Focus On The Family Parenting Podcast

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Resilient Kids" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Raising Resilient Kids   Contact our Counseling Department    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Resilient Kids" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Raising Resilient Kids   6 Ways to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Thrive    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "United in Autism" with audio download of "Don't Give Up: Raising a Child with Autism" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Encouraging Social and Behavioral Development in Children with Special Needs   Contact our Counseling Department    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "United in Autism" with audio download of "Don't Give Up: Raising a Child with Autism" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Contact our Counseling Department   Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Find the Best of Parenting Resources   Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   PluggedIn   The Great Smartphone Debate    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Contact our Counseling Department   From Helicopter Parent to Lighthouse Parent    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Find the Best of Parenting Resources   Recapturing Courage: What Kids Can Teach You About God    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Resilient Kids" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Raising Resilient Kids   Find the Best of Parenting Resources    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the best ways to teach your kids resiliency is to model it yourself. John and Danny share about a parent they admire for this quality. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch address why your innermost beliefs impact your ability to be resilient.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Resilient Kids" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Raising Resilient Kids   5 Emotional and Relational Intelligence Skills    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Raising a child with special needs is not easy. If you or someone you know is in that situation, John and Danny will offer some encouragement. Plus, Jim Daly and Julie Hornok speak about her experience of raising a daughter with autism.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "United in Autism" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism   Encouraging Social and Behavioral Development in Children with Special Needs    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Characters in the Bible are revered for their faithfulness, and yet, many of them had serious flaws too. The key for your parenting is in learning from their examples. John and Danny discuss their favorite Bible characters. Also, Jim Daly will chat with Lisa-Jo Baker on things we can learn from Jesus' disciple named Thomas.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Leading Your Child to Christ   Teaching Your Kids to Read the Bible    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parenting is a demanding job, and it's easy to feel exhausted sometimes. Danny tells John aobut some of the emotions he struggled with as a father. You'll also hear Jim Daly speak with Courtney Ellis about some of the things she wrestled with when her kids were little.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus   Find the Best of Parenting Resources    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The demands of raising toddlers are unlike any other season of parenting. Danny and John discuss what it was likely for them to raise young toddlers. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Courtney Ellis about some of the ups and downs she faced when her kids were little.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus   Shaping Toddler Behavior    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever had a really frustrating moment as a parent that later became a fun memory? John and Danny share some examples from their own parenting journeys. You'll also hear from Jim Daly who speaks with Gary Thomas about learning to embrace the moment you're in as a mom or dad.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Does Performance Drive Your Parenting?   The Divine in the Daily Grind    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many empty nest parents are battling feelings of regret over missed opportunities with their kids. One of the best ways to solve that is to make the most of every moment. John and Danny discuss how to enjoy the present times with your kids, and Jim Daly and Gary Thomas encourage parents who are struggling with regret.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Sacred Parenting" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Does Performance Drive Your Parenting?   Contact our Counseling Department    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's inspiring to see someone who doesn't give up, even when things get tough. As a parent, you want to instill that kind of toughness in your son or daughter. John and Danny talk about encouraging your kids to not give up; plus, Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Kathy Koch about the benefits of resiliency.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Get the Avoiding Chore Wars eBook   Are You Protecting Your Kids Enough?    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Being overly protective of your kids is very dangerous for their overall well-being. John and Danny share how they've seen this play out with parents, and ways to encourage your kids to be resilient. Jim Daly also talks to Dr. Kathy Koch on how to not be too protective as a mom or dad.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Let Your Kids be Kids   Are You Protecting Your Kids Enough?    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Showing hospitality can be one of the best ways to give back to kids in your community. Lisa-Jo Baker shares with Jim and Jean Daly about how she invited company over when her kids got older. Plus, John and Danny address why it's good to open up your home to others. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Show Your Kids How to Be Hospitable to Your Neighbors   Parenting Resources    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Friendships are one of the richest parts of life. But how do you maintain them amidst the demands of parenting? Lisa-Jo Baker speaks with Jim and Jean Daly about some of her best friends, plus John and Danny share a few practical ideas for dads on how to keep friendships strong.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount!   Parenting Resource Page   Abounding Midlife Living   Developing Friendships that Last    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.