I Mustache Mark a Question: Integrity, Anxiety and Family Tension
Parenting Today's Teens
09/06/24
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In today's episode, Mark Gregston tackles some tough questions sent in by parents. He offers valuable insights on fostering integrity in a world where honesty sometimes feels optional, managing sibling dynamics and encouraging family time, and more. The episode also delves into coping with a teen's intense fears about the world, understanding and addressing feelings of exclusion and rejection, and navigating the complex terrain of gender identity and acceptance.
Whether you're dealing with typical teenage rebellion or more profound struggles, this episode provides practical wisdom and compassionate guidance to help strengthen your relationship with your teen. Tune in now!
Have a question for Mark? Submit it here: markgregston.com
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org
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The Anatomy of Anger
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•15m
Are you struggling to help your teen deal with anger? In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd read an email from a parent reaching out for advice on helping their daughter with this issue. The two remind us that what we see on the outside is just a symptom of what is actually going on, and that sometimes we need to help our teens discover the root cause of their anger. Mark tells us how to create a solutions-oriented environment and how to know when it's time to look for outside help.
To hear more from Mark on helping your teen through anger and other big feelings, visit parentingtodaysteens.org/tag/feelings
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore why many teens drift away from church during their adolescent years. Often, it’s not a conscious decision — they simply lose interest or stop seeing its relevance.
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For more guidance to help you understand your teen's heart and lead them through these unique challenges, order your copy of Mark's latest devotional, Daily Hope for Families, at bit.ly/daily-hope-for-families
Parenting Today's Teens is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For practical and spiritual advice to support your parenting journey, visit parentingtodaysteens.org.
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