Understanding the Loss Behind Your Teen’s Behavior
Parenting Today's Teens
02/27/25
•18m
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In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of conflict with your teen, rather than just focusing on their behavior. They share examples of losses teens may face that cause them to act out, and offer advice on how to help them overcome these challenges. Mark emphasizes that helping your teen process their loss is more important than trying to change their behavior.
Visit parentingtodaysteens.org to explore all of Mark's resources he designed to support you as you raise your teens!
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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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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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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