Episodes

Oct. 29, 2020

Liberating Your Teen to Make Decisions

Micromanaging can be a difficult habit to break. John and Danny offer advice to free you from nagging your teen. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-01#refcd=1007506 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/liberating-your-teen-to-make-decisions/#featured-reso...
Oct. 27, 2020

Crucial Conversations When Adult Children Move Home

If your adult child moves back home, it's important to communicate your expectations from the start. John and Danny discuss keys to healthy relationships with adult children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Growing With: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-22#refcd=1004901 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/crucial-conversations-w...
Oct. 22, 2020

What Your Teen Needs Most

Many teenagers experience a lot of high-highs and low-lows -- on a daily basis! John and Danny help parents respond to teenage mood swings. Plus, they outline essential steps for resolving conflict. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Growing With: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-22#refcd=1004901 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast...
Oct. 20, 2020

Discipling Your Grandchildren

To influence your grandchild's faith, start by establishing a strong relationship. John and Danny offer tips for relating to grandchildren of all ages. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. A Spiritual Heritage: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-24#refcd=1004602 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/discipling-your-grandchildren/#feature...
Oct. 15, 2020

Showing Steadfast Love to Prodigal Children

It's usually not helpful to lecture adult children, but you can model Christ's love for them. John and Danny describe how to leave the door open for a relationship with a prodigal child. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Hope for the Prodigal: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-08-20#refcd=1001402 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/sh...
Oct. 13, 2020

Finding Stability During Parenting Challenges

You might feel like you're the only one struggling in parenting, but you're not alone. John and Danny discuss how to find support during difficult parenting seasons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Hope for the Prodigal: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-08-20#refcd=1001402 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/finding-stability-durin...
Oct. 8, 2020

Strategies for Weary Parents

Motivating your child to do their chores or finish their schoolwork can leave you exhausted. John and Danny offer a simpler strategy for enforcing the rules. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-01#refcd=998702 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefam...
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 Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-01#refcd=998702 Get More Episode Resources: ...
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 with your teen. Featuring Dr. Kara Powell. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Growing With: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-22#refcd=999205 Get More Episode Resource...
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 focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. A Spiritual Heritage: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-24#refcd=995902 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parent...
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/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. A Spiritual Heritage: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-24#refcd=999406 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/developing-...
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 1-800-A-FAMILY. Growing With: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-22#refcd=993501 Get More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/say-no-to-helicopter-parenting/#featu...
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. Featuring Pastor Bill Putman and Pastor Jim Putman. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Hope for the Prodigal: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-08-20#refcd=991307 Get More Episo...
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 us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Hope for the Prodigal: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-08-20#refcd=991307 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episo...
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 us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. The Manual to Middle School: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-08-11#refcd=988501 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/...
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, Reed Catherman, and Cole Catherman. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. The Manual to Middle School: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-08-11#refcd=988501 Get More Episode...
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 focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-01#refcd=985305 Get More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefa...
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. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/how-overparenting-hurts-your-kids/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our pod...
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 at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. DVD & Discussion Guide: TTWMK #16: Cultures in Conflict: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-07-28#refcd=982501 Get More Episode Resources: https://ww...
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/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. DVD & Discussion Guide: TTWMK #16: Cultures in Conflict: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-07-28#refcd=982501 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-...
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.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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-A-FAMILY.
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 focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.