Modeling Resilience

Temperament & Toughness

A Time Danny Overcame

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How are you modeling determination for your kids? Danny shares about a family hiking trip that turned into a fun opportunity to teach his kids perseverance. You'll also hear Jim Daly chat with Dr. Kathy Koch on the benefits of resilience.

 

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How are you modeling determination for your kids? Danny shares about a family hiking trip that turned into a fun opportunity to teach his kids perseverance. You'll also hear Jim Daly chat with Dr. Kathy Koch on the benefits of resilience.
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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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Resiliency and Mental Toughness

Emotional Kids

Guarding Your Minds

Emotions Bring Connection

Is one of your kids more emotional than the others? Danny opens up about the ways his kids expressed their emotions. Plus, Jim Daly talks to professional counselor Debra Fileta who gives some helpful insights on the popular verse, "Jesus wept."

 

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Is one of your kids more emotional than the others? Danny opens up about the ways his kids expressed their emotions. Plus, Jim Daly talks to professional counselor Debra Fileta who gives some helpful insights on the popular verse, "Jesus wept."
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Handling Emotions Like Jesus

Optimist or a Pessimist?

Positive vs. Negative Thinking

Speaking Life into Your Kids

Do you tend to be an optimist or a pessimist in your parenting? John and Danny answer that question for themselves. Then, Jim Daly talks to Katherine Hill about how our thought patterns impact our brain chemistry, and why it's good for you to think positively. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

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Do you tend to be an optimist or a pessimist in your parenting? John and Danny answer that question for themselves. Then, Jim Daly talks to Katherine Hill about how our thought patterns impact our brain chemistry, and why it's good for you to think positively. 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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Introduction

Sara Clime's Insights

Helping a Friend in Need

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Parenting a child who has special needs is a unique journey filled with challenges and joys. Sara Clime joins Jim Daly to discuss some of the things she's learned while raising her son. Plus, John and Danny give you some ideas for how you can help a parent who has a child with special needs.

 

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Parenting a child who has special needs is a unique journey filled with challenges and joys. Sara Clime joins Jim Daly to discuss some of the things she's learned while raising her son. Plus, John and Danny give you some ideas for how you can help a parent who has a child with special needs.
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