Episodes

The demands of raising toddlers are unlike any other season of parenting. Danny and John discuss what it was likely for them to raise young toddlers. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Courtney Ellis about some of the ups and downs she faced when her kids were little. 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 Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesu...

Have you ever had a really frustrating moment as a parent that later became a fun memory? John and Danny share some examples from their own parenting journeys. You'll also hear from Jim Daly who speaks with Gary Thomas about learning to embrace the moment you're in as a mom or dad. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Does Performanc...

Many empty nest parents are battling feelings of regret over missed opportunities with their kids. One of the best ways to solve that is to make the most of every moment. John and Danny discuss how to enjoy the present times with your kids, and Jim Daly and Gary Thomas encourage parents who are struggling with regret. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of...

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! Lea...

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 ...

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...

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 Fri...

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 ...

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 Reso...

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! Parenti...

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 Li...

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'v...

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 Te...

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 I...

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...

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 Resour...

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...

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...

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 podc...

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...

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 Counseli...

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...

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 l...

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 Parentin...