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Teaching your kids about the Bible is one of the most critical things you can do. Danny and John share how they tried teaching their kids about God's Word. Also, Danika Cooley s Jim Daly to bring up how she's trying to teach her young kids Bible stories.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Family Reading of Scripture   RVL Discipleship: The Study   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Many single moms today feel overlooked. To offer some encouragement, Jim Daly talks to Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells to remind single mothers you are not alone. Plus, Danny and John bring up safe places where single mothers can find .   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   How To Make Good Decisions As A Single Mom   Our Counseling Team   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

How do you make prayer a priority when you're getting pulled in a thousand directions? Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom talk with Jim Daly about why prayer is not a formula. Also, Danny and John offer some encouragement if you've responded harshly to your kids when you felt stressed.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Raising Prayerful Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Age and Stage eNewsletters   Pray With Young Children   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Every parent has had a moment where you say, "God please help me!" Danny and John open up about times they felt overwhelmed. Then, Jim Daly talks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling. Sarah shares about a stressful situation with her young kids, and what she learned.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Raising Prayerful Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Age and Stage eNewsletters   Pray With Young Children   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Are you the type of parent who can tolerate some clutter, or do you hate it with a ion? Jim Daly and Kristi Clover explain how different people have varying degrees of clutter tolerance. Then, John and Danny will provide some encouragement if you feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   How to Get Your Children to Pick Up Their Things   Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

What chores have you asked your kids to help out with? Kristi Clover and Jim Daly talk about ways you can involve your kids in doing household chores. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you to teach your kids to appreciate chores instead of complaining about them.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   How to Get Your Children to Pick Up Their Things   Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Many teens today are struggling with things like suicidal ideation, or even rebellion. If your son or daughter is there, where can you find hope? Jodie Berndt and Jim Daly share why praying for your teen can help turn things around. Also, Danny and John will encourage you to not throw in the towel, if your teenager is struggling now.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Age and Stage eNewsletters   Alive to Thrive   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

With the rise of social media, it's easy for teens today to feel insecure about their body image. Danny talks with John about how his daughter struggled with this very thing as a teenager. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Jodie Berndt about helping your teen son or daughter find their identity in Christ, not in how they look.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Age and Stage eNewsletters   Helping Teens Overcome Poor Body Image   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

If you're facing a parenting issue, who's someone's opinion you value to navigate you through it? PeggySue Wells and Pam Farrel go over an acronym called G.P.S. that explains who the most important people are to talk to about parenting choices. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you to embrace who God says you are as a parent.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   How to Make Good Decisions As A Single Mom   Our Counseling Team   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

No matter how hard you try as a parent, there will be times you fall short. Danny and John discuss the sobering realization that your love by itself isn't enough to fulfill every part of your child's heart. Then, Jim Daly talks with Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about why God's love will be more than enough to sustain your kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   How to Make Good Decisions As A Single Mom   Our Counseling Team   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

In Christian groups, it's easy to tell our kids to "find your identity in Christ." But practically, what does that mean? Danny and John help give some clarity to that phrase. Also, Kari Kampakis and Jim Daly share about ways teen girls are tempted to find their identity in besides Christ.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Subscribe to Brio Magazine   Resources for Raising Your Teen   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Have you ever expected too much from your kids? John and Danny open up about how they've wrestled with unrealistic expectations for their own children. And Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis explain why it's good to take inventory of yourself, even if your kids aren't where you'd expected them to be by now.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Subscribe to Brio Magazine   Resources for Raising Your Teen   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

With the rise of social media, it's so easy to see how other people parent their kids. Danny and John bring up why comparison is a trap to be avoided with parenting. Also, Jim Daly and Kristi Clover give a few helpful perspectives for mothers who are feeling overwhelmed.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family   How to Get Your Children to Pick Up Their Things   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Where to send your kids to school is one of the biggest choices you'll make as a parent. Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias explain how homeschooling has been on the rise in recent years. Then, Danny and John offer hope to parents who don't have capacity to homeschool their kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Reclaiming Education for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles   School Choice for Parents   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Teens are under so much pressure these days. Whether it's learning to drive or them resisting sexual temptation, how can you help as a parent? Jodie Berndt talks with Jim Daly on ways she learned to pray for her kids in the teen years. Then, John and Danny bring up how to help your teenager if they're struggling with pornography.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   our Counseling Department   Hard Prayers to Pray for Your Kids   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

It's difficult to process when your teen misbehaves. John and Danny open up about times their kids didn't behave well, and what they learned as dads. Plus, Jim Daly and Jodie Berndt address why trying to control your teenager's behavior is a poor parenting strategy.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   our Counseling Department   Hard Prayers to Pray for Your Kids   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

How does a single parent combat very negative emotions? Jim Daly talks to Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about how things like showing gratitude, generosity and engaging with your kids can go a long way. Also, Danny and John explain why staying focused on God's Word can offer you real strength.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   our Counseling Department   Single Parent with Confidence   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

When a single parent is trying to raise kids, it's easy for negative emotions to creep in. Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells Jim Daly to discuss something called the 5 R's that you have to watch out for. Plus, John and Danny share how we can sometimes misinterpret our kids' emotions.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   our Counseling Department   Single Parent with Confidence   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   our Counseling Department   Age and Stage eNewsletters   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   our Counseling Department   Cell Phone Etiquette for Kids   This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .