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Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

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Equipping your Kids to Handle Money, Part 10

Giving your kid a credit card and teaching him or her to have a credit score, might not be the best way to go. John and Danny explain that there's always a way to buy necessities without going into debt.

Aug 29, 20197 min

Equipping Your Kids to Handle Money, Part 9

It’s not always easy to understand the concept of giving, and that when you tithe and when you donate to great organizations that somehow it creates a change in you. John and Danny emphasize that instilling that knowledge in your kids is a necessary lesson.

Aug 27, 201910 min

Disciplining Your Kids with Love and Limits, Part 4

Strong-willed, tough personality kids can be a challenge, and sometimes the biggest challenge is keeping a cool head as you try to show them the love and grace of Christ. John and Danny explain what can happen when parents flash with anger in the moment.

Aug 22, 201912 min

Disciplining Your Kids with Love and Limits, Part 3

It's important to keep your emotions out of it when disciplining a child you’ve had to tell the same thing repeatedly. John and Danny discuss the importance of pre-teaching and sometimes just backing off for the moment when a child explodes with anger.

Aug 20, 20199 min

Becoming a Clutter-Free Family, Part 4

Many of us are blessed to be able to just go down to the corner store and get the things we need, like plastic bins to try to keep things organized, but sometimes the problem is that we just have too much stuff. John and Danny show how kids need to learn how to be content with what they have because when parents give them everything they want, often that stuff just adds to clutter around the house.

Aug 15, 201913 min

Becoming a Clutter-Free Family, Part 3

When it’s time to clean out the house, we might think we need to start with the kids’ rooms first, but John and Danny say we can’t only point the finger at the kids for having too much stuff, because most of their belongings come from us parents.

Aug 13, 201911 min

Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 4

Sometimes we can feel like we’re taking one step forward, and two steps back when it comes to communicating in a meaningful way at home with our families. John and Danny emphasize how that dance doesn’t have to lead to disaster.

Aug 8, 201911 min

Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 3

It’s difficult to change ourselves, so it’ll be frustrating to try to change our spouse or our children. John and Danny explain why it's smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.

Aug 6, 201912 min

How to Help Your Angry Child, Part 2

Anger in kids may be confusing, because parents don't always understand where it's coming from or how to resolve it. John and Danny explain triggers that can turn a small situation into a whirlwind of anger, and provide solutions for calming the storms. Featuring Tricia Goyer. Receive the book Calming Angry Kids for your donation of any amount! Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Aug 1, 201910 min

How to Help Your Angry Child, Part 1

Anger in kids may be confusing, because parents don't always understand where it's coming from or how to resolve it. John and Danny explain triggers that can turn a small situation into a whirlwind of anger, and provide solutions for calming the storms. Featuring Tricia Goyer. Receive the book Calming Angry Kids for your donation of any amount! Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Jul 30, 20198 min

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman Part 4

Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that's not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Jul 25, 201910 min

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman Part 3

Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that's not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Jul 23, 20198 min

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 2

Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker.

Jul 11, 201912 min

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 1

Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker.

Jul 9, 201910 min

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 1

Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker

Jul 9, 201910 min

How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 2

It's important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain.

Jul 4, 20198 min

How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 2

It's important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain.

Jul 4, 20198 min

How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 1

It's important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain.

Jul 2, 201910 min

How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 1

It's important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain.

Jul 2, 201910 min

Helping Your Daughter Understand Romantic Relationships, Part 3

Jessie Minassian shares reasons why young girls sometimes seem so irrational.

Jun 25, 201910 min

A Mother's Influence on Her Son, Part 4

Your children need to know they’re loved, even when they mess up. John and Danny give Moms some practical tips for loving your children through the growth process, instead of pushing them to perfection. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.

Jun 20, 20199 min

A Mother's Influence on Her Son, Part 3

Your children need to know they’re loved, even when they mess up. John and Danny give Moms some practical tips for loving your children through the growth process, instead of pushing them to perfection. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.

Jun 18, 20198 min

A Mother's Influence on Her Son, Part 2

You may feel like you don't have a lot to offer your son as a mom but that couldn't be farther from the truth. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.

Jun 6, 20199 min

A Mother's Influence on Her Son, Part 1

You may feel like you don't have a lot to offer your son as a mom but that couldn't be farther from the truth. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.

Jun 4, 20198 min

Embracing Childlike Faith as a Mom, Part 2

Do you struggle with perfectionism as a parent? John and Danny give advice on letting yourself - and your children - relax. Featuring Erin Hawley.

May 30, 20199 min

Embracing Childlike Faith as a Mom, Part 1

Do you struggle with perfectionism as a parent? John and Danny give advice on letting yourself - and your children - relax. Featuring Erin Hawley.

May 28, 201911 min

Speaking Your Teen's Love Language, Part 4

Do you have a kid who takes negative words to heart? John and Danny give tips on how to constructively criticize without hurting your child. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.

May 23, 20199 min

Speaking Your Teen's Love Language, Part 3

Do you have a kid who takes negative words to heart? John and Danny give tips on how to constructively criticize without hurting your child. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.

May 21, 201910 min

Raising Godly Children in Today's Culture, Part 2

Do you fear hurting your child's opinion of you? Do you avoiding saying no so you won't be unpopular? Arlene Pellicane has some advice for you.

May 16, 201910 min

Raising Godly Children in Today's Culture, Part 1

Do you fear hurting your child's opinion of you? Do you avoiding saying no so you won't be unpopular? Arlene Pellicane has some advice for you.

May 14, 20199 min

Speaking Your Teen's Love Language, Part 2

Do you have a kid who takes negative words to heart? John and Danny give tips on how to constructively criticize without hurting your child. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.

May 9, 20199 min

Speaking Your Teen's Love Language, Part 1

Do you have a kid who takes negative words to heart? John and Danny give tips on how to constructively criticize without hurting your child. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.

May 7, 201910 min

Combating Bullies in Your Child's Life, Part 2

Are you worried about how your children will react to witnessing or experiencing bullying? John and Danny give advice for helping your kids know what to do. Featuring Jonathan McKee.

May 2, 201911 min

Combating Bullies in Your Child's Life, Part 1

Are you worried about how your children will react to witnessing or experiencing bullying? John and Danny give advice for helping your kids know what to do. Featuring Jonathan McKee.

Apr 30, 20198 min

Saying the Right Thing When Your Child Misbehaves, Part 4

John and Danny talking about the root issues of sibling rivalry and how to avoid letting it make you feel like a bad parent. Featuring Wendy Speake and Amber Lia.

Apr 25, 201912 min

Saying the Right Thing When Your Child Misbehaves, Part 3

John and Danny talking about the root issues of sibling rivalry and how to avoid letting it make you feel like a bad parent. Featuring Wendy Speake and Amber Lia.

Apr 23, 20198 min

Leading Your Child Through Emotional Milestones, Part 4

Teaching your son to articulate his feelings may be one of the best gifts you give him. Featuring David Thomas and Sissy Goff.

Apr 18, 20199 min

Leading Your Child Through Emotional Milestones, Part 3

Teaching your son to articulate his feelings may be one of the best gifts you give him. Featuring David Thomas and Sissy Goff.

Apr 16, 20198 min

Saying the Right Thing When Your Child Misbehaves, Part 2

John and Danny talking about the root issues of sibling rivalry and how to avoid letting it make you feel like a bad parent. Featuring Wendy Speake and Amber Lia.

Apr 11, 20199 min

Saying the Right Thing When Your Child Misbehaves, Part 1

John and Danny talking about the root issues of sibling rivalry and how to avoid letting it make you feel like a bad parent. Featuring Wendy Speake and Amber Lia.

Apr 9, 201910 min

Leading Your Child Through Emotional Milestones, Part 2

Teaching your son to articulate his feelings may be one of the best gifts you give him. Featuring David Thomas and Sissy Goff.

Apr 4, 20198 min

Leading Your Child Through Emotional Milestones, Part 1

Teaching your son to articulate his feelings may be one of the best gifts you give him. Featuring David Thomas and Sissy Goff.

Apr 2, 201910 min

Developing a Love of Prayer in Your Kids, Part 1

Teaching your kids to pray can be a daunting task but it doesn't have to be as scary as you might be thinking. Featuring Dr. David Ireland.

Mar 28, 20198 min

Developing a Love of Prayer in Your Kids, Part 1

Teaching your kids to pray can be a daunting task but it doesn't have to be as scary as you might be thinking. Featuring Dr. David Ireland.

Mar 26, 201910 min

Avoiding Shame-Based Parenting, Part 2

Even if you have to punish them, your children should still know you love them. John and Danny give practical tips on making sure your children feel loved. Featuring Dr. Kelly Flanagan.

Mar 21, 20199 min

Avoiding Shame-Based Parenting, Part 1

Even if you have to punish them, your children should still know you love them. John and Danny give practical tips on making sure your children feel loved. Featuring Dr. Kelly Flanagan.

Mar 19, 20199 min

Becoming A Clutter-Free Family, Part 2

Having a lot of stuff could actually be cutting into your quality time your kids. Featuring Joshua Becker.

Mar 14, 201910 min

Becoming A Clutter-Free Family, Part 1

Having a lot of stuff could actually be cutting into your quality time your kids. Featuring Joshua Becker.

Mar 12, 20198 min

Helping Teen Girls Love Their Families Well, Part 9

John Fuller and Danny Huerta talk about how to help your teen empathize with their family members. Featuring Jessie Minassian.

Mar 7, 201912 min

Helping Teen Girls Love Their Families Well, Part 8

John Fuller and Danny Huerta talk about how to help your teen empathize with their family members. Featuring Jessie Minassian.

Mar 5, 20199 min