Episodes

Every parent has had a moment where you say, "God please help me!" Danny and John open up about times they felt overwhelmed. Then, Jim Daly talks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling. Sarah shares about a stressful situation with her young kids, and what she learned. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Raising Prayerful Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Age...

Are you the type of parent who can tolerate some clutter, or do you hate it with a passion? Jim Daly and Kristi Clover explain how different people have varying degrees of clutter tolerance. Then, John and Danny will provide some encouragement if you feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effect...

What chores have you asked your kids to help out with? Kristi Clover and Jim Daly talk about ways you can involve your kids in doing household chores. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you to teach your kids to appreciate chores instead of complaining about them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now H...

Many teens today are struggling with things like suicidal ideation, or even rebellion. If your son or daughter is there, where can you find hope? Jodie Berndt and Jim Daly share why praying for your teen can help turn things around. Also, Danny and John will encourage you to not throw in the towel, if your teenager is struggling now. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any a...

With the rise of social media, it's easy for teens today to feel insecure about their body image. Danny talks with John about how his daughter struggled with this very thing as a teenager. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Jodie Berndt about helping your teen son or daughter find their identity in Christ, not in how they look. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount! Take t...

If you're facing a parenting issue, who's someone's opinion you value to navigate you through it? PeggySue Wells and Pam Farrel go over an acronym called G.P.S. that explains who the most important people are to talk to about parenting choices. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you to embrace who God says you are as a parent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any a...

No matter how hard you try as a parent, there will be times you fall short. Danny and John discuss the sobering realization that your love by itself isn't enough to fulfill every part of your child's heart. Then, Jim Daly talks with Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about why God's love will be more than enough to sustain your kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any ...

In Christian groups, it's easy to tell our kids to "find your identity in Christ." But practically, what does that mean? Danny and John help give some clarity to that phrase. Also, Kari Kampakis and Jim Daly share about ways teen girls are tempted to find their identity in besides Christ. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen No...

Have you ever expected too much from your kids? John and Danny open up about how they've wrestled with unrealistic expectations for their own children. And Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis explain why it's good to take inventory of yourself, even if your kids aren't where you'd expected them to be by now. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment...

With the rise of social media, it's so easy to see how other people parent their kids. Danny and John bring up why comparison is a trap to be avoided with parenting. Also, Jim Daly and Kristi Clover give a few helpful perspectives for mothers who are feeling overwhelmed. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen ...

Where to send your kids to school is one of the biggest choices you'll make as a parent. Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias explain how homeschooling has been on the rise in recent years. Then, Danny and John offer hope to parents who don't have capacity to homeschool their kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Reclaiming Education for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Cynthi...

Teens are under so much pressure these days. Whether it's learning to drive or them resisting sexual temptation, how can you help as a parent? Jodie Berndt talks with Jim Daly on ways she learned to pray for her kids in the teen years. Then, John and Danny bring up how to help your teenager if they're struggling with pornography. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amoun...

It's difficult to process when your teen misbehaves. John and Danny open up about times their kids didn't behave well, and what they learned as dads. Plus, Jim Daly and Jodie Berndt address why trying to control your teenager's behavior is a poor parenting strategy. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen N...

How does a single parent combat very negative emotions? Jim Daly talks to Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about how things like showing gratitude, generosity and engaging with your kids can go a long way. Also, Danny and John explain why staying focused on God's Word can offer you real strength. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effect...

When a single parent is trying to raise kids, it's easy for negative emotions to creep in. Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells join Jim Daly to discuss something called the 5 R's that you have to watch out for. Plus, John and Danny share how we can sometimes misinterpret our kids' emotions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Paren...

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen N...

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen N...

Were you a good student in school, or was the classroom a struggle for you? John and Danny open up about if they were responsible with their homework or not growing up. Also, Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias explain how some kids process information very differently from others. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Reclaiming Education for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Cynth...

How does your child learn things? Danny and John open up about their own learning styles. Then, Jim Daly talks with Cynthia Tobias about analytical vs. global thinkers, and how to discern which one your child might be. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Reclaiming Education for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles School Choice for...

Dating and your teen's well-being are two of the greatest areas of potential concern most parents have for their kids. Jodie Berndt shares some helpful perspectives with Jim Daly about how to pray for your teenager in those areas. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Brio Magazine Contact our Couns...

How do you pray for your teen when he or she feels insecure? Danny and John address how they've tried to do that when their kids were in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly asks Jodie Berndt how she battled insecurities in her own teenage years, and ways the Bible gave her comfort. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessmen...

How can your church be a safe place for single moms? Danny and John offer some thoughts to that very important question. Also, PeggySue Wells talks to Jim Daly about how it was difficult to attend church after her divorce. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now How To Make Good Decisions As A Si...

How does a single mom find joy even when the world feels chaotic? Jim Daly asks PeggySue Wells on how she learned to laugh again after becoming a single mother. Plus, Pam Farrel describes how she learned to move forward after her parents' divorce. Danny and John will then discuss ways you can help a single mom in your area. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amoun...

How do you encourage your kids when they seem distant or uninterested in persevering? Kari Kampakis joins Jim Daly to talk about a time she encouraged her daughter to stay with a particular activity. Then, Danny and John will share how you can inspire your kids to follow what they're passionate about. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessme...