August 6, 2019
John and Danny explain why it's smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.
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It’s difficult to change ourselves, so it’ll be frustrating to try to change our spouse or our children. John and Danny explain why it’s smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.
Featuring Dr. Mike Bechtle.
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Dr. Mike Bechtle is a writer, public speaker and communications expert, drawing from over 40 years in ministry and corporate consulting. He has authored six books including Dealing With the Elephant in the Room and I Wish He Had Come With Instructions. Dr. Bechtle has published articles for Writer’s Digest, Entrepreneur and many other media outlets.
It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.
When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it’s easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.
If a young adult child is struggling, it’s easy to blame yourself or even apologize for their bad choices. John and Danny discuss why some forms of apology are not helpful, plus, Jim Daly talked with Allison Bottke about when it’s good for a parent to apologize to an adult son or daughter.
It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.
When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it’s easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.
Glen and Ellen Schuknecht describe how grandparents can pass on a legacy of faith to their grandchildren in a discussion based on the Schuknechts’ book A Spiritual Heritage: Connecting Kids and Grandkids to God and Family.
Todd Smith of the music group, Selah, and his wife, Angie, share their moving story surrounding their decision to carry their pre-born child to term when they were advised by doctors to terminate the pregnancy because the baby would not survive outside the womb. (Part 1 of 2)
It’s good for teens to know you’re there when they need guidance. John Fuller and Danny Huerta offer tips for having meaningful conversations with teenagers.
Michele Howe describes how grandparents can develop a thriving relationship with their adult children and grandkids in a discussion based on her book There’s a Reason They Call It GRANDparenting.
Do you struggle with perfectionism as a parent? John and Danny give advice on letting yourself – and your children – relax. Featuring Erin Hawley.
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
