Episodes

How do you encourage your kids to do what's right, even when the world doesn't? Jim Daly and Jill Garner discuss how an elementary school commencement address inspired her to teach kids about true character. Also, Danny shares about how he's tried teaching his kids to do the right thing, even when it's inconvenient. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book StrongHeart for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Paren...

It's one of the hardest things to swallow - when your adult son or daughter makes a decision you strongly disagree with. Dr. Gary Chapman joins Jim Daly to encourage you to not blame yourself if your adult child has made a bad choice. Also, John and Danny will give you some encouragement if your adult son or daughter is struggling. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children an Adult Child for your donation...

Many parents have an adult child who has moved back in. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some constructive thoughts for parents in that situation. You'll also hear from John and Danny on how a parent can set healthy parameters for an adult child who's living at home Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assess...

Giving your child a legacy of faith needs to be your top priority. Danny and John address why it's critical to help your kids know who God is. You'll also hear Jim Daly interview Tim Shoemaker on how Psalm 78 inspired him to focus on spiritually training his kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any...

How do you teach your kids about God when they're little? Danny describes some times where his kids struggled to understand certain concepts in the Bible. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Tim Shoemaker on how a trip to a stock car race became a powerful spiritual lesson for his sons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your d...

Conversations about money are some of the most critical discussions you'll have with your teens. Danny opens up about when he started talking to his kids about finances. Also, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer about how you as a parent can encourage your teens to manage their finances. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effe...

Is there a truly best option for where to send your kids to school? What if one environment works well for one child, but doesn't pan out for another child? Danny and John open up about how they made the best education choices for their own kids. Jim Daly then chats with Dr. Ken Wilgus on how parents can help a kid who's struggling in school. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of a...

How much praise should you give your kids? Danny talks with John about how to know if the ways you're praising your kids are helpful. You'll also hear from Michelle Nietert, who talks to Jim Daly about why proper forms of praise can encourage them to process their emotions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Asses...

How do you respond well when your child has a meltdown? Michelle Nietert tells Jim Daly about a time she navigated an emotional outburst with her young daughter. Plus, Danny gives you some tips for how to deal with a whining child. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits...

Every parent has had a moment where you didn't agree with a choice your kid made. But how do you handle a time where you need to confront an adult son or daughter? Danny talks with John about how he's seen this be a common problem in his counseling practice. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman address why you must give your adult kids freedom to make their own decisions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with an Adul...

One of the more challenging aspects of parenting adult kids is you can't control their choices. Jim Daly and renowned author, Dr. Gary Chapman, will encourage you to focus on being a good influence on your adult son or daughter. Then, John and Danny will remind you that subtle changes to how you interact with an adult child can go a long way. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with an Adult Child for your donation of ...

How do you keep your kids' attention in an age that's so distracted? Tim Shoemaker shares with Jim Daly that kids today are hungry for real analogies. Plus, Danny talks about some visual lessons that he taught his children, and how those have stuck with them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amou...

When your kids are little, sometimes it's best to teach them spiritual principles through visuals. Tim Shoemaker joins Jim Daly to talk about how he electrocuted a pickle to teach his kids a powerful lesson. Also, Danny offers some thoughts for helping your son or daughter who's not a visual learner. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will ...

One of the worst things you can do is bail your teen out when they make a poor choice. Danny and John open up about times their kids learned some hard lessons, and how they were tempted to bail them out. Also, Jim Daly chats with Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus on communicating with your teens about their need to take responsibility. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any am...

It's a massive adjustment when your child becomes a teenager. Danny opens up about how he and his wife had to approach things differently when their kids reached the teen years. Also, Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who explain why it's the right thing to start treating your teens like they're adults. At the end, John and Danny will address what to do if you don't like the person your teen is dating. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FA...

Is it possible to be a good listener, even if that wasn't modeled for you growing up? Jim Daly joins Michelle Nietert, who encourages you to listen to your kids with your eyes. Plus, Danny addresses what to do if you find yourself repeating the same mistakes your parents made. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting As...

How do you respond well when your kid asks, "why did this bad thing happen?" Jim Daly talks to Michelle Nietert about getting on your children's level, and helping them deal with fear. Also, John and Danny will help you encourage your kids when they're struggling with imagining the worst-case scenario. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits...

It's challenging when your adult child is making decisions you disagree with. You may wonder, "Will my son or daughter ever ask for my opinion?" Danny shares how you can be a good friend when giving advice, without being a control freak. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some encouragement if there's emotional distance between you and your adult kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children for ...

What if your adult child is not as responsible as you raised them to be? John and Danny bring up common frustrations parents of adult kids have today. Then, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Gary Chapman, who tells an encouraging story of a couple, Steve and Linda, whose daughter went from struggling to thriving. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effectiv...

Getting your kids to focus during family devotions is NOT easy. John and Danny discuss some of the ways they tried to implement things like reading the Bible and praying with their children. Also, Jim Daly talks with Tim Shoemaker about how he went from struggling with devotion times, to getting his kids to love them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activiti...

How do you teach your kids to navigate the world of technology and AI, when we're surrounded by them? Danny shares how parents can set a better example for not being on your phones all the time. Also, Arlene Pellicane and Jim Daly address some of the pitfalls with using AI too much. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family C...

Letting go of your children is a challenging process as they get older, but it's a necessary part of parenting. John and Danny open up about how they learned to let go in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who share what the goal is for something called Planned Emancipation. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Trai...

How do you avoid putting your identity in your kids' behavior? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer on how children need to face consequences for their choices, and a concept called Planned Emancipation. Also, John and Danny explain why it's hard but necessary to let your kids suffer if they make bad decisions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! ...

What should you say when your child says, "I'm scared?" John and Danny bring up some of their experiences of helping their kids overcome fear. Plus, Jim Daly and Michelle Nietert discuss what patterns you should pay attention to if your kid seems afraid. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Cultivating Health...