Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast
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Traits of Resilience
It's inspiring to see someone who doesn't give up, even when things get tough. As a parent, you want to instill that kind of toughness in your son or daughter. John and Danny talk about encouraging your kids to not give up; plus, Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Kathy Koch about the benefits of resiliency. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Get the Avoiding Chore Wars eBook Are You Protecting Your Kids Enough? Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Don't Be Overly Protective
Being overly protective of your kids is very dangerous for their overall well-being. John and Danny share how they've seen this play out with parents, and ways to encourage your kids to be resilient. Jim Daly also talks to Dr. Kathy Koch on how to not be too protective as a mom or dad. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Let Your Kids be Kids Are You Protecting Your Kids Enough? Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Showing Hospitality as a Parent
Showing hospitality can be one of the best ways to give back to kids in your community. Lisa-Jo Baker shares with Jim and Jean Daly about how she invited company over when her kids got older. Plus, John and Danny address why it's good to open up your home to others. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. 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 Show Your Kids How to Be Hospitable to Your Neighbors Parenting Resources Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Keeping Friendships with Other Parents
Friendships are one of the richest parts of life. But how do you maintain them amidst the demands of parenting? Lisa-Jo Baker speaks with Jim and Jean Daly about some of her best friends, plus John and Danny share a few practical ideas for dads on how to keep friendships strong. 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! Parenting Resource Page Abounding Midlife Living Developing Friendships that Last Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Praying for Your Child's Decisions
It's rewarding as a parent when your son or daughter makes a good choice. While we cannot control our children's decisions, John and Danny explain how praying for them can make a significant difference. Also, Focus President Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about how she's learned to pray for her kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" for your donation of any amount! An Essential Guide to Effective Prayer for Family Teaching Kids to Pray Launch Into the Teen Years Kit Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Tips for Managing the Junior High Years
Navigating the junior high years can be one of the most complex times of parenting. To help alleviate your concerns, Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about some of the challenges she overcame during this stage of raising kids. Plus, John and Danny offer some tips for if your pre-teen is developing poor habits. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" for your donation of any amount! Parenting Resource Page Counseling Department Launch Into the Teen Years Kit Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Showing Curiosity in Your Child's Interests
Has one of your kids ever been interested in something you didn't enjoy? Jim Daly speaks with Gary Thomas about learning to appreciate things our kids like. Plus, John and Danny discuss why it's good to sacrifice some of our own interests for our kids' sake. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Parenting Resource Page The Divine in the Daily Grind The Fatherhood Mandate Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
When You Feel Guilt as a Parent
Trying to be the perfect mom or dad is a sure way to set yourself up for disappointment. Jim Daly and Gary Thomas talk about letting go of perfectionism. Also, John and Danny discuss how apologizing when you get something wrong can help your relationship overall. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Parenting Resource Page Counseling Department How to Handle Working Mom Guilt Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
What if My Kids Become Like Me?
It's a convicting question to ask, "What if my kids become like me?" John and Danny share how their kids have sometimes tried to imitate them, and Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman discuss how to ask God to help us change for the better. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" for your donation of any amount! Parenting Resource Page Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
How Love and Service Are Connected
Giving your teen an opportunity to serve can help him or her grow as a person. John and Danny discuss why it's important for teens to practice helping other people, and Jim Daly talks with Dr. Gary Chapman about a time he taught his kids to serve some neighbors. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" for your donation of any amount! Parenting Resource Page Launch Into the Teen Years Kit The Best Chores for Teenagers Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Heroes Your Kids Can Admire
As your kids are growing up, it's good to introduce them to real-life heroes. Jim Daly talks with Lisa-Jo Baker about who some of her heroes are, and John and Danny discuss some places you can take your kids to meet admirable people. 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! Parenting Resource Page The Super Power of Real Heroes Fearlessly Facing the Final Unknown Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Parenting Isn't Like the Movies
Movies can be fun, but raising kids in real life isn't the same as the films portray. John and Danny share how to stop comparing your parenting with movies, and Jim Daly speaks with Lisa-Jo Baker about how she's wrestled with comparison as a parent. 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! Parenting Resource Page Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Getting Positive About Midlife Changes 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Finding the Words in a Tough Time
When your child is blindsided by difficult news, it can be hard for them to find the words to say. John and Danny offer some advice for how to share bad news with your kids in an age-appropriate way. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about when she announced to her kids she'd been diagnosed with cancer. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" for your donation of any amount! Parenting Resource Page Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Tools for Listening to Your Teen Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
God Leans In
Have you ever been correcting a child, only to have him or her be intimidated by your discipline? Many of us have experienced that. John and Danny share about paying attention to our non-verbal cues as parents. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Becky Harling about ways she's relied on God for improving the communication with her kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" for your donation of any amount! Parenting Resource Page Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Tools for Listening to Your Teen Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Replacing Your Fears as a Parent
What's your greatest fear as a parent? If you're feeling bombarded with fears today, John and Danny will share parts of their story and offer a reminder on what you can control in parenting. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Gary Thomas about how he's learned to trust God with his children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Sacred Parenting Parenting Resource Page What Do You Do When Your Child Loses Faith in God? Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Seeing Your Kids Grow in Their Faith
Seeing your kids follow Jesus is such a beautiful thing. Jim Daly talks with popular author Gary Thomas about the spiritual dimension of parenting. Also, John Fuller and Danny Huerta will give an encouraging perspective to parents whose children have left the faith. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Sacred Parenting Parenting Resource Page The Divine in the Daily Grind Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Showing Love After an Apology
As Christians, the gospel is a reminder that God still loves us, even after we've made a mistake. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer practical ideas for showing love to your teen, and John and Danny encourage parents who feel like their teenager is beginning to pull away. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a TeenagerParenting Resource PageThe Love Language QuizHow to Help Your Teen Get Closer to GodListen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
The 5 Languages of Apology
When you mess up as a parent, it's not easy to apologize and ask for forgiveness. Jim Daly talks with Dr. Gary Chapman about a formula for how to apologize to a child, and John and Danny provide some hope to parents who feel shame over something they did wrong. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a TeenagerParenting Resource PageDoes a Child’s Bad Behavior Mean You’re a Bad Parent? Link to Counseling ServicesListen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Helping Your Child Overcome a Learning Obstacle
How do you encourage your child when he or she is struggling to learn something in school or in life? John and Danny offer some practical ideas for encouraging your child to learn, and Jim Daly talks with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she helped her son Micah while he was struggling in school.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!Perfectly Imperfect: Being the Mom God Created You to BeUnderstanding Learning StylesListen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Responding Well When Your Child Disappoints You
It's not easy to process when your child disappoints you. John asks Danny about a time he faced this as a father, and they'll give some dos and don'ts for how to respond in that scenario. Plus, Jim Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she worked through disappointment with her son.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!Get More Episode ResourcesListen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Healthy Non-Verbal Communication with Your Kids
In communication, how you say things as a parent is equally as important as what you say. Danny and John provide some tips for healthy non-verbal communication, and Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about using your body language to show your kids you care about them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" for your donation of any amount! 6 Ways You Make a Difference as a Parent Best of Parenting Resources Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Connecting with a Strong Personality Child
Most parents have at lease one child with a strong personality, John and Danny discuss who the strong-willed kids are in their homes, and Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about this topic as well. She'll even share how she's learned to receive feedback from her kids about her parenting. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" for your donation of any amount! 4 Words Kids Use When Coping with Emotions Link to Counseling Services Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Teaching Kids to Own a Relationship with Jesus
Teaching your kids to own responsibilities and their faith will mean you have to let them make decisions for themselves, John and Danny offer hope to parents who are afraid to give their kids a chance to make choices. Also, Jim Daly and Kay Wyma share some inspiring perspectives for letting kids own their choices. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount. Responsible Kids Don't Just Happen Link to Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Running Errands and Owning Independence
Giving your kids a chance to run errands is great training for helping them own responsibility, John and Danny share how you can help your kids become more independent, and Jim Daly talks with Kay Wyma about things she taught her children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
When You Get Mad at Your Teenager
Almost every parent has gotten mad at their teenager at some point, If it results in a heated conversation, how do you recover from a moment like that? Danny and John discuss what a parent can do if a teen is defiant, and Jim Daly talked with Dr. Gary Chapman about a time he and his son reconciled after an angry outburst. Receive the book "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" for your donation of any amount. Take the Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Launch Into the Teen Years Kit How Your Teen Thinks If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Changes in the Teen Years
Every parent can attest that many things change once your son or daughter reaches the teen years. John and Danny share from their own experiences, and Jim Daly talks with Dr. Gary Chapman about how your kids learn to think differently when they become teenagers.Receive the book "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-20-04?refcd=1637502Take the Parenting Assessment: https://assessments.focusonthefamily.com/s3/7-Parenting-Traits-Assessment?refcd=1637502Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1637502Launch Into the Teen Years Kit: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/launch-into-the-teen-years-2-0-kit/?refcd=1637502How Your Teen Thinks: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-your-teen-thinks/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
When Your Kids See You Argue with Your Spouse
It's embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband. 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. 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Best of Parenting Resources Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback
Expectations for Marriage While Parenting
When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it's easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy. 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. 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Stages of Motherhood Maintaining Your Marriage During the Parenting Years Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback
Good and Bad Ways to Apologize to a Struggling Adult Child
If a young adult child is struggling, it's easy to blame yourself or even apologize for their bad choices. John and Danny discuss why some forms of apology are not helpful, plus, Jim Daly talked with Allison Bottke about when it's good for a parent to apologize to an adult son or daughter.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-21?refcd=1627801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/good-and-bad-ways-to-apologize-to-a-struggling-adult-child/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1627801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Trusting God and Your Instincts
What does it look like to trust God when your child is struggling? John and Danny share about the difference counseling can make for a hurting parent, and Jim Daly speaks with Allison Bottke on how she's learned to trust God with her adult son. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-21?refcd=1627801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/trusting-god-and-your-instincts/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1627801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
When Your Kid Doesn't Want to Do Something
How can you motivate your child to do something when he or she doesn't want to? John and Danny discuss that topic, and Jim Daly is joined by Kay Wyma to share about why teaching your kids to take responsibility for assignments is a good thing.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-14?refcd=1624801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-kid-doesnt-want-to-do-something/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1624801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Letting Your Kids Do Chores
Letting your kids do chores is a wonderful thing to help them grow. John asks Danny what chores he taught his kids, and ways you can encourage a child to get chores done, based on his or her personality. Featuring Kay Wyma.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-14?refcd=1624801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/letting-your-kids-do-chores/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1624801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
When You Haven't Spoken a Child's Love Language
How your respond to a child's misbehavior can make them feel loved or discouraged. But what do you do when time has past, and you wonder if you haven't done the best job of making them feel loved? John and Danny provide some hope to parents who struggled to make your child feel loved as he or she was growing up. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Jean Daly.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-07?refcd=1624701Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-you-havent-spoken-a-childs-love-language/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1624701If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Balancing Love and Discipline
Parents who want what's best for your children will use discipline when it's necessary. But how do respond when you get very mad at your child's behavior? John and Danny share how to keep yourself calm, even if you're upset at your child. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-07?refcd=1624701Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/balancing-love-and-discipline/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1624701If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
When Your Kid Gets Rejected for Not Fitting In
It's not easy to handle when your kid faces rejection. John and Danny offer some helpful ideas for how to respond when your child gets rejected by his or her peers. Featuring Lisa-Jo Baker and Jean Daly.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: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-28?refcd=1617902Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-kids-get-rejected-for-not-fitting-in/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-as-a-wife-and-mom-in-the-middle-years-digital-download/?refcd=1617902If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Encouragement for Middle-Age Moms
As your kids get older, your approach to parenting them will change significantly. John and Danny provide some encouragement for moms who are making big transitions as your children grow up. Featuring Lisa-Jo Baker and Jean Daly. 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: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-28?refcd=1617902Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/encouragement-for-middle-age-moms/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-as-a-wife-and-mom-in-the-middle-years-digital-download/?refcd=1617902If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
When It's Time to Implement a Boundary
Healthy boundaries with an adult child are essential in order for your relationship to function well. John and Danny offer hope to parents who struggle with people-pleasing tendencies, and share why boundaries are a blessing. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-21?refcd=1613802Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-its-time-to-implement-a-boundary/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1613802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Supportive Friends for When a Child is Struggling
If your adult child is struggling, one of the greatest blessings is having a supportive friend to walk with you. John and Danny share about the value of friends, plus healthy ways to talk about the pain you're experiencing. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-21?refcd=1613802Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/supportive-friends-for-when-a-child-is-struggling/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1613802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Instilling a Great Work Ethic in Your Children
One of the best things you can teach your kids is the value of hard work. To help improve your child's work ethic, John and Danny give a few ideas on projects you can teach your son or daughter to do. Featuring Kay Wyma.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-14?refcd=1610805Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/instilling-a-great-work-ethic-in-your-children/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1610805If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Teaching Kids to Still Try, Even When They Fail
How your kids respond to failure can help them grow as a person. Yet, what do you do when your child is more prone to discouragement? John and Danny share why failure can be a good teacher, and how to encourage a child who feels discouraged. Featuring Kay Wyma.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-14?refcd=1610805Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/teaching-kids-to-still-try-even-when-they-fail/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1610805If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Acts of Service for Your Child
Some children are natural servants, and when you serve them, it makes them feel loved. John and Danny discuss the love language called Acts of Service, and how to encourage a child who isn't motivated to serve others. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Mrs. Jean Daly.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-07?refcd=1610002Get more episode resources: http://http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/acts-of-service-for-your-child/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1511201If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Gifts and Quality Time
Understanding what makes your child feel loved is a terrific key to connecting with him or her. For some kids, it's receiving gifts. John and Danny share how some of the best gifts don't cost a lot of money. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Mrs. Jean Daly.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-07?refcd=1610002Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/making-your-child-feel-loved-part-2/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1511201If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
When You Have Fears as a Parent
Sometimes, your kids' fears might be a reflection on something you're struggling with. John and Danny offer hope to parents who are struggling with fear, and how to bring your worries to God. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Josh and Christi Straub's children's book "What Am I Feeling?" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-31?refcd=1604601Get more episode resources: http://http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-you-have-fears-as-a-parent/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-navigate-worry-in-healthy-ways-digital-download/?refcd=1604601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Are You Holding on to a Worry Bird?
Empathy is one of the best gifts you can give your child when he or she shares a fear with you. John and Danny talk about common fears of little kids, and the types young girls typically have to work through. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Josh and Christi Straub's children's book "What Am I Feeling?" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-31?refcd=1604601Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/are-you-holding-on-to-a-worry-bird/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-navigate-worry-in-healthy-ways-digital-download/?refcd=1604601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Stop the Bad Stuff
How do you trust God when a child has gone completely off the rails? Danny and John discuss drawing healthy boundaries with a young adult child, and when it's good to tell your son or daughter, "no." Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-24?refcd=1602102Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/stop-the-bad-stuff/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1602102If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
S.A.N.I.T.Y. for Struggling Parents
One of the worst things a parent could face is to learn a child is struggling with a serious addiction. John and Danny provide some helpful responses for if your child is struggling with substance abuse or another type of addiction. Featuring Allison Bottke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-24?refcd=1602102Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/s-a-n-i-t-y-for-struggling-parents/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1602102If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
The Dangers of an Entitlement Mentality
Letting your child learn from his or her mistakes is one of the best gifts you can give as a parent. Spoiling them won't be good for their long-term maturity. John and Danny offer hope to parents who struggled with spoiling their kids as they were growing up. Featuring Kay Wyma.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-19?refcd=1600904Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/the-dangers-of-an-entitlement-mentality/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1600904If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Enjoying Travel with Your Kids
Vacations and special trips can be some of the best ways to make memories with your kids. John and Danny recount fun times they've had with their children, and share why it's good to prioritize those times together. Featuring Julie Lavender.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-19?refcd=1600904Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/enjoying-travel-with-your-kids/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1600904If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
When Your Child Wants Quality Time
Time spent with your son or daughter is a precious gift. John and Danny discuss the love language known as quality time, and provide an insightful perspective on how introverted parents can still enjoy it. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-11-08?refcd=1599201Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-child-wants-quality-time/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1599201If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
The Lasting Impact of Words Spoken
Words spoken by a parent can have a lasting impact on a child. John and Danny talk about why words are important and address what to do if your mom or dad said something harsh to you. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-11-08?refcd=1599201Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/the-lasting-impact-of-words-spoken/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1599201If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/