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If you're familiar with the 5 Love Languages, you've heard about physical touch. Counselor Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly share about some ways physical touch can have a positive influence on your kids. Plus, John and Danny will offer you ideas for making your kid feel loved, even if physical touch isn't one of his or her love languages. 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...

When your child faces a challenge, how can you be a source of encouragement? Dr. Randy Schroeder talks with Jim Daly about 4 A's parents need to be an encouraging voice to their kids. You'll also hear Danny talk with John about ways he's learned to be a better encourager to his kids. 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 Paren...

Many girls go through what's typically coined as a "boy crazy" stage. How do you help her work through that season? John and Danny address how this is common for girls. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Dannah Gresh talk about pointing your daughter to Jesus, even when she wants a boyfriend. 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 ...

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 ...

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 Perfor...

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 Parentin...

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 Effec...

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 Anytim...

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 An...

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 a...

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...

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 ...

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 amo...

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 Moth...

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 listen...

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...

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 podc...

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 Adul...

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, T...

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...

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 fee...

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 Ve...

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 Adventur...

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 yo...