May 16, 2017 Dear Station Partner: The controversial Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, has drawn the serious attention of parents and teachers. Through social media, everyone is weighing in.

It’s about suicide, and a young girl’s reasons why she ended her life. Teen depression, bullying and suicide are common issues for teens today, and parents are desperately looking for answers. A great public outcry has begun against “the way it is.”

And there is hope. Moms and dads need to know there is something they can do. Depression doesn’t have to be the norm, and teen-parenting expert Mark Gregston is here to help. He’s worked with at-risk teens for more than 30 years, and he offers parents effective tools for helping their kids live purposeful, even joyful lives. The best way to know how to help teens is to hear from the ones who have been there, and that’s exactly what Mark does on Parenting Today’s Teens.

That’s why this ministry is deeply committed to featuring teens on the weekly program. Mark

gives teens a voice and a platform to share what’s really going on in their world–giving parents greater insight into the daily pressures and challenges their kids face.

When their teens at home are silent, parents can listen to Parenting Today’s Teens and hear another teen verbalize what’s really going on—and what they wish they’d done differently and what they wish their parents had done differently. There’s hope in hearing from those who are on the other side of what their own kids are facing.

We have received several requests from a number of stations to have an on-air dialogue

addressing bullying and suicide. Equip your listeners by inviting Mark Gregston to share on your station talk shows and

interview segments. He will bring hope, equipping parents in your listening area to face these urgent teen issues.

Call our Media Services Team at (818) 865-0180 or email info@kempandcompany.cc to set up a

time to talk.

Your partnership with this ministry provides invaluable wisdom and practical advice to families who need to hear from Mark and the students at Heartlight. We appreciate you and all you do!

Sincerely,

Your Media Services Team

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IMPACTING LIVES IN 2017

The teen years are often the hardest season for families. That’s why Mark Gregston’s unique blend of humor, insight, and compassion is a breath of fresh air for moms and dads. As a key station partner, you have the opportunity to bring America’s top teen-parenting expert to the struggling families in your church and community!

Mark is passionate about ministering to parents and teens … equipping moms and dads so they can tackle the real issues their teens are facing. This Fall, make a difference in the lives of those in you community by hosting a Parenting Today’s Teens event. We’re looking to share biblical wisdom, practical parenting tools and a heavy dose of hope with as many families as possible.

when you email our Media Services Team at info@kempandcompany.cc today to invite Mark to speak at your station event. Thank you for partnering with Mark Gregston and Parenting Today’s Teens as together we bring parents real HOPE to real FAMILIES through real RADIO.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE 15 – 17: FAMILIES IN CRISIS CONFERENCE

JULY 27 – 29: FAMILIES IN CRISIS CONFERENCE

www.FamilyCrisisConference.com

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JUNE 2017 WEEKEND PROMOS

AIRDATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 3 PROGRAM: HANDLING ANGER AND DISRESPECT FEATURE: STUDENT STORY: AMBER When your teen blows up and acts disrespectfully, it takes every ounce of self-control to hold back and not react! Is there a better way to handle anger and outbursts of rage? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston teaches parents to restore peace by getting to the root of anger. Learn gracious ways to engage and redirect your teen’s frustration with appropriate boundaries … Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ______) on Parenting Today’s Teens! AIRDATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 10 PROGRAM: WHEN TEEN TROUBLES LEAD TO MARRIAGE TROUBLES FEATURE: STUDENT STORY: MAGGIE When your teen and your spouse don’t see eye-to-eye, do you ever feel caught in the middle? What can you do when the strain of raising a teen is negatively impacting your marriage? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston helps parents and stepparents work through the emotions that accompany this stage of life … and offers tips for you and your spouse to get through it together! Join us Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ______) for Parenting Today’s Teens … on (Station: ______)! AIRDATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 17 PROGRAM: ACCEPTING YOUR IMPERFECT TEEN FEATURE: STUDENT STORY: LUCAS You set out to raise the “perfect” children and even planned their “perfect” future. But what happens when your teen doesn’t turn out the way you expected? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston explains why demanding perfection is never the answer. Learn biblical wisdom and grace to help reset expectations and give your teen more room to grow … Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ______) on Parenting Today’s Teens! AIRDATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 24 PROGRAM: WHEN YOUR TEEN BAILS ON HIS BELIEFS FEATURE: STUDENT STORY: AIDEN You’ve done all you can to train up your child in the way of the Lord … but now he’s turning his back on faith! What happened? And how do you react? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston offers advice on how to support your child and trust God’s plan during this difficult season of questioning. Don’t miss Parenting Today’s Teens … Saturday/Sunday at (Time: ______) on (Station: ______)!

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JUNE 2017 DAILY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Airdate: June 1 – Thursday Title: Unreported Bullies Description: Is your child being bullied—and you don’t even know it? Airdate: June 2 – Friday Title: Academic Discouragement Description: When motivating tactics have the opposite effect. Airdate: June 5 – Monday Title: Get in There and Fight! Description: Some families let arguments tear them apart. But conflict can be an opportunity to pull a family together! Airdate: June 6 – Tuesday Title: Teenage Stepchildren Description: A stepparent’s job isn’t easy, but it can be successful. Airdate: June 7 – Wednesday Title: Nevertheless… Description: When every conversation with your teen turns into a battle, it’s easy to feel like throwing in the towel. Airdate: June 8 – Thursday Title: A D.I.Y. Parenting Project Description: Has your relationship with your teen been damaged? Airdate: June 9 – Friday Title: Disrespect at Home Description: It’s time to make sure everyone understands the rules for fighting fair. Airdate: June 12 – Monday Title: My Prayer for Bullying Description: Sometimes the scars we receive from bullies never fade—even as adults. Airdate: June 13 – Tuesday Title: Preparing for Adolescence Description: Don’t let the teenage years catch you off-guard!

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JUNE 2017 DAILY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)

Airdate: June 14 – Wednesday Title: Damage Control Description: Does your teen need help putting out some personal fires? Airdate: June 15 – Thursday Title: Bad Grades Description: How do you respond when your child hands you his failing report card? Airdate: June 16 – Friday Title: Never Give Up Description: An important promise that every parent needs to make. Airdate: June 19 – Monday Title: Celebrate the Little Victories Description: Why enjoying the small wins can help you weather the bigger battles. Airdate: June 20 – Tuesday Title: In Denial Description: Kids and adolescents are playing around with dangerous substances—even in homes that parents have tried to make safe! Airdate: June 21 – Wednesday Title: Struggle Well Description: How to weather the inevitable seasons of conflict and tension. Airdate: June 22 – Thursday Title: Identity Crises in Adopted Teens Description: Does your adopted teen know who she is? Airdate: June 23 – Friday Title: Failing Forward Description: Everyone fails. The trick? Knowing how to “fail forward.” Airdate: June 26 – Monday Title: Signs of Independence Description: Be on the lookout for these welcome signs of independence in your teen! Airdate: June 27 – Tuesday Title: Follow Through with Consequences Description: What if every time you got pulled over for a speeding ticket, the cop just let you off the hook?

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JUNE 2017

DAILY PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED) Airdate: June 28 – Wednesday Title: Red Flags Description: Be aware of the warning signs that your teen may be abusing drugs. Airdate: June 29 – Thursday Title: Dealing with Dishonesty Description: Is there a fibber living under your roof? Airdate: June 30 – Friday Title: Child Locks and Safeguards Description: Even the most up-to-date child locks and safeguards can’t prevent kids from accessing inappropriate content.

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LISTENER CONTACT INFORMATION

Parenting Today’s Teens

PO Box 480 Hallsville, TX 75650 (866) 700-FAMILY

radio@parentingtodaysteens.org

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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.