To be a great parent, you need to be focused. Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly explain why not being intentional is bad for your parenting. Also, John and Danny bring up why you also need God's wisdom to help you parent well.

 

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To be a great parent, you need to be focused. Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly explain why not being intentional is bad for your parenting. Also, John and Danny bring up why you also need God's wisdom to help you parent well.
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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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The Need for Intentionality & Wisdom

Don't Bail Your Teen Out

Giving Effective Freedom

Communication Frustrations

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One of the worst things you can do is bail your teen out when they make a poor choice. Danny and John open up about times their kids learned some hard lessons, and how they were tempted to bail them out. Also, Jim Daly chats with Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus on communicating with your teens about their need to take responsibility.

 

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One of the worst things you can do is bail your teen out when they make a poor choice. Danny and John open up about times their kids learned some hard lessons, and how they were tempted to bail them out. Also, Jim Daly chats with Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus on communicating with your teens about their need to take responsibility.
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Tell Them Who’s Responsible

When the Kids Become Teens

Treat Them Like Adults

Teen Dating Challenges

Resources for You

It's a massive adjustment when your child becomes a teenager. Danny opens up about how he and his wife had to approach things differently when their kids reached the teen years. Also, Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who explain why it's the right thing to start treating your teens like they're adults. At the end, John and Danny will address what to do if you don't like the person your teen is dating.

 

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It's a massive adjustment when your child becomes a teenager. Danny opens up about how he and his wife had to approach things differently when their kids reached the teen years. Also, Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who explain why it's the right thing to start treating your teens like they're adults. At the end, John and Danny will address what to do if you don't like the person your teen is dating.
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Transitioning to a Young Adult

Introduction

When You Need to Listen

"I'm Repeating My Parents Mistakes."

Parenting Resources

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.

 

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Getting Kids to Listen

 

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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.
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