Search

Parenting

Shown from behind, a nicely-dressed young boy and girl walking over a bridge

The Differences Between Boys and Girls

Knowing how your son or daughter best receives your love and demonstrates it to others will help him or her be secure in the knowledge that he or she is precious in your eyes.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Guiding Your Teen in Faith and Dating

If you’re like many parents, you have to fight the urge to lecture your teen. You know it won’t help, but it can feel so satisfying. John and Danny discuss the influence parents gain by taking the time to connect with their teenage children. Featuring Dr. Ken Wilgus.

Showing Unconditional Love to Your Children

Showing Unconditional Love to Your Children

Dr. John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent Stageberg, share the valuable lessons they’ve learned about the importance of being intentional in blessing your children unconditionally.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Mending Your Relationship with Your Teenager

Sometimes the hardest people to forgive are those closest to you. John and Danny discuss how Christian parents can show grace when their teen has wronged them. Featuring Dr. Ken Wilgus

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Allowing Children to Make Mistakes

Your kids will make some mistakes as they grow older and gain more independence. John and Danny discuss how to pick your battles and affirm your kids’ positive behavior. Featuring Courtney DeFeo.

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast logo

The Antidote to Bickering and Whining

Sibling conflict happens in every family. The question is, how should you respond? John and Danny consider how to deal with sibling rivalry. Featuring Courtney DeFeo.

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Praying for Your Sons

Author and blogger Brooke McGlothlin discusses the need for parents to pray Scripture over their sons, and offers advice on raising boys to be men of integrity, character and respect.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

The World Desperately Needs Good Dads

Dads don’t have to be perfect to positively influence their kids. John and Danny discuss how men can embrace their role in the family. Featuring Joe Battaglia and Joe Pellegrino.

women with disabilities and those in poverty lack opportunities

Unique Moms on the Other Side of the World

Moms have the same fundamental desire: safety and the best for their kids. But women with disabilities and those in poverty lack the same opportunities.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Empowering Men to Be Godly Mentors

There are many fatherless boys who would benefit from a godly man’s guidance and stability. John and Danny discuss how men can make a difference in kids’ lives through mentoring.

Shown from behind, four young people standing in a wheat field with their arms around each other's shoulders

Living Out The Blessing with Your Older Children

Blessing our adult children may seem harder than blessing our kids when they are young. However, it’s still vitally important.

motherhood in difficult situations

Motherhood in Difficult Situations

While motherhood usually includes plenty of challenges, most women are not prepared for the crises that may occur. As moms learn to adjust to motherhood in difficult situations, they will often find joy in unexpected places.

Questions to Ask When Your Child Disobeys

It can be difficult to teach young kids to slow down and acknowledge their sinful behavior. John and Danny offer helpful questions to ask to reach your child’s heart.

Happy family of parents, two young children, and grandparents posing for the camera outside

The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting

The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting is a simple framework of seven powerful traits that will help you grow in your parenting journey, and be the most effective parent you can be.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Reaching Your Child’s Heart

Have you ever been shocked by your child’s mean words? The most loving thing you can do is correct their behavior and guide them on a better path. John and Danny discuss traits of effective and loving discipline.

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Hidden Gems

In this Adventures in Odyssey drama, Whit teaches Olivia why it’s important to read the Bible every day, and how this simple act goes a long way to encourage and direct us, and help us know God better.

Son reading his father's book of parenting secrets

My Father’s Little Black Book of Parenting Secrets

But there in the corner of my father’s dresser drawer, under the belts, was something I had never before seen: a well-worn black book with a gold-lettered title: “Father’s Manual.”

Dad and daughter taking a selfie with phone

Dads Through The Decades: From Ward to Homer to Selfie Dad

In telling Ben’s story, the movie Selfie Dad invites us as dads to ponder some questions worthy of intentional self-reflection on our part.

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Hooray for Dad! (Part 2 of 2)

Ken Davis shares humorous illustrations and heartfelt stories to remind dads why it’s important to spend time with their kids, speak with kind words and live a life committed to Jesus Christ. (Part 2 of 2)

father and little son holding hands in sunlight.

Leaving A Lifelong Legacy

Fathers leave a legacy. Fathers instill within their child an immense sense of value and worth. And when their influence and presence is absent, the ripple effects are seismic.