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Are You Pushing Grades Too Hard?

Guest: Bill Ziegler

The academic world is fiercely competitive. Grades and test scores have more influence than ever on getting into the top schools. So how do parents walk the fine line between motivating kids to succeed and pushing them too far? On this edition of Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston teaches parents some right and wrong perspectives on achieving certain grades.

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At the Root of Teen Issues

When you catch your teen behaving badly, your immediate reaction might be to swiftly bring down the heavy hammer of discipline. But while getting angry might make you feel better, it certainly won’t solve the problem! This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston coaches parents on finding the underlying causes of teen issues.

Your Teen and Pornography

Thanks to today’s technology, seductive images and licentious content is just a mouse-click away. So how can parents protect their teens from pornography’s harmful effects? Mark Gregston addresses this sensitive topic on this weekend’s edition of Parenting Today’s Teens.