Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

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The 4 A’s Your Kid Needs Jan 16, 2024

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When your child faces a challenge, how can you be a source of encouragement? Dr. Randy Schroeder talks with Jim Daly about 4 A's parents need to be an encouraging voice to their kids. You'll also hear Danny talk with John about ways he's learned to be a better encourager to his kids.

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6 Ways to Develop Self-Confidence and Positive Self-Image in Children

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When Your Daughter is Boy Crazy Jan 11, 2024

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Many girls go through what's typically coined as a "boy crazy" stage. How do you help her work through that season? John and Danny address how this is common for girls. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Dannah Gresh talk about pointing your daughter to Jesus, even when she wants a boyfriend.

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Is Your Daughter Ready to Date?

How to Talk to Your Daughter about Puberty

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A Lie Your Daughter Faces About Her Friendships Jan 09, 2024

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If you have a daughter, you know she craves for connection with friends. But what can you do if she starts getting rejected by her peers? Jim Daly and Dannah Gresh provide encouragement to parents whose daughters feel lonely. Also, Danny talks with John about how he's encouraged his kids to be a good friend to others.

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Confident, Selfless, Grounded: Helping Tween and Teen Daughters Navigate Friendships

Ditch the BFF Myth and Become a True Friend

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Let Go of Perfection and Control Jan 04, 2024

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No matter how hard you try, you can't be the perfect parent. Jim Daly and Ashley Willis bring up why it's good to let go of perfectionism. Also, Danny and John address what to do when your kid makes a bad decision that you disagree with.

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Does Performance Drive Your Parenting?

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Practicing Healthy Self-Talk as a Parent Jan 02, 2024

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Many parents struggle with negative self-talk. We'll encourage you to replace the self-deprecating comments with focusing on what you are doing well. Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about how she's wrestled with this very thing as a mom. Plus, John and Danny share about the needs dads have to feel affirmed.

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Dismantling Parental Shame

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Grieving the Dad Who Left Dec 28, 2023

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If you know someone who is raising kids as a single mom, she likely has a very moving story. Dr. Roland Warren talks with Jim Daly about some of the challenges his mother, who was a single mom, faced in her life. Then, John and Danny discuss how a mom and kids can grieve a father's absence in a healthy way.

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A Single Parent’s Path to Community

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A Safe Place for Single Moms Dec 26, 2023

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There's a growing number of kids who are growing up without a father in the home. John and Danny share statistics that illustrate the need to reach out to single moms in your community. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Dr. Roland Warren, who was raised by his mother growing up.

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4 Ways to Survive Being a Single Mom

A Single Parent’s Path to Community

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Getting Kids to Earn Your Respect Dec 21, 2023

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It's a wonderful thing for kids to show you honor, but how can it become a normal part of your parenting? John and Danny will remind you why true honor isn't achieved by being harsh. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder bring up ways you and your children can show each other respect.

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Raising Healthy, Resilient Kids

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Strong Moral Character & Determination Dec 19, 2023

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What character traits are essential for your kids to have? Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why godly character and determination are things your child needs for success in life. Also, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta encourage parents who are afraid that their kids will abandon the godly principles their parents taught them.

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Dealing with Loneliness & Cyberbullying Dec 14, 2023

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The internet is a wonderful tool, but if your child isn't careful, he or she could encounter online bullying. Jim Daly and Dannah Gresh address some of the dangers kids are facing today with the internet. You'll also hear John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta talk about how to respond if your child faces online bullying.

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Bullying and Cyberbullying

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