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Feb 10, 2012, 6:00 am
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There’s an old saying about procrastination … that you shouldn’t put off until tomorrow what you could do today.
When it comes to dealing with a teen who’s spiraling out of control, you have a lot of stuff to deal with right now. I get that. But ... Comment - Like
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Feb 9, 2012, 6:00 am
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I grew up in a day when rules were strict, beds were made and lectures were delivered. And ignoring the rules wasn’t an option!
Whether or not your home was like mine … you’re probably well aware … it’s not like that anymore. These days, lectur... Comment - Like
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Feb 8, 2012, 6:00 am
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Kids make mistakes. Sometimes really stupid mistakes. But when your teen messes up … do you come unglued?
I find that too many Christian families have a love affair with perfectionism. And that means when a teen does something wrong … it either ign... Comment - Like
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Feb 7, 2012, 6:00 am
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Deep down, most moms and dads want just two things: perfect kids and peace in the home.
I’m guessing those are on your list, too … perfection and peace. But, anyone who has teens knows the fallacy behind those goals. And when chaos reigns in the ho... Comment - Like
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Feb 6, 2012, 6:00 am
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I’ve often heard parents say, “I’ve done everything right. How come my kids going sideways on me?”
It’s possible that you’ve felt that way, too. If you discipline by the book … your kids should turn out to be picture perfect. Right? But... Comment - Like
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Feb 3, 2012, 12:21 pm
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Are you finding it nearly impossible to get through to your teen?
It’s tough to reach your teen … when he’s got his headphones on all the time and all you get back is a grunt or a one-word answer. But don’t allow those obstacles to deter you. Thi... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2012, 6:00 am
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When your child’s report card comes home … are you pleased? Or deflated?
Mom and Dad … how do you respond when you’re expecting A’s … and your kid brings home D’s? Well, when the day comes … keep these principles in mind.
First, never st... Comment - Like
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Feb 1, 2012, 11:43 am
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So … when and where does your teen open up … and talk?
Just as you and I are more comfortable in certain settings … our kids also let down their guard where they feel safe. Have you figured out where they like to hang out?
Parents, notice the times ... Comment - Like
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Jan 31, 2012, 6:00 am
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Is your son self- motivated? Does your daughter take her education seriously?
Getting your child to complete his homework or attend all his classes might be like pulling teeth. It’s frustrating. Most likely, you’re tired of pushing him to perform b... Comment - Like
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Jan 30, 2012, 6:00 am
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Think about the last time you opened your son or daughter’s report card. Do you remember how you responded to their academic performance?
Whether you saw straight A’s… C’s, D’s or F’s… you had a choice in that moment about how to value your t... Comment - Like
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Jan 27, 2012, 4:00 pm
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Most parents never expect their teens to get involved with drugs. But with growing trends of drug use, moms and dads are caught off guard. Mark Gregston helps parents recognize the signs of drug use on this edition of Parenting Today’s Teens.... Comment - Like
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Jan 27, 2012, 6:00 am
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Peer pressure. It’s a natural part of life. We face it… and our kids face it, too.
The desire to fit in with others isn’t relegated to a certain age bracket. And it can be a positive thing… especially when you’re surrounded by people who want... Comment - Like
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Nov 2, 2011, 12:05 pm
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Pain is predictable. You don’t have to guess. Guaranteed. It’s coming. Because… anytime you confront foolish thinking, when two value systems clash, or have a contest of opinions and ideas… it’s painful.
Moms and dads …if you have teens or pre-te... Comment - Like
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Nov 1, 2011, 5:06 pm
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Dealing with a teen whose behavior is inappropriate… and whose life is spinning out of control… takes a parent who’s focused. I mean …focused like a laser.
Your teen will try and distract you by acting out. But don’t be fooled… there’s somethin... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2011, 6:26 am
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I know what scripture says about sin, but I believe it is also a sin to turn our back on a wayward adult child.
God has called us to be a part of our children’s lives even if they’ve chosen a sinful lifestyle in their adult years. We’re not to be the... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2011, 6:27 am
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It’s likely you can remember a time when you lied to your parents as a teen. We’ve all been guilty of this offense at one time or another. But when parents recognize patterns of dishonesty in their teens, it’s time to do something about i... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2011, 6:25 am
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Some parents feed their teen’s selfishness into adult years by continuing to do everything for them.
Age 15 is the time to begin aggressively helping your teen get over a selfish mindset. Instead of being served by mom and dad, older teens need to begi... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2011, 6:23 am
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I talk a lot about parents giving up some control to their teenager, but there is one situation where control needs to be taken back by the parent.
For the family dealing with a teen who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, the parent must intervene and retak... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2011, 6:22 am
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Teenagers don’t become responsible or learn to think more maturely by accident.
Teens learn from being in situations where responsibility and maturity is expected and modeled. That’s why I highly recommend to parents that they get their child into a pa... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2011, 6:21 am
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Nagging is just about the worst thing you can do in trying to help an older teen get motivated.
Instead of nagging, let them learn to take more responsibility by living with the consequences of not being responsible. Your child will learn more from missing... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2011, 6:20 am
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Have you helped you teen go through the process of making a making a good decision?
Discernment is the ability to evaluate the circumstances and make a right choice based on the facts at hand. Secretly, most teens want their parents’ help in making wis... Comment - Like
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Oct 22, 2011, 6:01 am
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Teens these days experience a different world than the ones their parents faced. With earlier exposure to sexual activity, kids are getting older at a younger age. Mark Gregston helps moms and dads recognize the signs of trouble and prevent ear... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2011, 6:48 am
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In our counseling here at Heartlight, the most often wished-for thing by teenage girls is this, “I want more time with my dad.”
Dads are heroes when their girls are little. But during the teen years, dad’s can move from hero status to feeling more ... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2011, 6:47 am
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The teens that I’m closest to are the ones that I have fought with the most, and I mean that sincerely. Conflict, when handled properly, does that.
Teens need to know they have a relationship with their parents that loves them through the conflicts, while at the... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2011, 6:45 am
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As you enter conflicts with your teenager, be clear about what you will or won’t support and ask them what they will or won’t support themselves.
Conflict with your teen can be used in a healthy way to discuss their own limits. This may be the only time they t... Comment - Like
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Oct 15, 2011, 6:53 am
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From the day they’re born, a child brings lots of surprises. And when it comes to parenting teens, moms and dads will face circumstances they never imagined. Mark talks about God’s sovereign plan, and shares helpful tips to embrace what’s bef... Comment - Like
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Oct 14, 2011, 6:39 am
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When disrespectful conflict emerges in your relationship with your teen, it’s time to make sure everyone understands the rules for fighting fairly.
An important message for a teen who made a habit of disrespectful arguing is this: ‘Honey, we love you, and that w... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2011, 6:37 am
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Has your once well-adjusted child suddenly become an out of control teenager?
A drastic shift in your teen’s attitude is often a sign of substance or alcohol abuse, and that may be triggered by the teen’s attempts to cover up deeper personal issues. Unexplaine... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2011, 6:35 am
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When a parent called to say his son had been arrested, I encouraged him not to cancel his week-long business trip to bail out his teen.
If your teenager has been openly dabbling with illegal activity, and gets arrested, you may not want to run to bail them out.
A g... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2011, 6:31 am
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“What’s happening to my teen?” is a question I’ve been asked by parents so often — I decided to name one of my books by it!
Many parents rightly fear that no matter how well they do their job in parenting, their child might still struggle during their teen... Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2011, 6:24 am
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There’s usually nothing wrong with the childish and selfish thinking of teenagers that a few years won’t help cure.
I tell parents all the time that the immaturity their teen is experiencing is just a blip in the radar of life. They’ll get through it, eventu... Comment - Like
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Oct 9, 2011, 11:47 pm
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When our teen girls dress in seductive clothing, it’s natural for parents to rein them in. But whether it’s fashion or sexual experimentation, our teens face overwhelming pressure to fit in. On this edition of Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston ... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2011, 6:08 am
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Parents sometimes struggle with what to say to their teen when they have to share some bad news.
Proverbs 26:28 says, “A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.”
When a father needed to know what to tell his teen about his termin... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2011, 6:06 am
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A young lady named Bri once told me, “If you believe in God, it’s just one more person to disappoint.”
In the teen years, Bri grew into an angry and disillusioned girl over the her family’s misdirected view of God. Like many teens, Bri’s perspective on ... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2011, 6:02 am
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If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.
Too much of anything, including too much idle time or time with friends, can be bad, so I recommend balancing out your teen’s time with a task that is theirs exclu... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2011, 6:58 am
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You can tell a child is growing up when he stops asking where he came from and starts refusing to tell you where he is going.
Teens crave independence. And the best way to motivate a stubborn teen to walk a more reasonable path through life is to always give them ... Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2011, 10:50 pm
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A former big-city mayor once said, “What children need most, are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance; unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, good cookies.”
As a grandfather, my heart go... Comment - Like
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Oct 1, 2011, 8:50 pm
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In our world, masculinity has become “politically incorrect.” And while the media presents men as either weak or abusive, God created men to be adventurous and strong! On this edition of Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston encourages t... Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2011, 6:40 am
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Raising teens in a materialistic culture compounds a problem. Teens are already naturally self-centered, so no matter how much they are given today, they want more…because it defines their value. They not only want it, they “need” it.
Parents c... Comment - Like
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Sep 29, 2011, 6:33 am
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Many parents make the mistake of revolving their lives around their children. That’s not good for them, or their children.
On a recent movie, the actress claimed that if she had a child she would give it everything it ever wanted. My first thought wa... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2011, 6:20 am
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There are many things that can damage your relationship with your child, but this may be the most destructive.
Few things can match the pain of a broken promise. When we tell our children that we’re going to do something with or for them and then don’t... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2011, 12:19 am
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The respect displayed when we talk about others sets the tone for how our kids will talk to us.
Is your child disrespectful? Before you judge them, remember that disrespect is contagious. Usually a child picks up what they hear. If the home is filled with ... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2011, 11:24 pm
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You’d be surprised, but teens prefer consistency when it comes to consequences.
Now, a teen will never say to you, “Please, give me consequences!” But the truth is, they get confused and angry when the consequences aren’t consistent. For instance, ... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2011, 11:41 pm
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Kids rarely appreciate a lecture from mom and dad. But in a culture filled with foolish ideals, teenagers are searching for significance and truth… and parents can help! Mark Gregston offers practical ideas for imparting wisdom in a world of fool... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2011, 6:22 am
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Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words hurt me even worse. Well, that’s not the way they taught it to us, but it’s a lot closer to the truth for kids.
The power of words to wound the spirit is amazing. I can still recall the harsh words my f... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2011, 6:19 am
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Sometimes parents can make matters worse after a divorce by being too lenient with their children.
A frustrated step-father called to ask me for help. His step-son was being abusive and defiant. But no matter what he did to reign in the boy, his mother k... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2011, 6:04 am
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You’ll find that discipline of teens works a lot better if they understand it is something they’ve brought on themselves.
My favorite definition of discipline is: “Helping your child get to a place where they need to be and keeping them from a place wh... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 6:01 am
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God is identified in Scripture as a perfect parent. Yet His perfect creation, Adam and Eve, still failed.
We can do everything right as parents, and still have the heartache of a child who is choosing a different path in life. But that’s the way God desi... Comment - Like
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Sep 19, 2011, 6:53 am
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Before we buy new clothes, we try them on. Teens do the same thing…with their behavior.
Kids don’t know how to act, so they try different personas until one works for them. One recent persona that I hear a lot about from frantic parents is girls clai... Comment - Like
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