Exhausted? Stressed? Angry? Sick of being a parent? Maybe it’s not typical fatigue from taking care of children – you could have parental burnout.
Psychologist Hélène Gatland joins parenting author Maggie Dent to explain why parental burnout is on the rise, how it impacts mums and dads differently and what to do if you think you – or your partner - has it. ... Show More
Sep 2023
Why Are Drugs and Alcohol Appealing to Teens?
<p>By the 12th grade, about two-thirds of teens have tried alcohol, and around half of high schoolers have tried marijuana. What causes them to engage in this behavior? Is it just curiosity, or is it something deeper? In today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk ... Show More
12m 46s
Aug 2023
Teen Stories: Losing Control
<p>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 t ... Show More
17m 53s
Oct 2023
Teen Stories: No Regrets?
<p>When teens get caught up in having fun or trying to fit in, there's a good chance they won't think through their decisions very well. But when the consequences of their actions finally catch up to them, how will they feel about their choices? In this episode, Mark chat ... Show More
19m 24s
Oct 2022
Don't Lose Love in the Fight
<p>When you and your teen disagree on something, whether it's politics, how they're dressing, who they want to date or anything in between, do you get lost in the argument? Or do you respond with love? Sometimes you need to remind your teen (and yourself) that their decis ... Show More
22m 43s
May 2024
Teens and Drinking: What you Need to Know and How Parents can Influence Behavior
<p>In today’s episode, we sit down with Professor Rob Turrisi, a leading expert in behavioral decision-making and substance misuse prevention, to discuss teen drinking. With decades of research, Turrisi shares insights on the developmental factors influencing alcohol use among ad ... Show More
1h 4m