When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Follow Your Rules

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When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Follow Your Rules

October 10, 2024

It's one thing to set rules for our kids, but it's not always easy to implement them. But what about when your teen wants more independence? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly speak about how teenagers need more freedom as they get older. Plus, if your teen is engaging in inappropriate behavior, and isn't following your rules at all, John and Danny will provide some insights on how to respond well.

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Hope for Worried Parents

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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

November 7, 2024

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

November 5, 2024

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/