Supporting Your Teen Through Life's Challenges

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Helping Your Teen Manage Anger

When your teen lashes out in anger, it's easy to focus on their behavior. But what if their frustration is telling you something deeper? Mark explores three common reasons teens become angry: feeling controlled, feeling judged or shamed, and not getting what they want. He explain ...  Show more

Teen Stories: Searching for Connection in a Disconnected World

Behind every rebellious choice often lies a longing to belong. In today’s episode, Mark talks with two teens from Heartlight about the complicated reasons behind their struggles with drugs, running away and broken relationships. Both guests open up about learning independence at ...  Show more

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