Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

As a parent, how do you respond when your son or daughter does something that catches you off guard? John and Danny discuss the importance of giving yourself grace, even when your child does something that embarrasses you. Featuring Crystal Paine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Crystal Paine's book "Love-Centered Parenting" for your donation o...

No matter how hard you try, there are still moments you miss it as a parent. But when you do, God's grace can empower you to do better next time. John and Danny share some encouragement for moving on, even after you mess up. Featuring Mike Berry. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Mike Berry's book "Winning the Heart of Your Child" for your donati...

When your teenager is rude to you, it can be easy to lash out. John and Danny discuss why setting boundaries is better than responding in anger to your teen. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Matt and Lisa Jacobson's book "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" or their book "100 Ways to Love Your Son" for your donation...

As you're raising a daughter, it's very important to speak encouragement into her life. John and Danny will provide some practical ideas for helping your daughter find her true beauty. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Matt and Lisa Jacobson's book "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" or their book "100 Ways to Love...

Healthy parenting is possible with God's help. But how do you maintain a good attitude when your child is misbehaving? John and Danny will offer some helpful thoughts for when your son or daughter acts difficult. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the Yerkovichs' book "How We Love Our Kids: The 5 Love Styles of P...

We all have baggage from our family of origin. But what do you do when you start repeating your own parents' mistakes? John and Danny provide a dose of hope to parents who are discouraged because of the family they came from. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. (Part 2 of 2) Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the Yerkovichs' book "How We Love Our K...

When your son was little, he needed you all the time. But as he's gotten older, his need for independence becomes stronger. How do you make that transition well? John and Danny provide some practical ideas for training your son to be a great man. 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...

Your child has special gifts and talents. A big key to being a good parent is recognizing and encouraging those abilities in your son or daughter. John and Danny discuss what it looks like to draw out the gifts in your child. 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...

Good parenting can always be traced to a healthy relationship with your children. But what does that look like? John and Danny discuss an important key for keeping a relationship strong, even when your child is acting up. Featuring Mike Berry. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Mike Berry's book "Winning the Heart of Your Child" for your donation...

"You need more things!" "You need to do more activities with your kids!" These are the lies our culture shouts at us. But believing them will do more harm to your family than good. John and Danny discuss how simplifying your schedule can bring more peace into your home. Featuring Mike Berry. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Mike Berry's book "Wi...

When your son or daughter faces something challenging, one of the greatest blessings you can give him or her is reassurance. Danny shares with John about the different ways he's learned to encourage and connect with his son and his daughter. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Matt and Lisa Jacobson's book "100 Way...

Sometimes, what your son or daughter needs is a hug from you. John and Danny discuss the benefits of hugging your child and offer tips for how to respond when he or she doesn't want one. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Matt and Lisa Jacobson's book "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" or their book "100 Ways to Lov...

The family you came from has a huge influence on the ways you raise your own kids. In this profound conversation, John and Danny will encourage you to examine how your family of origin has impacted your parenting. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Milan and Kay Yerkovich's book "How We Love Our Kids" for your do...

When your son or daughter is young, it's common for him or her to cry a lot. But the tears are typically pointing to something deeper. John and Danny offer some helpful tips for talking to your kids about their true feelings. Featuring Josh and Christi Straub. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Josh and Christi Straub's book: "What Am I Feeling?"...

Raising kids is an exhausting journey. At times, you might even think to yourself, "I can't do this!" If you feel that way today, you are not alone. John and Danny will offer ideas for staying encouraged, even when you're exhausted as a parent. Featuring Heidi St. John. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Heidi St. John's book "Becoming MomStrong"...

There are many overwhelming moments in your parenting. Even when it feels challenging, one of the best gifts you can give your child is to pray he or she will follow God. John and Danny encourage you to keep being a godly influence for your kids, even when it's hard. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Heidi St. John's book "Becoming MomStrong" for...

We all make mistakes as parents. But what do you do when a series of mistakes becomes an unhealthy pattern? The fact is, healing can take a long time. John and Danny describe how reconciliation is a process when you're trying to overcome the damage done by negative patterns. Featuring guest Mike Berry. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Mike Berry...

You ask your child to do something, but instead of hearing "yes, Mom" or "yes, Dad," you get a negative response. Sound familiar? John and Danny explain why bad behavior is typically rooted in something much deeper that's going on in your child. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Mike Berry's book "Winning the Heart of Your Child" for your donatio...

You want to provide for your kids' needs, but at the end of the day, what your child really wants is quality time with you. John and Danny share how they struggled to balance work with kids, and how they learned to make time for their families. Featuring guests Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "100 Ways to Love Y...

"Clean you room." "Do the dishes." "Don't punch your brother!" These are basic parenting instructions. But what do you do when your child isn't listening? John and Danny explain how big changes in your child's behavior start by focusing on one area at a time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Cynthia Tobias' book "You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be...

An angry outburst! Sudden crying! Irrational behavior! Do these sound familiar? Many times, when your child has an outburst, there's usually a deeper reason under the surface. John and Danny discuss how to affirm your child when he or she is struggling emotionally. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the children's book "What Am I Feeling?" for you...

When your son or daughter is feeling down, where does he or she turn to for help? As a parent, it's good to give your child a safe place to express his or her emotions. John and Danny give some tips for helping your kids work through their feelings. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the children's book "What Am I Feeling?" for your donation of an...

Spending time with God can be difficult when your kids require so much attention. John and Danny offer some ideas for how to spend time with the Lord amidst the busyness of parenting. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Heidi St. John's book "Becoming MomStrong" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2...

As a parent, there are times when we all mess up. But the good news is that God's grace is there to pick us back up again, even when we fall. John and Danny share how God will meet us, even in our low moments as a parent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Heidi St. John's book "Becoming MomStrong" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.f...

When you have a great day, being thankful is easy. But what about when you have a bad day? John and Danny discuss how families can still be grateful, even during difficult circumstances. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Tricia Goyer's book "The Grumble-Free Year" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podca...