Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Movies can be fun, but raising kids in real life isn't the same as the films portray. John and Danny share how to stop comparing your parenting with movies, and Jim Daly speaks with Lisa-Jo Baker about how she's wrestled with comparison as a parent.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any a...

When your child is blindsided by difficult news, it can be hard for them to find the words to say. John and Danny offer some advice for how to share bad news with your kids in an age-appropriate way. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about when she announced to her kids she'd been diagnosed with cancer. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Recei...

Have you ever been correcting a child, only to have him or her be intimidated by your discipline? Many of us have experienced that. John and Danny share about paying attention to our non-verbal cues as parents. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Becky Harling about ways she's relied on God for improving the communication with her kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-...

What's your greatest fear as a parent? If you're feeling bombarded with fears today, John and Danny will share parts of their story and offer a reminder on what you can control in parenting. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Gary Thomas about how he's learned to trust God with his children.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Sacred Parenting   Parenting...

Seeing your kids follow Jesus is such a beautiful thing. Jim Daly talks with popular author Gary Thomas about the spiritual dimension of parenting. Also, John Fuller and Danny Huerta will give an encouraging perspective to parents whose children have left the faith.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Sacred Parenting   Parenting Resource Page   Th...

As Christians, the gospel is a reminder that God still loves us, even after we've made a mistake. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer practical ideas for showing love to your teen, and John and Danny encourage parents who feel like their teenager is beginning to pull away. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Beca...

When you mess up as a parent, it's not easy to apologize and ask for forgiveness. Jim Daly talks with Dr. Gary Chapman about a formula for how to apologize to a child, and John and Danny provide some hope to parents who feel shame over something they did wrong. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenage...

How do you encourage your child when he or she is struggling to learn something in school or in life? John and Danny offer some practical ideas for encouraging your child to learn, and Jim Daly talks with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she helped her son Micah while he was struggling in school. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "The Midd...

It's not easy to process when your child disappoints you. John asks Danny about a time he faced this as a father, and they'll give some dos and don'ts for how to respond in that scenario. Plus, Jim Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she worked through disappointment with her son. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "The Middle...

In communication, how you say things as a parent is equally as important as what you say. Danny and John provide some tips for healthy non-verbal communication, and Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about using your body language to show your kids you care about them.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "How to Listen So Your Kids...

Most parents have at lease one child with a strong personality, John and Danny discuss who the strong-willed kids are in their homes, and Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about this topic as well. She'll even share how she's learned to receive feedback from her kids about her parenting.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "How to...

Teaching your kids to own responsibilities and their faith will mean you have to let them make decisions for themselves, John and Danny offer hope to parents who are afraid to give their kids a chance to make choices. Also, Jim Daly and Kay Wyma share some inspiring perspectives for letting kids own their choices.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY....

Giving your kids a chance to run errands is great training for helping them own responsibility, John and Danny share how you can help your kids become more independent, and Jim Daly talks with Kay Wyma about things she taught her children.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount   Listen...

Almost every parent has gotten mad at their teenager at some point, If it results in a heated conversation, how do you recover from a moment like that? Danny and John discuss what a parent can do if a teen is defiant, and Jim Daly talked with Dr. Gary Chapman about a time he and his son reconciled after an angry outburst.   Receive the book "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenage...

Every parent can attest that many things change once your son or daughter reaches the teen years. John and Danny share from their own experiences, and Jim Daly talks with Dr. Gary Chapman about how your kids learn to think differently when they become teenagers. Receive the book "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" for your donation of any amount: https://donate. focusonthef...

It's embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the...

When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it's easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "The Middle Matter...

If a young adult child is struggling, it's easy to blame yourself or even apologize for their bad choices. John and Danny discuss why some forms of apology are not helpful, plus, Jim Daly talked with Allison Bottke about when it's good for a parent to apologize to an adult son or daughter. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Setting B...

What does it look like to trust God when your child is struggling? John and Danny share about the difference counseling can make for a hurting parent, and Jim Daly speaks with Allison Bottke on how she's learned to trust God with her adult son. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your d...

How can you motivate your child to do something when he or she doesn't want to? John and Danny discuss that topic, and Jim Daly is joined by Kay Wyma to share about why teaching your kids to take responsibility for assignments is a good thing. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount: https:/...

Letting your kids do chores is a wonderful thing to help them grow. John asks Danny what chores he taught his kids, and ways you can encourage a child to get chores done, based on his or her personality. Featuring Kay Wyma. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefa...

How your respond to a child's misbehavior can make them feel loved or discouraged. But what do you do when time has past, and you wonder if you haven't done the best job of making them feel loved? John and Danny provide some hope to parents who struggled to make your child feel loved as he or she was growing up. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/paren...

Parents who want what's best for your children will use discipline when it's necessary. But how do respond when you get very mad at your child's behavior? John and Danny share how to keep yourself calm, even if you're upset at your child. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "The 5 Love Language...

It's not easy to handle when your kid faces rejection. John and Danny offer some helpful ideas for how to respond when your child gets rejected by his or her peers. Featuring Lisa-Jo Baker and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount: https://donate. focusonthefamily.com/don-fo...

As your kids get older, your approach to parenting them will change significantly. John and Danny provide some encouragement for moms who are making big transitions as your children grow up. Featuring Lisa-Jo Baker and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount: https://donate. f...