Don't Mom Alone Podcast22 Sep 2025

Is This Normal Teen Behavior—or a Red Flag? :: Mark Gregston [Ep 541]

Have you ever felt like your teenager is pulling away, and no matter how much you talk, nothing seems to get through?

In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Gregston, a ministry leader who has spent over 50 years walking with teenagers through crises, often welcoming them into his home. His insights challenge a lot of the assumptions we make about parenting teens. Mark reminds us that relationships are the most important thing and shares ways to make that connection, and how to transition from parenting littles to older kids. Here is some of what we cover:

What to do when mom shame pops up
How to know when your teen is just being a teen... and when it's a red flag
What to do when your teen surprises you with behavior you didn’t see coming
How to give them more responsibility and be less controlling
Creating a home where relationships flourish is possible—even when things feel hopeless

Connect with Mark Gregston:

Website: Parenting Today's Teens with Mark Gregston
Website: Heartlight Ministries
Facebook: Parenting Today's Teens with Mark Gregston
Instagram: PTT with Mark Gregston (@parentingtodaysteens)

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