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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

Letting go of your children is a challenging process as they get older, but it's a necessary part of parenting. John and Danny open up about how they learned to let go in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who share what the goal is for something called Planned Emancipation.
 
 
 
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Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy 
 
 
 
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Planned Emancipation’s Goal

How do you avoid putting your identity in your kids' behavior? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer on how children need to face consequences for their choices, and a concept called Planned Emancipation. Also, John and Danny explain why it's hard but necessary to let your kids suffer if they make bad decisions.
 
 
 
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Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
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Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy 
 
 
 
Freedom & Boundaries
 
 
 
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When Your Teen Needs Independence

What should you say when your child says, "I'm scared?" John and Danny bring up some of their experiences of helping their kids overcome fear. Plus, Jim Daly and Michelle Nietert discuss what patterns you should pay attention to if your kid seems afraid.
 
 
 
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Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children 
 
 
 
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Managing Those Tricky Emotions
 
 
 
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Don’t Shut Down their Feelings

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.
 
 
 
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Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children 
 
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
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How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well 
 
 
 
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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
 
 
 
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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
 
 
 
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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!
 
 
 
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Letting Go in the Teen Phase

In Christian groups, it's easy to tell our kids to "find your identity in Christ." But practically, what does that mean? Danny and John help give some clarity to that phrase. Also, Kari Kampakis and Jim Daly share about ways teen girls are tempted to find their identity in besides Christ.
 
 
 
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