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Teens and Independence

May 04th, 201201:53 AM ET

By Mark Gregston

In 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 ET

By Mark Gregston

Our 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...
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...
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...
Get Out of Your Teen's Way

July 28th, 201007:24 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

Parents of teenagers need to get out of the way and allow their kids to bend in the winds of life a little more. Through that gentle buffeting they’ll gain strength and wisdom to stand upright and flourish as adults. It’s natural for parents to believe that trouble in the teen years can be avoided by keeping tight reins on their teenager. And...