Most parents are happy to praise their child for strong academics. Jim Daly shares why it’s best for parents to focus more on their child’s character. (Original air date: Aug. 12, 2013)

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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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Gifted Children, Strong Character

When we have integrity, our behavior matches our values. Jim Daly shares the story of two friends who prove why it’s valuable to do what’s right, not because it’s easy, but because it’s the right thing to do.

 

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When we have integrity, our behavior matches our values. Jim Daly shares the story of two friends who prove why it&rsquo;s valuable to do what&rsquo;s right, not because it&rsquo;s easy, but because it&rsquo;s the right thing to do.
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A Handshake Is a Handshake

G.K. Chesterton said, “Every high civilization decays by forgetting obvious things.” Jim Daly reminds us of some obvious – and crucially important – ideas that society has forgotten about marriage.

 

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G.K. Chesterton said, &ldquo;Every high civilization decays by forgetting obvious things.&rdquo; Jim Daly reminds us of some obvious &ndash; and crucially important &ndash; ideas that society has forgotten about marriage.
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What’s It For?

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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