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How to Make Bed

Teaching Your Young Children How to Make Their Beds

While the level and variety of chores depends on their age and stage, even the youngest child can learn how to make their bed

Raising Pro-Life Kids: 4 Ways to Teach the Sanctity of Life

We live in a world that seems obsessed with solving problems by destroying life instead of nurturing it. These 4 ideas can help you to form passionate pro-life hearts in your children.

The Best Chores for Teenagers

As you communicate the importance of chores for your teens, reinforce the spiritual significance of work and its impact on the heart, mind, and soul.

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Helicopter Parenting: When to Fly a Helicopter

I know you’ve heard the term ‘helicopter parent.’ Are you one of them? If so, here are some solutions to avoiding helicopter parenting.

Educational Activities for Kids Stuck at Home

Bored? Stuck at home? Check out these fun educational activities that will help bust boredom while still encouraging learning.

Multiple Intelligence Theory

What is Multiple Intelligence Theory and How Does it Affect my Child?

What is Multiple Intelligence Theory? Explore how our different learning styles affect learning and your child’s development inside and outside of school.

Bursting Negative Thought Bubbles

One of our goals as parents must be to manage our own thought bubbles so that we can be a model for our kids.

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Responsible Kids Don’t Just Happen

Responsible kids don’t just happen. Therefore, intentional parents can use these tips for training their kids in personal responsibility.

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10 Better Ways to Clean the House With Your Kids

Motivate children to complete their household chores by using creative ways to make it fun.

Teaching Kids Self-Control

Five ways to nurture restraint in your children so they can develop self discipline.

Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

Help your kids eat healthy foods

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Patterns of a Pleaser

How do you guide a child who wants to please everyone? While wanting to be liked is a good thing, trying to make everyone happy is a dangerous path for your son or daughter to walk. John and Danny discuss how to give your child a genuine confidence when he or she struggles with people …

5 Tips for How to Get Your Kids to Do Chores

Don’t despair. Here are a few great ideas that parents have used to motivate their kids to take responsibility for their chores:

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Navigating a Toxic Culture With Your Daughter (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Meg Meeker explains how parents can shape their daughter’s character and faith so that she can successfully navigate our culture’s most difficult challenges, which include the toxic elements associated with social media, feminism, sexual identity, and more. (Part 2 of 2)

Promotional image for Focus on the Family broadcast "Navigating a Toxic Culture With Your Daughter"

Navigating a Toxic Culture With Your Daughter (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Meg Meeker explains how parents can shape their daughter’s character and faith so that she can successfully navigate our culture’s most difficult challenges, which include the toxic elements associated with social media, feminism, sexual identity, and more. (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Don’t Walk Away

When your child is going through something difficult, you long to help. However, there are times when your efforts are not enough. In those situations, how do you respond? John and Danny provide some encouragement for when your child is struggling. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe.

Hope for the Holidays

How Families Can Heal from Hurt and Find Hope for the Holidays

As you prepare for the holidays, consider how God might be calling you to experience Him this season.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

When Perfectionism Becomes Toxic

As a parent, how do you respond when your son or daughter does something that catches you off guard? John and Danny discuss the importance of giving yourself grace, even when your child does something that embarrasses you. Featuring Crystal Paine.

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No-Stress Grandparenting During the Holidays

Explore these 7 ways to approach the Christmas season so you can enjoy and focus on grandparenting during the holidays.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

When Mistakes Meet God’s Grace

No matter how hard you try, there are still moments you miss it as a parent. But when you do, God’s grace can empower you to do better next time. John and Danny share some encouragement for moving on, even after you mess up. Featuring Mike Berry.

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