Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Drink in the Beauty of Family Life

The Divine in the Daily Grind

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Don't Do This to Your Kids Aug 24, 2023

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When your child makes a mistake, you may be tempted to shield them from the consequences. John and Danny explain why that's not a good strategy for your parenting. Plus, Jim Daily will talk to Dr. Kathy Koch about an amazing parenting lesson she learned while on a trip to Africa.

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Raising Resilient Kids

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Staying Optimistic in Your Parenting Aug 22, 2023

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Staying optimistic as a parent takes being intentional. John and Danny tell you whether they tend to be more of an optimist or a pessimist. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss how to be real with your kids when they need to grow, without being negative.

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6 Ways to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Thrive

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Embracing the Funny & Embarrassing Moments Aug 17, 2023

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Even though raising a child who has special needs is hard, there can be plenty of fun moments too. John Fuller talks with Danny about how funny memories can be made, even when your kid does something embarrassing. Also, Jim Daly and Julie Hornok tell some funny stories about some humorous things her daughter Lizzie did.

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Encouraging Social and Behavioral Development in Children with Special Needs

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The Impact of a Child with Special Needs Aug 15, 2023

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Raising a child with special needs affects everyone close to that son or daughter. John Fuller shares with Danny about his own journey of raising a son with autism. You'll also hear Jim Daly chat with Julie Hornok about some of the pain she's had to overcome while raising her daughter Lizzie.

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Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism

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Serving Your Kids Like Jesus Aug 10, 2023

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In church, we tend to say, "serve your kids like Christ would." But what exactly does that look like? Jim Daly chats with Courtney Ellis on how she's learned to love her kids in a more God-honoring way, even when it's difficult. John and Danny also address how you can let go of fears as a parent.

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Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus

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Modeling Good Tech & Bedtime Habits Aug 08, 2023

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In a world so consumed by screens, it can be easy to overlook playing with your kids. John and Danny bring up how much time people are spending on their phones, and Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to better control her tech-use as a mother.

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The Great Smartphone Debate

PluggedIn

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Don't Be So Serious! Aug 03, 2023

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Regardless of your personality, it's good to have fun with you kids. Gary Thomas talks with Jim Daly about a time he learned to be grateful for the present moment as a father. Plus, John Fuller and Danny Huerta discuss how serious parents can learn to have fun.

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From Helicopter Parent to Lighthouse Parent

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When You Are Inconvenienced Aug 01, 2023

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When things don't go as planned, it can be easy to get upset as a mom or dad. Jim Daly and Gary Thomas talk about good and bad ways to handle your frustrations as a parent. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta will also remind us how choosing to enjoy the moment can make a difference in your parenting.

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Recapturing Courage: What Kids Can Teach You About God

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Four Explanatory Styles Jul 27, 2023

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A big key to helping your kids succeed in life is teaching them to stop making excuses. Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Kathy Koch about four types of excuses kids can make. You'll also hear John and Danny share how you can practically help your kids eliminate excuses from their vocabularies.

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