Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

What if your kids seeing you fail was actually a good thing? Jay and Laura Laffoon and Jim Daly discuss times they didn't succeed while doing activities with their kids, and why that led to some great discussions. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to get off the screens and replace them with fun, interactive things with your children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Ultimate Dad Night for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to Do with Their Kids Match Your Parenting to Your Kid's Needs Download the Godcaster App Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Is it difficult to get your son to talk? Jim Daly and Molly DeFrank share ways you can engage with your boys in conversation. Then, Danny and John discuss why sharing how you're doing as a parent might be the key to unlocking your boy's heart. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Mothering Boys for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Eight Critical Needs Every Mother of Young Boys Should Know 13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons Counseling Consultation and Referrals Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

With the rise of social media, girls are bombarded with messages on what it means to be beautiful. Scarlet Hiltibidal and Jim Daly share how to encourage your daughters that they are enough, even if the world doesn't tell them that. Also, John and Danny offer some great insights on helping your daughter navigate the digital space today. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book He Numbered the Pores on My Face for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Helping Your Daughter Embrace Her Inner Beauty What is Beauty? Talking to Your Daughter about Her Worth, Identity, and Beauty Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Rules are good, but when you emphasize them too much, it's not healthy for your relationship. John and Danny discuss how they've learned too many guidelines in parenting isn't a good thing. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why we need to focus more on the relationship with our kids than on rules. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting Counseling Consultation and Referrals Building Your Discipline Toolkit From a Biblical Perspective Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

One of the best replacements for screens is picking up a book. Danny opens up on which of his kids enjoyed reading more than the other. Also, Sarah Mackenzie and Jim Daly discuss some of the ways reading with your kids can create a better connection with them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Read-Aloud Family for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Create Lifelong Memories With Your Kids Through Reading How to Raise Kids Who Love Reading 5 Positive Effects Reading Has on Child Development Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

With how pervasive technology has become, is it possible to unplug and live a real life? Jim Daly talks with Jonathan McKee about how he and his family had to set better boundaries with their tech usage. Plus, Danny shares the need to tell your kids that you want to connect with them in the real world. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Reconnect In Real Life: Tips To Reduce Screen Time... Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Unplugged: Tips to Control Your Child’s Social Media Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do you show up as a parent even if you're facing health challenges? Danny talks about a time where he fought through some back issues. Also, Becky Harling joins Jim Daly to discuss how she and her family worked through a tough cancer diagnosis. At the end, Danny and John offer hope to parents who've been diagnosed with a mental health issue. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listening to the Heart of Your Kids Mental Health Resources Counseling Consultation and Referrals Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Today, we address the challenges that military families go through. Heather Gray Blalock joins Jim Daly to share about how she and her kids got through her husband's passing, after he died in combat. Then, Danny and John will offer encouragement to military families with children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Faith, Hope, Love and Deployment for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Remembering Fallen Heroes and Their Families Counseling Consultation and Referrals Resources: Military Issues Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do you respond well if your child admits they're struggling with their gender identity? Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch talk with Jim Daly about some of the ways this is a prevalent issue in the world today. Plus, Danny will share some encouragement for if your child is struggling with their God-given identity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Raising Gender-Confident Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Helping Your Child Thrive With Gender Confidence Truth Rising Counseling Consultation and Referrals Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Boys might not be as open about their emotions as girls, but that doesn't mean they're dealing with less pressures. Brooke McGlothlin shares insights with Jim Daly on some of the hard things boys are facing today. You'll also hear from John and Danny at the end about why doing activities is helpful for young men and their development. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Praying for Teen Boys for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Praying to Protect the Heart of Your Son Counseling Consultation and Referrals Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.