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It's pretty to write those down and say, I want them to be generous kids. I want them to be kind kids.

But most of these were all biblically based virtues. But then it's tough to say, okay, now how?

You know, they don't just wake up and come out patient kids.

So that really struck me as how in the midst of feeding my kids, getting them to school, putting them to bed, how do these virtues come to life?

How do you bring faith to life in a way that's not a lecture?

Unfortunately, I can tend to do more of that lecture thing with my kids. It just feels so good sometimes.

How about you? This is Focus on the Family. That's Courtney DeFaio.

And she's back with us again. Last time she shared that she's definitely been there, done that kind of mom.

But she's not afraid to reveal her mistakes as a parent. And I think you'll benefit greatly from this conversation.

Your host is Focus President and author Jim Daly and I'm John Folliner.

John, last time we featured a great conversation with Courtney about important character traits we need to pass on to our children, things like gratitude, joy and generosity.

I remember how teaching my boys to say, please, and thank you seem like it would never end. Those are the big battles back then.

I mean, thousands of reminders. Remember, please, and thank you, right? And then at some point you see them kind of at a distance in a public setting and they use it and you're going, I didn't even know they were listening all those years.

Today we're going to focus on a few more of those simple lessons that Courtney outlines in her great book in this house.

We will giggle making virtues, love and laughter, a daily part of your life. And that's a great title.

It is. And it's just one of the many parenting resources that we have for our listeners here at Focus on the Family.

For example, we have a free parenting assessment, which helps you examine seven essential traits that can help you be more effective in raising your children.

And you can learn more about the assessment and Courtney's book, the link is in the show notes or give us a call.

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