Some kids love rules while others don't. However, if a parent is too strict, Danny and John will share why that can increase the chances of rebellion. Then, Dr. Ken Wilgus joins Jim Daly to discuss how most parents are doing better job than we think. 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! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Sign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletter Tips for Communicating with Teens: How to Connect When Emotions Run High If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Sep 26 08:30:10 2024 - 1What are some ways you've prayed for your children? John and Danny explain how they have prayed for their own kids. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss the need to model godly behavior in front of our kids, if we want them to be peopl...Three Questions for Developing Character
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Sep 24 05:30:10 2024 - 5Sometimes, one of the best things you can do is ask your children questions. Danny talks with John about something effective he's asked his kids. Then, Dr. Kathy Koch shares with Jim Daly three questions you can ask your kids to help streng...Don’t Give Up on the Next Generation
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Sep 19 02:30:16 2024 - 4Many people are down on the next generation. But, what if there was a more optimistic way to see young people? Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace explain why dwelling on the negative isn't good for the upcoming generation. You'll also hear from...When There’s a Breach in Your Kid’s Heart
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Sep 18 02:30:11 2024 - 4So many parents have a strained relationship with one or more of their kids. If you find yourself in that situation, we pray this episode will encourage you to not throw in the towel. Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace will remind you to give y...Communicate with Your Spouse About Your Teen
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Sep 12 05:30:08 2024 - 6Moms and dads both play very different roles in raising a teenager. To help you through that process, Danny and John discuss tension points that a teen may have with mom and dad. Plus, Dr. Ken Wilgus talks to Jim Daly about how to handle co...Your Teen Isn’t a Little Kid!
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Sep 10 05:30:10 2024 - 7The ways you communicate with a teenager are incredibly different from how you talk with a young child. Dr. Ken Wilgus, who counsels teens, speaks with Jim Daly about common challenges he's seen in parent teen relationships. Then, John and ...The Moments You Need to Simplify
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Sep 5 02:30:12 2024 - 11Life in American culture is filled with busyness. When your to do list is long, is living a more simplified lifestyle even possible? Courtney Ellis joins Jim Daly to provide some tips for simplifying your life and cleaning out your home. Th...Imperfect Hospitality as a Parent
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Sep 4 02:30:10 2024 - 9Keeping the house clean when your kids are growing up can feel like an impossible task. John and Danny bring up how it was a challenge for them when their kids were little. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Courtney Ellis talk about how not hav...Good Character vs. People Pleasing
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Aug 30 05:30:09 2024 - 10 Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1 800 A FAMILY.  Receive the book Parenting Differently for your donation of any amount!  Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting  Listen Anytime  Age and S...Modeling Godly Behavior for Your Kids
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Aug 27 02:30:13 2024 - 10Does it seem like your kids are mimicking your behavior a lot? How do you set a godly example for them? Danny and John share how children can be quick to imitate our actions. Also, Jim Daly and parenting expert, Dr. Kathy Koch, address mode...3 Different Ways to Instill Identity in a Child
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Aug 22 08:30:13 2024 - 11What kind of identity did your parents give you? Danny shares with John about some of the ways his parents helped form his identity growing up. Then, J. Warner Wallace speaks with Jim Daly about three different ways a child's identity can b...Start Christian Apologetics Early
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Aug 20 08:30:11 2024 - 13When should you start teaching kids to defend their faith? J. Warner Wallace and Jim Daly answer that question. Plus, Danny and John will encourage you to not be scared about some of the challenges your kids might face regarding their faith...Agreeing to Disagree with Your Teen
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Aug 15 08:30:15 2024 - 14What can you do if your teenager says something that you strongly disagree with? Dr. Ken Wilgus talks with Jim Daly about how parents can still maintain a relationship, even if there's a disagreement. You'll then hear from John and Danny on...Giving Your Teen Privacy and Freedom
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Aug 13 08:30:11 2024 - 14What is an appropriate level of freedom for your teenager? Danny and John will address how moms and dads can struggle to let go in the teen years. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus discuss why your teen needs healthy amounts of freedom and ...Hearing from God as a Busy Parent
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Aug 9 02:30:11 2024 - 16All of us are busy raising our kids. As your schedule gets crowded, how do you make time to pray and hear God speak to you? Jim Daly and Courtney Ellis share how learning to hear from God is possible, even when you're super busy. Then, Dann...Honoring God by Decluttering
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Aug 7 02:30:14 2024 - 25Most of us don't expect our houses to become messy, yet sadly, a lot of us are overwhelmed with stuff. Courtney Ellis and Jim Daly share why it honors God for you to declutter your home. Plus, John and Danny offer hope to those who are stru...Setting an Example of a Good Attitude
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Aug 1 02:30:13 2024 - 21Have you ever wanted to say what was on your mind, but you knew you shouldn't in front of your kids? John and Danny share times that's happened in their own parenting. Also, Dr. Kathy Koch tells Jim Daly a funny story about a time she held ...Struggles and Desires of This Upcoming Generation
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Jul 25 02:30:13 2024 - 20The current generation is facing many challenges through social media, shows and peer pressure. The world is constantly telling them what's acceptable. Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace bring up how kids and teens today long for something that...Why Some Kids Stay with God and Others Leave Him
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Jul 23 05:30:11 2024 - 21It's become a popular trend on social media for people to announce they're leaving the Christian faith. In a world where that's promoted, how do you train your kids to be close to God? J. Warner Wallace and Jim Daly discuss some of the fait...Good Dialogue with Your Teen
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Jul 18 05:30:09 2024 - 21Practicing healthy dialogue with your teenager can make a major difference in keeping your relationship strong. Danny and John address how to balance giving your teen freedom and having good dialogue. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus share...Should I Tell My Teen What to Do?
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Jul 16 05:30:08 2024 - 22You ask your teen to do a simple favor. But instead of doing it, he or she gives you the eyeroll! Many of us have dealt with that! John and Danny bring up some of the challenges parents deal with in letting go when their kids reach the teen...Good Parenting Takes Two
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Jul 11 05:30:08 2024 - 16How do you and your spouse keep your relationship strong, even when you are busy raising children? Jim Daly speaks with Courtney Ellis about the need for couples to stay committed to each other. Also, John and Danny give a word of encourage...Are You Overcommitted in Your Schedule?
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Jul 10 02:30:10 2024 - 21Does it feel like you're running from one to the next without any breathing room? John and Danny share that many parents feel exhausted in their schedules today. Then, Courtney Ellis joins Jim Daly to discuss how she's learned to say "no" t...You’re Their Guide, Not Their God
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Jul 4 02:30:09 2024 - 25Have you ever asked your kids, "What does God think about this choice you want to make?" Danny tells John about how he's tried to ask that question in his parenting. Plus, Jim Daly asks Janel Breitenstein about an acronym she created to hel...Spiritual Maturity and Discernment
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Jul 2 02:30:11 2024 - 22In a time where our kids are bombarded with lies and entertainment, how can they find their identity in Christ? Janel Breitenstein and Jim Daly speak about a time she helped her daughter through identity struggles. Then, John and Danny offe...
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