Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Dads don't have to be perfect to positively influence their kids. John and Danny discuss how men can embrace their role in the family. Featuring Joe Battaglia and Joe Pellegrino. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

There are many fatherless boys who would benefit from a godly man's guidance and stability. John and Danny discuss how men can make a difference in kids' lives through mentoring. Receive the book Fathers Say with your gift of any amount!

It can be difficult to teach young kids to slow down and acknowledge their sinful behavior. John and Danny offer helpful questions to ask to reach your child's heart. Receive the book I Can't Believe You Just Said That with your gift of any amount!

Have you ever been shocked by your child's mean words? The most loving thing you can do is correct their behavior and guide them on a better path. John and Danny discuss traits of effective and loving discipline. Receive the book I Can't Believe You Just Said That with your gift of any amount!

You won't always see eye to eye with your teenager, but you can break the cycle of unproductive conflict. John and Danny discuss how to respond when your teen pushes your buttons. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You with your gift of any amount!

In our culture, the teen years are often treated as an extension of childhood. John and Danny discuss practical steps to prepare your teen for adulthood. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You with your gift of any amount!

Patience is one of the hardest parenting traits to master. John and Danny offer advice to parents of strong-willed children. Receive the book In This House, We Will Giggle with your gift of any amount!

John and Danny discuss how to involve younger children in serving the church and community. Receive the book In This House, We Will Giggle with your gift of any amount!

Young people need examples of godly living. John and Danny discuss why fathers are so important in the home. Receive the book Fathers Say with your gift of any amount!

It's frustrating to feel like you're competing with electronic devices for your child's full attention. John and Danny discuss how fathers can take an active role in teaching their children. Receive the book Fathers Say with your gift of any amount!

John and Danny discuss how to have faith-informed conversations with your teenager about suicide. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

John and Danny discuss how to talk to teens about difficult topics in a positive, value-centered way. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

The #1 thing your child needs is YOU. Plus, John and Danny discuss the importance of relying on God in parenting. Receive the bundle The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

Many women feel anxious and overwhelmed as they juggle the demands of motherhood. John and Danny encourage moms who are exhausted from worrying about their children. Receive the bundle The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

It's not easy to teach young children the difference between happiness and joy. John and Danny discuss how to help your kids embrace biblical virtues, including joy. Receive the book In This House, We Will Giggle with your gift of any amount!

If parenting is not what you expected, you are not alone. John and Danny discuss how parents can overcome the pressure to be perfect. Receive the book In This House, We Will Giggle with your gift of any amount!

If your child recently moved out of the house or got married, you may be trying to navigate this new season of your relationship. John and Danny discuss ways to set healthy boundaries with your adult child. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children with your gift of any amount!

Every second with your child is a gift. Sadly, many parents have felt the sting of those seconds be cut short. But that doesn't have to be the end of your story, as John and Danny will offer hope to parents who've lost a child. Receive the book 936 Pennies with your gift of any amount!

Maintaining healthy communication with your teenager can feel like trying to solve a complicated puzzle. John and Danny will provide some helpful ideas for how you can have good conversations with your teen. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

Parenting a teenager today brings many challenges. But with God's help, you can raise your teen to be a strong adult. John and Danny describe how to have hope when your teen disappoints you. Receive the book Understanding Your Teen with your gift of any amount!

Parenting is taxing on you as a mom. That's why it's essential to make time for rest. John and Danny give some encouragement to tired mothers. Receive the book The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

As a Mom, you want your children to do well in life. But what is true success? Danny and John discuss how to push your kids toward success that will last, and Danny quotes from a poem, "Meat Loaf," by Linda Knaus & Kenn Nesbitt. Receive the book The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers with your gift of any amount!

Maintaining healthy communication with your teenager can feel like trying to solve a complicated puzzle. John and Danny will provide some helpful ideas for how you can have good conversations with your teen. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children with your gift of any amount!

Parenting a teenager today brings many challenges. But with God's help, you can raise your teen to be a strong adult. John and Danny describe how to have hope when your teen disappoints you. Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children with your gift of any amount!

Parenting is far from perfect, but your mistakes don't have to define you. John and Danny give some tips for how to bring peace to your family. Receive the book 936 Pennies with your gift of any amount!