# Parenting Today's Teens A podcast by Mark Gregston. The Parenting Today's Teens Podcast is a daily resource for parents raising teenagers. Hosted by Mark Gregston, a renowned parenting expert with over 45 years of experience, this podcast provides practical, expert advice for navigating the challenges of parenting teens. Whether you're struggling with defiance, emotional issues, or just want to understand your teen better, Mark’s guidance is raw, real, and always hopeful. Some episodes are co-hosted by Courtney LaFleur, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and on-staff counselor at Heartlight, adding professional counseling insights to the conversation. Together, Mark and Courtney provide expert tips and real-life solutions to help you build stronger relationships with your teen and navigate the complexities of today’s adolescent culture. If you’re looking for guidance on how to connect with your teen, improve family dynamics, and raise a confident, well-adjusted teen, this podcast is for you. For more parenting tools and expert advice, visit www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/parenting-todays-teen/ ## Latest episodes - [How Will Your Children Remember You?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/54279268112e) (2026-10-28, 19 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5ca08467-fbb3-4213-9a06-47b79de053d0.mp3 - [Teen Stories: Pushing People Away](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/9df961576a4a) (2026-10-27, 22 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b4bbbc9c-b31e-429d-a070-d878ff9bebca.mp3 - [Don't Miss Your Teen's Silent Cry for Help](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/db90e8b1a9ef) (2026-10-26, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/72cc6d5b-32b3-4492-80e5-c89eea1943fc.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: House Rules, Heartbreak and Hard Conversations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/05acb664a851) (2026-10-23, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9cb3bb9f-62de-451f-8a57-7800fc063b0a.mp3 - [Are You Preparing Your Teen to Leave the Nest?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/0f5d13e65803) (2026-10-22, 26 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4723c8c4-4f83-496d-a8a4-a6275d1ddf59.mp3 - [Helping Your Teen Manage Anger](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/9ec28e07b110) (2026-10-21, 18 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/df12aab3-737b-4c22-8523-5d9c6070822f.mp3 - [Teen Stories: Searching for Connection in a Disconnected World](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/4270c78c96d4) (2026-10-20, 19 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dd49ef84-88fe-4d2c-96cb-10313f8fd012.mp3 - [Teen Dating: Stay Involved Without Taking Over](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/4e20dbfa0c01) (2026-10-19, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e3566c0a-15cb-4300-b677-6f35885194cd.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: Adoption, Relationships and When to Back Off](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/c4f252964bbb) (2026-10-16, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2a85e776-1661-4dc8-9ba8-aa59d05b21df.mp3 - [Want Respect From Your Teen? Start Here.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/66b94f98295d) (2026-10-15, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/08635b0c-150b-4437-a423-14677654968d.mp3 - [When Parenting Feels Hopeless](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/fafa69a18a7f) (2026-10-14, 18 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6c820d14-4b52-4edc-8c1d-883ebe3c9d10.mp3 - [Teen Stories: When Fitting in Feels Impossible](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/def1b098a58e) (2026-10-13, 22 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/72dc53fe-2818-4e23-a7e0-35162decd2d9.mp3 - [Making the Most of Time with Your Teen](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/d67ce4ecef72) (2026-10-12, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7d80ea4e-b3cb-4fa0-a51e-1d0232168142.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: Motivation, Mental Health and Growing Up](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/cc142d66dbb0) (2026-10-09, 28 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/af771f2b-79b0-43bf-a2e0-349ce8fe8bda.mp3 - [Stop Doing Everything for Your Teen](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/d4247f73eaba) (2026-10-08, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/601bca52-6264-4143-8776-e7fbb07eb8f8.mp3 - [Give Your Teen Something the Internet Can’t](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/13d67defd6c0) (2026-10-07, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/626fc542-1523-4de5-940b-eb5bc87c73f4.mp3 - [Teen Stories: Numbing Reality](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/ee49e12d8002) (2026-10-06, 20 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a8247a0d-4f35-47e7-9c0b-0efb18ec1f30.mp3 - [When Your Teen’s Behavior Becomes a Cry for Help](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/5a022b0a89dd) (2026-10-05, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1f127ca3-f955-4a98-999d-24f83ef80d77.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: Independence, Relationships and a K-Pop Obsession](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/db6be2d01452) (2026-10-02, 27 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5ad32893-4b84-4539-a463-6fdc6aabe982.mp3 - [Knowing When Your Teen Needs Outside Help](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/0080a79be2f2) (2026-10-01, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/56683728-effc-46da-8866-452c5e3c45fb.mp3 - [When High Standards Say, 'You’re Not Enough'](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/558c0f0c8853) (2026-09-30, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8054d3e7-dc16-4feb-9a5c-9e3948103fec.mp3 - [Teen Stories: When Discipline Distances](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/c3f0b6fb4134) (2026-09-29, 23 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a6eeb90e-bd02-4d36-b7cb-b5e6eceec010.mp3 - [When Your Adopted Teen Feels Unwanted](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/f84b7b628d0d) (2026-09-28, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d04ae125-7d65-4d78-bd36-95c1f266c434.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: Moods, Mental Health and Parenting Through Change](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/bfa0f68279ed) (2026-09-25, 27 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f6d30762-e3c2-4c34-8d19-53b3eec51852.mp3 - [Is Your Teen Trying to Get Your Attention?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/02a049bacafe) (2026-09-24, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d9efbfbe-d377-4a1a-bd39-f256fd63ca29.mp3 - [Helping Teens Separate Real Life From Social Media](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/92624d68ef20) (2026-09-23, 23 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1ca3757e-c9b8-43e9-b3c7-4cfd7c48a63e.mp3 - [Teen Stories: Feeling Hopeless at Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/614385467be4) (2026-09-22, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/abd18c13-5b57-49ab-86ef-8805fff0be7a.mp3 - [When Good Kids Make Bad Choices](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/f6c205dd07ba) (2026-09-21, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fc0c2363-24c2-4aa1-8d88-ab59f50c4a1e.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: Double Lives, Depression and Difficult Conversations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/5f6776a46ea4) (2026-09-18, 30 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8de73eec-7c94-419d-b64a-7fe9af77f55e.mp3 - [Are You Giving Your Teen Enough Responsibility?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/ab703bc6f22f) (2026-09-17, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4923ba16-70c4-4b35-8806-383e753540a7.mp3 - [Turning Life Lessons Into Lasting Wisdom](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/30e220412eab) (2026-09-16, 29 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/76e93ab9-66e2-4046-a127-35187460fa2e.mp3 - [Teen Stories: Mending Complicated Relationships](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/039f7ffcaba1) (2026-09-15, 21 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e2bc8a10-c96a-4e17-9271-c7112bdc4d1a.mp3 - [The Keys to Better Conversations With Your Teen](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/3dd46777195a) (2026-09-14, 23 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/202d3b18-3fe5-4cac-af94-0d3ba9acec6c.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: Trust, Consequences and Second Chances](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/418cb494014a) (2026-09-11, 17 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d3be498b-b03e-4742-b201-625c01a3afe3.mp3 - [Helping Your Teen Overcome Guilt and Shame](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/db52fe1ecd51) (2026-09-10, 26 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8ccd235d-3fac-4dc6-9926-fad530b2260e.mp3 - [Loving Your Teen Beyond Their Mistakes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/feb3c1b57189) (2026-09-09, 15 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e7f91524-1472-40da-a23e-9b596ceb5e31.mp3 - [Teen Stories: When Home Is a Battleground](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/746ec6855c1e) (2026-09-08, 19 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fab7d656-05d1-4795-bf35-a1a5bace3f34.mp3 - [The Grandparent Advantage](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/86f90efafa7d) (2026-09-07, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ed4bd4bc-b94b-45ea-8247-72f43f9308a6.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: Discipline, Depression and Digital Dilemmas](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/ede6f0d80749) (2026-09-04, 29 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3dbfed37-aa79-43d6-b736-2554189bd706.mp3 - [Four Things Every Teen Needs From Their Parents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/050a2e9b4e44) (2026-09-03, 24 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1d5e4ea0-62a3-44f5-ab75-2e4d2eea4107.mp3 - [Does Your Teen Feel They Have to Earn Your Love?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/007a6ec80819) (2026-09-02, 16 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/daaf4455-9a35-4ee9-be90-e24e29c34de2.mp3 - [Teen Stories: When Secrets Take Over](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/38e7b4a0f7ed) (2026-09-01, 28 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d01aea6f-2d90-4ccf-b773-67b11b8e226e.mp3 - [Helping Your Teen Survive the School Year](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/47ce130f3fb1) (2026-08-31, 25 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ef1cd645-3be1-42f4-ac76-c07b0d32aded.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: Open Doors, Open Minds and Challenging Choices](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/8eab2f07032a) (2026-08-28, 39 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2ec0774c-69b9-4777-9f37-f3ae8f1dd3b0.mp3 - [The Parenting Mistake That Prevents Growth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/360d5c22d153) (2026-08-27, 15 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b3e7f42f-226b-4204-a0f5-fc7412ebe697.mp3 - [Don’t Save the Best for Last](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/ca2ce01514b7) (2026-08-26, 20 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/96280cc0-9838-4cd7-9168-fd1eef2f4212.mp3 - [Teen Stories: Healing Starts With Honest Conversations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/00ca97c24b76) (2026-08-25, 22 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8daf6df8-f777-4fb6-8530-be0b8759fd1e.mp3 - [Wisdom in the World of Foolishness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/5e6b293619f4) (2026-08-24, 13 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/feaa9033-e13f-4f15-8efb-7964f586da23.mp3 - [I Mustache Mark a Question: Video Games, Tattoos and Troubled Teens](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/edff313f6b18) (2026-08-21, 29 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0cd3af85-9f8c-466a-b197-e56af5623459.mp3 - [How Your Imperfections Can Help Your Teen](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693256491/ac734d23f598) (2026-08-20, 17 min): audio https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a586c79c-5bee-4ee3-af77-c769beb95e68.mp3 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. 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