About this episode

Mark discusses real issues families face with teens and the importance of connection in parenting.

On today’s Q&A episode, Mark tackles a variety of real issues families face with teens, including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship struggles and the pitfalls of entitlement. We'll discuss healthy ways to set boundaries with older teens, how to handle issues of entitlement and responsibility, and the importance of maintaining strong relationships as your teens grow into adulthood. Remember — lasting change starts with connection, not control. Courtney's Corner: Questions to Reflect On 1. Are you a place of calm or of more anxiety for your teen? 2. What would really happen if you let your teen fail now and then? 3. Where can you shift responsibility so your teen becomes more empowered and less dependent? Send in your parenting questions at markgregston.com.

People in this episode

Host: Mark Gregston

Topics covered

• boundaries
• teen anxiety
• teen depression
• substance use
• relationship struggles
• entitlement
• parenting

Keywords

• boundaries
• teen issues
• parenting advice
• anxiety
• depression
• entitlement
• responsibility
• relationships

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