Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

No matter how hard you try as a parent, there will be times you fall short. Danny and John discuss the sobering realization that your love by itself isn't enough to fulfill every part of your child's heart. Then, Jim Daly talks with Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about why God's love will be more than enough to sustain your kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or ca...

In Christian groups, it's easy to tell our kids to "find your identity in Christ." But practically, what does that mean? Danny and John help give some clarity to that phrase. Also, Kari Kampakis and Jim Daly share about ways teen girls are tempted to find their identity in besides Christ.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the boo...

Have you ever expected too much from your kids? John and Danny open up about how they've wrestled with unrealistic expectations for their own children. And Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis explain why it's good to take inventory of yourself, even if your kids aren't where you'd expected them to be by now.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Rece...

With the rise of social media, it's so easy to see how other people parent their kids. Danny and John bring up why comparison is a trap to be avoided with parenting. Also, Jim Daly and Kristi Clover give a few helpful perspectives for mothers who are feeling overwhelmed.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book M.O.M. Master Or...

Where to send your kids to school is one of the biggest choices you'll make as a parent. Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias explain how homeschooling has been on the rise in recent years. Then, Danny and John offer hope to parents who don't have capacity to homeschool their kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Reclaiming Edu...

Teens are under so much pressure these days. Whether it's learning to drive or them resisting sexual temptation, how can you help as a parent? Jodie Berndt talks with Jim Daly on ways she learned to pray for her kids in the teen years. Then, John and Danny bring up how to help your teenager if they're struggling with pornography.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or c...

It's difficult to process when your teen misbehaves. John and Danny open up about times their kids didn't behave well, and what they learned as dads. Plus, Jim Daly and Jodie Berndt address why trying to control your teenager's behavior is a poor parenting strategy.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scripture...

How does a single parent combat very negative emotions? Jim Daly talks to Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about how things like showing gratitude, generosity and engaging with your kids can go a long way. Also, Danny and John explain why staying focused on God's Word can offer you real strength.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive th...

When a single parent is trying to raise kids, it's easy for negative emotions to creep in. Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells join Jim Daly to discuss something called the 5 R's that you have to watch out for. Plus, John and Danny share how we can sometimes misinterpret our kids' emotions.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Th...

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the bo...

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the bo...

Were you a good student in school, or was the classroom a struggle for you? John and Danny open up about if they were responsible with their homework or not growing up. Also, Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias explain how some kids process information very differently from others.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Reclaiming Ed...

How does your child learn things? Danny and John open up about their own learning styles. Then, Jim Daly talks with Cynthia Tobias about analytical vs. global thinkers, and how to discern which one your child might be.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Reclaiming Education for your donation of any amount!   Take the...

Dating and your teen's well-being are two of the greatest areas of potential concern most parents have for their kids. Jodie Berndt shares some helpful perspectives with Jim Daly about how to pray for your teenager in those areas.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation o...

How do you pray for your teen when he or she feels insecure? Danny and John address how they've tried to do that when their kids were in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly asks Jodie Berndt how she battled insecurities in her own teenage years, and ways the Bible gave her comfort.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying th...

How can your church be a safe place for single moms? Danny and John offer some thoughts to that very important question. Also, PeggySue Wells talks to Jim Daly about how it was difficult to attend church after her divorce.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of...

How does a single mom find joy even when the world feels chaotic? Jim Daly asks PeggySue Wells on how she learned to laugh again after becoming a single mother. Plus, Pam Farrel describes how she learned to move forward after her parents' divorce. Danny and John will then discuss ways you can help a single mom in your area.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-...

How do you encourage your kids when they seem distant or uninterested in persevering? Kari Kampakis joins Jim Daly to talk about a time she encouraged her daughter to stay with a particular activity. Then, Danny and John will share how you can inspire your kids to follow what they're passionate about.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Re...

The world is constantly throwing lies at your teen girls, but you can help them overcome. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address some of the mixed messages teenage girls are hearing today. Also, John and Danny share how to have open conversations with your daughters whenever they face a struggle.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the...

Our current education system has some good qualities to it, but for a lot of kids, it doesn't fit with their learning style. John asks Danny about how his two children learn in very different ways. Plus, Jim Daly asks Cynthia Tobias how the education model in the United States came to be.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the boo...

Kids today are hearing so many mixed messages on what's actually true in their classrooms. Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias address the sobering realities of school propaganda children are being taught today. Then, if your child tells you about shocking things they're learning in school, John and Danny will encourage you to make your home a safe place to talk about difficult things.   Find us onli...

How has it felt as you've learned to let go and allow your teenager to make their own choices? John asks Danny that very question. Also, Jim Daly and Jodie Berndt will encourage you to pray and work through challenges with your teen.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donatio...

Conflict is one of the more challenging aspects of raising teenagers. Jodie Berndt and Jim Daly bring up how you can deal with conflict well when tensions are high with your teen. Plus, Danny and John share about the need for humility when communicating with your teenager.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Sc...

For single mothers, the feelings of betrayal and sadness can run very deep. Danny and John discuss common emotions single mothers deal with. Then, Jim Daly speaks to Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about why it's important for single moms to give their kids the freedom to express their feelings too.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receiv...

Everyone you encounter has a story, and we want to encourage you to see the single moms around you. Jim Daly speaks with PeggySue Wells, who shares her story of becoming a single mom, and how hard it was. Then, John and Danny offer tips for how to help a single mother in your community.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book...