Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

It's a wonderful thing for kids to show you honor, but how can it become a normal part of your parenting? John and Danny will remind you why true honor isn't achieved by being harsh. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder bring up ways you and your children can show each other respect. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Lies Girls Believe Bundle for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Find the Best of Parenting Resources Raising Healthy, Resilient Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What character traits are essential for your kids to have? Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why godly character and determination are things your child needs for success in life. Also, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta encourage parents who are afraid that their kids will abandon the godly principles their parents taught them. 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 Find the Best of Parenting Resources Raising Healthy, Resilient Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The internet is a wonderful tool, but if your child isn't careful, he or she could encounter online bullying. Jim Daly and Dannah Gresh address some of the dangers kids are facing today with the internet. You'll also hear John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta talk about how to respond if your child faces online bullying. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Lies Girls Believe Bundle for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Bullying and Cyberbullying Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What if your child is making bad choices because he or she believes lies about God's character? Jim Daly speaks to Dannah Gresh about a lie girls are tempted to believe regarding the Lord. Plus, Danny and John address lies that boys tend to battle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Lies Girls Believe Bundle for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime 3 Ways to Help Your Child Deal With Peer Pressure Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

By clicking on an app, you can see a snapshot of how other parents are raising their kids. But we must remember that social media doesn't show us the full picture. Danny and John share ways that social media has influenced parenting. Plus, Jim Daly and Ashley Willis talk about why it's good to let go of comparison in your parenting. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Peace Pirates for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime The Vulnerable Truth of Motherhood Sign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletter If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's easy to find your identity in your children's performance, but it's also very unhealthy. Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about how she's struggled with that as a mom. Also, Danny chats with John on ways he's learned to work through unrealistic expectations as a dad. Receive the book Peace Pirates 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 The Vulnerable Truth of Motherhood If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How can you find ways to celebrate things as a parent? Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about ways she's learned to celebrate spiritual progress in her kids. Plus, Danny and John share how to enjoy seeing your kids mature in their relationship with God. Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Leading Your Child to Christ Learning From the Prayer Life of Jesus If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When your kids are little, is making consistent time for God even possible? Danny talks with John about what that season of parenting was like for him. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Courtney Ellis about how she had to make adjustments to spend time with the Lord while raising little kids. Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Learning From the Prayer Life of Jesus Attuning to God’s Presence and Calling If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What are your biggest hopes for your kids? Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly discuss three essential things every child needs. Also, Danny and John share why some of Dr. Schroeder's parenting essentials matter as you're raising your kids. Receive the bookSimple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Find the Best of Parenting Resources Raising Healthy, Resilient Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When your young adult child makes a decision that you strongly disagree with, should you speak up or remain silent? John and Danny give some pointers on whether or not to speak up in that situation. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Brenda Garrison on how she reconciled with her daughter Katie. Receive the book Love No Matter What for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you have a daughter, you know that she craves connection. Jim Daly and author Dannah Gresh address why God designed girls for relationships. Plus, Danny and John share about ways a dad can be involved in his daughter's social life. Receive the Lies Girls Believe Bundle for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Confident, Selfless, Grounded: Helping Tween and Teen Daughters Navigate Friendships Conversation Starters for Kids, Tweens, Teens, and Adult Children If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You want so much to do the right thing, but if we're honest, parenting is filled with mistakes. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch will encourage you to keep going, even after you've made a mistake as a parent. Also, John and Danny bring up how to celebrate small bits of progress as a parent. Receive the book Resilient Kids for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How to Raise Adaptable Kids Allowing God to Make the Mess the Message If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you're running from one thing to the next, it can be easy to get burned out as a parent. Danny and John share how many parents say they are exhausted, and Jim Daly talks with Ashley Willis about something called Mommy Martyrdom Syndrome. Receive the book Peace Pirates for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Embracing Your Version of Motherhood Stages of Motherhood If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sometimes, you try things as a parent that don't go as you'd planned. Danny shares with John about a time that happened in his parenting, and Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about some lessons she learned after a kayaking trip didn't go so well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Peace Pirates for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Stages of Motherhood Embracing Your Version of Motherhood If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Traveling with little kids can be very stressful, but also meaningful. Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis, who's a mom of young kids, about things she's learned from traveling with children. Plus, John and Danny share how to keep your focus on God, even in stressful moments. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Adventures in Odyssey Why Families Need Vacations If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having little kids is wonderful, but also exhausting. John and Danny share about the demands of when each of their kids were small. Plus, Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about how she needed help during a difficult pregnancy. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime At Your End? So is Jesus How to Be a Better Mom If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When a child rebels, there's hardly ever a simple answer as to why. John and Danny will speak to parents who are blaming themselves for their children's behavior. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Branda Garrison about changes she needed to make in how she communicated with her daughter Katie. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love No Matter What for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Download "Building Bridges with Your Adult Child" Hope For Parents of Prodigal Children Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever felt like you couldn't get along well with a certain child, but your spouse could? Branda Garrison shares with Jim Daly about how she navigated that very scenario in her own parenting. Plus, John and Danny offer hope to parents who are not on good speaking terms with an adult child. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love No Matter What for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Download "Building Bridges with Your Adult Child" Contact our Counseling Department Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you respond when your son or daughter has a hard time figuring something out? Danny shares with John about a time one of his kids was struggling with getting stuck. Plus, Dr. Kathy Koch speaks with about Jim Daly about responding well when you're tempted to be frustrated with a child. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Resilient Kids" and for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Sign up for the Live It Challenge How to Raise Adaptable Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Your child is uniquely designed by God with special talents. John and Danny discuss the power of a parent's encouragement, and Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch bring up how to recognize what your child is good at. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Resilient Kids" and for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Find the Best of Parenting Resources How to Raise Adaptable Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

As a parent, you long for peace and joy. But how do you find them when life feels chaotic? Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about lessons we can learn from Jesus on what real peace looks like. You'll also hear John and Danny share about how to remind yourself Jesus is with you, even during a parenting storm. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Peace Pirates" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Download "Rediscovering Your Joy in Motherhood" Read "Stages of Motherhood" Check out our "That the World May Know" video series If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever seen your child in pain to the point you started asking God, "why?" Danny and John discuss how they've seen parents wrestle with the the "why God," questions. Also, Jim Daly chats with Julie Hornok about how she's learned to trust God, even with a daughter on the autism spectrum. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "United in Autism" and a CD for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Don't Give Up: Raising a Child With Autism (Digital Download) Contact our Counseling Department What is Mental Health and Why is it Important for Your Family? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What's your most embarrassing moment? John and Danny share some of their embarrassing stories, and also how God's peace is a sustaining force when parenting feels crazy. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Courtney Ellis on what she learned after a washer broke down. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting 5 Spiritual Disciplines to Strengthen Your Faith 6 Ways You Make a Difference as a Parent Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you're caught in the next thing parenting requires of you, it can be difficult to make time to pray. Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about how she made time to pray when doing laundry for her little kids. Then, you'll hear John Fuller and Danny Huerta provide some encouragement to the parents who feel like they keep getting distracted from things like prayer. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Learning From the Prayer Life of Jesus 6 Ways You Make a Difference as a Parent Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the most challenging things for a Christian parent is seeing a child make poor choices. If you or someone you're close to is in that situation, Danny and John will give some ideas for how to pray for a rebellious child. Also, Jim Daly and Brenda Garrison address how she navigated through a time where her young adult daughter made poor choices. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love No Matter What for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Contact our Counseling Department Hope For Parents of Prodigal Children Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's common for some kids to struggle with cleaning. But how important is it for their overall maturity? Jim Daly chats with Brenda Garrison about how one of her daughters struggled with being a messy child. You'll also hear John and Danny address the myth that says, "cleanliness is next to godliness." Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love No Matter What for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Contact our Counseling Department Parenting Young Adults: Boundaries and Limits Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What did you dream your child would become when he or she was little? John and Danny discuss some of the aspirations their kids had growing up. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch share about showing your child unconditional love, even when they don't accomplish something you wanted them to. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Resilient Kids for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Core Needs List How to Raise Adaptable Kids Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you respond when your child messes up? Danny tells John about how he responded to a time he was disappointed in one of his kids. You'll also hear Dr. Kathy Koch and Jim Daly discuss healthy ways to affirm your kids when they're trying. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Resilient Kids for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Core Needs List 5 Emotional and Relational Intelligence Skills Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When difficult circumstances come up, you can choose to respond well or not. Julie Hornok shares with Jim Daly about how she learned to respond well after her daughter's autism diagnosis. Also, John and Danny share how a parent can keep a good attitude in the midst of tough circumstances. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. United in Autism with audio download of "Don't Give Up: Raising a Child with Autism" Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Encouraging Social and Behavioral Development in Children with Special Needs Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you stay hopeful when the dreams you had for your child don't happen? John and Danny address why it's good to grieve over your disappointed expectations. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Julie Hornok about how how she processed her daughter's special needs condition. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. United in Autism with audio download of "Don't Give Up: Raising a Child with Autism" Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How can you teach your kids to recognize God in the ordinary moments of life? Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about ways she's teaching her kids to do just that. Plus, John Fuller and Danny Huerta discuss how to be more engaging with a child who isn't as interested in talking to you. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Who is God: Teaching Kids About God and His Nature Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Living in fear about your kids is not a healthy way to parent. To help you face your fears with confidence, John and Danny share why it's good to not be over-protective with your kids. Also, Focus President Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to overcome some of her fears as a mother. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Find the Best of Parenting Resources Visit the PluggedIn Site Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you have adult children, you know how raising mature kids isn't a one-size fits all formula. John and Danny will encourage you to not rely too much on formulas for raising kids. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Brenda Garrison about relying on the Lord when her daughter's needs didn't fit a parenting formula. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Love No Matter What" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Contact our Counseling Department When Adult Children Don’t Share Your Values Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's emotional when your son or daughter leaves home, and you become an empty nester. John and Danny share where they are in that journey; and Gary Thomas and Jim Daly will offer you a few tips for preparing for the empty nest years. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Drink in the Beauty of Family Life The Divine in the Daily Grind Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When your child makes a mistake, you may be tempted to shield them from the consequences. John and Danny explain why that's not a good strategy for your parenting. Plus, Jim Daily will talk to Dr. Kathy Koch about an amazing parenting lesson she learned while on a trip to Africa. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Resilient Kids" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Raising Resilient Kids Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Staying optimistic as a parent takes being intentional. John and Danny tell you whether they tend to be more of an optimist or a pessimist. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss how to be real with your kids when they need to grow, without being negative. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Resilient Kids" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Raising Resilient Kids 6 Ways to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Thrive Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Even though raising a child who has special needs is hard, there can be plenty of fun moments too. John Fuller talks with Danny about how funny memories can be made, even when your kid does something embarrassing. Also, Jim Daly and Julie Hornok tell some funny stories about some humorous things her daughter Lizzie did. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "United in Autism" with audio download of "Don't Give Up: Raising a Child with Autism" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Encouraging Social and Behavioral Development in Children with Special Needs Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Raising a child with special needs affects everyone close to that son or daughter. John Fuller shares with Danny about his own journey of raising a son with autism. You'll also hear Jim Daly chat with Julie Hornok about some of the pain she's had to overcome while raising her daughter Lizzie. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "United in Autism" with audio download of "Don't Give Up: Raising a Child with Autism" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Contact our Counseling Department Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In church, we tend to say, "serve your kids like Christ would." But what exactly does that look like? Jim Daly chats with Courtney Ellis on how she's learned to love her kids in a more God-honoring way, even when it's difficult. John and Danny also address how you can let go of fears as a parent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Find the Best of Parenting Resources Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In a world so consumed by screens, it can be easy to overlook playing with your kids. John and Danny bring up how much time people are spending on their phones, and Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to better control her tech-use as a mother. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting PluggedIn The Great Smartphone Debate Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Regardless of your personality, it's good to have fun with you kids. Gary Thomas talks with Jim Daly about a time he learned to be grateful for the present moment as a father. Plus, John Fuller and Danny Huerta discuss how serious parents can learn to have fun. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Contact our Counseling Department From Helicopter Parent to Lighthouse Parent Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When things don't go as planned, it can be easy to get upset as a mom or dad. Jim Daly and Gary Thomas talk about good and bad ways to handle your frustrations as a parent. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta will also remind us how choosing to enjoy the moment can make a difference in your parenting. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Find the Best of Parenting Resources Recapturing Courage: What Kids Can Teach You About God Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A big key to helping your kids succeed in life is teaching them to stop making excuses. Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Kathy Koch about four types of excuses kids can make. You'll also hear John and Danny share how you can practically help your kids eliminate excuses from their vocabularies. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Resilient Kids" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Raising Resilient Kids Find the Best of Parenting Resources Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the best ways to teach your kids resiliency is to model it yourself. John and Danny share about a parent they admire for this quality. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch address why your innermost beliefs impact your ability to be resilient. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Resilient Kids" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Raising Resilient Kids 5 Emotional and Relational Intelligence Skills Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Raising a child with special needs is not easy. If you or someone you know is in that situation, John and Danny will offer some encouragement. Plus, Jim Daly and Julie Hornok speak about her experience of raising a daughter with autism. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "United in Autism" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism Encouraging Social and Behavioral Development in Children with Special Needs Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Characters in the Bible are revered for their faithfulness, and yet, many of them had serious flaws too. The key for your parenting is in learning from their examples. John and Danny discuss their favorite Bible characters. Also, Jim Daly will chat with Lisa-Jo Baker on things we can learn from Jesus' disciple named Thomas. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Leading Your Child to Christ Teaching Your Kids to Read the Bible Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parenting is a demanding job, and it's easy to feel exhausted sometimes. Danny tells John aobut some of the emotions he struggled with as a father. You'll also hear Jim Daly speak with Courtney Ellis about some of the things she wrestled with when her kids were little. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus Find the Best of Parenting Resources Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The demands of raising toddlers are unlike any other season of parenting. Danny and John discuss what it was likely for them to raise young toddlers. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Courtney Ellis about some of the ups and downs she faced when her kids were little. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus Shaping Toddler Behavior Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever had a really frustrating moment as a parent that later became a fun memory? John and Danny share some examples from their own parenting journeys. You'll also hear from Jim Daly who speaks with Gary Thomas about learning to embrace the moment you're in as a mom or dad. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Does Performance Drive Your Parenting? The Divine in the Daily Grind Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many empty nest parents are battling feelings of regret over missed opportunities with their kids. One of the best ways to solve that is to make the most of every moment. John and Danny discuss how to enjoy the present times with your kids, and Jim Daly and Gary Thomas encourage parents who are struggling with regret. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Does Performance Drive Your Parenting? Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.