Women often talk about “marrying their father.” It may sound strange, but John and Danny explain how common it is for women to marry a man with many of the same qualities as their fathers.
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Social media posts often show picture-perfect families, but they don’t always tell the full story. John and Danny warn parents against comparing themselves to their friends and neighbors while online.
John and Danny provide encouragement for the mom who struggles with a deep desire to be the perfect parent.
John explains how kindness works better than niceness every time.
John and Danny discuss the DISC method of determining a child’s personality to help parents get the best results.
John an Danny challenge the notion that parents should have all the answers.
John and Danny discuss how listening to understand and not always to respond can build a bond of trust with your child.
John and Danny explain that there’s always a way to buy necessities without going into debt.
It’s not always easy to understand the concept of giving, and that when you tithe and when you donate to great organizations that somehow it creates a change in you.
John and Danny explain what can happen when parents flash with anger in the moment.
John and Danny show how kids need to learn how to be content with what they have because when parents give them everything they want, often that stuff just adds to clutter around the house.
When it’s time to clean out the house, we might think we need to start with the kids’ rooms first, but John and Danny say we can’t only point the finger at the kids for having too much stuff, because most of their belongings come from us parents.
Sometimes we can feel like we’re taking one step forward, and two steps back when it comes to communicating in a meaningful way at home with our families. John and Danny emphasize how that dance doesn’t have to lead to disaster. Featuring Dr. Mike Bechtle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
John and Danny explain why it’s smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.
Kids don’t have the same coping mechanism as adults, so parents need to help them learn those tools.
Anger in kids may be confusing, because parents don’t always understand where it’s coming from or how to resolve it.
Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that’s not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that’s not always the best approach.
Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker
Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker
It’s important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
It’s important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Dating can be exciting for your teenage daughter, but without proper boundaries, it can crush her heart. Danny and John give advice for how to talk with your teenagers about sex, and honoring God with their bodies. Featuring Jessie Minassian. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Dating can be exciting for your teenage daughter, but without proper boundaries, it can crush her heart. Danny and John give advice for how to talk with your teenagers about sex, and honoring God with their bodies. Featuring Jessie Minassian. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Your children need to know they’re loved, even when they mess up. John and Danny give Moms some practical tips for loving your children through the growth process, instead of pushing them to perfection. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Your children need to know they’re loved, even when they mess up. John and Danny give Moms some practical tips for loving your children through the growth process, instead of pushing them to perfection. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
