If you have a daughter, you know she craves for connection with friends. But what can you do if she starts getting rejected by her peers? Jim Daly and Dannah Gresh provide encouragement to parents whose daughters feel lonely. Also, Danny talks with John about how he's encouraged his kids to be a good friend to others. 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 ...
Jan 09, 2024•9 min
No matter how hard you try, you can't be the perfect parent. Jim Daly and Ashley Willis bring up why it's good to let go of perfectionism. Also, Danny and John address what to do when your kid makes a bad decision that you disagree with. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Peace Pirates for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Sign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletter Does Performance ...
Jan 04, 2024•11 min
Many parents struggle with negative self-talk. We'll encourage you to replace the self-deprecating comments with focusing on what you are doing well. Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about how she's wrestled with this very thing as a mom. Plus, John and Danny share about the needs dads have to feel affirmed. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Peace Pirates for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting L...
Jan 02, 2024•8 min
If you know someone who is raising kids as a single mom, she likely has a very moving story. Dr. Roland Warren talks with Jim Daly about some of the challenges his mother, who was a single mom, faced in her life. Then, John and Danny discuss how a mom and kids can grieve a father's absence in a healthy way. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Raising Sons of Promise Book for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effectiv...
Dec 28, 2023•11 min
There's a growing number of kids who are growing up without a father in the home. John and Danny share statistics that illustrate the need to reach out to single moms in your community. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Dr. Roland Warren, who was raised by his mother growing up. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Raising Sons of Promise Book for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime 4 ...
Dec 26, 2023•10 min
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 Anytim...
Dec 21, 2023•11 min
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 amo...
Dec 19, 2023•9 min
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 Ef...
Dec 14, 2023•14 min
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 ...
Dec 12, 2023•12 min
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 amou...
Dec 07, 2023•9 min
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 Motherhoo...
Dec 05, 2023•12 min
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 ...
Nov 30, 2023•9 min
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 Pres...
Nov 28, 2023•10 min
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, ...
Nov 23, 2023•10 min
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 Chi...
Nov 21, 2023•11 min
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,...
Nov 16, 2023•11 min
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 liste...
Nov 14, 2023•10 min
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....
Nov 09, 2023•9 min
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...
Nov 07, 2023•11 min
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 i...
Nov 02, 2023•13 min
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 l...
Oct 31, 2023•11 min
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 "Bui...
Oct 26, 2023•12 min
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 Do...
Oct 24, 2023•12 min
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...
Oct 19, 2023•13 min
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 ...
Oct 17, 2023•14 min
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 Par...
Oct 12, 2023•9 min
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 Parenti...
Oct 10, 2023•11 min
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 F...
Oct 05, 2023•12 min
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 donat...
Oct 03, 2023•9 min
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 amo...
Sep 28, 2023•12 min
