Healthy Teen Relationships

In this eye-opening episode, Mark dives deep into a common parenting dilemma — striking the right balance between guidance and control as teens seek independence. Drawing from a real-life story of a family whose well-intentioned rules backfired, Mark highlights the negative impac ...  Show more

When life feels unpredictable, teens often seek control in unexpected ways. On today’s episode, Mark sits down with two young women at Heartlight who share how loss and longing for independence shaped their choices. One opens up about the impact of losing her father and the turbu ...  Show more

This week, the moms tackle their experiences with teen dating. What if you don't like your kid's significant other? What in the world is the difference between "talking" and "seeing" someone? And how young is too young? Plus, a romantic Mom Brag, and a Fan Question about the spot ...  Show more

In today’s culture, teens are feeling empty, aimless, and incredibly anxious. How can parents help their teen find well-being, discover their purpose, and create healthy connections with others? On Monday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Host of Parenting Today's Teens, Mark Gr ...  Show more

Having a teen is as hard as having a newborn! All the firsts and all the angst, let’s face it the stakes are really high and we parents worry tremendously about our children and the teen years can really exacerbate our worry and stress. What I know works is connection, but man ...

I love all things teenager and so does my guest Kristen Cobabe the “teen whisperer”. When I first became a teen I found myself at a loss as to what to do and how to interact with my daughter. It was murky water and I struggled to say the least. But I have found my way and now ...