When you try to form a new habit in your parenting, it doesn't happen overnight. The truth is, it takes time and patience. John and Danny offer some helpful insights on how to form new habits in your home. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.

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If you try to be the perfect parent, sooner or later you will fall short. But when you mess up, how you respond can make or break a situation. John and Danny share how you can practice healthy vulnerability with your children, even when you've made a mistake. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.

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As your child becomes a teenager, it's very common for him or her to pull away, which can lead to a lot of tension in the relationship. In this discussion, you'll hear about how boys tend to pull away from their mothers, and John and Danny share about how fathers can connect with a teen daughter as she becomes more independent. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe.

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Even from a young age, boys want to be respected. As a mom, you have a unique and wonderful opportunity to show him a healthy version of what that looks like. But what if you feel like you've missed some opportunities? John and Danny offer hope to parents who feel like they didn't teach their sons healthy respect. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe.

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As your child grows, he or she will make mistakes. But instead of shielding them from all their errors, it's best to let them try and learn. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who are afraid to let their kids make decisions for themselves. Featuring Crystal Paine.

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When your child wants to tell you something, your first instinct might be to try and solve the problem. But what if one of the most effective things you can do is listen? John and Danny discuss how listening to your child can help improve the relationship with him or her. Featuring Crystal Paine.

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If you have a child who's far from God, you are not alone. While it can be one of the most heartbreaking things a parent may face, your child's story is not over. John and Danny offer hope to parents who have a child who's not walking with the Lord. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.

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Raising a child takes an extraordinary amount of time and commitment. At some point, you'll have to give up something in order to spend time with your son or daughter. John and Danny share about how they wrestled with balancing their careers and raising kids. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.

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You get home after a long and exhausting day at work. But instead of coming home to a peaceful environment, your kids are at odds with each other. Sound familiar? Danny and John offer some ideas for listening to your child's emotions, even when you don't feel like it. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.

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It's amazing what lessons we can learn from characters in the Bible. Even though they lived many years ago, their examples still speak to us today. John and Danny share about some biblical who inspire them in their parenting. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe.

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