Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

How does your child learn and process information? Cynthia Tobias and Jim Daly explore different learning styles kids have. Also, John and Danny provide encouragement for if your child is struggling with discouragement because he or she is struggling to learn things in school. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Way They Learn
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Discovering Your Child's Learning Style (Digital)
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Learning Styles: Different Kinds of Smart

Is your teenager being disrespectful to you? Danny and John cover the different ways boys and girls can show disrespect towards parents. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. John Townsend discuss what to do if your son or daughter isn't giving you proper respect. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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Do you consider yourself a rule-follower or a go with the flow type? Melissa Hannigan joins Jim Daly to encourage moms and dads to be more flexible. Also, John and Danny provide some encouragement to parents who are more bent towards following the rules. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Inconvenient Parenting
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Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children (Digital)
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Is it a challenge for you to keep the house clean? As we approach a new school year, Kristi Clover and Jim Daly offer young moms some encouragement for how to teach kids to clean. Plus, John and Danny will give some guidelines for how to make cleaning fun, even if you kid doesn't want to do it. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

M.O.M.: Master Organizer of Mayhem

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Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family (digital)

Middle school is a challenging time for many, but it doesn't have to be wasted. Jonathan Catherman and his sons Reed and Cole join Jim Daly to share a positive way for you and your kids to approach middle school. Then, John and Danny share how to respond well if your child makes poor choices in the middle school years. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Manual to Middle School
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What are the underlying reasons behind your child's misbehavior? Linda Ranson Jacobs tells Jim Daly a story about when her son was misbehaving at school, and how they worked through it. Plus, Danny and John explain how taking time to pray will help you better relate to your kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Single Parent
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Finding Hope and Joy While Single Parenting (Digital)
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Is one of your kids struggling to get his or her homework completed? John and Danny share some statistics on how many kids and parents are battling homework frustrations. Then, Jim Daly talks to Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht about some solutions for what you can do if your child is struggling with homework. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Christian Mama’s Guide to the Grade School Years
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Do you lean more towards being a rule-follower or wanting to have fun with your kids? Jonathan McKee and Jim Daly discuss why a healthy parent needs both rules and relationship. Danny will follow that up with some thoughts on having good boundaries with your kids during the school year. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
If I Had a Parenting Do Over
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More parents in the Christian community are trying homeschooling. But how do you know if it's the right move for you and your children? Monica Swanson talks to Jim Daly about some of the things she learned from choosing to homeschool her kids. John and Danny will also address parents who want to homeschool but are concerned about their kids' social lives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Becoming Homeschoolers
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Many kids today feel overly pressured to perform well in sports. Brian Smith and Dr. Ed Uszynski speak with Jim Daly on how parents can have a proper perspective on when their kids play sports. Also, Danny gives you some encouragement if you realize you've been putting too much pressure on your kids in athletics. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Away Game
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Teaching Kids Character Through Sports (Digital)
Sports from a Christian Family Perspective
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Many young parents feel very overwhelmed by the demands they face. Christi Straub talks to Jim Daly about how she felt exhausted with young children. Also, John and Danny offer hope to dads who feel tired. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Famous at Home
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Slow Down to Create Margin for Family Time

Demonstrating God's grace to your kids is one of the best things you can model for them. Jeannie Cunnion talks with Jim and Jean Daly on how she learned to let go of focusing too much on her kids' performance in life. Plus, John and Danny will share why it's good to pray, even when you aren't sure what to do as a parent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Parenting the Wholehearted Child
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Showing a little kindness can change the world around you. Danny tells a moving story about a time he and his kids blessed a homeless man. Then, Jim Daly talks with Kay Wyma about the power of helping those in need. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Peace Project
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How to Reduce Grumbling and Increase Gratitude
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When was the last time your family had a meal together? John and Danny reflect on when their kids were younger and they ate with them. Plus, Ted Cunningham speaks with Jim Daly on how meal-times changed when his children reached the teen phase. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Adventures in Odyssey: Whit's End Mealtime Devotions
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Enjoying Mealtime as a Family (Digital Download)
50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table
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How do you make time for rest when life is so busy? Eryn Lynum joins Jim Daly to share how she and her family have to be intentional about relaxing. Then, John asks Danny how he has learned to not overcommit himself. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Nature of Rest
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Rest and Restoration
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It's good for your child's development for them to experience adventure. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta talk about some fun adventures they went on with their own kids. Also, Greta Eskridge joins Jim Daly to explain how letting your kids experience new things can help them develop as people. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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What would happen if you prayed regularly with your kids? Danny shares an encouraging statistic on how many parents pray. Also, Jim Daly interviews Rob and Amy Rienow about how it transformed their family to start praying together. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

Visionary Parenting

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One of the best and simplest things you can do with your children is go outside. Amanda Dykes shares with Jim Daly about how it's benefitted her children to experience the beauty of the outdoors. Plus, John and Danny address how taking a small step to go outdoors can have big ramifications on the mental and physical health of your kids.

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Have you, your spouse and kids sat down and had a meal together recently? Jim Daly talks with Pastor Ryan Rush and his wife Lana to share some creative ideas for enjoying meals with your family. Then, John and Danny reflect back on when their now grown kids still lived at home and how special those family dinners were.

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What do you do if your child encounters sexual content online? Mandy Majors joins Jim Daly to share how she found out her daughter was exposed to inappropriate content, even though she didn't have a smartphone. Plus, John and Danny give some advice on how to respond in a healthy way if your kid sees pornographic content.

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How does a single parent work through discipline challenges with his or her kids? Linda Ranson Jacobs spent years as a single mother, and she talks with Jim Daly about a concept called step-back parenting. Then, Danny and John share a few insights on helping single parents work through technology concerns with their children.

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What if your kids seeing you fail was actually a good thing? Jay and Laura Laffoon and Jim Daly discuss times they didn't succeed while doing activities with their kids, and why that led to some great discussions. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to get off the screens and replace them with fun, interactive things with your children.

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Is it difficult to get your son to talk? Jim Daly and Molly DeFrank share ways you can engage with your boys in conversation. Then, Danny and John discuss why sharing how you're doing as a parent might be the key to unlocking your boy's heart.

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With the rise of social media, girls are bombarded with messages on what it means to be beautiful. Scarlet Hiltibidal and Jim Daly share how to encourage your daughters that they are enough, even if the world doesn't tell them that. Also, John and Danny offer some great insights on helping your daughter navigate the digital space today.

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Rules are good, but when you emphasize them too much, it's not healthy for your relationship. John and Danny discuss how they've learned too many guidelines in parenting isn't a good thing. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why we need to focus more on the relationship with our kids than on rules.

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One of the best replacements for screens is picking up a book. Danny opens up on which of his kids enjoyed reading more than the other. Also, Sarah Mackenzie and Jim Daly discuss some of the ways reading with your kids can create a better connection with them.

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With how pervasive technology has become, is it possible to unplug and live a real life? Jim Daly talks with Jonathan McKee about how he and his family had to set better boundaries with their tech usage. Plus, Danny shares the need to tell your kids that you want to connect with them in the real world.

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How do you show up as a parent even if you're facing health challenges? Danny talks about a time where he fought through some back issues. Also, Becky Harling joins Jim Daly to discuss how she and her family worked through a tough cancer diagnosis. At the end, Danny and John offer hope to parents who've been diagnosed with a mental health issue.

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Today, we address the challenges that military families go through. Heather Gray Blalock joins Jim Daly to share about how she and her kids got through her husband's passing, after he died in combat. Then, Danny and John will offer encouragement to military families with children.

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How do you respond well if your child admits they're struggling with their gender identity? Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch talk with Jim Daly about some of the ways this is a prevalent issue in the world today. Plus, Danny will share some encouragement for if your child is struggling with their God-given identity.

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Boys might not be as open about their emotions as girls, but that doesn't mean they're dealing with less pressures. Brooke McGlothlin shares insights with Jim Daly on some of the hard things boys are facing today. You'll also hear from John and Danny at the end about why doing activities is helpful for young men and their development.

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Being accepted by others is a deep longing in the heart of young girls. Dr. Heather Holleman joins Jim Daly to share about why getting a seat at the popular girls table is not what it seems like. You'll then hear John and Danny on how to discern if your daughter is experiencing a serious challenge or not.

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Most of us know someone who's raising a child who has special needs. Danny brings up some of the common challenges he's seen parents face in that situation. You'll then hear Sandra Peoples and Jim Daly address what churches can do to help a parent who's raising a child with special needs. At the end, John and Danny will give you ideas for assisting parents who need help.

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When you're stressed as a parent, taking a second to pray is one of the best ways to calm your mind. Danny opens up about how he learned to pray for his kids when they were little. Also, Jim Daly talks with Hillary Ferrer and Julie Loos on how to pray even when you don't feel like God is close.

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Is there a right time to have the talk with your kids? Jim Daly chats with Justin and Lindsey Holcomb about how talking to your kids about sex is a series of ongoing discussions, not a one-time thing. Plus, Danny reminds you that there's not a perfect formula for talking about sexuality with your children.

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Why are some kids deconstructing their faith? Danny shares some of the reasons why teens who grew up Christian have drifted from the faith. Also, Dr. John Marriott tells part of his own story with Jim Daly.

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When Your Son or Daughter is Deconstructing Faith I-II 

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Do you remember the time in life when your faith in Jesus made sense? John and Danny recount the times they decided to put their faith in Christ after asking good questions. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Natasha Crain share how you can respond well when your kids ask you hard questions about God.

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Successful parenting isn't based on formulas, but it's also good to pray with your kids regularly. Justin Earley chats with Jim Daly about something he called a bedtime liturgy with his sons. Plus, Danny and John will encourage you to pay attention to your tone when teaching spiritual lessons to your children.

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How do you learn to let go when your kids leave home and they aren't following Christ right now? Hillary Ferrer and Julie Loos speak with Jim Daly on ways you can trust God if you have a prodigal child. Then, Danny brings up some ways he's seen God restore kids even after they rebelled for a time.

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What kind of questions are you asking your kids about the world today? Jim Daly chats with Dr. Sean McDowell on the power of asking sincere questions. Afterwards, you'll hear John and Danny explain why questions is a good strategy for clarifying any misunderstandings with your kids.

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