{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 152: Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Communication with Your Teen with Mark Gregston","description":"We\u2019ve all heard it before\u2014bridging the communication gap with a teen can feel like trying to build a bridge with spaghetti. But don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered. We\u2019re diving into one of the most critical aspects of parenting: communicating with your teenager. Today\u2019s guest, Mark Gregston, a renowned expert and founder of Parenting Today\u2019s Teens, will share his invaluable insights and practical tips to help you connect with your teen in meaningful ways. Mark will guide us through the challenges and nuances of communicating with teenagers and will explore common barriers, effective strategies, and real-life examples that illustrate how to navigate those tough conversations. Whether it\u2019s dealing with a defiant teen or simply trying to understand their world, this episode is packed with actionable advice to improve your relationship with your teen. You can find out more about Mark\u2019s ministry at Parenting Today\u2019s Teens and Heartlight Ministries. Also, if you\u2019d like to hear some of the teen\u2019s stories from Heartlight Minstries go to Heartlight Stories To find the Blueprint Tips for this episode go to CarolRoper.org\/podcast Watch on YouTube Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Comminucation with Your Teen with Mark Gregston Sign up for my Keeping Room newsletter Find the first episode for the start of next week's Blueprints to Building Your Spiritual Dream Home series at the Open Your Blueprint button on my homepage at CarolRoper.org ","author_name":"Building Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Your Faith and Family podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/buildingstronghomes.libsyn.com\/site","html":"