Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Getting your kids to focus during family devotions is NOT easy. John and Danny discuss some of the ways they tried to implement things like reading the Bible and praying with their children. Also, Jim Daly talks with Tim Shoemaker about how he went from struggling with devotion times, to getting his kids to love them.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons    Family Reading of Scripture   Studying the Bible as a Family   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do you teach your kids to navigate the world of technology and AI, when we're surrounded by them? Danny shares how parents can set a better example for not being on your phones all the time. Also, Arlene Pellicane and Jim Daly address some of the pitfalls with using AI too much.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well    Phone Contract   AI "Bad Science" Videos Promote Conspiracy Theories for Kids–And More   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Letting go of your children is a challenging process as they get older, but it's a necessary part of parenting. John and Danny open up about how they learned to let go in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who share what the goal is for something called Planned Emancipation.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy     Contact our Counseling Team   Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do you avoid putting your identity in your kids' behavior? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer on how children need to face consequences for their choices, and a concept called Planned Emancipation. Also, John and Danny explain why it's hard but necessary to let your kids suffer if they make bad decisions.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy     Freedom & Boundaries   Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

What should you say when your child says, "I'm scared?" John and Danny bring up some of their experiences of helping their kids overcome fear. Plus, Jim Daly and Michelle Nietert discuss what patterns you should pay attention to if your kid seems afraid.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children    Contact our Counseling Team   Managing Those Tricky Emotions   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

What do you do if tragedy strikes? Jim Daly interviews Melissa Hannigan on how God comforted her after her son died. Also, Danny shares how he's seen others trust God, even during a difficult time.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Inconvenient Parenting for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children    Contact our Counseling Team   How to Help Your Kids Process Tragic News   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do you keep your relationship with your kids strong when they reach adulthood? Dr. Gary Chapman and Jim Daly provide a few perspectives on what it looks like to be a successful parent of young adults. Then, Danny brings up how you can be there for your kids, even when they're fully independent.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Your New Life with an Adult Child for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child    3 Ways to Effectively Parent Adult Children   Contact our Counseling Team   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How can we find beauty in life when our world is consumed by screens? Jim Daly speaks with Justin Earley on how he and his wife navigate the overuse of screens today. Also, John and Danny provide encouragement to parents who feel exhausted right now.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family    Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   Phone Contract   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Can we really teach our kids to be thankful, even if they're upset? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share about teaching your children to be people of appreciation. Also, Danny and John will encourage you to recognize when your child is developing an ungrateful attitude.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well    Contact our Counseling Team   Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Every child needs good social skills, but are you helping your children develop them? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane discuss something called the 5 A+ Social Skills. Then, Danny shares how he tried teaching his kids to focus on what's in front of them.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well    Contact our Counseling Team   Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do you have healthy discussions with your teens about freedoms and boundaries? Dr. Ken Wilgus addresses that very topic with Jim Daly. Also, Danny and John share how to recognize if your teenager is developing an entitled mentality.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy    Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   Contact our Counseling Team   Text 32728 to Receive Clubhouse Dad Jokes!   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Learning to let go is one of the most important things you'll do when your child becomes a teen. Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer to discuss common ways parents have to let go and give their teens freedom. Then, John asks Danny about how you can respond well if your teenager has an unclean room.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy    Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   Contact our Counseling Team   Text 32728 to Receive Clubhouse Dad Jokes!   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

When was the last time your kids got a great laugh? Danny and John recall times where their children enjoyed laughing, and why that brought them joy. Also, Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly share why you and your kids need to laugh regularly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Inconvenient Parenting: Activate Your Child's God-Given Traits" for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities Into Your Children  Clubhouse Magazine Text 32728 to Receive Clubhouse Dad Jokes! Support This Show!  

Has your child ever had an outburst you didn't expect? John and Danny share moments where that happened with some of their kids. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Melissa Hannigan on lessons she learned about emotions from working in a women's correctional facility. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Inconvenient Parenting: Activate Your Child's God-Given Traits" for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities Into Your Children  Contact our Counseling Team Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions? Support This Show!  

When you feel frustrated with your kids, it's important to not overreact. Jim Daly and Justin Earley discuss how to discern whether a present frustration is really important or not. Then, John and Danny share how including other people in your kids' lives goes a long way in helping them develop into healthy people. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Crafting Spiritual Habits in Your Family 50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table Dinner: Nourish Your Family as a Family Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Having dinner regularly with your kids can lead to some beautiful conversations. John and Danny open up about times they had meals with their children, and why that was so meaningful. Then, Jim Daly asks Justin Earley about some of the dinnertime traditions he's started with his four sons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Crafting Spiritual Habits in Your Family 50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table Dinner: Nourish Your Family as a Family Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

When you're getting constant notifications on your phone, how do you take time to look at real people? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address how many young people feel lonely. Plus, John and Danny share why one of the best ways to get your kids off a screen is to encourage them to serve others.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Screen Kids You for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well   Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time   Phone Contract   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do we find a way to break away from the constant use of screens? John and Danny cover how depression and anxiety have gone up since smart phones became the norm. Then, Jim Daly talks with Arlene Pellicane about training your child to find pleasure outside of social media and screens.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Screen Kids You for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well   Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time   Phone Contract   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

One of the worst decisions you can make with your teens is trying to control them. Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus talk to Jim Daly on why trying to sway all of your teen's choices is a recipe for disaster. Also, John asks Danny how parents can respond well if their teen was given some freedom, but they violated that privilege.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy   Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   Contact our Counseling Team   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

When your son or daughter reaches the teen phase, it's common for him or her to want independence and to speak his or her mind. John and Danny open up about times their kids became more opinionated in the teen years. Plus, Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer address the main battle that parents of teens face.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy   Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   https://sf.fotf.com/0ughun   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.