Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Is your middle-schooler pushing you away? John and Danny demystify the emotions behind your child's behavior. Featuring Jonathan Catherman, Reed Catherman, and Cole Catherman. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

If you assign your kids household chores, they may not thank you now -- but they will certainly be grateful down the road. John and Danny discuss the benefits of chores and describe age-appropriate tasks for kids. Featuring Courtney DeFeo. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

You don't need to be a theologian to teach your kids about God. John and Danny share how to explain the gospel to younger children. Featuring Courtney DeFeo.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

The world tells your kids they must conform in order to fit in. John and Danny discuss believers' true identity as seen in scripture. Featuring Ray Vander Laan. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

As your children prepare to leave high school, they'll face big life decisions, such as where to go to college or where to work. They might be asking, "What is God's will for my life?" John and Danny discuss how to help your kids identify their unique calling. Featuring Ray Vander Laan.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

If you feel like you correct the same behavior in your kids over and over, don't give up! Your teaching will sink in if you persevere. John and Danny offer advice for teaching kids to be thankful and respectful. Featuring Ginger Hubbard.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

Kids are like sponges. As young as preschool, they can start to absorb Biblical truth. John and Danny discuss how to encourage your kids' faith according to their unique temperaments. Featuring Ginger Hubbard.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

If you're like many parents, you have to fight the urge to lecture your teen. You know it won't help, but it can feel so satisfying. John and Danny discuss the influence parents gain by taking the time to connect with their teenage children. Featuring Dr. Ken Wilgus.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

Sometimes the hardest people to forgive are those closest to you. John and Danny discuss how Christian parents can show grace when their teen has wronged them. Featuring Dr. Ken Wilgus.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parenting podcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

Your kids will make some mistakes as they grow older and gain more independence. John and Danny discuss how to pick your battles and affirm your kids' positive behavior. Featuring Courtney DeFeo.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

Sibling conflict happens in every family. The question is, how should you respond? John and Danny consider how to deal with sibling rivalry. Featuring Courtney DeFeo.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

Dads don't have to be perfect to positively influence their kids. John and Danny discuss how men can embrace their role in the family. Featuring Joe Battaglia and Joe Pellegrino.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

There are many fatherless boys who would benefit from a godly man's guidance and stability. John and Danny discuss how men can make a difference in kids' lives through mentoring. Receive the book Fathers Say with your gift of any amount!

It can be difficult to teach young kids to slow down and acknowledge their sinful behavior. John and Danny offer helpful questions to ask to reach your child's heart. Receive the book I Can't Believe You Just Said That with your gift of any amount!

Have you ever been shocked by your child's mean words? The most loving thing you can do is correct their behavior and guide them on a better path. John and Danny discuss traits of effective and loving discipline. Receive the book I Can't Believe You Just Said That with your gift of any amount!

You won't always see eye to eye with your teenager, but you can break the cycle of unproductive conflict. John and Danny discuss how to respond when your teen pushes your buttons. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You with your gift of any amount!

In our culture, the teen years are often treated as an extension of childhood. John and Danny discuss practical steps to prepare your teen for adulthood. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You with your gift of any amount!

Patience is one of the hardest parenting traits to master. John and Danny offer advice to parents of strong-willed children. Receive the book In This House, We Will Giggle with your gift of any amount!

John and Danny discuss how to involve younger children in serving the church and community. Receive the book In This House, We Will Giggle with your gift of any amount!

Young people need examples of godly living. John and Danny discuss why fathers are so important in the home. Receive the book Fathers Say with your gift of any amount!

It's frustrating to feel like you're competing with electronic devices for your child's full attention. John and Danny discuss how fathers can take an active role in teaching their children. Receive the book Fathers Say with your gift of any amount!

John and Danny discuss how to have faith-informed conversations with your teenager about suicide. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

John and Danny discuss how to talk to teens about difficult topics in a positive, value-centered way. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

The #1 thing your child needs is YOU. Plus, John and Danny discuss the importance of relying on God in parenting. Receive the bundle The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

Many women feel anxious and overwhelmed as they juggle the demands of motherhood. John and Danny encourage moms who are exhausted from worrying about their children. Receive the bundle The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

It's not easy to teach young children the difference between happiness and joy. John and Danny discuss how to help your kids embrace biblical virtues, including joy. Receive the book In This House, We Will Giggle with your gift of any amount!

If parenting is not what you expected, you are not alone. John and Danny discuss how parents can overcome the pressure to be perfect. Receive the book In This House, We Will Giggle with your gift of any amount!

If your child recently moved out of the house or got married, you may be trying to navigate this new season of your relationship. John and Danny discuss ways to set healthy boundaries with your adult child. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children with your gift of any amount!

Every second with your child is a gift. Sadly, many parents have felt the sting of those seconds be cut short. But that doesn't have to be the end of your story, as John and Danny will offer hope to parents who've lost a child. Receive the book 936 Pennies with your gift of any amount!

Maintaining healthy communication with your teenager can feel like trying to solve a complicated puzzle. John and Danny will provide some helpful ideas for how you can have good conversations with your teen. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

Parenting a teenager today brings many challenges. But with God's help, you can raise your teen to be a strong adult. John and Danny describe how to have hope when your teen disappoints you. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

Parenting is taxing on you as a mom. That's why it's essential to make time for rest. John and Danny give some encouragement to tired mothers. Receive the book The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

As a Mom, you want your children to do well in life. But what is true success? Danny and John discuss how to push your kids toward success that will last, and Danny quotes from a poem, "Meat Loaf," by Linda Knaus & Kenn Nesbitt. Receive the book The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

Maintaining healthy communication with your teenager can feel like trying to solve a complicated puzzle. John and Danny will provide some helpful ideas for how you can have good conversations with your teen. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children with your gift of any amount!

Parenting a teenager today brings many challenges. But with God's help, you can raise your teen to be a strong adult. John and Danny describe how to have hope when your teen disappoints you. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children with your gift of any amount!

Parenting is far from perfect, but your mistakes don't have to define you. John and Danny give some tips for how to bring peace to your family. Receive the book 936 Pennies with your gift of any amount!

Enjoying the small moments with your children can create special memories. John and Danny offer hope to exhausted parents struggling to enjoy the simple moments of parenting. Receive the book 936 Pennies with your gift of any amount!

Disciplining your teen can be difficult, but Johnny and Danny emphasize the importance of parents approaching discipline as a united front. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

People often expect ministry kids to be perfect, but John and Danny discuss the fact that parents can do everything right, and yet sometimes their kids may still go down the wrong path. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

Competition between women and moms isn’t always a bad thing, but John and Danny discuss the fact that women need each other, so they can't let competition hurt their relationships. Receive the book The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

Moms don't always say the nicest things to themselves. John and Danny discuss the importance of speaking positively to change the negative thoughts moms sometimes have about themselves. Receive the book The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

Sometimes when you’re praying for your kids, you might find yourself telling God exactly how He should handle each situation, but John and Danny explain how prayers for your kids should be about God shaping them the way he wants. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children with your gift of any amount!

Parents often play whack-a-mole. They help their teens or adult children through one problem and another pops up. John and Danny provide hope and encouragement for the whack-a-mole parent. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children with your gift of any amount!

Managing stress can be really tough sometimes for parents. John and Danny explain how parents can get a handle on stress, especially when dealing with their kids, by going to the Lord in prayer. Receive 936 Pennies with your gift of any amount!

The 936 weeks between the birth of your child and their 18th birthday passes by very quickly. John and Danny emphasize the importance of cherishing every moment. Receive the book 936 Pennies with your gift of any amount!

John and Danny explain that parents need to put in place lots of good discipline and lots of good grace if parents discover bad Online behavior from their teens. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

It might not be the most fun part of our jobs as parents, but John and Danny explain that like it or not, we should stay current on what our kids are looking at and listening to especially during their teenage years. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

If you're not the superwoman who can hold a 9-5 job, cook, clean and get the kids to bed on time every single day, don't worry, you're not alone. John and Danny provide encouragement for the mom who wants to do it all, but finds that's not always possible. Receive the book The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

If mom’s upset, chances are others in the house will be upset as well. John and Danny discuss ways for moms to stay happy and enjoy themselves at home, which will help keep the kids happy. Receive the book The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

Rebellious kids can keep parents in an on-going cycle of conflict. John and Danny discuss ways to break that cycle when a pre-teen or teenager is acting out. Receive the book Boundaries With Kids with your gift of any amount!