Focus on Parenting Podcast

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Need help with raising your kids? Focus on the Family provides tried and true parenting advice to help your children thrive.

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Encouraging Spiritual Growt...

09.23.2021

Spending time with God can be difficult when your kids require so much attention. John and Danny offer some ideas for how to spend time with the Lord amidst the busyness of parenting. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call ...

Focus on Parenting Podcast episodes:

09.23.2021 Encouraging Spiritual Growth in Your Kids Spending time with God can be difficult when your kids require so much attention. John and Danny offer some ideas for how to spend time with the Lord amidst the busyness of parenting. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call ...
09.21.2021 You Don't Have to Get It All Right As a parent, there are times when we all mess up. But the good news is that God's grace is there to pick us back up again, even when we fall. John and Danny share how God will meet us, ...
09.16.2021 Choosing Thankfulness, Even When It's Hard When you have a great day, being thankful is easy. But what about when you have a bad day? John and Danny discuss how families can still be grateful, even during difficult circumstances. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call ...
09.14.2021 Handling Crazy Situations With Joy When your plans fall apart, it can be very overwhelming. But what if a moment gone awry with your kids actually turned into a fun and lasting memory? Danny and John offer a healthy perspective for responding well, even when ...
09.09.2021 The Gift of a Strong-Will Let's be honest, there are moments when your strong-willed child is difficult to get along with. What do you do in those situations? John and Danny give some ideas for how to talk with your strong-willed son or daughter, even ...
09.07.2021 Respecting a Child With a Strong Will Raising a strong-willed son or daughter is not easy. Sometimes, getting him or her to comply with your requests can feel like trying to tame a wild beast. John and Danny provide a dose of hope to parents who feel ...
09.02.2021 Making Your Kids Feel Safe It's important for your kids to have a safe place to express their emotions. What better place to start than at your home? John and Danny offer some helpful tools for connecting emotionally with your kids. Featuring Josh and Christi ...
08.31.2021 It's Not Too Late for a Miracle Every parent faces challenges, but what do you do when a situation seems hopeless? Even if it feels dark today, please know, your story is not over. John and Danny give some encouragement to parents who feel weighed down by ...
08.26.2021 Fight for a Better Future What do you see when you look back on your family history? For some, there are beautiful memories, but for others, it's a history of brokenness. No matter what your story is, John and Danny will encourage you that God ...
08.24.2021 Moving on From a Difficult Past Even if you've come from a difficult family situation, God can still redeem your story. The key is never trying to heal on your own. John and Danny explain why counseling can help in overcoming a painful family past. Featuring ...
08.19.2021 Praising God as a Family When life is busy, it's vitally important to remind yourself of God's goodness. But doing so isn't always easy in the midst of parenting. John and Danny discuss people who've inspired them to trust God amidst the big task of ...
08.17.2021 The Difference Between Honesty & Complaining Just like poison is to your body, complaining is toxic for your home environment. But if you'll deal with it, your home can experience a new sense of peace. John and Danny offer some ideas for how to practice thankfulness ...
08.12.2021 When You Have a Strong-Willed Child Every child has a unique, God-given personality. But what do you do when your son or daughter is always determined to get his or her way? John and Danny give some hope to parents with a strong-willed son or daughter. ...
08.10.2021 Being Present During Difficult Times When your child is hurting, it's easy to ask yourself, "do I have the right words to say?" The truth is, just being there for your son or daughter can make a huge difference. John and Danny provide encouragement to ...
08.05.2021 When Multitasking is Too Much Activities with your children can be fun, but also very exhausting! What do you do when all the things you'd planned become too much to handle? John and Danny offer some ideas for lightening your schedule. Featuring Amber Lia and ...
08.03.2021 Healthy Coping for Stressful Times Stress is part of parenting, but how do you cope with it when you're completely overwhelmed? John and Danny share about how they've learned to rely on God's strength during stressful moments. Featuring Amber Lia and Wendy Speake. Get the ...
07.29.2021 How the Gospel Heals Parental Wounds In the Bible, God is compared to a loving father. But, if a person didn't have a good father in the home, he or she might turn away from the Lord. John and Danny offer hope to parents who have ...
07.27.2021 Overcoming a Parents' Divorce All of us have baggage from our family of origin. But with God's help, we can overcome a painful past. John and Danny give hope to those who come from a divorced family. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call ...
07.22.2021 Teaching Your Kids Not to Complain The truth is, getting your children to be thankful is easier said than done. It doesn't come naturally, but it's possible. John and Danny offer some ideas for helping your kids to practice thankfulness. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or ...
07.20.2021 Ways to Pray for Your Daughter One of the greatest blessings as a parent with a daughter is to pray for her. But a big question is, "How do I pray?" John and Danny offer some practical ways to pray for the girl in your home. ...
07.15.2021 When Your Child Moves Away Seeing your child leave home is one of the biggest and sometimes hardest transitions you'll make as a parent. John and Danny willl provide some tips for making that transition well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get ...
07.13.2021 Giving Appropriate Affirmation Encouraging your child is a wonderful thing, but how do you do it when you need to confront him or her? John and Danny offer some tips for responding well when your child disappoints you. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, ...
07.08.2021 When You're Exhausted as a Parent How can parents keep it together when they feel so tired? Danny and John give some encouragement to exhausted moms and dads. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Triggers: ...
07.06.2021 Consider it Pure Joy As a parent it's easy to feel tired by the constant demands of raising kids. John and Danny offer some hope to exhausted parents. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the ...
07.01.2021 Encouraging Healthy Learning Habits It's easy to celebrate your kid when he or she makes a good grade, but what about when he or she perseveres through something difficult? John and Danny offer some thoughts on how to encourage your children when they show ...
06.29.2021 The Problem with 'Do Your Best' Instructing your kids is part of parenting, but teaching them takes time. John and Danny discuss how to have a healthy perspective when training your kids to learn life lessons. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online ...
06.24.2021 Bringing Your Parenting Fears to God John and Danny offer advice to parents who are afraid of missing a hidden problem in their child's life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Praying for Girls" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-05-25?refcd=1103901 ...
06.22.2021 Is Your Child Overscheduled? Today, many children are overscheduled and exhausted. John and Danny describe why downtime is so important for your kids. Featuring guest Teri Lynne Underwood. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Teri Lynne Underwood's book "Praying for Girls" ...
06.17.2021 Parents and Grandparents: Tips for Communication Grandparents can play a significant role in their grandchild's life by offering their unconditional love. John and Danny list topics for grandparents and parents to discuss to prevent misunderstandings. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book ...
06.15.2021 Managing Expectations for Grandparents It can be painful if your parents aren't involved in your kids' lives. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who feel like their kids are missing out. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "There's ...
06.10.2021 God Has a Plan for Your Strong-Willed Child If you're parenting a strong-willed child, you know there are unique challenges that come with their bold opinions and emotions. John and Danny give an overview of principles for parenting strong-willed children. Featuring Wendy Speake and Amber Lia. Find us ...
06.08.2021 Renewing Your Mind During Parenting Challenges John and Danny offer help for parents who are exhausted by strong-willed children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Amber Lia and Wendy Speake's book "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses" with your donation ...
06.03.2021 Helping Your Child Find Freedom from Perfectionism Many unhealthy behaviors are easy to spot. But it may be harder to tell if your child is struggling with unhealthy perfectionism. John and Danny describe perfectionist tendencies in teens and offer advice for overcoming unhealthy thought patterns. Find us ...
06.01.2021 What's Driving Your Teen's Behavior? It's typical for teenagers to experience ups and downs. But if your child continues to be withdrawn or angry, consider what's under the surface. John and Danny describe root fears that can cause teens to act out. Find us online ...
05.27.2021 Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility Infertility can be such a painful, isolating experience. John and Danny offer advice to couples who long for children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Praying for Girls" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-05-25?refcd=1097201 ...
05.25.2021 Is Prayer Your Last Priority? Corrie ten Boom once asked, "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?" John and Danny describe key prayers to pray for your kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Praying for Girls" with ...
05.20.2021 A Short Guide to 'The Talk' You are the best person to teach your child important truths about God's design for sexuality. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who are anxious about having 'the talk.' Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the ...
05.18.2021 Sharing God's Vision for Sexuality John and Danny offer practical advice for teaching your child a Biblical view of sexuality. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the Launch Into the Teen Years Kit with your donation of any amount: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/launch-into-the-teen-years-kit#refcd=1092404 Get more ...
05.13.2021 The Power of a Gentle Answer It can be really difficult not to react in anger when your kids repeat frustrating behaviors. John and Danny offer a helpful perspective on whining and complaining. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Triggers: Exchanging ...
05.11.2021 Identifying Triggers in Parenting John and Danny offer advice to help parents discover the root cause of their anger. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Triggers" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-05-11?try=1&refcd=1090204 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/identifying-triggers-in-parenting/ If ...
05.06.2021 Is it Your Job to Make Your Child Happy? Parenting is a marathon, and it's helpful to keep the end goal in mind: you're preparing your kids for adulthood. John and Danny discuss the dangers of believing your primary job is to make your child happy. Find us online ...
05.04.2021 Should You Tell Kids They're Special? John and Danny discuss the importance of giving your kids both encouragement and honest feedback, and in finding a middle ground between them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready ...
04.29.2021 Getting a Handle On Godly Discipline There's so much conflicting advice on the internet about correcting your child's misbehavior – but what does the Bible teach about godly discipline? John and Danny offer practical, Bible-based advice. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Dr. ...
04.27.2021 It's Not Too Early to Teach Your Kids About God If you're a mom or a dad, you're the best person to show your kids that following God is more than going to church on Sunday mornings. John and Danny describe how to encourage your child's faith from an early ...
04.22.2021 Bringing Up Girls with a Healthy Identity During the teen years, girls need their parents' affirmation more than ever. John and Danny discuss how dads can encourage their daughters and help them develop a healthy identity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Today's Featured ...
04.20.2021 Helping Pre-Teens Understand Their Emotions It's normal for pre-teens to start experiencing more intense feelings or for their self-confidence to take a nosedive. John and Danny discuss how to help your teen navigate mood swings and emotional changes. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call ...
04.15.2021 Evangelism Opportunities for Kids If you look for them, you can find opportunities to share the gospel every day. John and Danny discuss how to pass an evangelistic mindset on to your kids. Get the book "Love Where You Live" for your donation of ...
04.13.2021 Involving Your Kids in Church and Ministry It can be discouraging when your child acts uninterested in Sunday worship or church activities. John and Danny offer practical advice for involving kids of all ages in church and ministry. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get ...
04.08.2021 Simple, Effective Behavior Interventions John and Danny discuss a simple method of enforcing your parenting rules that doesn't require repeating yourself. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids" for your donation of any ...
04.06.2021 Raising Independent Kids You kids may just be more capable than you think! John and Danny discuss how parents can fight the urge to be controlling. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready ...

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Focus on Parenting Podcast episodes:

Encouraging Spiritual Growth in Your Kids

You Don't Have to Get It All Right

Choosing Thankfulness, Even When It's Hard

Handling Crazy Situations With Joy

The Gift of a Strong-Will

Respecting a Child With a Strong Will

Making Your Kids Feel Safe

It's Not Too Late for a Miracle

Fight for a Better Future

Moving on From a Difficult Past

Praising God as a Family

The Difference Between Honesty & Complaining

When You Have a Strong-Willed Child

Being Present During Difficult Times

When Multitasking is Too Much

Healthy Coping for Stressful Times

How the Gospel Heals Parental Wounds

Overcoming a Parents' Divorce

Teaching Your Kids Not to Complain

Ways to Pray for Your Daughter

When Your Child Moves Away

Giving Appropriate Affirmation

When You're Exhausted as a Parent

Consider it Pure Joy

Encouraging Healthy Learning Habits

The Problem with 'Do Your Best'

Bringing Your Parenting Fears to God

Is Your Child Overscheduled?

Parents and Grandparents: Tips for Communication

Managing Expectations for Grandparents

God Has a Plan for Your Strong-Willed Child

Renewing Your Mind During Parenting Challenges

Helping Your Child Find Freedom from Perfectionism

What's Driving Your Teen's Behavior?

Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility

Is Prayer Your Last Priority?

A Short Guide to 'The Talk'

Sharing God's Vision for Sexuality

The Power of a Gentle Answer

Identifying Triggers in Parenting

Is it Your Job to Make Your Child Happy?

Should You Tell Kids They're Special?

Getting a Handle On Godly Discipline

It's Not Too Early to Teach Your Kids About God

Bringing Up Girls with a Healthy Identity

Helping Pre-Teens Understand Their Emotions

Evangelism Opportunities for Kids

Involving Your Kids in Church and Ministry

Simple, Effective Behavior Interventions

Raising Independent Kids

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