Episodes
Oct. 6, 2020
Choosing Your Words Carefully
The Bible describes the tongue as a small fire that can set an entire forest ablaze (James 3:5). John and Danny discuss comments that can damage your relationship with your kids. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Joh...
Oct. 1, 2020
Connecting With Distant Teens
If you're like many parents, it's hard to get your teenager to spend time with you. And, when you are together, you might not relate to your child's hobbies or taste in music. John and Danny offer advice to help you connect w...
Sept. 29, 2020
Grandparenting Dos and Don'ts
The key to grandparenting is partnering with your adult children. John and Danny describe crucial conversations to help parents and grandparents get on the same page. Featuring Glen and Ellen Shuknecht. Find us online at focu...
Sept. 24, 2020
Developing Family Faith Traditions
How do you make Christ the center of your home in your day-to-day routines? John and Danny offer simple steps to encourage your child's faith. Featuring Glen and Ellen Schuknecht. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parent...
Sept. 22, 2020
Say 'No' to Helicopter Parenting
You want your child to do well in school, but hovering won't help. John and Danny offer tips for encouraging your teen's autonomy. Featuring Dr. Kara Powell. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Wise Tech Habits for All Ages
If you're like many parents, technology restrictions are the greatest source of conflict for you and your children. John and Danny provide a quick refresher on reasonable technology guidelines to protect your family. Featurin...
Sept. 15, 2020
Healing After a Family Crisis
If you're not always sure how to apply your faith to parenting, you're not alone. John and Danny offer help for parents who feel stuck because of a parenting challenge. Featuring Pastor Bill Putman and Pastor Jim Putman. Find...
Sept. 10, 2020
Helping Your Son Build Healthy Confidence
Helping your child develop confidence is a key way to prevent bullying. John and Danny discuss life skills to teach your son in middle school and beyond. Featuring Jonathan Catherman, Reed Catherman, and Cole Catherman. Find ...
Sept. 8, 2020
Strategies for Combating Peer Pressure
Every middle school child feels pressure to fit in. John and Danny tackle how to help your child feel belonging at home; plus, how to intervene when your child's friends are negative influences. Featuring Jonathan Catherman, ...
Sept. 3, 2020
Recovering the Weight Behind Your Words
In parenting, actions speak louder than words. John and Danny discuss how to follow through on your promises -- and teach your kids you mean what you say. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at...
Sept. 1, 2020
How Overparenting Hurts Your Kids
Every parent wants their child to succeed, but you can quickly become over-invested in your child's achievements. John and Danny offer tips to help you avoid overparenting. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson....
Aug. 27, 2020
Should You Follow Your Heart?
The advice to "follow your heart" sounds innocuous in movies, but it can lead you astray in real life. John and Danny discuss the importance of giving your children sound life advice. Featuring Ray Vander Laan. Find us online...
Aug. 25, 2020
Staying Grounded in High School
If your kids have made a profession of faith, it doesn't mean your job is over! John and Danny share practical tips for discipling your children. Featuring Ray Vander Laan. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodc...
Aug. 20, 2020
Identifying Prodigal Children
It's painful to watch older children stray from the Christian life. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents with prodigal children. Featuring Pastor Bill Putman and Pastor Jim Putman. Find us online at focusonthefamily....
Aug. 18, 2020
Practicing Tough Love
Sometimes you must act as a parent more than a friend. John and Danny describe situations when you should practice tough love. Featuring Ginger Hubbard. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800...
Aug. 13, 2020
Modeling Faith to Middle-Schoolers
Many children experience a deepening of their faith in middle school. John and Danny take a crack at tough faith questions your kids may ask. Featuring Jonathan Catherman, Reed Catherman, and Cole Catherman. Find us online at...
Aug. 11, 2020
Keep Connecting With Your Middle-Schooler
Is your middle-schooler pushing you away? John and Danny demystify the emotions behind your child's behavior. Featuring Jonathan Catherman, Reed Catherman, and Cole Catherman. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingp...
Aug. 6, 2020
Teaching Lifelong Lessons Through Chores
If you assign your kids household chores, they may not thank you now -- but they will certainly be grateful down the road. John and Danny discuss the benefits of chores and describe age-appropriate tasks for kids. Featuring C...
Aug. 4, 2020
Tips for Gospel Conversations
You don't need to be a theologian to teach your kids about God. John and Danny share how to explain the gospel to younger children. Featuring Courtney DeFeo. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-8...
July 30, 2020
Helping Kids Discover Their Identity in Christ
The world tells your kids they must conform in order to fit in. John and Danny discuss believers' true identity as seen in scripture. Featuring Ray Vander Laan. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call ...
July 28, 2020
Encouraging Children in Their Unique Calling
As your children prepare to leave high school, they'll face big life decisions, such as where to go to college or where to work. They might be asking, "What is God's will for my life?" John and Danny discuss how to help your ...
July 23, 2020
Persevering in Parenting
If you feel like you correct the same behavior in your kids over and over, don't give up! Your teaching will sink in if you persevere. John and Danny offer advice for teaching kids to be thankful and respectful. Featuring Gin...
July 21, 2020
Teaching Young Children to Honor God
Kids are like sponges. As young as preschool, they can start to absorb Biblical truth. John and Danny discuss how to encourage your kids' faith according to their unique temperaments. Featuring Ginger Hubbard. Find us online ...
July 16, 2020
Guiding Your Teen in Faith and Dating
If you're like many parents, you have to fight the urge to lecture your teen. You know it won't help, but it can feel so satisfying. John and Danny discuss the influence parents gain by taking the time to connect with their t...