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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

What do you do if tragedy strikes? Jim Daly interviews Melissa Hannigan on how God comforted her after her son died. Also, Danny shares how he's seen others trust God, even during a difficult time.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Inconvenient Parenting for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
 
 
How to Help Your Kids Process Tragic News
 
 
 
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When the Worst Has Happened

How do you keep your relationship with your kids strong when they reach adulthood? Dr. Gary Chapman and Jim Daly provide a few perspectives on what it looks like to be a successful parent of young adults. Then, Danny brings up how you can be there for your kids, even when they're fully independent.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Your New Life with an Adult Child for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child 
 
 
 
3 Ways to Effectively Parent Adult Children
 
 
 
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“If My Kids Are Like Me?”

How can we find beauty in life when our world is consumed by screens? Jim Daly speaks with Justin Earley on how he and his wife navigate the overuse of screens today. Also, John and Danny provide encouragement to parents who feel exhausted right now.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family 
 
 
 
Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter
 
 
 
Phone Contract
 
 
 
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Screens and the Messy Now

Can we really teach our kids to be thankful, even if they're upset? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share about teaching your children to be people of appreciation. Also, Danny and John will encourage you to recognize when your child is developing an ungrateful attitude.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
 
 
Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time
 
 
 
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Teaching Kids Appreciation & Anger Management

Every child needs good social skills, but are you helping your children develop them? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane discuss something called the 5 A+ Social Skills. Then, Danny shares how he tried teaching his kids to focus on what's in front of them.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
 
 
Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

A+ Social Skills for Your Child

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.
 
 
 
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 
 
 
 
Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
 
 
Text 32728 to Receive Clubhouse Dad Jokes!
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
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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 
 
 
 
Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
 
 
Text 32728 to Receive Clubhouse Dad Jokes!
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

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.
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
Receive the book "Inconvenient Parenting: Activate Your Child's God-Given Traits" for your donation of any amount!
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
Instilling God-Given Qualities Into Your Children 
 
Clubhouse Magazine
 
Text 32728 to Receive Clubhouse Dad Jokes!
 
Support This Show!

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.
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
Receive the book "Inconvenient Parenting: Activate Your Child's God-Given Traits" for your donation of any amount!
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
Instilling God-Given Qualities Into Your Children 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions?
 
Support This Show!

"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.
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount!
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
Crafting Spiritual Habits in Your Family
 
50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table
 
Dinner: Nourish Your Family as a Family
 
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Mountain or a Molehill?

To be a great parent, you need to be focused. Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly explain why not being intentional is bad for your parenting. Also, John and Danny bring up why you also need God's wisdom to help you parent well.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Inconvenient Parenting for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children
 
 
 
Family Reading of Scripture
 
 
 
10 Good Life Lessons That My Parents Taught Me
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
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The Need for Intentionality & Wisdom

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