Parenting Today's Teens with Mark Gregston

06/24/2026

Today’s teens have access to more information than any generation before them ... but information and wisdom aren't the same thing.

Your teen can find answers to almost any question in seconds. What they can't always find is perspective — someone who can help them see the bigger picture when emotions, peer pressure or social media are pulling them in a dozen different directions.

Your life experience, your wisdom and your ability to see beyond the moment are gifts your teen needs more than they may realize.

Sometimes the greatest influence a parent has isn't giving information — it's helping their teen gain perspective.

06/24/2026

06/23/2026

When you're in the middle of a crisis with your teen, it's hard to know what to do next.

The emotions are high. The situation feels urgent. And sometimes you just need someone who understands what you're facing and can help you think clearly through the chaos.

That's exactly why we offer Crisis Coaching.

This four-week intensive connects you with Heartlight's experienced counseling and residential staff to help you navigate a difficult season with confidence and purpose. Through weekly phone or Zoom sessions, our team will assess your family's situation, help you develop a plan and provide practical tools you can begin using right away.

Learn more today at parentingtodaysteens.org/coaching

06/23/2026

If you're feeling stuck with your teen, sometimes a few new tools and a fresh perspective can make all the difference.

Join Mark Gregston for our Online Families in Crisis Conference, happening July 22–23 from 6–8:30 p.m. each evening.

Over two practical, encouraging sessions, you'll learn about:

👉 Discipline, rules, consequences and healthy structure at home
👉 How to listen to the heart of your teen and strengthen connection
👉 Practical ways to respond to difficult behaviors and family challenges

Join us from the comfort of home and invest in one of the relationships that matters most! Go to parentingtodaysteens.org/event/ficc-online-july-2026 to register.

06/22/2026

Mark Gregston shares a year-end matching gift opportunity for Heartlight and Parenting Today's Teens. June marks the financial year-end for both the Heartlight residential counseling center and the Parenting Today's Teens podcast and radio program with Mark and Courtney. A longtime friend of the ministry has given $205,000 and pledged to match every gift dollar for dollar up to that amount, which means your donation goes twice as far in providing help and hope to parents and teens in a broken world.

If the podcast or radio program has encouraged your family this year, this is a meaningful way to give back and help the ministry finish the year strong. Every gift supports the work of reaching struggling teens and equipping parents with practical, faith-based guidance.

06/22/2026

Grandparents, you have an opportunity to play such a special role in the lives of your teenage grandchildren — don't miss the chance!

Teens today are craving a space where they don't feel judged or criticized, somewhere they can just be themselves. If you create that place, they'll remember it forever.

Go to apple.co/3QYbQy6 for today's full episode!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Today, we’re celebrating the dads, stepdads, adoptive fathers, grandfathers and father figures who continue showing up with love, wisdom and support.

The conversations, the encouragement, the lessons, the laughter — all the small everyday moments — leave a lasting impact on your teens and families.

We hope today brings you relaxation and time with the people you love most!

06/19/2026

If your teen is dating, you've probably felt some nerves or uncertainty about it. Many parents ask themselves, "How do I set boundaries around this relationship without being too controlling?"

Specific boundaries will look different for each household, but you CAN set up clear, healthy expectations so that you and your teen are on the same page.

For more on this topic, catch today's episode at bit.ly/4elK2gg