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Avoiding Shame-Based Parenting, Part 2

Even if you have to punish them, your children should still know you love them. John and Danny give practical tips on making sure your children feel loved. Featuring Dr. Kelly Flanagan.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Ways You Can Become a Better New Dad

Enjoy humorous tips about how you can become a better first-time dad.

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Avoiding Shame-Based Parenting, Part 1

Even if you have to punish them, your children should still know you love them. John and Danny give practical tips on making sure your children feel loved. Featuring Dr. Kelly Flanagan.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

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Becoming A Clutter-Free Family, Part 1

Having a lot of stuff could actually be cutting into your quality time your kids. Featuring Joshua Becker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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Helping Teen Girls Love Their Families Well, Part 9

John Fuller and Danny Huerta talk about how to help your teen empathize with their family members. Featuring Jessie Minassian. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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Helping Teen Girls Love Their Families Well, Part 8

John Fuller and Danny Huerta talk about how to help your teen empathize with their family members. Featuring Jessie Minassian. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

When Your Expectations Change the Way You See Your Stepkids

Is your desire for recognition distorting how you see your relationship with your stepkids?

An Atheist Investigates Jesus to Disprove the Resurrection

Lee Strobel, a former investigative journalist, sought to debunk the claims of Christianity but his research led him down an unexpected path.

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Help Your Kids Give Mom a Great Mother’s Day

Encourage your kids to think creatively when they’re crafting a memorable day for Mom

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Building a Spiritual Heritage for Future Generations

Glen and Ellen Schuknecht describe how grandparents can pass on a legacy of faith to their grandchildren in a discussion based on the Schuknechts’ book A Spiritual Heritage: Connecting Kids and Grandkids to God and Family.

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Equipping Your Kids to Handle Money, Part 8

Teaching children the value of money is important but where to start? John and Danny talk about helping kids to seethe difference between buying something you want and just spending money because you can. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

How to Encourage Your Kids, to Get Better Behavior From Them

When utilized properly, encouragement invites excellence and obedience in our children.

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Equipping Your Kids to Handle Money, Part 7

Teaching children the value of money is important but where to start? John and Danny talk about helping kids to seethe difference between buying something you want and just spending money because you can. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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How to Pray for Your Daughter

Prayer is the battleground where we align our hearts with God’s on behalf of our daughters.

How to Stop Whining, Teasing and Bickering

If you want your kids to stop whining, teasing and bickering, you need to better understand what your kids’ words say about their hearts.

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How and Why Dads Should Connect With Their Kids

Sons and daughters need their dads to connect with them on a regular basis. But since dads relate to their kids differently than moms, it can be challenging to know what the best ways are to connect. Dr. Meg Meeker offers tips for building healthy father-son and father-daughter relationships.

How to Help Your Family Get Better Sleep: 10 Steps

Good sleep is essential to maintaining physical, emotional, spiritual and social health. Unfortunately, many people are seriously sleep deprived. Dr. Meg Meeker discusses the benefits of getting good sleep and some of the potential problems parents and kids may experience if they don’t get enough rest at night.

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Tween and Teen Development

Tweens and teens experience many physical and emotional changes that can be confusing for parents. Dr. Meg Meeker explains those changes and offers tips for parents to respond effectively so their sons and daughters can thrive during their teenage years.

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Disciplining Your Kids with Love and Limits, Part 2

Addressing the visible issues with your child may solve the immediate problem but addressing their heart will shape their character. Featuring Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknetcht. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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Disciplining Your Kids with Love and Limits, Part 1

Addressing the visible issues with your child may solve the immediate problem but addressing their heart will shape their character. Featuring Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknetcht. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.