Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

When your plans fall apart, it can be very overwhelming. But what if a moment gone awry with your kids actually turned into a fun and lasting memory? Danny and John offer a healthy perspective for responding well, even when your plans don't work out. 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 o...

Let's be honest, there are moments when your strong-willed child is difficult to get along with. What do you do in those situations? John and Danny give some ideas for how to talk with your strong-willed son or daughter, even when it's hard. 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 Persuaded)" for yo...

Raising a strong-willed son or daughter is not easy. Sometimes, getting him or her to comply with your requests can feel like trying to tame a wild beast. John and Danny provide a dose of hope to parents who feel overwhelmed by their strong-willed child. 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 Persu...

It's important for your kids to have a safe place to express their emotions. What better place to start than at your home? John and Danny offer some helpful tools for connecting emotionally with your kids. Featuring Josh and Christi Straub. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Josh and Christi Straub's children's book "What Am I Feeling?" for your d...

Every parent faces challenges, but what do you do when a situation seems hopeless? Even if it feels dark today, please know, your story is not over. John and Danny give some encouragement to parents who feel weighed down by hard circumstances. Featuring Amber Lisa and Wendy Speake. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Triggers: Exchanging...

What do you see when you look back on your family history? For some, there are beautiful memories, but for others, it's a history of brokenness. No matter what your story is, John and Danny will encourage you that God can help you live out a better future. Featuring Elizabeth Oates. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Elizabeth Oates' book "Mending...

Even if you've come from a difficult family situation, God can still redeem your story. The key is never trying to heal on your own. John and Danny explain why counseling can help in overcoming a painful family past. Featuring Elizabeth Oates. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Elizabeth Oates' book "Mending Broken Branches" for your donation of a...

When life is busy, it's vitally important to remind yourself of God's goodness. But doing so isn't always easy in the midst of parenting. John and Danny discuss people who've inspired them to trust God amidst the big task of raising kids. Featuring Tricia Goyer. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Tricia Goyer's book "The Grumble-Free Year" for you...

Just like poison is to your body, complaining is toxic for your home environment. But if you'll deal with it, your home can experience a new sense of peace. John and Danny offer some ideas for how to practice thankfulness in your home. Featuring Tricia Goyer. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Tricia Goyer's book "The Grumble-Free Year" for your d...

Every child has a unique, God-given personality. But what do you do when your son or daughter is always determined to get his or her way? John and Danny give some hope to parents with a strong-willed son or daughter. Featuring guest Cynthia Tobias. 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 Persuaded)"...

When your child is hurting, it's easy to ask yourself, "do I have the right words to say?" The truth is, just being there for your son or daughter can make a huge difference. John and Danny provide encouragement to parents with a hurting child. Featuring Michele Howe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "There's a Reason They Call It GRAND...

Activities with your children can be fun, but also very exhausting! What do you do when all the things you'd planned become too much to handle? John and Danny offer some ideas for lightening your schedule. Featuring Amber Lia and Wendy Speake. Get the book "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily....

Stress is part of parenting, but how do you cope with it when you're completely overwhelmed? John and Danny share about how they've learned to rely on God's strength during stressful moments. Featuring Amber Lia and Wendy Speake. Get the book "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-p...

In the Bible, God is compared to a loving father. But, if a person didn't have a good father in the home, he or she might turn away from the Lord. John and Danny offer hope to parents who have a child who's far from God. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Elizabeth Oates' book "Mending Broken Branches" for your donation of any amount: https://dona...

All of us have baggage from our family of origin. But with God's help, we can overcome a painful past. John and Danny give hope to those who come from a divorced family. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Elizabeth Oates' book "Mending Broken Branches" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-07-27...

The truth is, getting your children to be thankful is easier said than done. It doesn't come naturally, but it's possible. John and Danny offer some ideas for helping your kids to practice thankfulness. 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.co...

One of the greatest blessings as a parent with a daughter is to pray for her. But a big question is, "How do I pray?" John and Danny offer some practical ways to pray for the girl in your home. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Teri Lynne Underwood's book "Praying for Girls" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don...

Seeing your child leave home is one of the biggest and sometimes hardest transitions you'll make as a parent. John and Danny willl provide some tips for making that transition well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "There's a Reason They Call It GRANDparenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fof...

Encouraging your child is a wonderful thing, but how do you do it when you need to confront him or her? John and Danny offer some tips for responding well when your child disappoints you. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "There's a Reason They Call It GRANDparenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/d...

How can parents keep it together when they feel so tired? Danny and John give some encouragement to exhausted moms and dads. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions For Gentle Biblical Responses" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefami...

As a parent it's easy to feel tired by the constant demands of raising kids. John and Danny offer some hope to exhausted parents. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthe...

It's easy to celebrate your kid when he or she makes a good grade, but what about when he or she perseveres through something difficult? John and Danny offer some thoughts on how to encourage your children when they show resilience. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "GIST: The Essence...

Instructing your kids is part of parenting, but teaching them takes time. John and Danny discuss how to have a healthy perspective when training your kids to learn life lessons. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids" with your donation of any a...

John and Danny offer advice to parents who are afraid of missing a hidden problem in their child's life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Praying for Girls" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-05-25?refcd=1103901 Get more resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus...

Today, many children are overscheduled and exhausted. John and Danny describe why downtime is so important for your kids. Featuring guest Teri Lynne Underwood. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast , or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Teri Lynne Underwood's book "Praying for Girls" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-05-25?refcd=110...