Teens and Formulas Don’t Mix

Focus on the Family

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.

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Challenges Young People Face in Their Faith

June 27, 2024

So many anti-Christian messages are being promoted to our kids today. John and Danny will discuss how to respond well if your child finds information online that tries to refute the Bible. Also, J. Warner Wallace and Jim Daly talk about the influence technology has on our children's minds today. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-05-28?refcd=2086102 https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect/?refcd=2086102 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/reaching-the-next-generation-for-christ-digital-download/?refcd=2086102 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-be-intentional-about-raising-christ-followers/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/teach-kids-how-to-defend-their-faith/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Teaching Your Kids a Christian Worldview

June 25, 2024

Many young teens and kids are struggling with their faith. If that starts happening with one of your kids, how should you respond? Danny and John give some reasons why Christianity is true. Plus, J. Warner Wallace shares how he's seen many young people walk away from the faith. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-05-28?refcd=2086108 https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect/?refcd=2086108 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/reaching-the-next-generation-for-christ-digital-download/?refcd=2086108 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-be-intentional-about-raising-christ-followers/

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.