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Jared Lee Loughner Strikes Out in Anger

January 11th, 201112:25 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

Whether angry at the world, angry at America, or just a psychopath, 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner struck out with homicidal anger this past weekend in Tucson, taking the lives of six and critically wounding Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. It has become an all too common scene; younger individuals expressing anger by snuffing out the live...
Why Teens Seek the Wrong Crowd

August 19th, 201005:09 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

Does your teenager feel valued and significant in your home? If not, they’ll look for value and acceptance somewhere else. There are plenty of people who can make them feel valued, but mostly from the wrong crowd and with the wrong motives. We parents do a ton of stuff for our kids, but what if they still don’t feel valued? Should we do even m...
Teens Obsessed With Video Games

June 10th, 201012:22 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

More than 2.5 billion video games have been sold worldwide and the industry is growing rapidly. In fact, video game sales now surpass sales of both music and movies. For millions of kids and young adults, playing video games has become an obsession. To give you some history, I grew up in New Orleans - not exactly the most conservative city. ...
The Parenting Thrill Ride

March 18th, 201003:39 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

Parenting is rarely like a pleasant but slightly boring turn on a carousel. It's usually more like a heart-stopping and unpredictable roller coaster ride. In both experiences, the destination is never in question. But the roller coaster has more ups, downs and moments of terror. As soon as you think you have it all together as a parent and feel ...
Proper Response to Teen Rulebreaking

January 22nd, 201012:48 AM ET

By Mark Gregston

When a teen breaks the rules, they need a responsible adult to respond, not react. To respond is to offer calmness, honesty, love, grace and support while seeking to correct the misbehavior. However, to react is to become emotional, angry, hurt, quick to judge, and often harsh. Knee-jerk reactions are almost always counterproductive. We have all d...
The Rising Tide of Teen Dishonesty

December 04th, 200903:14 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

I always speak the truth and refuse to tell a lie. --Proverbs 8:7 (CEV) Some claim that the silly gesture of crossing your fingers behind your back to cover up a lie originated with Roman persecution of Christians. To escape death, those who lied about their faith in Christ, just as Peter did, made the sign of the cross behind their back to ask Go...
No Guarantees in Parenting Teens

November 04th, 200906:04 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

This article is excerpted from the new TEN WAYS TO TURN AROUND YOUR TEEN e-book by Mark Gregston. For a complimentary copy of the 107-page e-book, click the book to the left or click here. Thinking that anything a parent can say, do, or offer to their children as they grow up will guarantee a smooth and trouble-free adolescence...
Teen Struggles Can Lead to Marital Struggles

October 15th, 200904:13 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

Have you ever thought how hard a crisis with a difficult teenager can be on your marriage? Really hard! It can even lead to divorce. So, I'd like to discuss some proactive steps that husbands and wives can take to fight against this tendency, since it needs to be something they are aware of as they are dealing with a struggling teen. Aft...
All Due Respect From Your Teenager

October 07th, 200908:35 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

The late Rodney Dangerfield's "I get no respect" jokes were pretty funny. But it isn't a laughing matter when a teenager becomes disrespectful to a parent. While disrespect from a teenager can be demeaning and confusing to parents, it actually brings more harm to the child by tearing at the very fabric of their future. It may be rooted in an aut...
Turbulence Ahead

September 23rd, 200905:12 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

I'm blessed to work with teens and their families. It's taught me more about parenting and how teens think today than I could have learned any other way. All parents have to go through the sometimes bumpy teen years. There's no way around it. So, in the dawning days of adolescence they often ask me, "How can I get ready for the turbulence ahead?"...

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