# Parenting Today's Teens - I Mustache Mark a Question: Letting Go, Holding On and Parenting Through Change

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Podcast: [The Bridge Austin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-austin-7101862)
Published: 2026-07-31T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens
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Duration seconds: 1537

## Resource

In this Q&A episode, Mark dives into the growing distance between grandparents and grandkids, offering advice for bridging the generational gap and fostering real connection. He also addresses the pain of strained relationships when kids pull away after divorce, sharing how parents can invite — not force — closeness while staying open to change themselves. Listeners will hear guidance on setting healthy boundaries with teens, especially when it comes to letting go as they become young adults. Finally, Mark talks through the difficult issue of teens who struggle with lying, providing tools for holding them accountable while encouraging honesty and growth. Stuck on a parenting problem? Ask Mark about it! Send in your questions at markgregston.com

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