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Parenting Today's Teens

Mark Gregston•redcircle.com
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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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Episodes

Performance Based Relationships (Part 2)

On this episode, Mark Gregston completes his 2-part series on performance based relationships. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 02, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 53

Stories From Heartlight

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 01, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 52

The Purpose of Pain

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the purpose of pain. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 31, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 51

Q&A With Mark Gregston

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 28, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 50

Making the Best of the School Year with your Teen

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd outline five opportunities to make the best of the school year with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 27, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 49

Performance Based Relationships (Part 1)

On this episode, Mark Gregston begins a 2-part series on performance based relationships. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 26, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 48

Stories From Heartlight

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 25, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 47

Keeping your Teens Close while Letting the Rope Out

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to keep your teen close while slowly letting go. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 24, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 46

Q&A With Mark Gregston

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 21, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 45

Do You Have a Clue What's Happening with your Teen?

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd ask the question, "Do you have a clue what's happening with your teen?" To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 20, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 44

Lecturing and Nagging

On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional about how to avoid lecturing and nagging your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 19, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 43

Stories From Heartlight

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 18, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 42

Your Teen's Online Life

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about five healthy ways to handle your teen's online life. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 17, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 41

Q&A With Mark Gregston

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 14, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 40

What’s Happening to My Teen?

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the good kind of failing. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 13, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 39

A Devotional for Dads

On this episode, Mark Gregston finishes his 3-part series on what motivates your child’s behavior. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 12, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 38

Stories From Heartlight

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 11, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 37

Five Markers of a Healthy Relationship with Your Teen

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the five markers of a healthy relationship with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 10, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 36

Q&A With Mark Gregston

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 07, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 35

Grandparents Can Be Superheroes

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how grandparents can be superheroes in the life of a teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 06, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 34

What Motivates Your Child's Behavior (Part 2)

On this episode, Mark Gregston continues his 3-part series on what motivates your child’s behavior. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 05, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 33

Stories From Heartlight

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 04, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 32

When your Teen Looks for Love in the Wrong Place

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when your teen looks for love in all the wrong places. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 03, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 31

Q&A With Mark Gregston

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 30

Parenting Teens with Grace

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to parent your teen with grace. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 30, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 29

What Motivates Your Child's Behavior (Part 1)

On this episode, Mark Gregston begins a 3-part series on what motivates your child’s behavior. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 29, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 28

Stories From Heartlight

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 28, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 27

Raising Teens to Become Independent

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to raise your teen to beocome independent. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 27, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 26

Q&A With Mark Gregston

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 24, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 25

Your Teen and Drugs

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dig in to the topic of your teen and drugs. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 23, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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