Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Parenting a child who has special needs is a unique journey filled with challenges and joys. Sara Clime joins Jim Daly to discuss some of the things she's learned while raising her son. Plus, John and Danny give you some ideas for how you can help a parent who has a child with special needs.

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The Beauty of Raising a Special Needs Child

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Parenting and Special Needs: Why Me?

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Are you tired? The truth is, many parents feel that way. Danny and John give some sobering stats on how exhausted moms and dads are today. Then, Jim Daly talks to Chris and Jenni Graebe about some ways you can be intentional to slow down, get some rest and enjoy time with your family.

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Setting a New Rhythm For Your Family

5 Ways to Make a Change in Momentum with Family Relationships

Building Family Identity

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Does it feel like your screens have taken over your schedules? Danny and John address how a lot of parents need to be more aware of their screen-time usage. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Molly DeFrank about creating a gameplan for getting off of screens and focusing instead on real-life.

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How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast

PluggedIn Screen Fast 2026

7 Tips for a Technology and Social Media Detox

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Is your kid feeling lonely, disconnected or anxious? Danny shares with John how he's seen an increase in those issues in recent years. Then, Jim Daly talks to Eliza Huie about how kids need to guard the information they're watching, for the sake of their mental health.

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How To Nurture Emotional Health In Your Child

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How can we teach our kids to be more generous? Jill Garner talks with Jim Daly about a shopping trip that turned into a powerful lesson. Also, Danny talks about how you can teach your children to live more selfless

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How to Build Moral Courage in Your Kids

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