July 14, 2022
While having rules is good for your kids, truth be told, your rules can only go so far in changing their hearts. The same is true for the ways your child makes decisions with handling technology. John talks with Danny about ways he's learned to talk to his kids about using technology. Featuring Jodie Berndt.
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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.
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.
Vacations and special trips can be some of the best ways to make memories with your kids. John and Danny recount fun times they’ve had with their children, and share why it’s good to prioritize those times together. Featuring Julie Lavender.
All of us as Christians have battled with doubts at some point. Instead of pretending like we have faith figured out, it’s good to let our kids see us be honest about doubts we’ve wrestled with. John and Danny share why doing so is important, plus they’ll share ways to encourage your child in the things he or she is good at. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.
Even from a young age, boys want to be respected. As a mom, you have a unique and wonderful opportunity to show him a healthy version of what that looks like. But what if you feel like you’ve missed some opportunities? John and Danny offer hope to parents who feel like they didn’t teach their sons healthy respect. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe.
Rules are designed to keep your child safe. So, how do you respond when your son hates rules? John and Danny share how you can show your child respect, even when giving him rules. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly.
Having rules in your home is part of being a parent. But too much emphasis on rules can lead to rebellion. John and Danny address how being a cheerleader for your child might influence him or her to be less rebellious. Featuring Connie Albers.
