How do you like to start your day as a parent? John and Danny explain how they tried starting their days when their kids were little. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about what helped her start her days off well, and times she's faced disappointed expectations as a mom.



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How do you like to start your day as a parent? John and Danny explain how they tried starting their days when their kids were little. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about what helped her start her days off well, and times she's faced disappointed expectations as a mom.
 
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Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.

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Centering Your Heart on God in the Mornings

Being a mother is absolutely exhausting. If you're feeling that way now, we want to encourage you to keep going. Danny and John share how their wives have worked so hard with raising kids. Also, Heidi St. John and Jim Daly speak to moms about how to keep your focus on God, even when you feel weak.



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Being a mother is absolutely exhausting. If you're feeling that way now, we want to encourage you to keep going. Danny and John share how their wives have worked so hard with raising kids. Also, Heidi St. John and Jim Daly speak to moms about how to keep your focus on God, even when you feel weak.
 
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When You Feel Weak as a Mom

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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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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When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Follow Your Rules

How do you learn to let go and still practice healthy discipline with your child during the teen years? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus address the types of consequences that are effective in disciplining your teens. Also, John asks Danny what are some common mistakes parents make when trying to discipline a teenager.



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How do you learn to let go and still practice healthy discipline with your child during the teen years? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus address the types of consequences that are effective in disciplining your teens. Also, John asks Danny what are some common mistakes parents make when trying to discipline a teenager.
 
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