Wisdom in the World of Foolishness

When life gets tough at home, teens can end up feeling alone and misunderstood — even by those who love them most. In today’s episode, Mark talks with two Heartlight residents who found themselves spiraling after family problems and personal struggles. Whether it was turning to s ...  Show more

In today's Q&A episode, Mark tackles topics like handling teens who are hooked on video games, managing tech boundaries when consequences have been lacking and helping kids who are losing motivation. Mark also discusses how to deal with the interim period when teens are almost ad ...  Show more

Nobody can get everything right all the time. But if we correct our teens constantly, there won’t be any time left for building the relationship!

This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston talks about the difference between correcting and connecting—and why ...

Emma Mae is joined by Momma J to talk about parents navigating relationships with their teenage and adult children. Momma J emphasizes the importance of being honest with your kids because it helps establish a healthy relationship with them. Emma Mae and Momma J share how discipl ...  Show more

As a parent, I have come to understand the significance of positivity and self-belief. In today's world of parenting, it is crucial to reshape our relationships with our children. Instead of labeling them as "difficult," we should view their behaviors as a sign of struggle and su ...  Show more

Positive parenting goes by so many names, but the gist is always the same: relationship and connection above all. The real power of this philosophy is that children naturally want to love their parents, be close to them, and respect them. As we make developing this connection wit ...  Show more