Letting your child learn from his or her mistakes is one of the best gifts you can give as a parent. Spoiling them won’t be good for their long-term maturity. John and Danny offer hope to parents who struggled with spoiling their kids as they were growing up. Featuring Kay Wyma.
Focus on Parenting Podcast
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.
Time spent with your son or daughter is a precious gift. John and Danny discuss the love language known as quality time, and provide an insightful perspective on how introverted parents can still enjoy it. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Jean Daly.
Words spoken by a parent can have a lasting impact on a child. John and Danny talk about why words are important and address what to do if your mom or dad said something harsh to you. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.
When your child reaches the pre-teen and teen years, his or her fears will change quite a bit from the early years. John and Danny share how they’ve seen this in their own parenting and provide some insights for what do to if you have an emotional child. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.
It’s very common for little children to wrestle with fear. To help your kids find peace of mind, John and Danny share how they worked with their own kids when they were young. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.
It’s an extremely difficult thing if you have a child who isn’t following the Lord. John and Danny share about common problems with young adult children today and offer hope to parents who are struggling with discouragement. Featuring Allison Bottke.
It’s an extremely difficult thing if you have a child who isn’t following the Lord. John and Danny share about common problems with young adult children today and offer hope to parents who are struggling with discouragement. Featuring Allison Bottke.
Teaching your kids to be good servants is a wonderful gift you can give them. Yet, how do you get started? John and Danny discuss ways they’ve learned to teach their kids how to serve others. Featuring Julie Lavender.
It’s very common for each child in your family to have different likes and interests. John and Danny share things their kids enjoy, and how you can still connect with your child, even if you don’t enjoy something he or she likes. Featuring Julie Lavender.
Whether or not your child tells you, he or she still longs to feel loved inside. John and Danny discuss ways they’ve seen their children’s desire to feel loved change over time. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Jean Daly.
At some point, your son or daughter will face discouragement. Those moments can also be a terrific opportunity to encourage your son or daughter. John and Danny share how you can still be an encourager to your kids, even if you didn’t come from an encouraging family. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.
Instilling godly virtues in your child is the desire of every Christian parent. One of the best ways to do that is to go to God’s Word and read it. John and Danny talk about virtues they’ve tried to pass on to their kids, and things they’ve learned from the book of Proverbs. Featuring Carey …
We all know a child who doesn’t have a father figure in his or her life. When you see a boy or girl in that situation, it may be a chance for you to step in. John and Danny discuss the significance of a father figure, and also ways to pray for a child’s future. …
You want your child to succeed in life. But what do you do when your son or daughter is making poor choices and you cannot bail them out? John and Danny offer hope to parents who are blaming themselves for their child’s problems. Featuring Allison Bottke.
One of the difficult realities of having adult children is you cannot make their decisions for them. John and Danny discuss why trying to rescue your child from poor decisions isn’t helpful, and how to surround yourself with godly friends if your child is struggling. Featuring Allison Bottke.
Every child needs encouragement, but what do you do when your child’s primary love language isn’t words of affirmation? John and Danny share how to make your kids feel appreciated in other ways besides compliments. Featuring Julie Lavender.
Is it possible to still make time for your kids, even when it seems like the duties of life never end? John and Danny discuss times they played with their kids during busy seasons, and why those moments are so special. Featuring Julie Lavender.
While many young kids have a great relationship with their grandparents, some are deeply strained. Danny and John give some encouragement to parents who don’t want their children around the grandparents because of past family hurts. Featuring Chrys Howard and Shellie Tomlinson.
As you’re teaching your kids or grandkids about God, it’s good sometimes to make it fun for them. John and Danny share fun ways to teach your kids about God, and provide encouragement to grandparents who feel like their teenager is pulling away from them during the teen years. Featuring Chrys Howard and Shellie Tomlinson.
