July 6, 2021
As a parent it's easy to feel tired by the constant demands of raising kids. John and Danny offer some hope and encouragement to exhausted parents. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake.
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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.
Counselor Debra Fileta explores the levels of communication that shape our relationships. From body language and forgiveness to understanding your triggers, you’ll learn how to better love others by improving your skills at communicating.
In a follow-up to our episode “Surprise Your Kids With Unforgettable Faith Lessons,” Tim Shoemaker shares more creative and practical suggestions for how parents can make their family devotions more engaging, memorable, and meaningful, especially for their children.
Lisa Steven shares her inspiring story of developing a powerful ministry dedicated to helping teen moms that was borne out of her own experience of wrestling with the difficulties of being a teenage girl facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Counselor Debra Fileta explores the levels of communication that shape our relationships. From body language and forgiveness to understanding your triggers, you’ll learn how to better love others by improving your skills at communicating.
In a follow-up to our episode “Surprise Your Kids With Unforgettable Faith Lessons,” Tim Shoemaker shares more creative and practical suggestions for how parents can make their family devotions more engaging, memorable, and meaningful, especially for their children.
John and Danny provide encouragement for the mom who struggles with a deep desire to be the perfect parent.
Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane reveal how technology is changing our kids—impacting the brain, relationships, safety, and emotional health. (Part 2 of 2)
In a follow-up to our highly popular program “Understanding How to Manage Anger in Motherhood,” Amber Lia and Wendy Speake return to offer more practical advice found in their book Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. (Part 1 of 2)
If you’re like many parents, you dread having ‘the talk’ with your kids. John and Danny help parents overcome common pitfalls and describe some less obvious topics that are important to cover. Featuring guest Jessie Minassian.
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 1 of 2)
Every parent has strengths. Discover your natural parenting approach and learn practical ways to help your family thrive.
