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My Toddler Doesn’t Obey

It’s important for your disobedient child to know two important facts: 1) You love him unconditionally; and 2) You are in charge — and he isn’t.

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Helping Kids Conquer Their Fears

Daniel Huerta, Focus on the Family’s Vice President of Parenting and Youth, addresses the common, everyday fears of children and guides parents toward practical solutions.

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Nurturing Your Child’s Natural Talent

Marriage and family expert Greg Smalley encourages parents to expose their children to new challenges and interests while honing in on the abilities that best suit them.

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Teaching Your Kids About Forgiveness

Jim Daly, Dr. Juli Slattery and John Fuller discuss age-appropriate methods to correctly model forgiveness and empathy to children.

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Speaking Your Child’s Love Language (Part 2 of 2)

In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular author Gary Chapman explains how parents can improve the relationship with their child by observing and learning how they communicate love. (Part 2 of 2)

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Speaking Your Child’s Love Language (Part 1 of 2)

In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular author Gary Chapman explains how parents can improve the relationship with their child by observing and learning how they communicate love. (Part 1 of 2)

Establishing a Legacy of Faith for Newborns

Our children have eternal souls in need of salvation, and we have a part in ensuring that they know God.

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Prayer: Seek the Lord Together

One of the most important ways your family can pursue Christ together is through prayer.

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Work/Family Balance

How Dads View (and live out) the Tension Between Their Jobs and Their Families.

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Why Is Mom Too Busy?

Historical and Social Influences that Push Mom to Over Schedule.

The Everyday Husband

Observations on the routines and Attitudes of Young Husbands.

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The Everyday Dad

Observations on the Routines and Attitudes of Young Fathers.

Got Religion?

How Different Perspectives on Religion Can Impact Fatherhood.

A Man and His Friends

The Struggles and Benefits of Making and Keeping Friends.

A Man and His Family

How Marriage and Fatherhood Play Out Through Family Routines.

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A Father, A Husband, A Man

The prevailing framework with which dads approach their role in the family is as an equal partnership with their wife.  Dads view their role as that of a team player with shared responsibility with their wife rather than split responsibility.  Instead of taking sole ownership for the financial support of the family, many dads share …

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Foster Parenting Isn’t So Easy

Physical and occupational therapy become a part of everyday life.

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Can a Parent Expect Respect?

Learn more about building a respectful relationship with your teen.

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Independence or Rebellion?

Sometimes what looks like rebellion is really a push for independence. Get tips on how to respond to your teen, even as you help shape a stronger path toward their maturity and wisdom.

Parents: Protect Your Child’s Heart by Guarding Your Own

Every parent needs a deliberate, strategic and measurable plan to guard his or her child’s heart.