Parenting Today's Teens
753 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 279 ratingsA daily podcast released every weekday, the Parenting Today’s Teens Podcast features Mark Gregston, a parenting expert who has worked with teens and parents for over 45 years. Enlightening, up-to-date, practical, and something every parent would enjoy listening to. Raw at times, challenging at other times, but always hopeful to get your family to a better place in an adolescent culture that is sometimes a little contrary to what you believe and want for your teen. 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 www.ChristianParenting.org
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Episodes
Ways to Connect With Your Teen
April 19, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about different ways to connect with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Over-Responsible Parents, Irresponsible Kids
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional that will speak to you no matter what your current relationship is with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Confronting Teen Mistakes
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to confront teen mistakes. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Finding Your Dream Home
April 08, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore different ways of building your dream home with your family. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
When Your Teen Isn’t Telling You the Truth
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when your teen isn't telling you the truth. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Failure to Launch: What to Do When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Do Anything
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when your teen doesn’t want to do anything. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Fight, Flight or Freeze: What Does Your Teen Do When Faced With Difficulty and Hardship?
March 29, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when your teen is faced with difficulty and hardship. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Building a Healthy Relationship With Your Teen
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about ways to build a healthy relationship with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Helping Your Teen Make Wise Choices
March 22, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to help your teen make wise choices. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Don't Miss the Opportunities
March 18, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the importance of not missing any opportunities with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Communication Mistakes
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when you’ve made communication mistakes with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Personal Boundaries for Teens ...and Parents
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk to parents about establishing personal boundaries for both you and your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Help! Nothing Is Working with My Teen
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when it feels like nothing is working with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Internet Safety
March 04, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the importance of internet safety with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Letting Your Teen Know They Are Valued
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to let your teen know they are valued. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
What Triggers Your Teen
February 25, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into the topic of things that trigger your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
When You've Been "Fired" by Your Teenager
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when your teenager fires you. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Is Teen Suicide Getting Worse?
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd wrestle with the issue of teen suicide. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Start Doing This, Stop Doing That
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about things you should stop doing as a parent, but also things you should begin doing. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
3 Character Qualities to Instill in Your Teen
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about 3 character qualities to instill in your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Dealing with Consequences
February 08, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about something every parent has to deal with: consequences. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Destructive Behaviors in Your Teen's Life
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when there are destructive behaviors in your teen’s life. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Spiritual Prodigals
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to deal with a spiritual prodigal in your home. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Building Responsibility in Our Tweens
January 28, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to build responsibility in your tween. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Speaking the Language of Your Teen
January 25, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd give their insights on how to speak the language of your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
What to Do When Your Child Doesn't Want to Go to Church Anymore
January 21, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when your child doesn't want to go to church anymore. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
What Is Truly Valuable
January 20, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston talks about cherishing the truly valuable things in life. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org.
When You Feel Isolated and Alone
January 18, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to deal with feelings of isolation and loneliness. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Giving Feedback to Our Teens
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to give good feedback to your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
What to Do When You Feel Tired and Defeated
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when you feel tired and defeated. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Wake Up! Your Teen May Be Using Drugs
January 07, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the topic of your teen and drugs. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
When Divorce Impacts Your Family
January 04, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into the topic of what to do when divorce impacts your family. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
A Fresh Start for a New Year
December 31, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how you can have a fresh start for a New Year. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Assesing your Relationship with your Teen
December 28, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd provide a checklist to help you assess your current relationship with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Peace and Joy at Home
December 24, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what it takes to have peace and joy at home this holiday season. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
The Importance of Engaging with your Teen
December 21, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the importance of engaging with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Giving Our Teens a Second Chance
December 17, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about giving our teens a second chance. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org.
Why Boundaries Are So Important
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about why boundaries are so important in the life of our teens. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Understanding the World of Video Games
December 10, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to better understand the world of video games. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
5 Reasons for Your Teen's Behavior
December 09, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston gets personal with a story that will help you better understand 5 of the key reasons for your teen's behavior. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
To Medicate or Not Medicate?
December 07, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd ask the question, "to medicate, or not to medicate?" To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Why Am I So Anxious As a Parent?
December 03, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the issue of anxiety, and discuss how it can affect both you as a parent, and your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Iceberg or Icecube?
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to determine if a problem is big or small in your home. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Being a Thankful Parent
November 26, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this special Thanksgiving episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to be a thankful parent. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Establishing a Belief System in your Home
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the importance of establishing a belief system in your home. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
The Types of Parents That Kids Hate
November 19, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about the types of parents that kids hate. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
10 Ways to Rebuild a Relationship with Your Teen
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd outline 10 ways to rebuild a relationship with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Beware of the Teen Pitfalls
November 12, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 31.2 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd give practical ways to help you beware of key teen pitfalls. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
Beware of the Teen Pitfalls
November 12, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd give practical ways to help you beware of key teen pitfalls. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org
When Relationships Are the Most Important with Your Teen
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this episode, Mark Gregston talks about when relationships are the most important with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org