Help! Nothing Is Working with My Teen

Every teen has a story, and sometimes the pain they carry comes out in ways parents don’t expect. In today’s show, Mark sits down with two Heartlight teens who share how broken relationships at home — whether with parents or grandparents — pushed them toward destructive choices. ... Show More

Does your teen feel truly heard — or are you already preparing your response while they're still talking? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Courtney explain why listening is one of the most powerful ways parents can strengthen their relationship with their teen. They share practic ... Show More

In this week’s episode, Mark dives into the complex world of trust between parents and teens. He tackles what to do when your teen keeps repeating behaviors that broke your trust, how to respond when lies have become a pattern and how to keep going when you’ve given chance after ... Show More

Are you struggling with how to reach the heart of your teenager? Do you find that the older they get, the less they want to listen to your counsel, and the less influence you have in their lives? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Tedd Tripp, as they di ... Show More

<p>If your teen gets easily overwhelmed or freezes when they need to make a decision, this episode is for you.</p> <p>In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Juliana Negreiros and Dr. Katherine Martinez, psychologists and co-authors of Your anxious mind: A teen’s guide to anxiety and p ... Show More

<p>Nobody can get everything right all the time. But if we correct our teens constantly, there won’t be any time left for building the relationship!<br><br>This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston talks about the difference between correcting and connecting—and why ... Show More

Have you ever found yourself in a toe-to-toe battle or an angry stand-off with your teenager? Do they accuse you of being legalistic and controlling, rather than respecting your authority? Are you looking for ways to end the power struggles without provoking them to anger? Join G ... Show More

Eric asked for tips on raising a teen, and you delivered!In this episode, Ros and Eric talk through the advice you shared for some much needed teen therapy.Negotiating, snapchat, and sleepovers…these are just some of the teen topics they tackle with your help. See omnystudio.com/ ... Show More

<p>In this episode, I answer the following parent question: Nothing we do makes our daughter happy. Why can’t she just accept a comment, advice, suggestion without complaining and pushing back? How can I make her listen and accept what she is being told without an argument? </p> ... Show More

It's difficult to process when your teen misbehaves. John and Danny open up about times their kids didn't behave well, and what they learned as dads. Plus, Jim Daly and Jodie Berndt address why trying to control your teenager's behavior is a poor parenting strategy.   Find us onl ... Show More

Are you frustrated by training your kids in the same areas over and over, and you still haven’t seen any real change taking place? Are you discouraged because it seems like no matter what you do, you just can’t reach the heart of your child? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as ... Show More

Almost two years a year into the pandemic, many teens are missing milestones and struggling with their mental health. Here's how to spot red flags and when to get help. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage ... Show More