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 Resour...
Jun 13, 2023•11 min
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...
Jun 08, 2023•12 min
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 ...
Jun 06, 2023•9 min
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 lis...
Jun 01, 2023•10 min
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 ...
May 30, 2023•11 min
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'...
May 25, 2023•10 min
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...
May 23, 2023•11 min
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...
May 18, 2023•8 min
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!...
May 16, 2023•11 min
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 y...
May 11, 2023•12 min
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, ...
May 09, 2023•11 min
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 Teenager Parenting Resource Page The Love Language Quiz How to Help Your Teen Get Closer to God...
May 04, 2023•10 min
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 Teenager Parenting Resource Page Does a Child’s Bad Behavior Mean You’re a Bad Parent? Link to Counseling S...
May 02, 2023•11 min
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 B...
Apr 27, 2023•12 min
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 Resources Listen Anytime If you've liste...
Apr 25, 2023•13 min
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 R...
Apr 20, 2023•8 min
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 Emotio...
Apr 18, 2023•12 min
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 ...
Apr 13, 2023•10 min
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....
Apr 11, 2023•8 min
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 ...
Apr 06, 2023•13 min
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=1637502 Take the Parenting Assessment: https://assessmen...
Apr 04, 2023•11 min
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 Be...
Mar 30, 2023•14 min
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 Main...
Mar 28, 2023•10 min
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...
Mar 23, 2023•8 min
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=162780...
Mar 21, 2023•11 min
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=1624801 Get more episode resources: ...
Mar 16, 2023•13 min
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=1624801 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthe...
Mar 14, 2023•13 min
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 d...
Mar 09, 2023•9 min
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...
Mar 07, 2023•11 min
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=1617902 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/epis...
Mar 02, 2023•9 min
