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The Role Grandparents Play to Teens

Student Story: Sarah

Grandparents are a wonderful treasure and can act as a buffer between teens and their parents. Your voice of wisdom in your teen’s life can speak volumes! This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston invites grandparents to engage on a whole new level with their teen grandkids, and outlines some helpful do’s and don’ts for being a positive influence in a teen’s life.

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A Teen’s Life Online

Student Story: Mackenzie

Teens today are the most tech-savvy and plugged-in generation ever! Social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Instagram are an integral part of their way of life. So, how can we put healthy boundaries around digital usage? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston gives a sobering overview of the dangers online and shares reasonable limits that parents can set.

6 Parenting Styles that Backfire

Student Story: Drew

We’ve all been parenting with different degrees of success. So how does your parenting style compare to others? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston identifies six common parenting styles that can end up backfiring on you! Discover why they don’t work—and one critical component that’ll make all the difference in how your teen responds to your approach.