When Parents Are Incarcerated
Hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James speak with Betsy Wright and Nikki Mattison from Angel Tree Ministry about children who have absent parents. If you know any grandparent raising their grandchild -- no matter if their incarcerated or not -- make sure to send them this podcast episode! We talk about how kids mask their shame, various trauma-informed approaches, and how to rebuild relationships. In the Q&A, theres advice for a grandmother raising teens to keep praying, encourage consistent communication, prioritize emotional safety, and seek counseling resources.
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Equip parents to raise children in faith!
If you are a parent or grandparent, you know how tough it is to raise up the next generation of Christians in today’s ever-evolving culture. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James team up in the podcast, “Practice Makes Parent,” to offer real-life strategies rooted in Scripture for every stage of parenthood. Your support today makes this free podcast and a host of other resources available to parents.
Your gift today also equips parents with inspiring resources like Adventures in Odyssey®, age-appropriate magazines, counseling efforts, Bring Your Bible to School Day®, Raising Highly Capable Kids™, the Live It Challenge™ and so much more.
Invest in the next generation by filling out the form below to support Focus on the Family resources for parents.
Featured Offer
Equip parents to raise children in faith!
If you are a parent or grandparent, you know how tough it is to raise up the next generation of Christians in today’s ever-evolving culture. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James team up in the podcast, “Practice Makes Parent,” to offer real-life strategies rooted in Scripture for every stage of parenthood. Your support today makes this free podcast and a host of other resources available to parents.
Your gift today also equips parents with inspiring resources like Adventures in Odyssey®, age-appropriate magazines, counseling efforts, Bring Your Bible to School Day®, Raising Highly Capable Kids™, the Live It Challenge™ and so much more.
Invest in the next generation by filling out the form below to support Focus on the Family resources for parents.
About Practice Makes Parent
About Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James
Daniel Huerta is the vice president of the Parenting and Youth department at Focus on the Family. In this role, he oversees Focus’ initiatives that equip parents to disciple and mentor the next generation, so that they can thrive in Christ.
Rebecca St. James
Rebecca and her husband homeschool their three precious children at their home outside of Nashville, TN. Rebecca attributes much of her success in parenting and homeschooling to what she learns on her podcast, Practice Makes Parent, which she co-hosts with Dr. Danny Huerta for Focus on the Family.
Contact Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James
Colorado Springs, CO
80920-1051