So how should you handle it? Mark Gregston is joined by Wayne Shepherd to talk about how parents need to prepare for when their teens will make mistakes and use those situations as opportunities to grow closer instead of just being critical. Don't miss this important discussion!
For more insight on what to do when your teen slips up, read Mark's article, "Confronting Your Teen's Mistakes," at bit.ly/3MApRtH
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Holding On to Hope
Parenting Today's Teens
03/28/22 • 22 min
On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to find and hold on to hope even in the middle of conflict.
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The Battle for Control
Parenting Today's Teens
05/31/22 • 19 min
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 began sneaking out and doing drugs to control their lives, rather than face the pain they felt inside. Listen in to hear them tell their stories!
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A Devotional from Mark
Parenting Today's Teens
03/23/22 • 27 min
On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional that will speak to you no matter what your current relationship is with your teen.
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Conflict Resolution
Parenting Today's Teens
04/21/22 • 13 min
On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how you can diffuse angry conflict and resolve the tension in your home.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Parenting Today's Teens have?
Parenting Today's Teens currently has 1277 episodes available.
What topics does Parenting Today's Teens cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Parenting, Kids & Family, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Parenting Today's Teens?
The episode title 'Keeping Your Cool While Raising an Angry Teen' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Parenting Today's Teens?
The average episode length on Parenting Today's Teens is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Parenting Today's Teens released?
Episodes of Parenting Today's Teens are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Parenting Today's Teens?
The first episode of Parenting Today's Teens was released on Jun 15, 2020.
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