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Danny and Rebecca discuss ADHD with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADD Center of West Michigan and author of "You, Me, and Our ADHD Family." If you or your children are having difficulty directing attention, Dr. Rosier has helpful advice that describes ADHD parenting as a “goat rodeo” and offers a “monkeys” naming technique to separate people from symptoms. We also answer a listener's question about too many extra curricular activities. You, Me, and Your ADHD Family Call Our Counseling Line at 1800-A FAMILY Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music! Speak To A Counselor

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss how Christian parents can bring God’s Word into public schools. They talk with Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School and author of Backpack Faith. She explains that First Amendment freedoms protect students’ rights to express faith at appropriate times, including praying, reading the Bible, wearing religious messages, using faith in assignments, and meeting for Bible studies with equal access rules. We also answer a listener's question about taking her kids out of public school. Backpack Faith: Helping Your Child Live Confidently for Jesus in Public School Bring Your Bible To School Day Get Your Free Download of Important Decisions That Affect Your Child ABCDEF Sheet For Parents Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Alliance Defending Freedom Speak To A Counselor

Danny and Rebecca continue their conversation with Dave Boden about raising Gen Alpha (born 2010–2024) in an AI-shaped world. He describes risks of AI chatbots giving unsafe advice and reducing real-life relationships, and he outlines big data’s influence. Practical guidance includes parents learning AI realities, modeling healthy tech habits, answering teens’ identity/purpose/belonging questions through faith, family, and church, and prioritizing in-person rhythms. They also highlight SMART tech benefits and discuss balancing tech limits in homeschooling. Raising Gen Alpha Take Our FREE Parenting Assessment List Of Words Gen Alpha Says Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music! Speak To A Counselor

Are you raising Gen Alpha? Danny and Rebecca speak with author Dave Boden on the things that have impacted how this generation sees their lives. They emphasize parental self-regulation, asking for help, reframing thoughts, and teaching kids to face discomfort, while grounding their identity in faith. The Q&A covers Gen Alpha slang terms and points every parent should know. Raising Gen Alpha Take Our FREE Parenting Assessment List Of Words Gen Alpha Says Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music! Speak To A Counselor

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James host part two with Billy Hutchinson, director of Colson Educators at the Colson Center on equipping parents to foster a biblical Christian worldview amid cultural pressures. They discuss, building relational “capital,” treating people as image-bearers, and parenting with an authoritative style. Practical take-a-ways include encouraging a safe space for questions about God, serving others, and meaningful liturgies like prayer and blessings. A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World Equipping Parents for Back To School Download A Student's Guide To Culture Built For Resilience Webinar Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Parenting Style Quiz Speak To A Counselor

How can you bolster your child's Christian worldview? Danny and Rebecca speak with Billy Hutchinson, of The Colson Center, and he urges parents to be primary disciple makers through intentional teaching and daily practices He gives tips on how to monitor school assignments, assess whether conflicts are occasional or systemic, and even how to request alternate assignments if the school is pushing your parenting boundaries. We also tackle how to address “woke” and LGBT ideologies through our Q & A. A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World Equipping Parents for Back To School Download How The Colson Center Can Help Parents Respond To Wokeness Truth Rising Documentary: Chloe Cole Story Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Transgender Resources Speak To A Counselor

Dr. Danny Huerta hosts a special episode with Focus on the Family Policy Analyst, Jeff Johnston to brief parents on recent US Supreme Court developments affecting education. From "opting out" of assignments, to gender specific sports teams, we'll give you what you need to know for the start of the school year. We even discuss how to approach teachers, school administrations, and even school boards when a line has been crossed. Make sure you share this episode with all of the parents you're meeting at your child's school, and download the Equipping Parents for Back to School 2026 resource, too! 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Check Out The Daily Citizen Get Your Free Download of Equipping Parents For Back To School 2026 Bring Your Bible To School Day Information Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Helping Children Through An Identity Crisis Speak To A Counselor

Have you ever asked yourself if what you believe is REALLY true? Or is it something that culture has influenced in your day-to-day life? Danny and Rebecca welcome Erica Ligenza Gwynn to discuss her book, That’s Just Not True. Erica shares how motherhood exposed half-truths like “I can do anything,” and discusses trusting God through problems rather than doing everything to prevent them. They explore lies such as “I’m stuck,” “I messed it all up”, and “I’ll be happy when...”. We're emphasizing joy, gratitude, and contentment. In the Q&A, we advise a listener worried about generational patterns of children outside marriage. This program encourages prayer, community, and honest future conversations. Get Your Copy of "That's Just Not True" for a donation of any amount. Have you seen our Parenting Assessment Tool? Get a "GratiKube" for your family! Help your child Launch Into the Teen Years. Leave a Comment or Ask Your Question HERE Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. Speak with one of our counselors

It's another Q & A Show where Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James answer your parenting questions. This time, we advise a single mom in Compton, address a worried mom about her 17-year-old pursuing entertainment, and we respond to a child who dislikes spanking, We also help a mom whose 12-year-old is cutting, and counsel a dad of a sensitive 5-year-old to affirm his temperment and sexuality. Have you sent your questions in? Just click on the show notes and you can be a part of our next Q & A Show. 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Check Out Our Parenting Assessment Tool! Here's Some Support For Single Parents Here Are Tips About Spanking Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Here's a Helpful Article Regarding Self-Harm Speak To A Counselor

Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss concerns about declining patriotism among younger Americans with Dr. Ben Carson, who shares his childhood story of poverty, his mother’s emphasis on reading and personal responsibility, and how it shaped his trajectory. There are lots of resources mentioned for parents to help their children learn about history in this one. We know you'll enjoy it! The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture's War on the American Family Bring Your Bible To School Day Sign Up! God Bless Our Country Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!