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	Parenting Todays Teens
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Your Family Mission Statement (3-15-2010)

Do you have a personal mission statement?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:08:12 +0000

WEEKEND: It’s All in the Approach (3-13-2010)

How to approach your teen in situations of conflict.

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:40:33 +0000

True Nature of Rebellion (3-12-2010)

True teenage rebellion is intentional.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:15:09 +0000

Underlying Needs (3-11-2010)

A teen may act up or make poor choices without knowing why.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:47:40 +0000

The Turnaround (3-10-2010)

The key is to start early helping your teen make good decisions.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:18:47 +0000

Teens Focused on Their Pain (3-9-2010)

Teens can make wrong choices to relieve their pain.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:54:45 +0000

Wrong Thinking in Teens (3-8-2010)

The way of the fool seems right to him.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:18:32 +0000

WEEKEND: Management of Medical Issues (3-6-2010)

Medical and behavioral issues that affect teens.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:59:28 +0000

Hard Questions (3-5-2010)

God is just as concerned about your teen as you are.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:15:58 +0000

Complete Independence (3-4-2010)

Teen discipline is to help them safely reach independence.

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:06:43 +0000

Junk Heap Parenting (3-3-2010)

Do you ever say or do things you shouldn’t?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:53:06 +0000

Shared Custody – Two Sets of Standards (3-2-2010)

Be a parent to your teenager, not a peer.

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:10:03 +0000

Eternal Investments (3-1-2010)

Pray that God will use His truths to transform your teen's heart.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:47:12 +0000

WEEKEND: Fired By Your Teen (2-27-2010)

Have you ever been fired by your teen?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:29:50 +0000

Brutal Self-Awareness (2-26-2010)

Teens become self-conscious.

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:15:12 +0000

Help From Heartlight (2-25-2010)

Most teenagers get through adolescence without a scratch.

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:03:04 +0000

Fading Teen Fads (2-24-2010)

Don’t micro-manage the way teens dress.

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:10:23 +0000

Relationships Are Eternal (2-23-2010)

Two things last: the Word of God and relationships.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:45:56 +0000

Parents Aren’t Perfect (2-22-2010)

Acknowledging that you aren’t perfect won’t destroy your teen’s high regard.

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:03:34 +0000

WEEKEND: Building Responsibility in Tweens (2-20-2010)

Moms and dads need to shift their parenting style with pre-teens.

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:12:35 +0000

Success in Life (2-19-2010)

Train your kids for success in life, spiritually and practically.

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:47:06 +0000

Mistakes Happen (2-18-2010)

Teens make mistakes -- so expect it.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:40:35 +0000

Next Steps Toward Maturity (2-17-2010)

What is a parent to do when their teen begins to show maturity?

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:24:22 +0000

New Levels of Teen Dishonesty (2-16-2010)

Teens are lying more often, and more easily, than ever.

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:48:08 +0000

Listening Begets Listening (2-15-2010)

Listening to your teen will help them listen to you.

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:15:54 +0000

WEEKEND: Building Responsibility in Tweens (2-13-2010)

Shift your parenting style beginning with tweens.

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:38:53 +0000

Laughing Matters (2-12-2010)

Adding some levity to the discussion reduces the tension.

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:34:11 +0000

Managing Teen Confrontation (2-11-2010)

Take care in the way that you manage confrontation with your teen.

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:21:09 +0000

Continued Love (2-10-2010)

Parents, avoid anger and toxic words of shame.

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:18:38 +0000

Teen Struggles (2-09-2010)

Teen struggles are an opportunity to trust God more.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:47:40 +0000

Hidden Causes of Teen Problems (02-08-2010)

There may be shocking underlying causes of teen rebellion.

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:51:43 +0000

WEEKEND: FamilyLife Today II (2-06-2010)

Mark Gregston’s interview on FamilyLife Today Part 2

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:40:37 +0000

God’s Exciting Plan For Me (2-5-2010)

For teens, there’s no better time to launch a purposeful direction in life.

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:38:22 +0000

Purposeful Tears And Goosebumps (2-4-2010)

If more kids knew their true purpose, they’d have fewer struggles.

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:50:05 +0000

Important Question For Teens (2-3-2010)

“What’s my purpose?” is the most important question of teens.

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:47:05 +0000

Finding God’s Purpose (2-2-2010)

It’s comforting for teens to know that God has a perfect game plan.

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:29:23 +0000

Teens Seeking Purpose (2-1-2010)

Teens search for meaning in life and purpose for living.

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:49:13 +0000

WEEKEND: Megan’s Story (1-30-2010)

The story of parents who placed their troubled teenager at Heartlight.

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:40:06 +0000

Teen Stress Test (1-29-2010)

Teach your teenager how to cope with stress.

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:26:59 +0000

Handling Teen Discipline (1-28-2010)

How do you go about handling teen misbehavior?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:20:26 +0000

Love Is Never To Be Bargained With (1-27-2010)

Relationship should never be a bargaining tool.

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:16:41 +0000

Teen Rebellion True Or False (1-26-2010)

Many teens are incorrectly labeled as “rebels."

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:54:54 +0000

Teen Freedom, Sooner (1-25-2010)

Begin talking about ways to give teens more freedoms.

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:26:10 +0000

WEEKEND: Iceberg or Ice Cube? (1-23-2010)

Many parents overestimate their teen's misbehavior.

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:56:00 +0000

Fixing Parental Mistakes (1-22-2010)

Parental actions can cause rebellion in the life of their teenager.

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:46:41 +0000

Teens Need To Belong (1-21-2010)

Teens need to feel they “belong” at home.

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:28:54 +0000

Ask Your Teen Lots Of Questions (1-20-2010)

I have found that parents don’t ask enough questions.

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:53:48 +0000

Touch Your Teen’s Heart (1-19-2010)

Teens want someone who will listen to them.

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:32:15 +0000

Stressed Out Teens (1-18-2010)

Does your teenager seem more stressed out these days?

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:02:00 +0000

WEEKLY: Missed Opportunities (1-16-2010)

Don't get too busy to notice what’s going on in a teen’s life.

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:16:25 +0000

Buttering Up Your Teen (1-15-2010)

Give your teen a positive word, hug or smile every day.

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:41:31 +0000

Teens And The Here And Now (1-14-2010)

Teenagers tend to think in terms of the here and now.

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:36:32 +0000

Argue Well With Your Teen (1-13-2010)

Podcast: If done right, arguing can be good thing.

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:07:40 +0000

Take Care What You Say To Your Teen (1-12-2010)

Podcast: Even teenagers believe what their parents say.

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:00:21 +0000

Keep Your Teen Talking (1-11-2010)

Podcast: When your child talks, be sure to stop everything to listen.

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:51:16 +0000

Fight, Flight or Freeze (1-09-2010)

Podcast: Teens will respond one of three ways: fight, flight or freeze.

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:06:57 +0000

Perspective In A Teen’s Shoes (1-08-2010)

Podcast: Put yourself in your teen's shoes.

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:37:11 +0000

Labeled a Problem Child (1-07-2010)

Podcast: Parents should look for what is fueling school difficulties.

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:14:31 +0000

Parents Need To Lean On God (1-06-2010)

Podcast: Lean on God, and He’ll be faithful to your teen.

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:04:49 +0000

Parents Can Mess Up Too (1-05-2010)

Podcast: Parents can be the ones who push teens off track.

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:35:43 +0000

Teens Learning To Take Control (1-4-2010)

Help teens successfully drive their own life.

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:06:47 +0000

WEEKLY: Speaking Your Kid’s Language (1-2-2010)

How can you stay in touch with what your teen is going through?

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:01:42 +0000

Options For Teen Fellowship (1-1-2010)

Every teen needs to shift to owning their own faith.

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:31:56 +0000

Counteracting Teen Selfishness (12-31-2009)

Every teenager needs to experience helping the less fortunate.

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:16:51 +0000

Keep It In Check (12-30-2009)

You'd be wise to limit gifts to your teenager.

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:09:48 +0000

Helping Teens Solve Problems (12-29-2009)

Teens need parents who will demonstrate how they solve their own problems.

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:02:04 +0000

Ruling Versus Rulemaking (12-28-2009)

Living under a “ruler” can lead a teen to frustration.

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:56:19 +0000

WEEKLY: We’ll Keep the Light On for You (12-26-2009)

Weekend program for 12-26-09.

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:10:30 +0000

Stops and Starts (12-25-2009)

It may be time to stop everything.

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:54:04 +0000

Christmas Gifts (12-24-2009)

May this Christmas be a time of grace, peace and love in your home.

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:30:57 +0000

Adoption’s Example (12-23-2009)

God's hand is on every adoption.

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:19:41 +0000

Adoption Stability (12-22-2009)

It hurts when a teenager rebels; especially when it’s an adopted child.

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:12:05 +0000

Adoption Grace (12-21-2009)

It is not unusual for adopted teens to face short-term struggles.

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:47:45 +0000

WEEKLY: Christmas Stress in the Family (12-19-2009)

Counsel to families who find that slowing down to enjoy the holidays can bring more pain than joy.

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:46:27 +0000

A Better Way to Listen to Your Teen (12-18-2009)

If your teenager isn’t listening to you, perhaps you’ve not been listening to them.

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:40:48 +0000

An End to Parenting Anxiety (12-17-2009)

Finding a safe haven of helpful advisors can make all the difference in coping with a difficult teen.

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:19:01 +0000

Pain’s Megaphone (12-16-2009)

Pain in your parenting may show you things you need to do differently.

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:08:03 +0000

Calm In The Midst Of The Storm (12-15-2009)

Harsh words from parents while discipling a teen only serves to cut off communication.

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:58:30 +0000

Have Fun With Your Teen (12-14-2009)

Is there something that your teen really likes to do, that you can do together?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:36:29 +0000

WEEKLY: Leading Your Lost Teen Home (12-12-2009)

The difference between a teen who is rebelling and one who's lost his way.

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:03:36 +0000

Weekly Contact (12-11-2009)

Establish a habit of meeting with your teen once a week. #parenting

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:56:13 +0000

Prayers for a Prodigal (12-10-2009)

Pray that your teen won’t be able to hide his deeds.

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:51:08 +0000

Intentionally Teaching Character (12-09-2009)

Children aren’t ready-made adults--character has to be learned.

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:42:51 +0000

Lost in the Translation (12-08-2009)

To communicate with teens, you have to understand their language.

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:40:03 +0000

But For The Grace Of God (12-07-2009)

Teens can spin out of control in any family.

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:17:35 +0000

WEEKLY: Map and Compass for Your Teen (12-05-2009)

As parents, we’re called on to provide the moral compass for our teens.

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:54:59 +0000

A True Friend (12-04-2009)

There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:48:39 +0000

Three Character Qualities (12-03-2009)

Teach your teen to be competent, caring and self-controlled.

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:42:31 +0000

An Informed Decision (12-02-2009)

Make sure your teen knows the consequences in advance.

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:38:59 +0000

Susanna’s Intervention (12-1-2009)

Topic: When faced with an intervention by her parents, Susanna chose to turn her life around.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:59:51 +0000

Holiday Gift (11-30-2009)

Topic: Would you ever consider opening your home to a struggling teenager – especially during the holidays?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:40:21 +0000

WEEKLY: Parents Being Thankful (11-28-2009)

Topic: Step back for a few minutes with Mark Gregston and consider the things you can be thankful for as a mom or dad.

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:03:42 +0000

Plead With A Prodigal (11-27-2009)

Topic: What really concerns you is that your prodigal child is destroying herself, not that she’s breaking rules. Treat her in a way that makes this clear.

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:55:11 +0000

Welcome Prodigals Back Home (11-26-2009)

Topic: Welcome prodigals home. Because the deepest concern is not your child’s actions, but his heart, don’t create too many requirements for coming home.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:46:34 +0000

Setting Expectations Too High (11-25-2009)

Topic: Don’t expect your adult children to be Christ-like. If they are not a Christian, they're also not going to act like one.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:39:51 +0000

Pray For And Acknowledge Your Teen (11-24-2009)

Topic: Theologian John Piper’s once prodigal son, Abraham, wrote “12 Ways to Love Your Wayward Child.” Today we’ll mention two more of his suggestions to parents.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:25:23 +0000

Point Them to Christ (11-23-2009)

Topic: John Piper, theologian and author of “Desiring God,” experienced firsthand the trials of the parent of a prodigal son. And it is from that son that we can learn how to love a prodigal back to God.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:29:40 +0000

WEEKLY: When a Parent’s Authority is Lost (11-21-2009)

Topic: Mark Gregston welcomes special guest, Deedee Mayer in a discussion to help moms and dads who have lost their authority to discipline.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:19:56 +0000

It Is Up To The Child (11-20-2009)

Topic: Parents must do what they can to influence the right spiritual decision in their children. But God intended for each of us to have free will.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:02:07 +0000

Distinguishing Between Good And Evil (11-19-2009)

Topic: For a teen to understand good and evil takes practice. For parents, teaching it requires patience and perseverance.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:18 +0000

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