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710 Episodes
How do you respond well when your kid asks, "why did this bad thing happen?" Jim Daly talks to Michelle Nietert about getting on your children's level, and helping them deal with fear. Also, John and Danny will help you encourage your kids when they're struggling with imagining the worst-case scenario. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children Contact our Counseling Team Family Reading of Scripture Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025
It's challenging when your adult child is making decisions you disagree with. You may wonder, "Will my son or daughter ever ask for my opinion?" Danny shares how you can be a good friend when giving advice, without being a control freak. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some encouragement if there's emotional distance between you and your adult kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child Contact our Counseling Team Redrawing Boundaries With Adult Children Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025
What if your adult child is not as responsible as you raised them to be? John and Danny bring up common frustrations parents of adult kids have today. Then, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Gary Chapman, who tells an encouraging story of a couple, Steve and Linda, whose daughter went from struggling to thriving. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child Contact our Counseling Team How to Trust God With Your Adult Children Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025
Getting your kids to focus during family devotions is NOT easy. John and Danny discuss some of the ways they tried to implement things like reading the Bible and praying with their children. Also, Jim Daly talks with Tim Shoemaker about how he went from struggling with devotion times, to getting his kids to love them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons Family Reading of Scripture Studying the Bible as a Family Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025
How do you teach your kids to navigate the world of technology and AI, when we're surrounded by them? Danny shares how parents can set a better example for not being on your phones all the time. Also, Arlene Pellicane and Jim Daly address some of the pitfalls with using AI too much. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Phone Contract AI "Bad Science" Videos Promote Conspiracy Theories for Kids–And More Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025
Letting go of your children is a challenging process as they get older, but it's a necessary part of parenting. John and Danny open up about how they learned to let go in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who share what the goal is for something called Planned Emancipation. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Contact our Counseling Team Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025
How do you avoid putting your identity in your kids' behavior? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer on how children need to face consequences for their choices, and a concept called Planned Emancipation. Also, John and Danny explain why it's hard but necessary to let your kids suffer if they make bad decisions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Freedom & Boundaries Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025
What should you say when your child says, "I'm scared?" John and Danny bring up some of their experiences of helping their kids overcome fear. Plus, Jim Daly and Michelle Nietert discuss what patterns you should pay attention to if your kid seems afraid. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children Contact our Counseling Team Managing Those Tricky Emotions Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025
What do you do if tragedy strikes? Jim Daly interviews Melissa Hannigan on how God comforted her after her son died. Also, Danny shares how he's seen others trust God, even during a difficult time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Inconvenient Parenting for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children Contact our Counseling Team How to Help Your Kids Process Tragic News Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025
How do you keep your relationship with your kids strong when they reach adulthood? Dr. Gary Chapman and Jim Daly provide a few perspectives on what it looks like to be a successful parent of young adults. Then, Danny brings up how you can be there for your kids, even when they're fully independent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child 3 Ways to Effectively Parent Adult Children Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025
How can we find beauty in life when our world is consumed by screens? Jim Daly speaks with Justin Earley on how he and his wife navigate the overuse of screens today. Also, John and Danny provide encouragement to parents who feel exhausted right now. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Phone Contract Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025
Can we really teach our kids to be thankful, even if they're upset? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share about teaching your children to be people of appreciation. Also, Danny and John will encourage you to recognize when your child is developing an ungrateful attitude. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Contact our Counseling Team Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025
Every child needs good social skills, but are you helping your children develop them? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane discuss something called the 5 A+ Social Skills. Then, Danny shares how he tried teaching his kids to focus on what's in front of them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Contact our Counseling Team Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025
How do you have healthy discussions with your teens about freedoms and boundaries? Dr. Ken Wilgus addresses that very topic with Jim Daly. Also, Danny and John share how to recognize if your teenager is developing an entitled mentality. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Contact our Counseling Team Text 32728 to Receive Clubhouse Dad Jokes! Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025
Learning to let go is one of the most important things you'll do when your child becomes a teen. Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer to discuss common ways parents have to let go and give their teens freedom. Then, John asks Danny about how you can respond well if your teenager has an unclean room. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Contact our Counseling Team Text 32728 to Receive Clubhouse Dad Jokes! Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
When was the last time your kids got a great laugh? Danny and John recall times where their children enjoyed laughing, and why that brought them joy. Also, Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly share why you and your kids need to laugh regularly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Inconvenient Parenting: Activate Your Child's God-Given Traits" for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities Into Your Children Clubhouse Magazine Text 32728 to Receive Clubhouse Dad Jokes! Support This Show!
Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025
Has your child ever had an outburst you didn't expect? John and Danny share moments where that happened with some of their kids. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Melissa Hannigan on lessons she learned about emotions from working in a women's correctional facility. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Inconvenient Parenting: Activate Your Child's God-Given Traits" for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities Into Your Children Contact our Counseling Team Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions? Support This Show!
Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025
When you feel frustrated with your kids, it's important to not overreact. Jim Daly and Justin Earley discuss how to discern whether a present frustration is really important or not. Then, John and Danny share how including other people in your kids' lives goes a long way in helping them develop into healthy people. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Crafting Spiritual Habits in Your Family 50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table Dinner: Nourish Your Family as a Family Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025
Having dinner regularly with your kids can lead to some beautiful conversations. John and Danny open up about times they had meals with their children, and why that was so meaningful. Then, Jim Daly asks Justin Earley about some of the dinnertime traditions he's started with his four sons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Crafting Spiritual Habits in Your Family 50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table Dinner: Nourish Your Family as a Family Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025
When you're getting constant notifications on your phone, how do you take time to look at real people? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address how many young people feel lonely. Plus, John and Danny share why one of the best ways to get your kids off a screen is to encourage them to serve others. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time Phone Contract Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025
How do we find a way to break away from the constant use of screens? John and Danny cover how depression and anxiety have gone up since smart phones became the norm. Then, Jim Daly talks with Arlene Pellicane about training your child to find pleasure outside of social media and screens. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time Phone Contract Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025
One of the worst decisions you can make with your teens is trying to control them. Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus talk to Jim Daly on why trying to sway all of your teen's choices is a recipe for disaster. Also, John asks Danny how parents can respond well if their teen was given some freedom, but they violated that privilege. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025
When your son or daughter reaches the teen phase, it's common for him or her to want independence and to speak his or her mind. John and Danny open up about times their kids became more opinionated in the teen years. Plus, Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer address the main battle that parents of teens face. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter https://sf.fotf.com/0ughun Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025
Every parent makes mistakes, but the key is owning them when you make one. John and Danny share about times they messed up as parents, and how they learned from those situations. Then, Melissa Hannigan talks to Jim Daly about how volunteering in a correctional facility helped her let go of perfectionism. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Inconvenient Parenting for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children Family Reading of Scripture Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions? Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025
To be a great parent, you need to be focused. Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly explain why not being intentional is bad for your parenting. Also, John and Danny bring up why you also need God's wisdom to help you parent well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Inconvenient Parenting for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children Family Reading of Scripture 10 Good Life Lessons That My Parents Taught Me Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025
Forming new habits with your family can be quite a challenge. John and Danny open up about how they tried new things with their kids. Also, Jim Daly and Justin Earley encourage parents to follow God's leading with trying to form new routines. Then, Justin will tell a story of comforting his son after a nightmare. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family Are Your Parenting Fears Hurting Your Kids? Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025
What if the moment you put your kids to bed is a wonderful chance to point them to God? Justin Earley talks with Jim Daly about how he implemented something called a "Bedtime Liturgy," with his sons. Plus, Danny Huerta and John Fuller will encourage you to check and see if your kids are really comprehending the love of Jesus. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family Bedtime Routines That Work Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025
Like it or not, screens have a huge impact on your child's brain-development. Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share some statistics that expose the downside of phone addiction. Also, Danny and John offer some insights for parents on how to reign in screen-time with your children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Phone Contract Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025
Even many little kids today are addicted to a screen. How do we as parents do a better job of managing our screen-time? John talks with Dr. Danny Huerta about how he encouraged his kids to set boundaries with technology. Also, Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane discuss rules you can establish to help your kids not waste time on their phones. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Phone Contract Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025
What are ways to avoid getting discouraged when your plans get interrupted? John asks Danny about how he handled a family trip that got interrupted. Jim Daly then talks to Danika Cooley about a time she felt ill and couldn't read Scripture to her kids. She'll share how she made adjustments as well in that situation. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids Family Reading of Scripture Encourage Your Child's Faith Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025
As a parent, what's the best way to teach your children about the Bible, especially when their attention span is short? Danny opens up about how getting your kids to pay attention to Scripture isn't always easy. Then, Danika Cooley and Jim Daly discuss some proper ways for parents to teach their kids about God's Word. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids Family Reading of Scripture Encourage Your Child's Faith Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025
How do you trust God with your kids when others don't understand your decisions? John and Danny open up about times they made difficult choices as fathers, even when some of their family members questioned their decisions. Plus, Melissa Hannigan talks with Jim Daly about a time her family felt God calling them to make a move to another state. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter 12 God-Given Traits list PDF Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025
One of the keys to successful parenting is being willing to adapt to change. Danny shares with John about how he's had to be flexible with his own kids. Then, Jim Daly talks to Melissa Hannigan on how she's learned to deal with her children's spontaneity. She also gives a few healthy mindsets for parents. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Inconvenient Parenting for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter 12 God-Given Traits list PDF Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025
Every parent has had a moment where you got extremely frustrated with your kids. John and Danny open up about times they did, and how they needed to take a moment to calm down. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Justin Earley, who felt convicted over a time he tried telling his kids God loved them, immediately after he'd lost his cool one night. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Routines For Your Kids Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025
Have you ever come home bewildered at how messy your house was? Most of us have. Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how keeping your house clean is a process, not a one-and-done scenario. Also, John asks Danny what's helped him and his family try to keep their home clean. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Organizing the Chaos in Your Home Teach Your Children to Pick Up Their Things Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025
If you or your kids are spending a lot of time on social media, it's good to ask yourself, "How is this impacting me?" Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share something called the ABC's of Screen-Time. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to set a good example for your kids on screen-time usage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone? Contact Our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025
Social media can help you stay in touch with friends, but it also has many issues. Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share about the dangers kids face on social media. Then, Danny and John will encourage you to respond well if your child is getting inappropriate messages online. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone? Contact Our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025
Do your children see you read your Bible? John and Danny address how they tried setting a good example for their kids by reading God's Word. Then, Jim Daly and Danika Cooley give some thoughts on ways you can teach your children to appreciate Scripture. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids Family Reading of Scripture Leading Your Child to Christ Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025
How do you and your spouse try to teach your kids about God? Even if you have very different methods, it's good for your kids to learn from both of you. Danny and John share how their methods of training their children to love Jesus were different from their spouses. Also, Danika Cooley talks with Jim Daly about how her and her husband used their unique gifts to help their kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids Family Reading of Scripture Leading Your Child to Christ Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025
Does praying with your kids feel awkward sometimes? Danny talks to John about how a lot of parents wrestle with this very thing. Then, Jim Daly speaks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling on how moms can be encouraged in Christ, even on days when it feels hard. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Raising Prayerful Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Building Habits of Prayer with Your Children Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter How to Be a Prayer Warrior for Your Children Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025
How do you train your children to love prayer if they can't seem to concentrate on it? Danny and John bring up how that was a struggle for their parenting journeys. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom on how they've tried teaching their kids to recognize ways God is working in their lives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Raising Prayerful Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Building Habits of Prayer with Your Children Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter How to Be a Prayer Warrior for Your Children Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025
Every mom or dad has had moments where you felt like sitting on the couch, and not doing something. John and Danny open up about times they felt tempted to procrastinate. Plus Kristi Clover talks with Jim Daly about how procrastination is usually a symptom of stress. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Organizing the Chaos in Your Home Contact Our Counseling Team Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025
Are you more of a planner or a spontaneous parent? Danny and John share how they approach planning vs. spontaneity. Then, Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how to balance planning with flexibility as a mom or dad. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Organizing the Chaos in Your Home Contact Our Counseling Team Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025
Have you ever intended to be on your phone for a few minutes, only to look up and realize you've lost an hour? Danny and John address how a lot of parents are setting a bad example regarding screen-time around their kids. Also, Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share some age-appropriate guidelines for your kids with screens. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone? PluggedIn Screen Fast Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025
So many kids and parents are glued to a screen today! How can we do better in this area? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address some alarming statistics on how screens and social media are negatively impacting young kids today. Than, Danny and John will give some pointers on replacing screen-time with more helpful activities. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone? Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025
How do you teach your kids about the challenging parts of the Bible? Danny and John talk about sections of the Bible they find difficult. Then, Danika Cooley and Jim Daly give some recommendations on when to share the tougher parts of Scripture with your children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids Family Reading of Scripture Studying the Bible as a Family Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025
Introducing your kids to the Bible is an important task as a parent. John and Danny share how they approached teaching their children about Scripture. Also, Jim Daly and Danika Cooley bring up how you can teach your kids the Bible, based on the stage of life they're in Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids Family Reading of Scripture Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025
One of the best questions you can teach your kids to ask is, "Has God ever shown up in your life?" Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling talk with Jim Daly on how they've taught their kids to ask their friends that question. Plus, John asks Danny about some of the ways he's tried teaching his kids to pray. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Raising Prayerful Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Building Habits of Prayer with Your Children Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter How to be a Prayer Warrior for Your Children Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025
Being thankful is something we all have to learn. It doesn't come naturally. Danny talks with John about how he taught his kids to be grateful. Then, Jim Daly speaks with two mothers, Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom, about something called the grateful game. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Raising Prayerful Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Building Habits of Prayer with Your Children Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter How to be a Prayer Warrior for Your Children Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025
Saying "no," is a struggle for many parents today. John asks Danny about how he's learned to tell good opportunities "no." Also, Jim Daly asks Kristi Clover about ways you as a parent can prioritize the right things in your schedule. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Organizing the Chaos in Your Home Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025
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