Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast
Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast
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Listening Well, Even if Your Parents Didn’t Teach You How
Is it possible to be a good listener, even if that wasn't modeled for you growing up? Jim Daly joins Michelle Nietert, who encourages you to listen to your kids with your eyes. Plus, Danny addresses what to do if you find yourself repeating the same mistakes your parents made. Find us online at…
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Get on Their Level
How do you respond well when your kid asks, "why did this bad thing happen?" Jim Daly talks to Michelle Nietert about getting on your children's level, and helping them deal with fear. Also, John and Danny will help you encourage your kids when they're struggling with imagining the worst-case scena…
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Offering vs. Demanding to Give Advice
It's challenging when your adult child is making decisions you disagree with. You may wonder, "Will my son or daughter ever ask for my opinion?" Danny shares how you can be a good friend when giving advice, without being a control freak. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some encouragement …
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If Your Adult Child is Irresponsible
What if your adult child is not as responsible as you raised them to be? John and Danny bring up common frustrations parents of adult kids have today. Then, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Gary Chapman, who tells an encouraging story of a couple, Steve and Linda, whose daughter went from struggling to thrivi…
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Starting Family Devotions
Getting your kids to focus during family devotions is NOT easy. John and Danny discuss some of the ways they tried to implement things like reading the Bible and praying with their children. Also, Jim Daly talks with Tim Shoemaker about how he went from struggling with devotion times, to getting hi…
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Using Wisdom with AI
How do you teach your kids to navigate the world of technology and AI, when we're surrounded by them? Danny shares how parents can set a better example for not being on your phones all the time. Also, Arlene Pellicane and Jim Daly address some of the pitfalls with using AI too much. Find us onl…
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Planned Emancipation’s Goal
Letting go of your children is a challenging process as they get older, but it's a necessary part of parenting. John and Danny open up about how they learned to let go in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who share what the goal is for something called Pla…
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When Your Teen Needs Independence
How do you avoid putting your identity in your kids' behavior? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer on how children need to face consequences for their choices, and a concept called Planned Emancipation. Also, John and Danny explain why it's hard but necessary to let your kids s…
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Don’t Shut Down their Feelings
What should you say when your child says, "I'm scared?" John and Danny bring up some of their experiences of helping their kids overcome fear. Plus, Jim Daly and Michelle Nietert discuss what patterns you should pay attention to if your kid seems afraid. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/p…
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When the Worst Has Happened
What do you do if tragedy strikes? Jim Daly interviews Melissa Hannigan on how God comforted her after her son died. Also, Danny shares how he's seen others trust God, even during a difficult time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the …
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