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When Things Fall Apart at Home

Guest: Jen Hatmaker

No parent dreams of having shouting matches with their child on a daily basis, or imagines that their teen could be caught smoking pot. But for many moms and dads, their greatest nightmares have become a reality. Today on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston offers a list of steps to take when things start to go wrong at home.

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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.

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.