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Subscribe to this bloggerMark Gregston is an author, speaker, national radio host, and the founder of Heartlight (http://www.heartlightministries.org), a residential counseling opportunity for struggling teenagers.
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Teens and Independence
May 04th, 201201:53 AM ETIn our country, grateful Americans set aside July 4th to celebrate a grand holiday. The festive fireworks, mouth-watering barbeques and fun with family and friends remind us about the value of our independence. But there’s another Independence Day that most parents dread. It’s the day your child walks out your door to begin life as an autonomou... -
Modeling Kindness in an Unkind World
March 10th, 201209:05 PM ETOur world is confusing place for kids. Nearly every day, our sons and daughters are confronted by some form of bullying, disrespect and a complete disregard for authority. These conflicting elements create an environment that makes it tough for teens to be kind. It’s hard to be gentle and meek when you’re constantly fighting... -
How to Reduce Negative Peer Pressure
June 03rd, 201105:27 PM ETSometimes we think of peer pressure as something that only affects our kids. But it is a natural part of our makeup, and it affects us all. I visited a Harley rally not too long ago. Now, I’m in my 50s, and there were a lot of guys there even older than me. (Really.) I can tell you that I saw evidence of peer pressure there too, everywhere. Peop... -
Relieving Anger and Tension in the Home
June 03rd, 201105:21 PM ETIt’s important that our homes be a place where everyone can release their tension in appropriate ways and find a respite and relief. If not, your teens will find ways to self-medicate the tension away through drugs, alcohol, promiscuity or self-harm. The pressures of their world are far greater than when we were kids, so let me share with you so... -
Teaching Teens to Refuse Alcohol
June 03rd, 201105:14 PM ETRecently I read an article about a new trend in America—parents allowing their teens to drink at home. Apparently, the idea behind this is that drinking in the home setting will demystify alcohol and help the young people learn to drink responsibly. Before I tell you what I think about that trend, let me share this fact with you. 11% of the alco... -
When Teens Seem Ungrateful
June 03rd, 201104:59 PM ET“I can do this on my own!” “I don’t need your help!” “Quit treating me like a child!” How do you respond to statements like these from your teenager? Do they upset you, or do you see these as signs of a necessary process taking place? Rather than considering them a slap in the face from an ungrateful or rebellious child, I encour... -
Is Your Teenager’s Behavior Normal?
April 08th, 201108:50 PM ETThe culture has changed, but teenagers haven’t. They are still focused on trying to fit in with their peers and to make sense out of life. But parents can get confused by their changes in attitude and the independence they seek, assuming their teenager is becoming rebellious. It’s normal for teenagers to fail to do their chores wit... -
Conflict With Your Teenager
April 08th, 201108:39 PM ETWhen parents avoid conflict with their teenager, they are avoiding some of the greatest teaching opportunities they will ever have. Does anyone like conflict? No. It’s not a fun or enjoyable experience; however it is necessary, and if used properly, conflict can be a precursor to change. It’s very unlikely that a lasting change will come... -
Teens Caught in a Digital World
March 24th, 201112:31 AM ETLaptops, iPhones, iPads, iPods, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Yourspace, IM, Droids, apps, downloads, wireless, 3G, 4G, iTunes, Blackberry, bluetooth, Xbox, Wii…everything about how we engage with and communicate with other people has changed. It can be overwhelming. And perhaps the most dramatic impact of all this “progress” on our teenagers... -
Developing Responsibility in Your Teen
March 23rd, 201103:14 PM ETI have a word of advice that is applicable to almost every parent of a teenager in today’s world. Stop! More specifically, stop doing so many things for your teen. By doing too much, you are likely stifling their motivation, limiting their creativity, promoting irresponsibility and postponing maturity. You may even be taking away the sense of ...
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