Dr. Kathy Koch explains why your child’s character matters more than his or her intelligence.
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Dr. Kathy Koch explains why your child&rsquo;s character matters more than his or her intelligence. <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/unlock-your-childs-learning-potential-with-the-8-types-of-intelligence">Listen to today's broadcast</a> <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-13?refcd=2523406">Get today's featured resource "8 Great Smarts"</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/unlock-your-childs-learning-potential-with-the-8-types-of-intelligence">Explore more episode resources </a> <a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey/?refcd=2328103&amp;source=FOTFMIN&amp;utm_source=fotfapppodcastwebpageapplespotify&amp;utm_medium=shownotes&amp;utm_campaign=focusonthefamilyminute">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.</a>

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Smart Isn’t Character

Dr. Lee Warren talks about how choosing to look at the positive things in your life can help you develop a healthier mindset.
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Dr. Lee Warren talks about how choosing to look at the positive things in your life can help you develop a healthier mindset. <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/renewing-your-mind-rewiring-your-brain?refcd=2526901">Listen today's broadcast</a> <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-19?refcd=2526901">Get today's featured resource "The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery"</a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens?refcd=2526602"> </a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/renewing-your-mind-rewiring-your-brain">Explore more episode resources </a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens?refcd=2526602"> </a><a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey/?refcd=2328103&amp;source=FOTFMIN&amp;utm_source=fotfapppodcastwebpageapplespotify&amp;utm_medium=shownotes&amp;utm_campaign=focusonthefamilyminute">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.</a>

Developing a Positive Mindset

Todd Evans talks about building back the long-term commitment between a husband and wife even after you’ve hurt each other.
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Todd Evans talks about building back the long-term commitment between a husband and wife even after you&rsquo;ve hurt each other. <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/strengthening-your-marriage-while-caring-for-a-child-with-special-needs?refcd=2526801">Listen today's broadcast</a> <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-18?refcd=2526801">Get today's featured resource "How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities" </a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens?refcd=2526602"> </a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/strengthening-your-marriage-while-caring-for-a-child-with-special-needs">Explore more episode resources </a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens?refcd=2526602"> </a><a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey/?refcd=2328103&amp;source=FOTFMIN&amp;utm_source=fotfapppodcastwebpageapplespotify&amp;utm_medium=shownotes&amp;utm_campaign=focusonthefamilyminute">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.</a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens?refcd=2526602">&nbsp;</a>

Rebuilding Commitment Takes Time

Tim Shoemaker uses scuba diving as an analogy for navigating tricky conversations with your kids.
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Tim Shoemaker uses scuba diving as an analogy for navigating tricky conversations with your kids. <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens?refcd=2526602">Listen today's broadcast </a><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-17?refcd=2526602">Get today's featured resource " What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen" </a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens?refcd=2526602"> </a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens">Explore more episode resources </a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens?refcd=2526602"> </a><a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey/?refcd=2328103&amp;source=FOTFMIN&amp;utm_source=fotfapppodcastwebpageapplespotify&amp;utm_medium=shownotes&amp;utm_campaign=focusonthefamilyminute">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.</a><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/essential-skills-for-navigating-tough-conversations-with-teens?refcd=2526602">&nbsp;</a>

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