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Assuring Moms in Their Parenting Journey (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on her recent book The 20 Hardest Questions Every Mom Faces, Dannah Gresh offers encouragement and biblically-based wisdom to moms who are facing uncertainty and anxiety as they wrestle with difficult questions including: “Am I messing up my kids?” “How do I keep my kids from walking away from the faith?” …

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Assuring Moms in Their Parenting Journey (Part 1 of 2)

In a discussion based on her recent book The 20 Hardest Questions Every Mom Faces, Dannah Gresh offers encouragement and biblically-based wisdom to moms who are facing uncertainty and anxiety as they wrestle with difficult questions including: “Am I messing up my kids?” “How do I keep my kids from walking away from the faith?” …

Too Busy to Help?

Teaching kids to show compassion doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Friends in the Frenzy

Find ways to embrace friendship amid demanding family life.

Women in the Workplace

Find support as you nurture your family and earn an income.

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A Mother’s Influence

Be intentional and sensitive in your influence as a mother.

Are You in Control?

There is a fine line between encouraging and nagging.

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Busy, Busy, Busy

Choose to reclaim your schedule.

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Stay-at-Home Moms vs. Working Moms

Stay-at-home moms and work-outside-the-house moms need each other.

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Crowding the Manger

What does your Nativity say about you?

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Serving Others at Christmas

These are some ideas for what children can give to others.

Radical Renewal

Help your child understand the importance of spiritual transformation.

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The National Day of Prayer: Praying for Our Nation

Here are activities to teach kids about praying for our nation.

God Made It All

Learn how to teach kids about God’s creation and offer examples for intelligent design.

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Embracing the Messiness of Parenting (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family President Jim Daly and his wife, Jean, discuss the cultural pressure moms and dads feel to be perfect parents with perfect children, and explain how imperfect families can actually be healthy families when grace is freely given and received. Dr. Meg Meeker sits in as host. (Part 2 of 2) 

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In the Small and Ordinary

Catch glimpses of the miraculous in unexpected places.

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Healthy Sexuality: Sending the Right Message to Your Kids

Equip your kids amid the cultural messages about sexuality.

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Embracing the Messiness of Parenting (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on the Family President Jim Daly and his wife, Jean, discuss the cultural pressure moms and dads feel to be perfect parents with perfect children, and explain how imperfect families can actually be healthy families when grace is freely given and received. Dr. Meg Meeker sits in as host. (Part 1 of 2) 

Legalistic Parenting

3 Ways to Avoid Legalism in Parenting

The best way your children can discover the joy and freedom of faith is through connecting with, not lecturing, them. Be that person for your children and let love — not legalism — overflow in your family. You can develop the necessary traits and approach to avoid legalistic parenting within your family.

Managing the After-School Chaos

Find the right strategy to keep your kids from ending up with a chaotic readjustment, homework time and home life.