Parenting Todays Teens with Mark Gregston

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As a parent, it’s tempting to want to “have it all together” and let others see our achievement.  But the truth is, no one is perfect.  On this edition of Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston talks about creating a home that allows and en...

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Kids have a remarkable capacity to get themselves in a mess, don’t they

I’ve seen it a million times.  A teen wants to make his own decisions, control his circumstances… and in the process, he makes a few mistakes.  To a parent, it looks like he’s tan...

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One of the toughest challenges for any parent is knowing when to protect our kids… and when to expose them to the harsh realities of the world.

There’s not one of us who doesn’t want to protect our children from harmful influences.  In fact, if you could...

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When it seems like nothing’s goin’ right at home… when your teen is spinning out of control… ever feel like throwing up your hands and walking away?

Yeah, raising healthy kids is tough business.  And I meet a lot of parents who are confused, tired and...

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I met a girl once who was perfect on the outside, but was spinning out of control on the inside.  Her mom called her condition “quiet rebellion.”

Most people think of a rebellious teen as one who’s wild and crazy, self- centered and disrespectful.  They...

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I run across lots of parents who want to “have it all together.”  In fact, they want the world to know that they have it all together!  You and I know, however, that no one’s perfect...

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Many parents work hard to prevent their kids from making mistakes.  But often, those life lessons are what help a teenager grow!  On this edition of Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston talks about gradually letting go of the control and foster...

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Do you have a good memory?  Do you have a good memory when it comes to your own shortcomings?

When you discipline your child, it’s important to remember your own teenage years.  Think back on the time when you dented Dad’s car… or stayed out too late wi...

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“What are some ways I can help my teen become more independent?”  That’s what I hear from parents around the country.

You have the power to encourage independence in your child… you just need to choose it and stick with it!  Here are a few things you...

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Ever met one of those people who has a death-grip handshake?  If you’re not careful, they could crack the bones in your hand just by saying hello!

Sometimes moms and dads can have that vice-grip, as well.  But not in a handshake… it’s in the way they co...