It's rewarding when your kids obey you. But, it's way better when they obey with good intentions. Dr. Kathy Koch and Jim Daly share how obedience should flow from our kids' character. Also, John and Danny discuss how to let go of fear over if your kids will make the right choices. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1 800 A FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Teaching Character to Your Kids Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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When Your Ideal Falls Apart
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Nov 14 02:30:09 2024 - 1You had something wonderful planned for your kids. But, it didn't go according to plan. We've all been there. Heidi St. John tells Jim Daly about a moment that left her in tears after a dinner with her children didn't go well. Then, John an...Hope for Worried Parents
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Nov 13 02:30:09 2024 - 4How do you avoid constantly worrying about your kids? John and Danny explain how worry is a common struggle for many parents. Also, Jim Daly interviews Heidi St. John on how she's learned to let go of worry by trusting the Lord. Â Find us ...Inspiring Your Teen to Make Changes
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Nov 7 02:30:10 2024 - 3What if your parenting was only a small adjustment away from better communication with your teen? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus talk about ways you can inspire your teenager to make small changes. Also, Danny and John share how teens long to ...Your Brain Needs a Break!
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Nov 6 02:30:11 2024 - 4When you're constantly on a screen, it's really bad for your brain. Danny talks with John about how he's dealt with the issue of screen time among his own kids. Also, David Murrow and Jim Daly explain why your brain needs quiet moments and ...Not Tolerating Disrespect from Your Teen
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Nov 6 02:30:11 2024 - 5Have you ever had a moment where your teen snapped at you? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly share about how to respond well when your teen is upset. Then, Danny and John will encourage parents who feel like they've not done a good job of talking...Getting Your Kids Off of Screens
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Nov 6 02:30:11 2024 - 5You go anywhere in public, and kids are on their screens. How can we teach our kids to be more disciplined? David Murrow talks with Jim Daly about growing up in a household where the tv was constantly on. Plus, John and Danny give a practic...Exemplifying Christ-Like Character
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Oct 25 02:30:14 2024 - 6Who's someone you admire for his or her character? John and Danny share examples of people they appreciate for their character qualities. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch talk about learning from the character of Jesus, and why He's the pe...The Relationship Between Character & Obedience
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Oct 23 05:30:08 2024 - 3It's rewarding when your kids obey you. But, it's way better when they obey with good intentions. Dr. Kathy Koch and Jim Daly share how obedience should flow from our kids' character. Also, John and Danny discuss how to let go of fear over ...Centering Your Heart on God in the Mornings
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Oct 17 02:30:09 2024 - 9How do you like to start your day as a parent? John and Danny explain how they tried starting their days when their kids were little. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about what helped her start her days off well, and times she's fa...When You Feel Weak as a Mom
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Oct 16 02:30:10 2024 - 10Being a mother is absolutely exhausting. If you're feeling that way now, we want to encourage you to keep going. Danny and John share how their wives have worked so hard with raising kids. Also, Heidi St. John and Jim Daly speak to moms abo...When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Follow Your Rules
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Oct 10 02:30:10 2024 - 11It's one thing to set rules for our kids, but it's not always easy to implement them. But what about when your teen wants more independence? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly speak about how teenagers need more freedom as they get older. Plus, if...Appropriate Consequences for Your Teen
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Oct 9 02:30:10 2024 - 9How do you learn to let go and still practice healthy discipline with your child during the teen years? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus address the types of consequences that are effective in disciplining your teens. Also, John asks Danny what ...How Decluttering Helps Your Walk with God
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Oct 3 02:30:09 2024 - 7There is a great correlation between decluttering your life and having more peace of mind. Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to live a simplified lifestyle. Then, John and Danny address the importance of taking time...Giving Gifts That Last
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Oct 1 02:30:11 2024 - 12What's the best present you have given to your kids? Danny tells John about gifts his kids remember him giving to them. You'll also hear Jim Daly speak with Courtney Ellis on how she's encouraged her children to live a lifestyle of generosi...Confidence to Change Culture
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Sep 26 08:30:10 2024 - 9What 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 - 15Sometimes, 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 - 11Many 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 - 13So 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 - 15Moms 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 - 16The 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 - 17Life 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 - 13Keeping 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 - 16 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 - 17Does 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 - 16What 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...
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