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Talking to Your Pre-Teens About Sex – Part 2
April 25, 2024
How do you encourage your kids to save sex for marriage when they hear so many toxic messages from the world? Jim Daly talks to a panel of parents about a creative analogy for encouraging your kids to stay sexually pure. Also, John and Danny offer hope to parents who discover their kids are looking at pornography. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-03-26?refcd=2049801 https://sf.fotf.com/rrksi5 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/investing-in-your-child-for-the-teen-years-digital-download/?refcd=2049801 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/seven-strategies-to-combat-teen-porn-use/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/counseling-services-and-referrals/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Talking to Your Pre-Teens About Sex – Part 1
April 23, 2024
Having the sex talk with your kids can be awkward, but it's important for them to hear about it from you as their parent first. Danny shares with John about what age is a good time to have the talk with your kids. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with a group of parents about things they learned when talking to their kids about sexuality. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-03-26?refcd=2048604 https://sf.fotf.com/rrksi5 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/investing-in-your-child-for-the-teen-years-digital-download/?refcd=2048604 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/tween-and-teen-development/ https://sf.fotf.com/vcfcbv https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
When a Single Mom Carries Guilt
April 18, 2024
Single parenting is very difficult, but if you or someone you know is facing that, there is hope for you. Dr. Roland Warren, who grew up in a single parent home, speaks with Jim Daly about how single moms can let go of guilt. Also, if the something feels off with a child, John and Danny will give some ideas for how a single parent can reset that relationship. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-20?refcd=2046906 https://sf.fotf.com/jlawzv https://store.focusonthefamily.com/help-for-single-moms-raising-boys-digital-download/?refcd=2046906 https://sf.fotf.com/qwvcm7 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/4-ways-to-survive-being-a-single-mom/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Being a Dad to the Fatherless
April 16, 2024
How can you be a father-figure to a kid in your community? Roland Warren tells Jim Daly about a time he reached out to a boy who lost his dad. Plus, John and Danny offer some ideas for being a good father to girls. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-20?refcd=2047402 https://sf.fotf.com/sq2ua https://store.focusonthefamily.com/help-for-single-moms-raising-boys-digital-download/?refcd=2047402 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/a-single-parents-path-to-community/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/what-defines-a-father/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Training for a Servant’s Heart
April 11, 2024
A healthy child is one who serves others. Danny talks with John how he's tried inspiring his kids to help others. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder on how to instill values like serving and cleanliness in your children. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-13?refcd=2044704 https://sf.fotf.com/mc43xe https://store.focusonthefamily.com/more-effective-habits-to-embrace-in-parenting-digital-download/?refcd=2044705 https://sf.fotf.com/1nt96j https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/nurturing-a-servants-heart-in-kids/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Modeling a Good Marriage for Your Kids
April 9, 2024
Having a good marriage can help bring stability to your children. Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder will encourage you to fight for a good marriage for the sake of your kids. Also, Danny talks with John about why it matters to his kids that he has a good relationship with his wife. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-13?refcd=2044704 https://sf.fotf.com/wrfdji https://store.focusonthefamily.com/more-effective-habits-to-embrace-in-parenting-digital-download/?refcd=2044704 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/maintaining-your-marriage-when-you-become-parents/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/go-ahead-let-your-kids-grade-your-parenting/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
The Legacy of Praying Parents
April 4, 2024
Praying for your kids can have an impact that lasts for decades. Dr. Erwin Lutzer tells Jim Daly a story about a time his father prayed over him. Also, if you're wondering if prayer actually makes a difference, John and Danny will share some helpful insights. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-08?refcd=2044403 https://sf.fotf.com/c6lzs https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-be-a-prayer-warrior-for-your-children-digital-download/?refcd=2044403 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/battle-plan-praying-strategically-for-your-children/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/an-essential-guide-to-effective-prayer-for-family/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Hypocritical Parents
April 2, 2024
We've all been guilty of being hypocritical at some point. However, how do you respond when your child accuses you of being a hypocrite? Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer address some indicators that a parent is not sincere. Plus, John asks Danny about some times he's counseled parents through situations where a child thought the parent was hypocritical. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-08?refcd=2044801 https://sf.fotf.com/h0bw8 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-be-a-prayer-warrior-for-your-children-digital-download/?refcd=2044801 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/when-your-kids-reject-god/ https://sf.fotf.com/srhcb https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
How Your Teens Handle Technology
March 28, 2024
How do you help your pre-teen or teen navigate the complicated world of the internet? Jim Daly speaks with a panel of parents on how they had some honest conversations with their kids about healthy tech use. You'll then hear from Danny and John who will provide some hope to parents whose kids have faced online bullying. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-03-26?refcd=2031009 https://sf.fotf.com/eq6ay3 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/investing-in-your-child-for-the-teen-years-digital-download/?refcd=2031009 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/knowing-how-to-prevent-cyberbullying/ https://sf.fotf.com/9tghv https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Teens and Their Friends
March 26, 2024
A good indicator of where your child is going is his or her friends. How can you help them use discernment in the friends they choose? Jim Daly chats with a group of parents, who share how they had conversations with their pre-teens about making godly friends. John also asks Danny about ways he and his wife Heather handled the topic of friendship with their kids during the teen years. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-03-26?refcd=2030509 https://sf.fotf.com/ffdzr https://store.focusonthefamily.com/investing-in-your-child-for-the-teen-years-digital-download/?refcd=2030509 https://sf.fotf.com/2virgz https://sf.fotf.com/m9enh https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Giving Your Children Hope for Their Future Families
March 21, 2024
With so many fractured families today, a lot of children question if having a family can still work. How do you inspire your kids to believe marriage and parenting are good things to pursue? Jim Daly and Dr. Roland Warren encourage single moms to cast a vision for their kids' future families. Danny and John will then address how men can still be good dads, even if you didn't have a role model to follow growing up. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-20?refcd=2026804 https://sf.fotf.com/h7gvz https://store.focusonthefamily.com/help-for-single-moms-raising-boys-digital-download/?refcd=2026804 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/hope-and-faith-during-single-parent-struggles/ https://sf.fotf.com/5cvbk https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Don’t Stuff Away Childhood Trauma
March 19, 2024
Undealt with childhood trauma can last for years or even decades. If that's part of your past, how do you move forward in a healthy direction? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Roland Warren, who faced a lot of trauma growing up, and has learned to overcome it. John and Danny will also encourage you that it's never too late to find healing. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-20?refcd=2026106 https://sf.fotf.com/0o3v4 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/help-for-single-moms-raising-boys-digital-download/?refcd=2026106 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/how-to-recognize-the-warning-signs-of-childhood-trauma/ https://sf.fotf.com/k8wvv https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Privileges, Praise and Labels
March 14, 2024
Do your kids follow the rules you set, or is it a struggle for them to obey? While some children are more rules oriented than others, Dr. Randy Schroeder will speak with Jim Daly about why rules must be forged inside a healthy relationship with your kids. You'll also hear John and Danny bring up ways that encouragement can influence your child's behavior. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-13?refcd=2023704 https://sf.fotf.com/p2n7jq https://store.focusonthefamily.com/more-effective-habits-to-embrace-in-parenting-digital-download/?refcd=2023704 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/five-characteristics-of-biblical-discipline/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/4-easy-ways-to-improve-the-way-you-discipline/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Reigning in the Discipline
March 12, 2024
It's frustrating when you've told a son or daughter to do something, but he or she doesn't listen. How can you discipline them in a way that's effective? Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder give some very helpful perspectives on handling discipline as a parent. Also, John and Danny will encourage more serious parents to not be too rigid. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-13?refcd=2023603 https://sf.fotf.com/lc9qk https://store.focusonthefamily.com/more-effective-habits-to-embrace-in-parenting-digital-download/?refcd=2023603 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/five-characteristics-of-biblical-discipline/ https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/4-easy-ways-to-improve-the-way-you-discipline/ https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
When You Get Something Wrong as a Parent
March 7, 2024
If your son or daughter is making poor choices, it's easy to fixate on wanting them to change. But in those moments, it takes a lot of humility to examine yourself. John and Danny will encourage you to do some difficult self-examinations as a parent. Find us online at http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2024-02-08?refcd=2023604 https://sf.fotf.com/ze4rc https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-be-a-prayer-warrior-for-your-children-digital-download/?refcd=2023604 https://sf.fotf.com/kwrox https://sf.fotf.com/op59j https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/