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Parenting is a demanding job, and it's easy to feel exhausted sometimes. Danny tells John aobut some of the emotions he struggled with as a father. You'll also hear Jim Daly speak with Courtney Ellis about some of the things she wrestled with when her kids were little.
 
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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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Internal Battles Moms and Dads Deal With

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When a Child Moves Home

Clarity If They Come Back

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Many parents have an adult child who has moved back in. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some constructive thoughts for parents in that situation. You'll also hear from John and Danny on how a parent can set healthy parameters for an adult child who's living at home

 

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Many parents have an adult child who has moved back in. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some constructive thoughts for parents in that situation. You'll also hear from John and Danny on how a parent can set healthy parameters for an adult child who's living at home
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If an Adult Child Moves Back In

The Most Important Thing

Devotions & Passing on Your Faith

How Devotions Change Parents

Resources for You

Giving your child a legacy of faith needs to be your top priority. Danny and John address why it's critical to help your kids know who God is. You'll also hear Jim Daly interview Tim Shoemaker on how Psalm 78 inspired him to focus on spiritually training his kids.

 

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Giving your child a legacy of faith needs to be your top priority. Danny and John address why it's critical to help your kids know who God is. You'll also hear Jim Daly interview Tim Shoemaker on how Psalm 78 inspired him to focus on spiritually training his kids.
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Passing Down Your Faith

Devotions that Didn't Work

Lessons to Teach Your Kids

If Your Child Seems Indifferent

How do you teach your kids about God when they're little? Danny describes some times where his kids struggled to understand certain concepts in the Bible. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Tim Shoemaker on how a trip to a stock car race became a powerful spiritual lesson for his sons.

 

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Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

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How do you teach your kids about God when they're little? Danny describes some times where his kids struggled to understand certain concepts in the Bible. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Tim Shoemaker on how a trip to a stock car race became a powerful spiritual lesson for his sons.
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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=2414102">Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons </a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/j8vzah">Family Reading of Scripture</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/c1a7u2">Studying the Bible as a Family</a>
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