Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Learning From the Prayer Life of Jesus

6 Ways You Make a Difference as a Parent

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Praying for a Rebellious Young Adult Child Sep 28, 2023

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One of the most challenging things for a Christian parent is seeing a child make poor choices. If you or someone you're close to is in that situation, Danny and John will give some ideas for how to pray for a rebellious child. Also, Jim Daly and Brenda Garrison address how she navigated through a time where her young adult daughter made poor choices.

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Hope For Parents of Prodigal Children

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When Your Child Doesn’t Like Cleaning Sep 26, 2023

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It's common for some kids to struggle with cleaning. But how important is it for their overall maturity? Jim Daly chats with Brenda Garrison about how one of her daughters struggled with being a messy child. You'll also hear John and Danny address the myth that says, "cleanliness is next to godliness."

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Parenting Young Adults: Boundaries and Limits

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What Are You Dreaming for Your Kids? Sep 21, 2023

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What did you dream your child would become when he or she was little? John and Danny discuss some of the aspirations their kids had growing up. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch share about showing your child unconditional love, even when they don't accomplish something you wanted them to.

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How to Raise Adaptable Kids

Core Needs List

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Encouraging Resiliency, Even When You’re Disappointed Sep 19, 2023

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How do you respond when your child messes up? Danny tells John about how he responded to a time he was disappointed in one of his kids. You'll also hear Dr. Kathy Koch and Jim Daly discuss healthy ways to affirm your kids when they're trying.

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5 Emotional and Relational Intelligence Skills

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Get Bitter or Get Better Sep 14, 2023

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When difficult circumstances come up, you can choose to respond well or not. Julie Hornok shares with Jim Daly about how she learned to respond well after her daughter's autism diagnosis. Also, John and Danny share how a parent can keep a good attitude in the midst of tough circumstances.

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United in Autism with audio download of "Don't Give Up: Raising a Child with Autism"

Encouraging Social and Behavioral Development in Children with Special Needs

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Grieving the Moments that Won’t Happen Sep 12, 2023

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How do you stay hopeful when the dreams you had for your child don't happen? John and Danny address why it's good to grieve over your disappointed expectations. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Julie Hornok about how how she processed her daughter's special needs condition.

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Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism

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Teaching Your Kids to Notice God Sep 07, 2023

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How can you teach your kids to recognize God in the ordinary moments of life? Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about ways she's teaching her kids to do just that. Plus, John Fuller and Danny Huerta discuss how to be more engaging with a child who isn't as interested in talking to you.

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Who is God: Teaching Kids About God and His Nature

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Resisting Fears About Your Little Children Sep 05, 2023

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Living in fear about your kids is not a healthy way to parent. To help you face your fears with confidence, John and Danny share why it's good to not be over-protective with your kids. Also, Focus President Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to overcome some of her fears as a mother.

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Find the Best of Parenting Resources

Visit the PluggedIn Site

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This Isn't a Formula! Aug 31, 2023

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If you have adult children, you know how raising mature kids isn't a one-size fits all formula. John and Danny will encourage you to not rely too much on formulas for raising kids. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Brenda Garrison about relying on the Lord when her daughter's needs didn't fit a parenting formula.

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When Adult Children Don’t Share Your Values