Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

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When Your Child Moves Away Jul 15, 2021

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Seeing your child leave home is one of the biggest and sometimes hardest transitions you'll make as a parent. John and Danny willl provide some tips for making that transition well.
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Giving Appropriate Affirmation Jul 13, 2021

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Encouraging your child is a wonderful thing, but how do you do it when you need to confront him or her? John and Danny offer some tips for responding well when your child disappoints you.
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When You're Exhausted as a Parent Jul 08, 2021

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How can parents keep it together when they feel so tired? Danny and John give some encouragement to exhausted moms and dads. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake.
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Consider it Pure Joy Jul 06, 2021

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As a parent it's easy to feel tired by the constant demands of raising kids. John and Danny offer some hope to exhausted parents. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake.
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Encouraging Healthy Learning Habits Jul 01, 2021

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It's easy to celebrate your kid when he or she makes a good grade, but what about when he or she perseveres through something difficult? John and Danny offer some thoughts on how to encourage your children when they show resilience. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson.
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The Problem with 'Do Your Best' Jun 29, 2021

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Instructing your kids is part of parenting, but teaching them takes time. John and Danny discuss how to have a healthy perspective when training your kids to learn life lessons. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson.
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Bringing Your Parenting Fears to God Jun 24, 2021

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John and Danny offer advice to parents who are afraid of missing a hidden problem in their child's life.
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Is Your Child Overscheduled? Jun 22, 2021

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Today, many children are overscheduled and exhausted. John and Danny describe why downtime is so important for your kids. Featuring guest Teri Lynne Underwood.
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Parents and Grandparents: Tips for Communication Jun 17, 2021

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Grandparents can play a significant role in their grandchild's life by offering their unconditional love. John and Danny list topics for grandparents and parents to discuss to prevent misunderstandings.
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Managing Expectations for Grandparents Jun 15, 2021

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It can be painful if your parents aren't involved in your kids' lives. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who feel like their kids are missing out.
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