Working Together to Reconcile
Parenting Today's Teens
09/06/22
•20m
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When teens come to Heartlight, the lessons they — and their parents — learn often change the dynamics of their whole family, but it takes effort on everyone's part to continue moving forward in a healthy way. In today's episode, Mark Gregston chats with a couple of young men in the residential counseling program, including Jared, who has come to recognize that both he and his parents will have to work together to trust each other again. Don't miss these great interviews!
To learn more about the Heartlight counseling program, go to heartlightministries.org
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Preparing Tweens for the Years Ahead
September 5, 2022
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If you're the parent of a tween — a child between 9 and 12 years old — you've probably noticed they seem to act more and more like teenagers with each passing day. That's why it's SO important to stay engaged with them and begin to teach them how to make good decisions and take responsibility now rather than later. Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd sit down to share some advice for parents of pre-teens that will help you stay ahead of the cultural wave headed for your kids. Tune in now!
Looking for more insight on preparing for your child's teen years? Check out Mark's book, "Tough Guys and Drama Queens," at bit.ly/3MGVhPi
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Anger can sometimes be an amazing motivator for teens, but it can also damage or destroy relationships if they get swept up in it. So, how should you respond when your teen flies into a fit of rage? In this episode, Mark Gregston explains that when a teen gets angry, there is almost always a deeper reason behind it, and it's up to YOU to take a breath, observe and get to the bottom of it. Listen in now!
For more insight on this topic, read Mark's article, "Getting No Respect From Your Teen?" at parentingtodaysteens.org/blog/teen-respect-for-parents/
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