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Focus on the Family

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.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

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?
 
 
 
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Learning from Your Mistakes

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
 
 
 
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The Need for Intentionality & Wisdom

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.
 
 
 
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Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
 
 
 
Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family
 
 
 
Are Your Parenting Fears Hurting Your Kids?
 
 
 
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Forming New Habits and When Your Kid is Anxious

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!
 
 
 
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Bedtime Liturgy & New Habits

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.
 
 
 
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How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well 
 
 
 
Phone Contract
 
 
 
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Setting Effective Screen-Time Limits

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!
 
 
 
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Is it Too Late to Rein in My Child’s Screen Time?

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
 
 
 
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Teaching Our Kids About God When Nothing Goes Our Way

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!
 
 
 
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How to Use Scripture to Teach Your Kids About God

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
 
 
 
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When Godly Parenting Defies the World’s Standards

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!
 
 
 
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Parenting with Unpredictable Children

Sadly, many expectant moms and dads are deflated by others' negative comments about child-rearing. John and Danny encourage expectant parents and discuss why children are a blessing.

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Staying Positive as Expectant Parents

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