Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

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The Secret to Keeping a Clean House Aug 05, 2025

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Have you ever come home bewildered at how messy your house was? Most of us have. Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how keeping your house clean is a process, not a one-and-done scenario. Also, John asks Danny what's helped him and his family try to keep their home clean.

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Organizing the Chaos in Your Home

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The ABC’s of Screen-Time Jul 31, 2025

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If you or your kids are spending a lot of time on social media, it's good to ask yourself, "How is this impacting me?" Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share something called the ABC's of Screen-Time. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to set a good example for your kids on screen-time usage.

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How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well

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Confronting the Dark Side of Social Media Jul 29, 2025

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Social media can help you stay in touch with friends, but it also has many issues. Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share about the dangers kids face on social media. Then, Danny and John will encourage you to respond well if your child is getting inappropriate messages online.

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Do Your Kids See You Reading the Bible? Jul 24, 2025

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Do your children see you read your Bible? John and Danny address how they tried setting a good example for their kids by reading God's Word. Then, Jim Daly and Danika Cooley give some thoughts on ways you can teach your children to appreciate Scripture.

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Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids

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How You Both Teach Your Kids About God Jul 22, 2025

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How do you and your spouse try to teach your kids about God? Even if you have very different methods, it's good for your kids to learn from both of you. Danny and John share how their methods of training their children to love Jesus were different from their spouses. Also, Danika Cooley talks with Jim Daly about how her and her husband used their unique gifts to help their kids.

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Stepping Up Your Prayer Game Jul 17, 2025

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Does praying with your kids feel awkward sometimes? Danny talks to John about how a lot of parents wrestle with this very thing. Then, Jim Daly speaks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling on how moms can be encouraged in Christ, even on days when it feels hard.

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Teaching Your Kids to Love Prayer Jul 15, 2025

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How do you train your children to love prayer if they can't seem to concentrate on it? Danny and John bring up how that was a struggle for their parenting journeys. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom on how they've tried teaching their kids to recognize ways God is working in their lives.

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When You’re Tempted to Procrastinate Jul 10, 2025

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Every mom or dad has had moments where you felt like sitting on the couch, and not doing something. John and Danny open up about times they felt tempted to procrastinate. Plus Kristi Clover talks with Jim Daly about how procrastination is usually a symptom of stress.

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Organizing the Chaos in Your Home

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Simple Planning Steps for Big Results Jul 08, 2025

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Are you more of a planner or a spontaneous parent? Danny and John share how they approach planning vs. spontaneity. Then, Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how to balance planning with flexibility as a mom or dad.

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Organizing the Chaos in Your Home

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How Screen-Time Affects the Brain Jul 03, 2025

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Have you ever intended to be on your phone for a few minutes, only to look up and realize you've lost an hour? Danny and John address how a lot of parents are setting a bad example regarding screen-time around their kids. Also, Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share some age-appropriate guidelines for your kids with screens.

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well

When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone?

PluggedIn Screen Fast

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