Your Brain Needs a Break!

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Your Brain Needs a Break!

October 31, 2024

When you're constantly on a screen, it's really bad for your brain. Danny talks with John about how he's dealt with the issue of screen-time among his own kids. Also, David Murrow and Jim Daly explain why your brain needs quiet moments and not to be on a screen full time.

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How do you avoid constantly worrying about your kids? John and Danny explain how worry is a common struggle for many parents. Also, Jim Daly interviews Heidi St. John on how she's learned to let go of worry by trusting the Lord. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-10-15?refcd=2169001 https://sf.fotf.com/kz79yy https://store.focusonthefamily.com/fueling-motherhood-through-spiritual-discipline-digital/?refcd=2169001 https://sf.fotf.com/sfkhsl https://sf.fotf.com/zg7vsh https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2169001 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Inspiring Your Teen to Make Changes

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What if your parenting was only a small adjustment away from better communication with your teen? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus talk about ways you can inspire your teenager to make small changes. Also, Danny and John share how teens long to be challenged and inspired Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-06-18?refcd=2168803 https://sf.fotf.com/c1pog9 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-talk-with-your-teen-without-losing-your-mind-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2168803 https://sf.fotf.com/5fezmd https://sf.fotf.com/3f4i4l https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2168803 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Not Tolerating Disrespect from Your Teen

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Have you ever had a moment where your teen snapped at you? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly share about how to respond well when your teen is upset. Then, Danny and John will encourage parents who feel like they've not done a good job of talking to their teenager. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-06-18?refcd=2168502 https://sf.fotf.com/ft7dg6 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-talk-with-your-teen-without-losing-your-mind-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2168502 https://sf.fotf.com/9dt594 https://sf.fotf.com/ym1889 https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2168502 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/