Focus on Parenting Podcast
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.
Episodes
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.
What if the moment you put your kids to bed is a wonderful chance to point them to God? Justin Earley talks with Jim Daly about how he implemented something called a "Bedtime Liturgy," with his sons. Plus, Danny Huerta and John Fuller will encourage you to check and see if your kids are really comprehending the love of Jesus.
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Like it or not, screens have a huge impact on your child's brain-development. Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share some statistics that expose the downside of phone addiction. Also, Danny and John offer some insights for parents on how to reign in screen-time with your children.
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...Even many little kids today are addicted to a screen. How do we as parents do a better job of managing our screen-time? John talks with Dr. Danny Huerta about how he encouraged his kids to set boundaries with technology. Also, Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane discuss rules you can establish to help your kids not waste time on their phones.
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What are ways to avoid getting discouraged when your plans get interrupted? John asks Danny about how he handled a family trip that got interrupted. Jim Daly then talks to Danika Cooley about a time she felt ill and couldn't read Scripture to her kids. She'll share how she made adjustments as well in that situation.
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As a parent, what's the best way to teach your children about the Bible, especially when their attention span is short? Danny opens up about how getting your kids to pay attention to Scripture isn't always easy. Then, Danika Cooley and Jim Daly discuss some proper ways for parents to teach their kids about God's Word.
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How do you trust God with your kids when others don't understand your decisions? John and Danny open up about times they made difficult choices as fathers, even when some of their family members questioned their decisions. Plus, Melissa Hannigan talks with Jim Daly about a time her family felt God calling them to make a move to another state.
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One of the keys to successful parenting is being willing to adapt to change. Danny shares with John about how he's had to be flexible with his own kids. Then, Jim Daly talks to Melissa Hannigan on how she's learned to deal with her children's spontaneity. She also gives a few healthy mindsets for parents.
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Every parent has had a moment where you got extremely frustrated with your kids. John and Danny open up about times they did, and how they needed to take a moment to calm down. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Justin Earley, who felt convicted over a time he tried telling his kids God loved them, immediately after he'd lost his cool one night.
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Have you ever come home bewildered at how messy your house was? Most of us have. Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how keeping your house clean is a process, not a one-and-done scenario. Also, John asks Danny what's helped him and his family try to keep their home clean.
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If you or your kids are spending a lot of time on social media, it's good to ask yourself, "How is this impacting me?" Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share something called the ABC's of Screen-Time. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to set a good example for your kids on screen-time usage.
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Social media can help you stay in touch with friends, but it also has many issues. Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share about the dangers kids face on social media. Then, Danny and John will encourage you to respond well if your child is getting inappropriate messages online.
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Do your children see you read your Bible? John and Danny address how they tried setting a good example for their kids by reading God's Word. Then, Jim Daly and Danika Cooley give some thoughts on ways you can teach your children to appreciate Scripture.
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How do you and your spouse try to teach your kids about God? Even if you have very different methods, it's good for your kids to learn from both of you. Danny and John share how their methods of training their children to love Jesus were different from their spouses. Also, Danika Cooley talks with Jim Daly about how her and her husband used their unique gifts to help their kids.
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Does praying with your kids feel awkward sometimes? Danny talks to John about how a lot of parents wrestle with this very thing. Then, Jim Daly speaks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling on how moms can be encouraged in Christ, even on days when it feels hard.
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How do you train your children to love prayer if they can't seem to concentrate on it? Danny and John bring up how that was a struggle for their parenting journeys. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom on how they've tried teaching their kids to recognize ways God is working in their lives.
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Every mom or dad has had moments where you felt like sitting on the couch, and not doing something. John and Danny open up about times they felt tempted to procrastinate. Plus Kristi Clover talks with Jim Daly about how procrastination is usually a symptom of stress.
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Are you more of a planner or a spontaneous parent? Danny and John share how they approach planning vs. spontaneity. Then, Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how to balance planning with flexibility as a mom or dad.
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Have you ever intended to be on your phone for a few minutes, only to look up and realize you've lost an hour? Danny and John address how a lot of parents are setting a bad example regarding screen-time around their kids. Also, Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share some age-appropriate guidelines for your kids with screens.
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
So many kids and parents are glued to a screen today! How can we do better in this area? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address some alarming statistics on how screens and social media are negatively impacting young kids today. Than, Danny and John will give some pointers on replacing screen-time with more helpful activities.
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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