For a household to function smoothly, you need rules. However, from time to time it’s important to consider whether the rules you have in place serve the proper purpose.



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In just 90 seconds, get practical marriage and parenting help from Focus on the Family president Jim Daly. The biblical wisdom from this podcast provides bite-sized encouragement that helps busy Christian families thrive together in Christ.

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Change the Rules

Do you think of your children as sugar cookies who all come out the same because you treat parenting like a recipe to follow? Jim Daly shares how to raise each of your children as individuals according to their unique personalities

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Do you think of your children as sugar cookies who all come out the same because you treat parenting like a recipe to follow? Jim Daly shares how to raise each of your children as individuals according to their unique personalities
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Cookie-Cutter Parenting

We think one look is all it takes to understand another person. Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why to fully know someone, we must get beneath the surface.

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We think one look is all it takes to understand another person. Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why to fully know someone, we must get beneath the surface.
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Secret Riches

No matter how much you and your spouse share in common, you won’t mesh in every part of your relationship. Jim Daly explains how to navigate differences, so they bring you and your spouse together instead of driving you apart.

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No matter how much you and your spouse share in common, you won&rsquo;t mesh in every part of your relationship. Jim Daly explains how to navigate differences, so they bring you and your spouse together instead of driving you apart.
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