Recognizing signs mental health in our teens can be difficult in this day and age. Dr. Jessica Peck talks about the importance of connecting with our teens face to face and shares some tips to better understand where our teens are struggling. We have to view the world as they see it if we want to connect with or influence our teens worldviews. They discuss ... Show More
Jul 8
Ep.282: Teen Parenting: Are You Fueling the Drama or Easing the Tension?
Is your response to your teen’s emotions helping—or hurting—the situation? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Sheri Gazitt, teen life coach and founder of Teen Wise, to explore how parents unintentionally contribute to the emotional “drama” of adolescence— ... Show More
35m 48s
Jun 24
Ep. 281: Keeping Kids Safe in the Age of AI
Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes Leslie Tyler, Director of Parent Education at Pinwheel and a champion for Children’s Digital Wellness, to unpack the risks and opportunities AI brings into our children’s lives. In this episode, we explore: Why children are early adopters of AI—and what pa ... Show More
33m 36s
Jun 17
Ep. 280: Let Go to Lead Better: How Biblical Wisdom Can Ease Parenting Anxiety
Is your parenting stress spilling over into your child's life? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. In this episode, Mark Gerson, author of God Was Right, shares how biblical wisdom—paired with modern psychology—can radically shift the way we understand independence, fear, ... Show More
36m 55s
Sep 2023
Shifting Your Parenting Mindset with Dr. Tim Clinton - Part 1
In the first part of this special episode, Mark Gregston sits down with Dr. Tim Clinton, co-host of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing parents today. They talk about why spending quality time with your teens is so important, what dads ... Show More
22m 39s
Aug 2023
Teen Stories: Losing Control
Most teens want to be in control of their own lives, but when they try to take the reins by force, it can lead to ongoing conflict with their families ... and things end up more out of control than ever. In this week's interview with Heartlight teens, Mark sits down with two ... Show More
17m 53s
Oct 2023
Recognizing and Responding to Suicidal Thoughts
In today's culture, self-harm and suicidal ideation are more prevalent among teenagers than ever before. As parents, being informed and prepared is a matter of life and death. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the telltale signs that your child may ... Show More
10m 13s
Apr 2024
Teen Stories: Craving Validation
When teens struggle with perfectionism or low self-esteem, social media can seem like an easy way to get validation — but unfortunately, it often makes the problem worse. In today's show, Mark talks with two young ladies from Heartlight, including Carly, who opens up about th ... Show More
19 m
Jul 2024
2229: 5 Skills Teens Need For Adulthood & How To Teach Them by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych on Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2229:Dr. Susan Chanderbhan offers valuable insights for parents on teaching essential life skills to teens, focusing on budg ... Show More
11m 11s
Feb 2022
Parenting and Communicating with Teens with Dr. Ken Ginsburg
Dr. Dan welcomes back Dr. Ken Ginsburg to discuss all things teens – including communication, parenting, myths, resilience, and more as well as his forthcoming book Congrats Your Having a Teen! Strengthen Your Family and Raise a Good Person.In this paradigm shifting conversation, ... Show More
58m 25s