It's a convicting question to ask, "What if my kids become like me?" John and Danny share how their kids have sometimes tried to imitate them, and Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman discuss how to ask God to help us change for the better.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" for your donation of any amount!   Parenting Resource Page   Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe ..read more

Giving your teen an opportunity to serve can help him or her grow as a person. John and Danny discuss why it's important for teens to practice helping other people, and Jim Daly talks with Dr. Gary Chapman about a time he taught his kids to serve some neighbors.    Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" for your donation of any amount!   Parenting Resource Page   Launch Into the Teen Years Kit   The Best Chores for Teenagers   Listen Anytim ..read more

As your kids are growing up, it's good to introduce them to real-life heroes. Jim Daly talks with Lisa-Jo Baker about who some of her heroes are, and John and Danny discuss some places you can take your kids to meet admirable people.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount!   Parenting Resource Page   The Super Power of Real Heroes   Fearlessly Facing the Final Unknown   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y ..read more

Movies can be fun, but raising kids in real life isn't the same as the films portray. John and Danny share how to stop comparing your parenting with movies, and Jim Daly speaks with Lisa-Jo Baker about how she's wrestled with comparison as a parent.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount!   Parenting Resource Page   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Getting Positive About Midlife Changes   7 Traits of ..read more

When your child is blindsided by difficult news, it can be hard for them to find the words to say. John and Danny offer some advice for how to share bad news with your kids in an age-appropriate way. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about when she announced to her kids she'd been diagnosed with cancer. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" for your donation of any amount!   Parenting Resource Page   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-F ..read more

Have you ever been correcting a child, only to have him or her be intimidated by your discipline? Many of us have experienced that. John and Danny share about paying attention to our non-verbal cues as parents. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Becky Harling about ways she's relied on God for improving the communication with her kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" for your donation of any amount!   Parenting Resource Page   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parenting ..read more

What's your greatest fear as a parent? If you're feeling bombarded with fears today, John and Danny will share parts of their story and offer a reminder on what you can control in parenting. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Gary Thomas about how he's learned to trust God with his children.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Sacred Parenting   Parenting Resource Page   What Do You Do When Your Child Loses Faith in God?   Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u ..read more

Seeing your kids follow Jesus is such a beautiful thing. Jim Daly talks with popular author Gary Thomas about the spiritual dimension of parenting. Also, John Fuller and Danny Huerta will give an encouraging perspective to parents whose children have left the faith.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Sacred Parenting   Parenting Resource Page   The Divine in the Daily Grind   Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback ..read more

As Christians, the gospel is a reminder that God still loves us, even after we've made a mistake. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer practical ideas for showing love to your teen, and John and Danny encourage parents who feel like their teenager is beginning to pull away. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager Parenting Resource Page The Love Language Quiz How to Help Your Teen Get Closer to God Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback ..read more

When you mess up as a parent, it's not easy to apologize and ask for forgiveness. Jim Daly talks with Dr. Gary Chapman about a formula for how to apologize to a child, and John and Danny provide some hope to parents who feel shame over something they did wrong. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager Parenting Resource Page Does a Child’s Bad Behavior Mean You’re a Bad Parent? Link to Counseling Services Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback ..read more