Many people think of parenting like checkers – every piece is the same. It’s actually more like chess – each piece is unique and plays a particular function. Jim Daly shares how that concept can revolutionize your parenting.

 

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Many people think of parenting like checkers &ndash; every piece is the same. It&rsquo;s actually more like chess &ndash; each piece is unique and plays a particular function. Jim Daly shares how that concept can revolutionize your parenting.
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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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Chess, Not Checkers

Human connection is necessary for good health. Jim Daly explains why human relationship is so important to our well-being that we’ll create artificial versions when we lack the real thing.

 

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Human connection is necessary for good health. Jim Daly explains why human relationship is so important to our well-being that we&rsquo;ll create artificial versions when we lack the real thing.
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Artificial Connection

According to the National Center for Health, 27% of adults suffer from some form of anxiety. Jim Daly offers practical tips for calming yourself when you feel anxious.

 

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According to the National Center for Health, 27% of adults suffer from some form of anxiety. Jim Daly offers practical tips for calming yourself when you feel anxious.
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End Anxiety

In his classic poem, The Mending Wall, Robert Frost says, “Good fences make good neighbors.” Jim Daly shares why good fences make good marriages, too.

 

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In his classic poem, The Mending Wall, Robert Frost says, &ldquo;Good fences make good neighbors.&rdquo; Jim Daly shares why good fences make good marriages, too.
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Chess, Not Checkers

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