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Teen Conflicts Over the Holidays
December 06th, 201012:14 PM ETThe holiday season can be a joyful, happy time, particularly if you’ve come from a perfectly harmonious family. But since I know of no such perfect family, I’m sure the majority of people reading this have mixed feelings at best. There are plenty of reasons to be stressed out around the holidays; not the least of which is the time the... -
Hope for Parenting the "Me" Generation
April 23rd, 201011:48 AM ETBaby Boomers were so bent on having better relationships with their children than they had with their own parents, they tended to set aside their primary role as parents. Their desire to be their child's best friend spawned a self-centered, demanding, "Me Generation" who believes the world revolves around them. Parenting in Past Generations -- To... -
Is Your Teenager Driving You Crazy?
March 11th, 201004:21 PM ETThere is much in the news these days about cars accelerating out of control, leaving the driver and passengers helpless to know how to slow down or stop their runaway vehicle. That's kind of what it is like in a family with a teenager who is out of control. The whole family gets swept along for the not so joyful ride. Is your family experiencing a... -
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... -
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 ... -
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... -
Adoption Issues in the Teen Years
July 30th, 200902:17 PM ETMost adopted children that I've worked with have one question on their minds in the teen years that is frankly unanswerable. That question creates a void, especially during adolescence. And that question is, "Why was I abandoned by my birth-mother?" Here's an interesting statistic...over 40% of our teen residents at Heartlight, our ... -
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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