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Vice President, Parenting and Youth
Dr. Huerta oversees Focus’ initiatives that equip mothers and fathers with biblical and research based principles and guidance for raising healthy, resilient children rooted in a thriving faith in Christ.
Dr. Huerta is a bilingual psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, author of 7 Traits of Effective Parenting, and co-author of Focus on the Family’s Age and Stage resource, and various other resources. He is also the co-host and expert on the Focus on Parenting and the Practice Makes Parent podcasts.
For many years, he has provided families with practical, biblically-based, and research-based parenting advice on key parenting topics. He has been interviewed by various media outlets including Fox News, Fatherly, Christianity Today, WORLD Magazine, The Christian Post and CBN, and regularly speaks on Christian radio stations and podcasts across the United States. He’s also written for various publications and is a regular speaker at retreats, conventions, family camps, online events worldwide, and on various social media channels.
Dr. Huerta has maintained a private practice serving families in Colorado Springs since 2003 and has also served families as an employee of Focus on the Family since 2004.
He and his wife, Heather, love the outdoors, have been married since 1997, and love spending time with their two adult children.
If you’re feeling stressed about money while facing the rising cost of living, find encouragement and help as Crystal Paine offers practical advice for getting a handle on your finances, covering topics like deciding on financial priorities, predetermining spending, creating accountability, avoiding paying full price for things, and more.
Jen Babakhan describes how she found God’s comfort and peace as she navigated the painful experience of her mother’s terminal illness. She shares insights on discovering joy in sorrow, helping children deal with grief, and finding hope in anticipating reunion with loved ones in Heaven. (Part 2 of 2)
Jen Babakhan describes how she found God’s comfort and peace as she navigated the painful experience of her mother’s terminal illness. She shares insights on discovering joy in sorrow, helping children deal with grief, and finding hope in anticipating reunion with loved ones in Heaven. (Part 1 of 2)
Psychologist and author Dr. Henry Cloud describes how parents can strengthen their children’s character by teaching them to take responsibility for themselves. (Part 2 of 2)
Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life of America, discusses the recent arrests of students in Washington, D.C. for writing “Black Pre-born Lives Matter” in chalk on a sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood. Then, Emily Colson challenges cultural assumptions that special needs kids aren’t valuable and encourages churches to help special needs families in their communities. (Part 2 of 2)
In this very practical workshop, Jonathan McKee educates parents on apps like Instagram and Snapchat, provides insight into music lyrics and streaming services, and encourages parents to be more involved in the media choices their children make. (Part 2 of 2)
Every parent has strengths. Discover your natural parenting approach and learn practical ways to help your family thrive.
