It's Not Too Late to Change the Story
Parenting Today's Teens
01/31/23
•26m
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When teens begin to feel trapped in a mess of their own making, they sometimes lack the perspective to see a way out. That's why it's SO important for parents to take any mention of suicidal thoughts seriously. In this episode, Mark Gregston talks to a couple of Heartlight teens who are recovering from hitting rock bottom, including a young lady who had already attempted suicide three times by the time she was 14. Don't miss her impactful interview!
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Identifying the Pull of Culture
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•12m
As parents, we do our best to instill godly morals and the ability to make wise choices into our teens, but there's no denying that today's adolescent culture is constantly pulling them in other directions. In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss why it's important not to underestimate the influence of culture on kids and how you can support them no matter what. Tune in now!
For more on this topic, check out Mark's article, "The Contrary Culture," at parentingtodaysteens.org/blog/devo-12-the-contrary-culture/
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•26m
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For more tips on communicating with your child, read Mark's article, "Six Ways to Become a Better Listener," at parentingtodaysteens.org/blog/six-ways-to-become-a-better-listener/
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