Practice Makes Parent

In today's cultural battleground, your kids need a strong spiritual foundation! Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author Lee Ann Mancini to discuss practical ways to raise we can raise our kids to know and love Christ. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how much of his past he should share with his children.   Click here to receive the book Raising Kids...

Ever feel like screens are taking over your family's life? Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with PluggedIn's Paul Asay to learn practical tips for guiding your kids through entertainment, social media, and screen time. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how she can stop her 3-year-old from repeating inappropriate words.   Click here to receive Plugg...

The holiday season is here, and Danny & Rebecca are ready to help you make it meaningful! In this episode, join us as we share tips for navigating the joys and stresses of the season, from family traditions to the purpose behind it all. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how he can help his young son adjust to a newborn in the home.   Click here to sign up for t...

Over-protective parenting may feel natural, but it can lead teens to rebellion and entitlement. In this episode, join us as Danny continues the conversation with Ken Wilgus & Jessica Pfeiffer about why handing freedom over to your teen can create a greater sense of responsibility in them, and an easier parenting experience for you! Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know...

As we guide our teens into adulthood, it's essential that they learn the responsibility that comes with independence. One of the best ways we can do that, as parents, is through "planned emancipation," which gradually grants them freedom to make their own choices before they leave the home. Join Danny as he sits down with Dr. Ken Wilgus & Jessica Pfeiffer to discuss planned emancipation. Later...

Children are rapidly developing a worldview, so it is important that parents disciple them in such a way that their children are prepared to establish a biblical worldview that is resilient to the resistance of the world around them. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Barrett Johnson to talk about discipling your children to follow Christ. Later, we'll listen to a question from a liste...

In a culture that throws lies at your child from every direction, it's important for them to have a confident heart that stands strong on the Word of God. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Jill Garner to talk about what it looks like to raise your child to have a strong heart. Later, we'll listen to a question from a listener who has concerns about their anxious child.   Click he...

As a Christian parent, you might be asking the question, is it okay to participate in Halloween? Join Danny & Rebecca as they discuss October 31st and it's implications for you and your kids. Later, we answer a question for a listener who how she should handle dishonesty from her 13-year-old daughter.   Click here to read the 'Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?' article from Focus on...

As parents, prayer is one of the most essential tools we have to guide, nurture, and protect our children. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with prolific Christian songwriter Tony Wood to discuss how intentional, heartfelt prayer can shape your child's spiritual growth and strengthen your relationship with them. Later, we answer a question from a mother who wants to know how she can help...

The definition of masculinity has become vague in modern culture, leaving many of our sons confused about what it means to be a man. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Mark Hancock to talk about how we can raise our sons to be men of God and maintain a biblical worldview on masculinity in a culture set against it. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how he can...

Modern culture is at war with Christian values, which can make raising our girls with a biblical worldview a challenge! Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage Girls, to talk about how you can raise your daughters to follow Christ with a strong, lasting faith. Later, we answer a question from one of our listeners who wants to know about the bounda...

Cultivating good mental health in the home is tricky these days! It seems like most everything in the world stands against it. But there are things you can do to ensure your kids are set up to have healthy minds. Join us on this special episode as Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James sit down to discuss what you can do to cultivate a mentally healthy home. Later, we hear a question from a list...

Did you know that anxiety is the number one non-medical diagnosis in the country? And unfortunately, it's effecting our kids. Join us as we sit down with world renowned mental health expert Dr. Gregory Jantz to discuss what you can do about your child's anxiety, and your own. Later, we hear a question from a mom who wants to know how she can help her son overcome his fear of being alone.   Ge...

Are you concerned with the radical changes being made to public school curriculum? On this weeks episode, join us as we sit down with policy experts Jeff Johnston and Autumn Leva to discuss how you can stand up for your child against the increasing indoctrination they face at school. Later, we hear a question from a dad who wants to know when it's appropriate to have "the talk" with his son. &nbsp...