Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.

Confronting an Adult Child

Every parent has had a moment where you didn't agree with a choice your kid made. But how do you handle a time where you need to confront an adult son or daughter? Danny talks with John about how he's seen this be a common problem in his counseling practice. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman address why you must give your adult kids freedom to make their own decisions.   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     Contact our Counseling Team   Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

12-25
11:27

You Can’t Control an Adult Kid

One of the more challenging aspects of parenting adult kids is you can't control their choices. Jim Daly and renowned author, Dr. Gary Chapman, will encourage you to focus on being a good influence on your adult son or daughter. Then, John and Danny will remind you that subtle changes to how you interact with an adult child can go a long way.   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     Contact our Counseling Team   Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

12-23
11:41

Keeping Your Kids’ Attention Through Visuals

How do you keep your kids' attention in an age that's so distracted? Tim Shoemaker shares with Jim Daly that kids today are hungry for real analogies. Plus, Danny talks about some visual lessons that he taught his children, and how those have stuck with 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   How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!)   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

12-18
11:52

The Value of Object Lessons

When your kids are little, sometimes it's best to teach them spiritual principles through visuals. Tim Shoemaker joins Jim Daly to talk about how he electrocuted a pickle to teach his kids a powerful lesson. Also, Danny offers some thoughts for helping your son or daughter who's not a visual learner.   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   How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!)   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

12-16
11:11

Tell Them Who’s Responsible

One of the worst things you can do is bail your teen out when they make a poor choice. Danny and John open up about times their kids learned some hard lessons, and how they were tempted to bail them out. Also, Jim Daly chats with Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus on communicating with your teens about their need to take responsibility.   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.

12-11
11:28

Transitioning to a Young Adult

It's a massive adjustment when your child becomes a teenager. Danny opens up about how he and his wife had to approach things differently when their kids reached the teen years. Also, Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who explain why it's the right thing to start treating your teens like they're adults. At the end, John and Danny will address what to do if you don't like the person your teen is dating.   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   Family Reading of Scripture   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

12-09
14:19

Listening Well, Even if Your Parents Didn’t Teach You How

Is it possible to be a good listener, even if that wasn't modeled for you growing up? Jim Daly joins Michelle Nietert, who encourages you to listen to your kids with your eyes. Plus, Danny addresses what to do if you find yourself repeating the same mistakes your parents made.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book 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   Getting Kids to Listen   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

12-04
12:10

Get on Their Level

How do you respond well when your kid asks, "why did this bad thing happen?" Jim Daly talks to Michelle Nietert about getting on your children's level, and helping them deal with fear. Also, John and Danny will help you encourage your kids when they're struggling with imagining the worst-case scenario.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book 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   Family Reading of Scripture   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

12-02
13:28

Offering vs. Demanding to Give Advice

It's challenging when your adult child is making decisions you disagree with. You may wonder, "Will my son or daughter ever ask for my opinion?" Danny shares how you can be a good friend when giving advice, without being a control freak. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some encouragement if there's emotional distance between you and your adult kids.   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    Contact our Counseling Team   Redrawing Boundaries With Adult Children   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

11-27
10:04

If Your Adult Child is Irresponsible

What if your adult child is not as responsible as you raised them to be? John and Danny bring up common frustrations parents of adult kids have today. Then, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Gary Chapman, who tells an encouraging story of a couple, Steve and Linda, whose daughter went from struggling to thriving.   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    Contact our Counseling Team   How to Trust God With Your Adult Children   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

11-25
13:06

Starting Family Devotions

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.

11-20
12:25

Using Wisdom with AI

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.

11-18
12:54

Planned Emancipation’s Goal

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.

11-13
13:12

When Your Teen Needs Independence

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.

11-11
11:59

Don’t Shut Down their Feelings

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.

11-06
13:09

When the Worst Has Happened

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.

11-04
12:11

“If My Kids Are Like Me?”

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.

10-30
11:46

Screens and the Messy Now

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.

10-28
11:55

Teaching Kids Appreciation & Anger Management

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.

10-23
12:06

A+ Social Skills for Your Child

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.

10-21
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