Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

There is a great correlation between decluttering your life and having more peace of mind. Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to live a simplified lifestyle. Then, John and Danny address the importance of taking time to rest as a parent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Busy, Busy, Busy Attuning to God's Presence and Calling Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What's the best present you have given to your kids? Danny tells John about gifts his kids remember him giving to them. You'll also hear Jim Daly speak with Courtney Ellis on how she's encouraged her children to live a lifestyle of generosity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Practicing Generosity as a Family Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What are some ways you've prayed for your children? John and Danny explain how they have prayed for their own kids. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss the need to model godly behavior in front of our kids, if we want them to be people of integrity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently your donation of any amount! Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Do Your Kids Know You Value Their Character? Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sometimes, one of the best things you can do is ask your children questions. Danny talks with John about something effective he's asked his kids. Then, Dr. Kathy Koch shares with Jim Daly three questions you can ask your kids to help strengthen their character. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently your donation of any amount! Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Teaching Character to Your Kids Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many people are down on the next generation. But, what if there was a more optimistic way to see young people? Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace explain why dwelling on the negative isn't good for the upcoming generation. You'll also hear from Danny and John about how making sacrifices for your kids can be a joyful thing. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book So the Next Generation Wil Know your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Helping Children See God as Relevant to Their Lives How to Be Intentional About Raising Christ Followers Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

So many parents have a strained relationship with one or more of their kids. If you find yourself in that situation, we pray this episode will encourage you to not throw in the towel. Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace will remind you to give yourself grace, even if you weren't the best spiritual example to your children. Also, Danny and John will discuss maintaining a relationship with your kids, even if they aren't walking with God. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book So the Next Generation Wil Know your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Moms and dads both play very different roles in raising a teenager. To help you through that process, Danny and John discuss tension points that a teen may have with mom and dad. Plus, Dr. Ken Wilgus talks to Jim Daly about how to handle consequences when a teenager misbehaves. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The ways you communicate with a teenager are incredibly different from how you talk with a young child. Dr. Ken Wilgus, who counsels teens, speaks with Jim Daly about common challenges he's seen in parent-teen relationships. Then, John and Danny provide hope to to parents who realize they've been too hard on their teenager. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Life in American culture is filled with busyness. When your to-do list is long, is living a more simplified lifestyle even possible? Courtney Ellis joins Jim Daly to provide some tips for simplifying your life and cleaning out your home. Then, Danny and John explain why having free time in your schedule is a good thing. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How Do I Declutter My Life? Ideas for Organization If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Keeping the house clean when your kids are growing up can feel like an impossible task. John and Danny bring up how it was a challenge for them when their kids were little. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Courtney Ellis talk about how not having your house perfectly clean is actually good for when company comes over. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How Do I Declutter My Life? Hospitality For Busy Families If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What character traits do you hope your kids have someday? Danny and John discuss ways they've prayed for their kids to have godly qualities in their behavior. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch share how godly actions must come from our character, instead of trying to please others. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Support The Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Does it seem like your kids are mimicking your behavior a lot? How do you set a godly example for them? Danny and John share how children can be quick to imitate our actions. Also, Jim Daly and parenting expert, Dr. Kathy Koch, address modeling Christ-like conduct to your children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Support The Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What kind of identity did your parents give you? Danny shares with John about some of the ways his parents helped form his identity growing up. Then, J. Warner Wallace speaks with Jim Daly about three different ways a child's identity can be shaped. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book So the Next Generation Wil Know for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Helping Children See God as Relevant to Their Lives How to Be Intentional About Raising Christ Followers Donate Now If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When should you start teaching kids to defend their faith? J. Warner Wallace and Jim Daly answer that question. Plus, Danny and John will encourage you to not be scared about some of the challenges your kids might face regarding their faith. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book So the Next Generation Wil Know for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime The Proof You Need to Believe in Jesus How to Be Intentional About Raising Christ Followers Donate Now If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What can you do if your teenager says something that you strongly disagree with? Dr. Ken Wilgus talks with Jim Daly about how parents can still maintain a relationship, even if there's a disagreement. You'll then hear from John and Danny on what to do if a disagreement is very serious. 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! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What is an appropriate level of freedom for your teenager? Danny and John will address how moms and dads can struggle to let go in the teen years. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus discuss why your teen needs healthy amounts of freedom and privacy, as he or she is learning independence. 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! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

All of us are busy raising our kids. As your schedule gets crowded, how do you make time to pray and hear God speak to you? Jim Daly and Courtney Ellis share how learning to hear from God is possible, even when you're super busy. Then, Danny talks with John about how learning to hear from God has helped him be a better parent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Busy, Busy, Busy Attuning to God’s Presence and Calling If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most of us don't expect our houses to become messy, yet sadly, a lot of us are overwhelmed with stuff. Courtney Ellis and Jim Daly share why it honors God for you to declutter your home. Plus, John and Danny offer hope to those who are struggling to get rid of things. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Attuning to God’s Presence and Calling How Do I Declutter My Life? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever wanted to say what was on your mind, but you knew you shouldn't in front of your kids? John and Danny share times that's happened in their own parenting. Also, Dr. Kathy Koch tells Jim Daly a funny story about a time she held her tongue, even when it was difficult situation. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Teaching Character to Your Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The current generation is facing many challenges through social media, shows and peer pressure. The world is constantly telling them what's acceptable. Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace bring up how kids and teens today long for something that's real. Plus, John and Danny give some ideas for how kids can practice authenticity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book So the Next Generation Wil Know for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime The Proof You Need to Believe in Jesus Christ Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's become a popular trend on social media for people to announce they're leaving the Christian faith. In a world where that's promoted, how do you train your kids to be close to God? J. Warner Wallace and Jim Daly discuss some of the faith challenges kids are dealing with today. Then, Danny and John share about why some kids stay strong in their walk with God. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book So the Next Generation Wil Know for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime The Proof You Need to Believe in Jesus Christ How to Be Intentional About Raising Christ Followers If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Practicing healthy dialogue with your teenager can make a major difference in keeping your relationship strong. Danny and John address how to balance giving your teen freedom and having good dialogue. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus share some tools to help equip parents for healthy conversations. 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! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Sign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletter Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You ask your teen to do a simple favor. But instead of doing it, he or she gives you the eyeroll! Many of us have dealt with that! John and Danny bring up some of the challenges parents deal with in letting go when their kids reach the teen years. Also, Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly discuss how to give your teen appropriate kinds of freedom. 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! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Sign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletter Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you and your spouse keep your relationship strong, even when you are busy raising children? Jim Daly speaks with Courtney Ellis about the need for couples to stay committed to each other. Also, John and Danny give a word of encouragement to parents who feel distracted by the demands of life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How Children Impact Married Life Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Does it feel like you're running from one to the next without any breathing room? John and Danny share that many parents feel exhausted in their schedules today. Then, Courtney Ellis joins Jim Daly to discuss how she's learned to say "no" to certain opportunities as a parent Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Busy, Busy, Busy Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever asked your kids, "What does God think about this choice you want to make?" Danny tells John about how he's tried to ask that question in his parenting. Plus, Jim Daly asks Janel Breitenstein about an acronym she created to help her kids practice spiritual discernment. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Permanent Markers for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Leading Your Child to Christ Why Your Kids Need Intentional Parents If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In a time where our kids are bombarded with lies and entertainment, how can they find their identity in Christ? Janel Breitenstein and Jim Daly speak about a time she helped her daughter through identity struggles. Then, John and Danny offer some ideas for helping your kids practice wise entertainment choices. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Permanent Markers for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime PluggedIn Putting God First If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

So many anti-Christian messages are being promoted to our kids today. John and Danny will discuss how to respond well if your child finds information online that tries to refute the Bible. Also, J. Warner Wallace and Jim Daly talk about the influence technology has on our children's minds today. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book So the Next Generation Wil Know for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How to Be Intentional About Raising Christ Followers Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many young teens and kids are struggling with their faith. If that starts happening with one of your kids, how should you respond? Danny and John give some reasons why Christianity is true. Plus, J. Warner Wallace shares how he's seen many young people walk away from the faith. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book So the Next Generation Will Know for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Audio Download: "Reaching the Next Generation for Christ" How to Be Intentional About Raising Christ Followers

Some kids love rules while others don't. However, if a parent is too strict, Danny and John will share why that can increase the chances of rebellion. Then, Dr. Ken Wilgus joins Jim Daly to discuss how most parents are doing better job than we think. 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! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Sign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletter Tips for Communicating with Teens: How to Connect When Emotions Run High If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kids and even parents feel the constant temptation to scroll on a smartphone. Danny and John explain why it's such a draw to pull out your phone. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis, who speaks about some of the ways she's struggled with being on a screen for too long, even while raising kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Four Conversations Parents Should Have With Their Kids About Digital Devices Is Your Life a Crazy Mess? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sometimes, we all need to get rid of clutter in our homes! But how do you decide what to throw away and what to keep? Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about how she made the difficult decision to let a childhood table go. And, if you regret getting rid of a few things, John and Danny will give you a dose of encouragement. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Is Your Life a Crazy Mess? 10 Better Ways to Clean the House With Your Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What are your kids passionate about? Danny tells John a story about a passion his daughter developed at a young age. You'll then hear Janel Breitenstein speak to Jim Daly about teaching your kids to find their identity in who God says they are, not in what others think of them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Permanent Markers for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Little Big Dreamers — Nurture Their Talents Who am I? — Your Child’s Identity If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How often does your child ask you "why," about something? When your kid starts asking the why questions about God, that's a beautiful opportunity to be present with them. Janel Breitenstein and Jim Daly discuss why it's good to engage with your kids in spiritual conversations. Plus, John and Danny share how hard times can be an opportunity to set a godly example for your kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Permanent Markers for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Practice Makes Parent Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Has your child ever asked you why you're a Christian? How you answer that question is one of the important things you'll do as a parent. Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace speaks with Jim Daly about why he believes Christianity is true. Also, John asks Danny why he believes the Bible is the Word of God. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book So the Next Generation Wil Know for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith Leading Your Child to Christ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How can you teach your kids to love God, and be defenders of the faith? J. Warner Wallace tells Jim Daly part of his story, and common reasons why people believe in God. Plus, John and Danny address why it's good to embrace difficult conversations about God with your pre-teen or teen. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book So the Next Generation Wil Know for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith Helping Children See God as Relevant to Their Lives If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Helping a son or daughter get through the teen years isn't just one conversation. It's more like a series of discussions. Danny and John will encourage you to create an environment where your son or daughter can talk to you about anything. Also, Jim Daly and a group of parents share about why it's good to have honest conversations with your children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Launch into the Teen Years Kit for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Personal Identity Formation in the Age of Authenticity Walking Alongside Your Teen If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you prepare your child for the teen years? While there's no magic formula, Danny and John will share when it's a good time to start having discussions with your son or daughter about puberty. Plus Jim Daly speaks with a group of parents who took their kids through a Focus curriculum called Launch Into the Teen Years. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Walking Alongside Your Teen Personal Identity Formation in the Age of Authenticity If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What do you do when there's something in your house you want to get rid of, but your kids want to keep? Danny tells John about a time this very scenario happened in his home. Also, to help you be more organized, Jim Daly and Courtney Ellis will encourage you to teach your kids generosity, and to be honest with yourself about your spending patterns. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How Do I Declutter My Life? Is your life a crazy mess? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Does it ever feel like you are running out of space, because you have so much stuff sometimes? Courtney Ellis tells Jim Daly how she's struggled with this very thing as a mom of young kids. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you why taking little steps can go a long way in living a more organized life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How Do I Declutter My Life? Busy, Busy, Busy If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Choosing joy is essential if you're going to have lasting happiness as a parent. John and Danny address how you can still have joy, even if you're facing difficult circumstances as a mom or dad. Plus, Jim Daly and Janel Breitenstein share how being joyful is ultimately a decision you make, even in your parenting Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Permanent Markers for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Putting God First Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Seeing your son or daughter mature is very rewarding. However, if your child isn't where you want them to be, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder will encourage you to not give up. They'll even offer some ideas for how to ask for forgiveness, if you don't get something right. Also, John and Danny will discuss why forgiveness is many times a long process. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Sorry' Seems to Be the Hardest Word Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you pray for a child who's far from God? Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer will encourage you to not give up, even when your faith is tested regarding your children. Plus, John and Danny share why it matters to persevere in praying for a prodigal child. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book A Practical Guide for Praying Parents for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Battle Plan: Praying Strategically for Your Children Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Praying for your kids is one of the greatest privileges in life. To help you get started, Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer share how praying scripture over your kids is a good strategy. You'll then hear from John and Danny about praying for your kids, even in difficult circumstances. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book A Practical Guide for Praying Parents for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How to Quit Watching Porn: 7 Strategies for Your Teens Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you encourage your kids to save sex for marriage when they hear so many toxic messages from the world? Jim Daly talks to a panel of parents about a creative analogy for encouraging your kids to stay sexually pure. Also, John and Danny offer hope to parents who discover their kids are looking at pornography. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Launch into the Teen Years Kit for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How to Quit Watching Porn: 7 Strategies for Your Teens Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having the sex talk with your kids can be awkward, but it's important for them to hear about it from you as their parent first. Danny shares with John about what age is a good time to have the talk with your kids. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with a group of parents about things they learned when talking to their kids about sexuality. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Launch into the Teen Years Kit for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Tween and Teen Development Sign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletter If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Single parenting is very difficult, but if you or someone you know is facing that, there is hope for you. Dr. Roland Warren, who grew up in a single parent home, speaks with Jim Daly about how single moms can let go of guilt. Also, if the something feels off with a child, John and Danny will give some ideas for how a single parent can reset that relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Raising Sons of Promise for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department 4 Ways to Survive Being a Single Mom If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How can you be a father-figure to a kid in your community? Roland Warren tells Jim Daly about a time he reached out to a boy who lost his dad. Plus, John and Danny offer some ideas for being a good father to girls. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Raising Sons of Promise for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime A Single Parent’s Path to Community What Defines a Father? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A healthy child is one who serves others. Danny talks with John how he's tried inspiring his kids to help others. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder on how to instill values like serving and cleanliness in your children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Sign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletter Nurturing a Servant’s Heart in Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having a good marriage can help bring stability to your children. Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder will encourage you to fight for a good marriage for the sake of your kids. Also, Danny talks with John about why it matters to his kids that he has a good relationship with his wife. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Maintaining Your Marriage When You Become Parents Go Ahead Let Your Kids Grade Your Parenting If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.