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Focus on the Family

Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

How do you have healthy discussions with your teens about freedoms and boundaries? Dr. Ken Wilgus addresses that very topic with Jim Daly. Also, Danny and John share how to recognize if your teenager is developing an entitled mentality.
 
 
 
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Healthy Boundaries with a Teen

Learning to let go is one of the most important things you'll do when your child becomes a teen. Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer to discuss common ways parents have to let go and give their teens freedom. Then, John asks Danny about how you can respond well if your teenager has an unclean room.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy 
 
 
 
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Letting Go in the Teen Phase

When was the last time your kids got a great laugh? Danny and John recall times where their children enjoyed laughing, and why that brought them joy. Also, Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly share why you and your kids need to laugh regularly.
 
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Why Humor Matters

Has your child ever had an outburst you didn't expect? John and Danny share moments where that happened with some of their kids. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Melissa Hannigan on lessons she learned about emotions from working in a women's correctional facility.
 
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Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions?
 
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"Where Did That Emotion Come From?"

When you feel frustrated with your kids, it's important to not overreact. Jim Daly and Justin Earley discuss how to discern whether a present frustration is really important or not. Then, John and Danny share how including other people in your kids' lives goes a long way in helping them develop into healthy people.
 
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Mountain or a Molehill?

Having dinner regularly with your kids can lead to some beautiful conversations. John and Danny open up about times they had meals with their children, and why that was so meaningful. Then, Jim Daly asks Justin Earley about some of the dinnertime traditions he's started with his four sons.
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
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Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
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Your Dinner Table is Your Mission Field

When you're getting constant notifications on your phone, how do you take time to look at real people? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address how many young people feel lonely. Plus, John and Danny share why one of the best ways to get your kids off a screen is to encourage them to serve others.
 
 
 
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Phones vs. Real Relationships

How do we find a way to break away from the constant use of screens? John and Danny cover how depression and anxiety have gone up since smart phones became the norm. Then, Jim Daly talks with Arlene Pellicane about training your child to find pleasure outside of social media and screens.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Screen Kids You for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well
 
 
 
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A Better Replacement for Screens

One of the worst decisions you can make with your teens is trying to control them. Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus talk to Jim Daly on why trying to sway all of your teen's choices is a recipe for disaster. Also, John asks Danny how parents can respond well if their teen was given some freedom, but they violated that privilege.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy
 
 
 
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Planned Emancipation Over Control

When your son or daughter reaches the teen phase, it's common for him or her to want independence and to speak his or her mind. John and Danny open up about times their kids became more opinionated in the teen years. Plus, Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer address the main battle that parents of teens face.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
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Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
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When Will it Be Up to Me?

It's easy to say something mean to your kids when you're frustrated with them. But what if there was a better way to handle those moments? Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch share some ideas for how to handle difficult situations with your children. Then, Danny and John will bring up how to have patience when it seems like your kid isn't understanding something as quickly as you'd want him or her to.
 
 
 
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