Tackling Teen Entitlement

How do you know when your teen’s struggles have reached the point where your family needs outside help? Mark, Wayne and Courtney discuss when residential counseling may be appropriate — and why lasting change requires more than simply correcting behavior. They explain how a relat ...  Show more

You want the best for your teen. But could your encouragement and high expectations be sending the message that they aren't good enough? Mark explores how well-meaning parents can unintentionally create a culture of perfection at home. He shares why teens may interpret guidance a ...  Show more

Have you ever found yourself in a toe-to-toe battle or an angry stand-off with your teenager? Do they accuse you of being legalistic and controlling, rather than respecting your authority? Are you looking for ways to end the power struggles without provoking them to anger? Join G ...  Show more

When your teen blows up and acts disrespectfully, it takes every ounce of self-control to hold back and not react! But how should you handle anger and outbursts of rage?

This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston helps parents manage disrespectful behavior w ...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2565: Jen of This Time of Mine highlights the growing issue of entitlement in children and the subtle ways it can show up i ...  Show more

Do you feel like your kids, or the kids you teach or have influence over- struggle with entitlement? Do they believe they should just HAVE everything- and lack the gratitude or appreciation for it? One of you lovely audience mamas reached out to me with this exact question- and I ...  Show more