Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

How do you inspire your children to follow God in a world driven by screens? John and Danny talk about how to encourage your kids to engage the real-world, without compromising their values. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate....

Rules in a home can be good, but without love, they won't be as effective. John and Danny share how to replace fears with love in your parenting. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Why Your Kids Misbehave--And What to Do About It" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamil...

It's embarrassing when your child misbehaves, especially in public. How can you choose to use effective discipline in that situation? John and Danny share why being too strict is not helpful with discipline. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Why Your Kids Misbehave--And What to Do About It" f...

Sometimes, the best word your kid needs to hear is, "No." John and Danny discuss how to balance saying "No," to certain things with having a loving environment in your home. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focuso...

If we're honest, we all have some kind of unhealthy pattern in our parenting. But after we notice one, we can start to move forward in a new direction. John and Danny share common patterns that dads struggle with. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture" for your donat...

In many ways, the love you have for your kids can reflect the ways God loves us. John and Danny discuss how parenting has taught them about God's heart toward us. Featuring Jodie Berndt. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Jodie Berndt's book "Praying the Scriptures for your Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefa...

You try to be a godly parent. Yet, when the demands of raising your kids leave you feeling exhausted, finding time to pray and read Scripture can be hard. John and Danny offer a helpful tool that will benefit your home environment. Featuring Jodie Berndt. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Jodie Berndt's book "Praying the Scriptures for your C...

Your kids are growing up in a screen saturated world. With so many distractions, is real connection still possible? John and Danny share how if you want to be connected with your children, you need to start by modeling self control with your phone. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Faith fo...

When your child is learning about God, it may be that he or she doesn't enjoy going to church. John and Danny offer some thoughts on how to encourage them that church is important. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive "Keeping Your Kids on God's Side" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/d...

All of us have wrestled with fears about our kids. Sometimes, the best solution is to find someone who will encourage us along the journey. John and Danny share about how they've been helped by other parents. Featuring Connie Albers. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Parenting Beyond the Rules" for your donation of any amount: https...

While some kids enjoy following rules, you might have a child who loves to break them. To help encourage a rule-breaker child's personality, John and Danny offer some ideas for leading your son or daughter in a godly direction. Featuring Connie Albers. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Parenting Beyond the Rules" for your donation o...

When you have a daughter you have a unique opportunity to show her what a special person she is. John and Danny share how to make your daughter feel accepted, even when she faces challenges. Featuring Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture" for your donation of any amount: https://...

Many times in Scripture, God did a miracle at what seemed like the last minute. But how do you respond when God doesn't answer a prayer for your child the way you'd hoped? John and Danny offer a word of encouragement for parents who are struggling to have hope. Featuring Sheila Erwin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Raising Up Dre...

Many kids and teens today are being influenced by things they see on social media. While it has it's good sides, social media can also cause your child to compare themselves with others. John and Danny share how you can encourage your child to be more outward focused in a world driven by screens. Featuring Jonathan McKee. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FA...

Many kids and teens today are being influenced by things they see on social media. While it has it's good sides, social media can also cause your child to compare themselves with others. John and Danny share how you can encourage your child to be more outward focused in a world driven by screens. Featuring Jonathan McKee. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FA...

Sometimes when your child asks you a question, it's okay to admit you don't know the answer. John and Danny give some recommendations on where to turn to for when your child asks a difficult question about God. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Natasha's book "Keeping Your Kids on God's Side" for your donation of any...

Sharing your faith with a son or daughter is a wonderful privilege. But, what do you do when you try telling your child about Jesus, and he or she doesn't understand? John and Danny offer some hope to parents facing that situation. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Natasha's book "Keeping Your Kids on God's Side" for...

When your teen does something you don't like, it's easy to respond harshly. However, sometimes, it's better to ask questions than to demand your child behave a certain way. John and Danny share how they've seen listening be a powerful tool for parents. Featuring Connie Albers. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Parenting Beyond the R...

The truth is, you can never control your child. But how do you respond when your son or daughter isn't making good decisions? John and Danny share how you can pray for your child when he or she is struggling. Featuring Connie Albers. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Parenting Beyond the Rules" for your donation of any amount: https...

There are moments where your child will encounter disappointment. While those situations can be tough, it's also a wonderful opportunity to train your child to respond with gratitude. John and Danny discuss why it's good to teach your son or daughter to give thanks to God in all circumstances. Featuring Sheila Erwin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY....

Sometimes, one of the best ways to encourage your child's faith is to have open and honest conversations about a present struggle he or she might be facing. John and Danny provide some helpful guidance for having spiritual discussions with your son or daughter. Featuring Sheila Erwin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive "Raising Up Dreamers" fo...

A healthy confidence is one of the best things you teen son can develop. But how can you help him get it? John and Danny share how teaching your son to serve others can help him embrace confidence. Featuring Jonathan McKee. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Jonathan's book "The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face" for your d...

Our culture is saturated with distractions. Many parents are asking, "How can I get my child to focus on real-life instead of a screen?" John and Danny share how you can encourage your child to put away distractions and focus on things that matter. Featuring Jonathan McKee. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Jonathan's book "The Guy's Guide to...

God welcomes us to ask Him questions. When you have open and honest conversations about Jesus with your kids, it can help their faith to grow. John and Danny address questions their kids have asked about God. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive "Keeping Your Kids on God's Side" for your donation of any amount: https://d...

Sharing your faith with your children is one of the greatest privileges as a parent. The key is to share it in way they can understand. To help you do that, John and Danny give some helpful ideas for telling your kids about Jesus. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive "Keeping Your Kids on God's Side" for your donation of...