Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Sharing your faith with your children is one of the greatest privileges as a parent. The key is to share it in way they can understand. To help you do that, John and Danny give some helpful ideas for telling your kids about Jesus. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive "Keeping Your Kids on God's Side" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-15?refcd=1328306 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/sharing-your-faith-on-their-level/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/answering-your-kids-tough-faith-questions-digital-product?refcd=1328306 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Having rules in your home is part of being a parent. But too much emphasis on rules can lead to rebellion. John and Danny address how being a cheerleader for your child might influence him or her to be less rebellious. Featuring Connie Albers. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Connie's book "Parenting Beyond the Rules" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-10?refcd=1325406 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/parenting-beyond-the-rules/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/parenting-the-heart-of-your-teen-digital-product/?refcd=1325406 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A mother has a special capacity to show love and affection to her kids. To encourage mother's in their great work, John and Danny share how they've seen their wives love on their children. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Rhonda Stoppe's book "Moms Raising Sons to be Men" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-11-16?refcd=1324602 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/how-a-mom-reflects-gods-heart/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/mothers-and-sons-being-a-godly-influence-digital-product?refcd=1324602 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Every child is uniquely designed by God with special talents. The key is in recognizing what your son or daughter is good at. John and Danny share how you can engage with your kid, even if your dreams and desires are very different from each other. Featuring Shelia Erwin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Shelia's book "Raising Up Dreamers: Find and Grow Your Child’s God-Given Talents" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-01?refcd=1324802 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/encouraging-different-gifts-dreams/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/dreaming-with-your-child-digital-download?refcd=1324802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As a parent, it's fun to see your child dream about who he or she wants to become. But what do you do when a child's dream doesn't work out? John and Danny discuss how to be an encouragement to your son or daughter even when his or her dream falls apart. Featuring Shelia Erwin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Shelia's book "Raising Up Dreamers: Find and Grow Your Child’s God-Given Talents" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-01?refcd=1324802 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/encouraging-your-childs-dreams/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/dreaming-with-your-child-digital-download?refcd=1324802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A common question parents of teen boys will ask is, "Should I let my son play video games?" John and Danny offer some help to parents whose sons are playing too many video games. Featuring Jonathan McKee. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Jonathan's book "The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-02-22?refcd=1317406 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/teen-boys-video-games/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Raising teen boys today is a challenging task. But with God's help, it's still possible to guide your teen son when he faces a challenge. John and Danny offer ways to encourage a teen son to replace bad behaviors with good ones. Featuring Jonathan McKee. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Jonathan's book "The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-02-22?refcd=1317406 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/raising-teen-boys-today/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When you try to form a new habit in your parenting, it doesn't happen overnight. The truth is, it takes time and patience. John and Danny offer some helpful insights on how to form new habits in your home. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Yerkovichs' book "How We Love Our Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-28?refcd=1314705 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-you-make-a-change/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you try to be the perfect parent, sooner or later you will fall short. But when you mess up, how you respond can make or break a situation. John and Danny share how you can practice healthy vulnerability with your children, even when you've made a mistake. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Yerkovichs' book "How We Love Our Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-28?refcd=1314705 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/practicing-vulnerability-as-a-parent/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As your child becomes a teenager, it's very common for him or her to pull away, which can lead to a lot of tension in the relationship. In this discussion, you'll hear about how boys tend to pull away from their mothers, and John and Danny share about how fathers can connect with a teen daughter as she becomes more independent. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Rhonda Stoppe's book "Moms Raising Sons to be Men" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-11-16?refcd=1311602 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/tension-with-your-teen/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/