Encouraging Their Giftings and Identity

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Encouraging Their Giftings and Identity

June 6, 2024

What are your kids passionate about? Danny tells John a story about a passion his daughter developed at a young age. You'll then hear Janel Breitenstein speak to Jim Daly about teaching your kids to find their identity in who God says they are, not in what others think of them.

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How Much Freedom Should You Give Your Teen?

June 20, 2024

One of the biggest adjustments a parent has to make is learning to let go when your child becomes a teen. Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly share why it's dangerous to be a controlling parent. You'll also hear from John and Danny about why sometimes our discipline speeches don't always register with our kids.

Teens and Formulas Don’t Mix

June 18, 2024

Some kids love rules while others don't. However, if a parent is too strict, Danny and John will share why that can increase the chances of rebellion. Then, Dr. Ken Wilgus joins Jim Daly to discuss how most parents are doing better job than we think. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-05-14?refcd=2079901 https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect/?refcd=2082002 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-talk-with-your-teen-without-losing-your-mind-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2082002 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/mykidsage/?refcd=2082002 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/family-qa/tips-for-communicating-with-teens-how-to-connect-when-emotions-run-high/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When Technology Clutters Your Life

June 13, 2024

Kids and even parents feel the constant temptation to scroll on a smartphone. Danny and John explain why it's such a draw to pull out your phone. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis, who speaks about some of the ways she's struggled with being on a screen for too long, even while raising kids. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-05-14?refcd=2079901 https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect/?refcd=2079901 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/clearing-out-your-space-and-schedule-digital-download/?refcd=2079901 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/four-conversations-parents-should-have-with-their-kids-about-digital-devices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvouwyyrwhq?refcd=2079901 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/