Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker

Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker

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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Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 1

Keep the Door Open

Influencing Adult Kids

Talking to an Adult Child

Parenting Resources

One of the more challenging aspects of parenting adult kids is you can't control their choices. Jim Daly and renowned author, Dr. Gary Chapman, will encourage you to focus on being a good influence on your adult son or daughter. Then, John and Danny will remind you that subtle changes to how you interact with an adult child can go a long way.

 

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Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children

 

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One of the more challenging aspects of parenting adult kids is you can't control their choices. Jim Daly and renowned author, Dr. Gary Chapman, will encourage you to focus on being a good influence on your adult son or daughter. Then, John and Danny will remind you that subtle changes to how you interact with an adult child can go a long way.
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/d7fv1c">Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children</a>
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You Can’t Control an Adult Kid

Introduction

Maintain Their Attention Spans

Lessons Danny Taught

Resources for You

How do you keep your kids' attention in an age that's so distracted? Tim Shoemaker shares with Jim Daly that kids today are hungry for real analogies. Plus, Danny talks about some visual lessons that he taught his children, and how those have stuck with them.

 

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Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons 

 

Family Reading of Scripture

 

How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!)

 

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How do you keep your kids' attention in an age that's so distracted? Tim Shoemaker shares with Jim Daly that kids today are hungry for real analogies. Plus, Danny talks about some visual lessons that he taught his children, and how those have stuck with them.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/surprise-your-kids-with-unforgettable-faith-lessons-digital/?refcd=2400102">Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/229c7z">Family Reading of Scripture</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/dg0ykk">How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!)</a>
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Keeping Your Kids’ Attention Through Visuals

Object Lessons

Electrocuted Pickle

If Your Child Isn't a Visual Learner

Our Resources

When your kids are little, sometimes it's best to teach them spiritual principles through visuals. Tim Shoemaker joins Jim Daly to talk about how he electrocuted a pickle to teach his kids a powerful lesson. Also, Danny offers some thoughts for helping your son or daughter who's not a visual learner.

 

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons 

 

Family Reading of Scripture

 

How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!)

 

Support This Show!

 

If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

When your kids are little, sometimes it's best to teach them spiritual principles through visuals. Tim Shoemaker joins Jim Daly to talk about how he electrocuted a pickle to teach his kids a powerful lesson. Also, Danny offers some thoughts for helping your son or daughter who's not a visual learner.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2025-12-16?refcd=2398606">Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vu2c36">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/surprise-your-kids-with-unforgettable-faith-lessons-digital/?refcd=2398606">Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/abqokd">Family Reading of Scripture</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/gsrgv4">How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!)</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2398606">Support This Show!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/hflpj3">If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.</a>

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