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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 keep your kids' attention in an age that's so distracted? Tim Shoemaker shares with Jim Daly that kids today are hungry for real analogies. Plus, Danny talks about some visual lessons that he taught his children, and how those have stuck with them.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons 
 
 
 
Family Reading of Scripture
 
 
 
How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!)
 
 
 
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Keeping Your Kids’ Attention Through Visuals

When your kids are little, sometimes it's best to teach them spiritual principles through visuals. Tim Shoemaker joins Jim Daly to talk about how he electrocuted a pickle to teach his kids a powerful lesson. Also, Danny offers some thoughts for helping your son or daughter who's not a visual learner.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons 
 
 
 
Family Reading of Scripture
 
 
 
How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!)
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

The Value of Object Lessons

One of the worst things you can do is bail your teen out when they make a poor choice. Danny and John open up about times their kids learned some hard lessons, and how they were tempted to bail them out. Also, Jim Daly chats with Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus on communicating with your teens about their need to take responsibility.
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
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Tell Them Who’s Responsible

It's a massive adjustment when your child becomes a teenager. Danny opens up about how he and his wife had to approach things differently when their kids reached the teen years. Also, Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who explain why it's the right thing to start treating your teens like they're adults. At the end, John and Danny will address what to do if you don't like the person your teen is dating.
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
Family Reading of Scripture
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Transitioning to a Young Adult

Is it possible to be a good listener, even if that wasn't modeled for you growing up? Jim Daly joins Michelle Nietert, who encourages you to listen to your kids with your eyes. Plus, Danny addresses what to do if you find yourself repeating the same mistakes your parents made.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
 
 
Getting Kids to Listen
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
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Listening Well, Even if Your Parents Didn’t Teach You How

How do you respond well when your kid asks, "why did this bad thing happen?" Jim Daly talks to Michelle Nietert about getting on your children's level, and helping them deal with fear. Also, John and Danny will help you encourage your kids when they're struggling with imagining the worst-case scenario.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
 
 
Family Reading of Scripture
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Get on Their Level

It's challenging when your adult child is making decisions you disagree with. You may wonder, "Will my son or daughter ever ask for my opinion?" Danny shares how you can be a good friend when giving advice, without being a control freak. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some encouragement if there's emotional distance between you and your adult kids.
 
 
 
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 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
 
 
Redrawing Boundaries With Adult Children
 
 
 
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Offering vs. Demanding to Give Advice

What if your adult child is not as responsible as you raised them to be? John and Danny bring up common frustrations parents of adult kids have today. Then, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Gary Chapman, who tells an encouraging story of a couple, Steve and Linda, whose daughter went from struggling to thriving.
 
 
 
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 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team
 
 
 
How to Trust God With Your Adult Children
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
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If Your Adult Child is Irresponsible

Getting your kids to focus during family devotions is NOT easy. John and Danny discuss some of the ways they tried to implement things like reading the Bible and praying with their children. Also, Jim Daly talks with Tim Shoemaker about how he went from struggling with devotion times, to getting his kids to love them.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons 
 
 
 
Family Reading of Scripture
 
 
 
Studying the Bible as a Family
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Starting Family Devotions

How do you teach your kids to navigate the world of technology and AI, when we're surrounded by them? Danny shares how parents can set a better example for not being on your phones all the time. Also, Arlene Pellicane and Jim Daly address some of the pitfalls with using AI too much.
 
 
 
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 
 
 
 
Phone Contract
 
 
 
AI "Bad Science" Videos Promote Conspiracy Theories for Kids–And More
 
 
 
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Using Wisdom with AI

Not every child has the benefit of having both parents around to raise them. John and Danny talk about how different children deal with having an absent parent. Featuring John Smithbaker and Scott MacNaughton.

The Value of Mentoring Fatherless Boys, Part 3

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