Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

One of the most rewarding aspects of parenting is helping your child identify their calling. John and Danny offer tips for knowing your child well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1032201 Get more episode resources: https...

In a recent study, only 8 percent of parents were confident their teen could schedule a doctor's appointment on their own. John and Danny discuss practical steps to prepare your kids to leave the house. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-202...

Dr. Kara Powell shares one of her favorite parenting principles: 'As long as you have a relationship, you have influence.' Plus, John and Danny offer advice for parents who are shocked and heartbroken by an adult child's decisions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Growing With" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefa...

It's good for teens to know you're there when they need guidance. John and Danny offer tips for having meaningful conversations with teenagers. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Growing With" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-12-15?refcd=1028505 Get more episode resources: https://w...

In the story of the prodigal son in the Bible, the father spotted his son in the distance and ran to meet him. John and Danny help parents prepare for the day their prodigal child returns. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Hope for the Prodigal": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-10?refcd=1025705 Get more epi...

If you're pouring all your energy into parenting a prodigal child, it can be difficult to be present with your other children. John and Danny offer advice for maintaining relationships during difficult parenting seasons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Hope for the Prodigal": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-...

You play a key role in encouraging your child's faith. John and Danny discuss how to embolden your children to stand up for their beliefs. Featuring Lee Nienhuis. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Brave Mom, Brave Kids: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1023007 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily....

Does watching the news ever make you terrified for your child's safety? John and Danny offer help for parents who frequently struggle with fear. Featuring Lee Nienhuis. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Brave Mom, Brave Kids: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1023007 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthef...

John and Danny describe the most important life skills to teach your child. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1019405 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episode...

John and Danny discuss the importance of letting your child problem-solve in everyday life. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1019405 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefa...

The most important skill you can teach your teenager is to be a student of God's word. John and Danny share tips for encouraging your teen's faith. Featuring Dr. Kara Powell. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Growing With: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-17?refcd=1016601 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefami...

It's healthy for your kids to explore their doubts about Christianity. John and Danny offer tips for sharing your beliefs with teens and young adults. Featuring Dr. Kara Powell. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Growing With: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-17?refcd=1016601 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthef...

John and Danny offer tips to help you and your spouse develop a consistent, united parenting strategy. Featuring Pastor Bill Putman and Pastor Jim Putman. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Hope for the Prodigal: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-10?refcd=1013602 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/epis...

John and Danny discuss how to target the deeper spiritual problem behind a prodigal child's behavior. Featuring Pastor Bill Putman and Pastor Jim Putman. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Hope for the Prodigal: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-10?refcd=1013602 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episo...

John and Danny describe practical ways grandparents -- working or retired -- can bless their adult children and grandchildren. Featuring Glen and Ellen Schuknecht. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. A Spiritual Heritage: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-05?refcd=1011606 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily....

"Lawn mower" parenting -- mowing down every obstacle in your child's path -- won't benefit your kids in the long run. John and Danny offer tips for teaching your child resilience. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/sin...

Micromanaging can be a difficult habit to break. John and Danny offer advice to free you from nagging your teen. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-01#refcd=1007506 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthef...

If your adult child moves back home, it's important to communicate your expectations from the start. John and Danny discuss keys to healthy relationships with adult children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Growing With: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-22#refcd=1004901 Get More Episode...

Many teenagers experience a lot of high-highs and low-lows -- on a daily basis! John and Danny help parents respond to teenage mood swings. Plus, they outline essential steps for resolving conflict. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Growing With: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-22#refcd=1...

To influence your grandchild's faith, start by establishing a strong relationship. John and Danny offer tips for relating to grandchildren of all ages. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. A Spiritual Heritage: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-09-24#refcd=1004602 Get More Episode Resources: http...

It's usually not helpful to lecture adult children, but you can model Christ's love for them. John and Danny describe how to leave the door open for a relationship with a prodigal child. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Hope for the Prodigal: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-08-20#refcd=1001...

You might feel like you're the only one struggling in parenting, but you're not alone. John and Danny discuss how to find support during difficult parenting seasons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Hope for the Prodigal: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-08-20#refcd=1001402 Get More Episode...

Motivating your child to do their chores or finish their schoolwork can leave you exhausted. John and Danny offer a simpler strategy for enforcing the rules. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donat...

The Bible describes the tongue as a small fire that can set an entire forest ablaze (James 3:5). John and Danny discuss comments that can damage your relationship with your kids. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/sing...

If you're like many parents, it's hard to get your teenager to spend time with you. And, when you are together, you might not relate to your child's hobbies or taste in music. John and Danny offer advice to help you connect with your teen. Featuring Dr. Kara Powell. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast . Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Growing With: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/s...