How can you teach your kids to recognize God in the ordinary moments of life? Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about ways she's teaching her kids to do just that. Plus, John Fuller and Danny Huerta discuss how to be more engaging with a child who isn't as interested in talking to you.

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Who is God: Teaching Kids About God and His Nature

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Living in fear about your kids is not a healthy way to parent. To help you face your fears with confidence, John and Danny share why it's good to not be over-protective with your kids. Also, Focus President Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to overcome some of her fears as a mother.

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If you have adult children, you know how raising mature kids isn't a one-size fits all formula. John and Danny will encourage you to not rely too much on formulas for raising kids. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Brenda Garrison about relying on the Lord when her daughter's needs didn't fit a parenting formula.

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When Adult Children Don’t Share Your Values 

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It's emotional when your son or daughter leaves home, and you become an empty nester. John and Danny share where they are in that journey; and Gary Thomas and Jim Daly will offer you a few tips for preparing for the empty nest years.

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The Divine in the Daily Grind 

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When your child makes a mistake, you may be tempted to shield them from the consequences. John and Danny explain why that's not a good strategy for your parenting. Plus, Jim Daily will talk to Dr. Kathy Koch about an amazing parenting lesson she learned while on a trip to Africa.

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Raising Resilient Kids

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Staying optimistic as a parent takes being intentional. John and Danny tell you whether they tend to be more of an optimist or a pessimist. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss how to be real with your kids when they need to grow, without being negative.

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6 Ways to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Thrive 

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Even though raising a child who has special needs is hard, there can be plenty of fun moments too. John Fuller talks with Danny about how funny memories can be made, even when your kid does something embarrassing. Also, Jim Daly and Julie Hornok tell some funny stories about some humorous things her daughter Lizzie did.

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Encouraging Social and Behavioral Development in Children with Special Needs

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Raising a child with special needs affects everyone close to that son or daughter. John Fuller shares with Danny about his own journey of raising a son with autism. You'll also hear Jim Daly chat with Julie Hornok about some of the pain she's had to overcome while raising her daughter Lizzie.

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Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism 

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In church, we tend to say, "serve your kids like Christ would." But what exactly does that look like? Jim Daly chats with Courtney Ellis on how she's learned to love her kids in a more God-honoring way, even when it's difficult. John and Danny also address how you can let go of fears as a parent.

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Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus 

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In a world so consumed by screens, it can be easy to overlook playing with your kids. John and Danny bring up how much time people are spending on their phones, and Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to better control her tech-use as a mother.

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The Great Smartphone Debate 

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