How your kids respond to failure can help them grow as a person. Yet, what do you do when your child is more prone to discouragement? John and Danny share why failure can be a good teacher, and how to encourage a child who feels discouraged. Featuring Kay Wyma. 
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Teaching Kids to Still Try, Even When They Fail

Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.

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Choosing joy is essential if you're going to have lasting happiness as a parent. John and Danny address how you can still have joy, even if you're facing difficult circumstances as a mom or dad. Plus, Jim Daly and Janel Breitenstein share how being joyful is ultimately a decision you make, even in your parenting
 
 
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Having Joy as a Parent

Seeing your son or daughter mature is very rewarding. However, if your child isn't where you want them to be, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder will encourage you to not give up. They'll even offer some ideas for how to ask for forgiveness, if you don't get something right. Also, John and Danny will discuss why forgiveness is many times a long process.
 
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Maturity and Forgiveness

How do you pray for a child who's far from God? Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer will encourage you to not give up, even when your faith is tested regarding your children. Plus, John and Danny share why it matters to persevere in praying for a prodigal child.
 
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Praying in Faith, When it Seems Dark

Praying for your kids is one of the greatest privileges in life. To help you get started, Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer share how praying scripture over your kids is a good strategy. You'll then hear from John and Danny about praying for your kids, even in difficult circumstances.
 
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Practical Ways to Pray for a Child

How do you encourage your kids to save sex for marriage when they hear so many toxic messages from the world? Jim Daly talks to a panel of parents about a creative analogy for encouraging your kids to stay sexually pure. Also, John and Danny offer hope to parents who discover their kids are looking at pornography.
 
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Teaching Kids to Still Try, Even When They Fail

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