July 12, 2017 Dear Station Partner: Listening parents in your community have pressing questions that Mark Gregston can answer. It s what he lives for! Parents can directly send their questions to Mark at mustache@heartlightministries.org he answers one every Wednesday on his blog. Take a look at today s Mustache Q&A through this link: www.heartlightministries.org/2017/07/?post_type=hl_qa. On the weekend of August 19 and 20, Parenting Today s Teens will feature a special edition of the Parenting Today s Teens broadcast to speak into the most frequently asked questions. This timely program titled, Questions & Answers with Mark Gregston addresses the following five common parenting questions along with practical answers: How do I deal with disrespect? What are responsible rules for cell phone use? Should I tell my kid about the mistakes I made in my past? What s an appropriate age to let my kid date? When is it important to invade my teen s privacy? For moms and dads looking for more answers right now, Is a Teen Testing Your Marriage? is a free resource that will be available online July August on parentingtodaysteens.com. It includes four sets of parents answers to questions about how they stood strong during a family crisis. This resource is also a testament to the effective advice these moms and dads received from Parenting Today s Teens. Mark helps parents stay on guard and address the underlying issues in order to heal and protect parent-child relationships from the inside out. We praise God for your partnership in this good work, bringing clarity to gray areas with real, practical parenting advice! Sincerely, Your Media Services Team
UPCOMING EVENTS JULY 27 29: FAMILIES IN CRISIS CONFERENCE AUGUST 11: AN EVENING WITH MARK GREGSTON (YUMA, AZ) AUGUST 19: AN EVENING WITH MARK GREGSTON (CHICAGO, IL) AUGUST 26: AN EVENING WITH MARK GREGSTON (BOCA RATON, FL) For a full list of upcoming events click here: https://www.heartlightministries.org/events/ Request a packet on what s involved in putting on an event! Easy, organized plans are readily available. Email the RKC Media Services Team at info@kempandcompany.cc. 2..
WEEKEND PROMOS AIRDATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 PROGRAM: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR TEEN IS DRINKING FEATURE: STUDENT STORY: ANNA There s a high chance that your teen will drink at some point during their high school years. Most moms and dads would never expect it but that doesn t mean your family is immune! This weekend on Parenting Today s Teens, Mark Gregston explains how to respond when your teen experiments with alcohol. Listen to Parenting Today s Teens Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ) on (Station: )! AIRDATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 PROGRAM: HOPELESS TEENS AND SUICIDE FEATURE: STUDENT STORY: JORDAN Is your teen depressed, withdrawn or cutting himself off from friends and family? Don t miss the subtle signs of emotional pain! This weekend on Parenting Today s Teens, Mark Gregston discusses the serious signs of suicidal tendencies and how to take immediate action in order to avoid devastating consequences. Join us Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ) for Parenting Today s Teens! AIRDATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 PROGRAM: FEATURE: STUDENT STORY: LIZZY Q AND A WITH MARK GREGSTON What are the pressing parenting questions on your mind? This weekend on Parenting Today s Teens, Mark Gregston tackles five common questions from parents regarding disrespect, cell phone use, sharing about mistakes, dating, and preserving privacy. Get clarity on gray areas and gain practical parenting advice! Listen to Parenting Today s Teens Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ) on (Station: )! AIRDATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 PROGRAM: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR TEEN IS USING DRUGS FEATURE: STUDENT STORY: DREW Dishonesty, aggression, dramatic changes in attitude or habits could your teen be showing signs of drug use? Even good kids are experimenting with the readily accessible drugs available to them today! This weekend on Parenting Today s Teens, Mark Gregston helps parents stay on guard and address the underlying issues that lead to drug abuse. Don t miss Parenting Today s Teens Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ) on (Station: )! 3
DAILY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS August 1 Tuesday Insanity at Home Discover how Albert Einstein s definition of insanity applies to parenting. August 2 Wednesday Sleuthing for Answers When your teen isn t willing to talk. August 3 Thursday The Little Things If you could parent your kids all over again, what would you do differently? August 4 Friday Tech-Savvy Teens What can moms and dads do with tech-savvy teens that easily navigate around parental controls? August 7 Monday The Prodigal Father You ve heard of the prodigal son, right? But how about the prodigal dad? August 8 Tuesday Cut the Chatter! How to connect with your teen on a deeper level. August 9 Wednesday A Listening Ear Time to polish up your listening skills! August 10 Thursday Teen Suicide A candid look at an ever-increasing problem. August 11 Friday Home Repairs Is your home in need of some important repairs? August 14 Monday The Need for Value Does your teen feel appreciated and accepted at home? 4
DAILY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED) August 15 Tuesday Emotional Burnout How to recharge your batteries after the daily struggle with your out-of-controlteen. August 16 Wednesday Five Keys for Discipline Five helpful tips for effective discipline. August 17 Thursday Personal Boundaries Teaching teens to respect boundaries in a culture with no limits. August 18 Friday When Your Household Isn t Perfect Ever feel like you re the only family around who has problems? August 21 Monday How to Connect Talking and connecting are two very different things! August 22 Tuesday Christian Character How can parents instill Christian character in their teens? August 23 Wednesday Natural Consequences Have you ever wondered why teens act irresponsibly sometimes? August 24 Thursday Family Pressure The stress of dealing with a troubled teen can and does tear families apart! Learn how to keep it together. August 25 Friday The Gift of Value How to lavish your teen with the gift of value. August 28 Monday Constant Anger in Teens What to do when your teen is constantly bristling with anger. 5
DAILY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED) August 29 Tuesday Parent GPS How to help a lost teen find his way home. August 30 Wednesday Hope for the Future Encouragement for parents of struggling teens. August 31 Thursday Be Consistent! The importance of being reliable with rules and consequences. 6
LISTENER CONTACT INFORMATION Parenting Today s Teens PO Box 480 Hallsville, TX 75650 (866) 700-FAMILY radio@parentingtodaysteens.org DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS Both the daily and weekly programs are available via Amb-OS or FTP download. To make any changes to your distribution status, please contact the Media Services Team at Roger Kemp and Company at info@kempandcompany.cc or (818) 865-0180. 7