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Parenting Super Hero or Not?
April 05th, 201001:49 PM ETBeing a super hero works out pretty well in the movies or comic books, but when it comes to parenting, rescuing your teenager every time can lead to problems. It can spoil their ability to see the world as it truly is, and it can cause uncaring, self-centered and entitled thinking in your teenager now and throughout their lifetime. Parents are wir... -
Don't Be Blindsided by the Teen Years
February 18th, 201004:28 PM ETParents with children in the "tween" years should pat themselves on the back for a job well done! After a decade of protecting and nurturing their growing child, parenting can become easier at this time. But they would be wise to consider this "breather period" as a time to prepare for the teen years and make the appropriate adjustments in their pa... -
Proper Response to Teen Rulebreaking
January 22nd, 201012:48 AM ETWhen 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... -
Guiding Your Teenager
December 14th, 200912:36 PM ETParents of teenagers can grow anxious about the path their teen is choosing in life. They might worry about their teen's future, or even fret over whether or not they'll have a good relationship with their teen after they leave home. If you're feeling anxious today, I'd like to offer some advice. First, let's put anxiety into perspective with the ... -
A Healthy Relationship with Your Teen
November 19th, 200902:04 PM ETDo you want to become your child's best friend? Of course you do! But does friendship with your child ever get in the way of your parenting? Do you cover your eyes and ears, or overlook problems with your teenager's behavior because you fear that confrontation will hurt your relationship? Some parents place so much value on having a great relation... -
TEN WAYS TO TURN AROUND YOUR TEEN
November 13th, 200905:10 PM ETFREE E-BOOK FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGERS... Mark Gregston and Heartlight Ministries Foundation announce the release of a free 107-page e-book written for the parents of difficult or wayward teenagers titled, Ten Ways to Turn Around Your Teen. The downloadable e-book is filled with advice from teen expert Mark Gregston, based on articles he's written o... -
Fired By Your Teen
August 04th, 200911:41 PM ET"You're fired!" are two words we never expect to hear. That kind of feedback conveys a message to the ears of the one receiving it that says; "You're no longer worthy. You're a failure. We don't need you anymore. You didn't do well. You didn't make "the mark." You are a loser. You are wrong. You can't do anything right. We're better off without you... -
Don't Ever Quit on Your Teenager
July 23rd, 200901:01 PM ETI have seen many parents wonder what in the world happened to their family. They seemingly woke up one morning to a teen who completely changed overnight. Their loving, kind and thoughtful kid is now a person they no longer recognize. It is easy for them to feel they are not prepared for all of this, but who is? No matter how good a parent you are...
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Mark 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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