Moms and dads often parent like a light switch – all one way or all the other. Jim Daly explains why what kids really need are parents who act like a dimmer switch with a range of responses that meet kids at their point of need.

 

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Moms and dads often parent like a light switch &ndash; all one way or all the other. Jim Daly explains why what kids really need are parents who act like a dimmer switch with a range of responses that meet kids at their point of need.
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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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Dimmer Switch

Self-confidence is crucial to a child’s well-being. Believing that they’ve got what it takes is something children learn from parents. Jim Daly shares how parents can literally speak confidence into their children’s lives.

 

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Self-confidence is crucial to a child&rsquo;s well-being. Believing that they&rsquo;ve got what it takes is something children learn from parents. Jim Daly shares how parents can literally speak confidence into their children&rsquo;s lives.
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You're Good Enough

Is honesty really the best policy, even when it opens the door to suffering and pain? Jim Daly explains why the truth may sting, but it offers us our greatest – and often only – chance to find healing, peace, and purpose.

 

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Is honesty really the best policy, even when it opens the door to suffering and pain? Jim Daly explains why the truth may sting, but it offers us our greatest &ndash; and often only &ndash; chance to find healing, peace, and purpose.
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Tell Me Who I Am

How should you respond if your child looks you in the eye and says, “No. I won’t do what you tell me to do”? Jim Daly explains why it’s wise to understand the motive beneath your child’s behavior before taking action.

 

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How should you respond if your child looks you in the eye and says, &ldquo;No. I won&rsquo;t do what you tell me to do&rdquo;? Jim Daly explains why it&rsquo;s wise to understand the motive beneath your child&rsquo;s behavior before taking action.
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