Episodes

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca and Danny discuss the complexities and rewards of foster care with Jamie Finn, founder of Foster the Family and host of The Real Mom podcast. The discussion covers the emotion...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the emotions and transitions experienced by parents and children, from the first school drop-off to adulthood. We'll talk with Erin McPh...

On this episode of 'Practice Makes Parent,' Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the significance of rest and the outdoors in family life with Eryn Lynum, a master naturalist who shares insights into the importance ...

In this engaging and heartfelt episode of Practice Makes Parent, Heather McFadyen, the mother of four boys, shares her journey and challenges in raising her children and her transition from feeling overwhelmed to finding a Go...

Is your child relationally intelligent? And how do parents go about teaching that? On this edition of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss these vital topics with renowned experts Dr. John Tre...

What have you done to protect your children from pornography? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca discuss the various emotional responses children might have upon encountering pornography, such as fear...

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the prevalent issue of anxiety in children, exploring its developmental, situational, and physiological roots with licensed professional counselor, Julie Lowe. They address how m...

How can we make family devotions fun for the whole family? Join Danny and Rebecca as they sit down with author and family devotions expert Tim Shoemaker to discuss some really exciting ways you can engage your family in fun b...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James are joined by Justin Whitmel Earley to discuss his book 'Habits of the Household.' We'll talk about creating intentional family habits tha...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the critical role of friendships during the pre-teen and teenage years. They explore the dynamics of mean girls and the impact of friend...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss strategies for parents to help their children manage emotional baggage. We highlight the importance of addressing the mental health cris...

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James interview Nicole Zasowski, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about her experiences with loss, grief, and finding joy through faith. They discuss practical ways to overcome negati...

On this edition of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca talk about the importance of having support systems for blended families with Scott and Deana Thayer. You'll hear their stories as they recommend seeking objective p...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the importance of instilling the true meaning of Easter in children. They are joined by John Greco, author of 'The Easter Lamb,' a child...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, we talk about the challenges and experiences of raising strong-willed children. Sally Burke joins Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James and discusses incidents from her child's early...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca speak with Jeannie Cunnion about the mental stress mothers face. We empower moms to leave the worry, anger, guilt, and comparison behind and have confidence in God's...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Arlene Pellicane shares practical ideas on how to manage your children's digital time. Dr. Danny Huerta also shares details on what screen time does to a child's brain and gives paren...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Heidi Lee Anderson shares her encouragement for moms in helping them answer the big questions like, "What If I don't have what it takes?". We cover practical advice on combating paren...

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta dive into the seven traits of effective parenting inspired by research and biblical principles. They discuss adaptability, respect, intentionali...

Do you feel like you're failing as a parent? We've all been there! On this episode, Pastor Gary Thomas, the author of Sacred Parenting, breaks down how moms and dads can work through impatience, anger, and exhaustion by under...

Chances are, if you're a parent, you do battle with parenting anxiety. It's natural (it's your job to keep your kids alive!), but there is a supernatural source of peace that will both settle your mind and protect your childr...

Did you know that you can use every day moments with your kids to teach them about Jesus? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Gracia Olivas to talk about the practical ways she teaches her kids about Jesus. Later, we a...

In this special, extended edition of Practice Makes Parent... Rebecca's husband is here! You might know him from the band Foster the People, or as the director of your future favorite Netflix series, but Cubbie is also an exc...

Every day presents a new opportunity to model kindness for our kids, whether that's at the grocery store, at home, or with friends and family. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Christina Watkins to discuss the import...