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Focus on Parenting Podcast

What Your Teen Needs Most

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.

Teen girl experiencing peer pressure after saying no to her friends.

3 Ways to Help Your Child Deal With Peer Pressure

Peer pressure is real. Help your kids spot peer pressure, gain tools to deal with it, and be strong enough to deal with someone’s reaction to hearing “no.”

Deb Weakly, Mari Jo Mast and Krystle in the Focus on the Family broadcast studio

Hope and Help for Weary Moms (Part 2 of 2)

A panel of three moms in different life stages offers encouragement to listening moms who are feeling exhausted and burnt out. Our guests discuss the unique challenges of motherhood, offering their insights on the effects of childhood wounds on parenting, prioritizing marriage, depending on God, and much more. (Part 2 of 2)

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Discipling Your Grandchildren

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.

Deb Weakly, Mari Jo Mast and Krystle in the Focus on the Family broadcast studio

Hope and Help for Weary Moms (Part 1 of 2)

A panel of three moms in different life stages offers encouragement to listening moms who are feeling exhausted and burnt out. Our guests discuss the unique challenges of motherhood, offering their insights on the effects of childhood wounds on parenting, prioritizing marriage, depending on God, and much more. (Part 1 of 2)

Jerrad Lopes being interviewed in the Focus on the Family broadcast studio

Embracing Your Role as a Family’s Spiritual Leader

Jerrad Lopes offers his insights on God’s purpose and plan for a father’s spiritual leadership of his family and encourages dads to embrace God’s grace for their imperfections and to rely on His guidance for fulfilling their role as a leader.

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Showing Steadfast Love to Prodigal Children

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.

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Finding Stability During Parenting Challenges

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.

David Ireland being interviewed in the Focus on the Family broadcast studio

Developing a Love of Prayer in Your Kids

Jim Daly speaks with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell about the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett and the process of confirming her to the U.S. Supreme Court, as confirmation hearings begin Monday, Oct 12. Then, Dr. David Ireland offers parents guidance for fostering their kids’ spiritual development in a discussion based on his book …

Dad and son working together planting a tree

What Does the Bible Say About Work?

God created us to work. Discover what the Bible says about work and how to teach your children about its importance.

An illustration of a child walking from one home to another

The Other Home: When Kids Change Their Minds

How one couple trusted God when their teenager decided to live with the other parent

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Choosing Your Words Carefully

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.

Father lying on the floor with his young daughter as she reads the Bible

How to Introduce Your Kids to the Scriptures

Help your children to become familiar with God’s Word using simple activities that will also enrich your time together

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Connecting With Distant Teens

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, …

Smiling father and grown son sitting on a couch having a joyful conversation

Parenting Young Adults: Boundaries and Limits

Discussing boundaries and limits with your adult children will contribute to the good health of your relationship and minimize conflicts in the home.

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Discovering the Personal God

God is a personal being. He wants to be in relationship with you and He demonstrates this desire in many different ways. Treat Him as if He is a personal God and He will demonstrate His presence in ways you might never have expected.

Parenting a Child Affected by a Traumatic Event

While it’s hard to reconcile the image of a loving, righteous God in the midst of tragic loss, we parents need to stay focused on the sovereignty of God.

A single mom in search of community for her and her children

A Single Parent’s Path to Community

Community is essential for all parents, but especially single parents as we often manage the work of two people on our own.

David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock interview for the Focus on the Family broadcast “Helping Your Teens Retain Their Faith”

Helping Your Teens Retain Their Faith (Part 2 of 2)

Researchers David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock share valuable insights about the faith of the emerging generation of young people, identifying many of the challenges facing teens and 20-somethings in the digital age. Our guests offer parents guidance for strengthening their teens’ faith and helping them sustain that faith in today’s culture. (Part 2 of 2)

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Grandparenting Dos and Don’ts

The key to grandparenting is partnering with your adult children. John and Danny describe crucial conversations to help parents and grandparents get on the same page. Featuring Glen and Ellen Shuknecht. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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