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Jim Daly

What's Driving Your Teen's Behavior?

June 1, 2021

It's typical for teenagers to experience ups and downs. But if your child continues to be withdrawn or angry, consider what's under the surface. John and Danny describe root fears that can cause teens to act out.

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May 27, 2021
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May 25, 2021
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May 20, 2021
John and Danny offer practical advice for teaching your child a Biblical view of sexuality. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the Launch Into the Teen Years Kit with your donation of any amount: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/launch-into-the-teen-years-kit#refcd=1092404Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/sharing-gods-vision-for-sexuality/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
May 18, 2021
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May 4, 2021
There's so much conflicting advice on the internet about correcting your child's misbehavior – but what does the Bible teach about godly discipline? John and Danny offer practical, Bible-based advice.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Dr. David Clarke's book "Parenting is Hard and Then You Die" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-01-05?refcd=1084201Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/getting-a-handle-on-godly-discipline/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
April 29, 2021
If you're a mom or a dad, you're the best person to show your kids that following God is more than going to church on Sunday mornings. John and Danny describe how to encourage your child's faith from an early age.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Dr. David Clarke's book "Parenting is Hard and Then You Die" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-01-05?refcd=1084201Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/its-not-too-early-to-teach-your-kids-about-god/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
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Need help raising your kids? The Focus on Parenting Podcast provides tried and true parenting advice to help your children thrive.

About Jim Daly

Jim Daly is President of Focus on the Family. His personal story from orphan to head of an international Christian organization dedicated to helping families thrive demonstrates — as he says — "that no matter how torn up the road has already been, or how pothole-infested it may look ahead, nothing — nothing — is impossible for God."

Daly is author of two books, Finding Home and Stronger. He is also a regular panelist for The Washington Post/Newsweekblog “On Faith.”

Keep up with Daly at www.JimDalyBlog.com.

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