One of the worst decisions you can make with your teens is trying to control them. Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus talk to Jim Daly on why trying to sway all of your teen's choices is a recipe for disaster. Also, John asks Danny how parents can respond well if their teen was given some freedom, but they violated that privilege. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
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When Will it Be Up to Me?
When your son or daughter reaches the teen phase, it's common for him or her to want independence and to speak his or her mind. John and Danny open up about times their kids became more opinionated in the teen years. Plus, Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer address the main battle that parents of teens face. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter https://sf.fotf.com/0ughun Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
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Learning from Your Mistakes
Every parent makes mistakes, but the key is owning them when you make one. John and Danny share about times they messed up as parents, and how they learned from those situations. Then, Melissa Hannigan talks to Jim Daly about how volunteering in a correctional facility helped her let go of perfectionism. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Inconvenient Parenting for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children Family Reading of Scripture Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions? Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
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The Need for Intentionality & Wisdom
To be a great parent, you need to be focused. Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly explain why not being intentional is bad for your parenting. Also, John and Danny bring up why you also need God's wisdom to help you parent well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Inconvenient Parenting for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children Family Reading of Scripture 10 Good Life Lessons That My Parents Taught Me Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
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Forming New Habits and When Your Kid is Anxious
Forming new habits with your family can be quite a challenge. John and Danny open up about how they tried new things with their kids. Also, Jim Daly and Justin Earley encourage parents to follow God's leading with trying to form new routines. Then, Justin will tell a story of comforting his son after a nightmare. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family Are Your Parenting Fears Hurting Your Kids? Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.
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