Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

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/

Even from a young age, boys want to be respected. As a mom, you have a unique and wonderful opportunity to show him a healthy version of what that looks like. But what if you feel like you've missed some opportunities? John and Danny offer hope to parents who feel like they didn't teach their sons healthy respect. 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/mothers-respecting-their-sons//#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As your child grows, he or she will make mistakes. But instead of shielding them from all their errors, it's best to let them try and learn. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who are afraid to let their kids make decisions for themselves. Featuring Crystal Paine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Crystal Paine's book "Love-Centered Parenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-12-09?refcd=1311201 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/letting-them-make-mistakes/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When your child wants to tell you something, your first instinct might be to try and solve the problem. But what if one of the most effective things you can do is listen? John and Danny discuss how listening to your child can help improve the relationship with him or her. Featuring Crystal Paine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Crystal Paine's book "Love-Centered Parenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-12-09?refcd=1311201 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/listening-with-humility/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/