Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Having rules in your home is part of being a parent. But too much emphasis on rules can lead to rebellion. John and Danny address how being a cheerleader for your child might influence him or her to be less rebellious. Featuring Connie Albers. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Connie's book "Parenting Beyond the Rules" for your donation of an...

A mother has a special capacity to show love and affection to her kids. To encourage mother's in their great work, John and Danny share how they've seen their wives love on their children. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Rhonda Stoppe's book "Moms Raising Sons to be Men" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.f...

Every child is uniquely designed by God with special talents. The key is in recognizing what your son or daughter is good at. John and Danny share how you can engage with your kid, even if your dreams and desires are very different from each other. Featuring Shelia Erwin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Shelia's book "Raising Up Dreamers: Find...

As a parent, it's fun to see your child dream about who he or she wants to become. But what do you do when a child's dream doesn't work out? John and Danny discuss how to be an encouragement to your son or daughter even when his or her dream falls apart. Featuring Shelia Erwin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Shelia's book "Raising Up Dreamers:...

A common question parents of teen boys will ask is, "Should I let my son play video games?" John and Danny offer some help to parents whose sons are playing too many video games. 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 donation of any amou...

Raising teen boys today is a challenging task. But with God's help, it's still possible to guide your teen son when he faces a challenge. John and Danny offer ways to encourage a teen son to replace bad behaviors with good ones. 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...

When you try to form a new habit in your parenting, it doesn't happen overnight. The truth is, it takes time and patience. John and Danny offer some helpful insights on how to form new habits in your home. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Yerkovichs' book "How We Love Our Kids" for your donation of any...

If you try to be the perfect parent, sooner or later you will fall short. But when you mess up, how you respond can make or break a situation. John and Danny share how you can practice healthy vulnerability with your children, even when you've made a mistake. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Yerkovichs'...

As your child becomes a teenager, it's very common for him or her to pull away, which can lead to a lot of tension in the relationship. In this discussion, you'll hear about how boys tend to pull away from their mothers, and John and Danny share about how fathers can connect with a teen daughter as she becomes more independent. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parent...

Even from a young age, boys want to be respected. As a mom, you have a unique and wonderful opportunity to show him a healthy version of what that looks like. But what if you feel like you've missed some opportunities? John and Danny offer hope to parents who feel like they didn't teach their sons healthy respect. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , o...

As your child grows, he or she will make mistakes. But instead of shielding them from all their errors, it's best to let them try and learn. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who are afraid to let their kids make decisions for themselves. Featuring Crystal Paine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Crystal Paine's book "Love-Centered Pa...

When your child wants to tell you something, your first instinct might be to try and solve the problem. But what if one of the most effective things you can do is listen? John and Danny discuss how listening to your child can help improve the relationship with him or her. Featuring Crystal Paine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Crystal Pain...

If you have a child who's far from God, you are not alone. While it can be one of the most heartbreaking things a parent may face, your child's story is not over. John and Danny offer hope to parents who have a child who's not walking with the Lord. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Jacobsons' book "100 W...

Raising a child takes an extraordinary amount of time and commitment. At some point, you'll have to give up something in order to spend time with your son or daughter. John and Danny share about how they wrestled with balancing their careers and raising kids. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Jacobsons' b...

You get home after a long and exhausting day at work. But instead of coming home to a peaceful environment, your kids are at odds with each other. Sound familiar? Danny and John offer some ideas for listening to your child's emotions, even when you don't feel like it. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Ye...

It's amazing what lessons we can learn from characters in the Bible. Even though they lived many years ago, their examples still speak to us today. John and Danny share about some biblical who inspire them in their parenting. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Rhonda Stoppe's book "Moms Raising Sons to be Men" for your don...

When your child is young, you dream about the man or woman they'll become. But how do you prepare them for the future ahead? John and Danny share how you can invest in your child's future by teaching them God's Word. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Rhonda Stoppe's book "Moms Raising Sons to be Men" for your donation of...

The Bible reminds us that God has shown us more grace than we deserve. As parents, we're given a beautiful and unique opportunity to point our kids to His kindness and love. John and Danny discuss ways you can show your kid grace, even when he or she messes up. Featuring Crystal Paine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Crystal Paine's book "Love-...

We've all been guilty of wondering, "What do others think about my parenting?" While self-awareness is healthy, being obsessed with your reputation as a mom or dad is not good. John and Danny share promises from God's Word you can cling to as a parent. Featuring Crystal Paine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Crystal Paine's book "Love-Centered...

Watching your son or daughter make choices on their own can be exciting, but also nerve-wracking. But what do you do when he or she is determined to do things without your input? Danny and John give some tips on when it might be a good time to draw boundaries with your son or daughter. Featuring Matt Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receiv...

Your child longs to be affirmed. The truth is, a little bit of encouragement can go a long way in helping your son or daughter. John talks with Danny about how he's seen encouragement make a difference in his parenting. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Jacobsons' book "100 Ways to Love Your Son" or their...

How do you guide a child who wants to please everyone? While wanting to be liked is a good thing, trying to make everyone happy is a dangerous path for your son or daughter to walk. John and Danny discuss how to give your child a genuine confidence when he or she struggles with people pleasing. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or call 1-8...

When your son or daughter is young, he or she tends to look up to you. However, that usually changes when your child becomes a teenager. John and Danny share how admitting some of your own mistakes can help bridge a gap between you and your teen. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the Yerkovichs' book "How We Lov...

When your child is going through something difficult, you long to help. However, there are times when your efforts are not enough. In those situations, how do you respond? John and Danny provide some encouragement for when your child is struggling. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Rhonda Stoppe's book "Moms Raising Sons...

We all have blind spots in our parenting. To help see them, God might send a mentor to help coach you as a mom or dad. John and Danny share about the ways a mentor can benefit your parenting. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Rhonda Stoppe's book "Moms Raising Sons to be Men" for your donation of any amount: https://donat...