Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that's not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too.
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Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that's not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast</a> or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

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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Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman Part 3

When Kids Ask Bible Questions

Edgy Parts of the Bible

Teens & The Bible

Parenting Resources

Have you ever gotten a question from your kids about the Bible that you weren't sure how to answer? Danny and John address why it's okay to admit if you don't know the answer to a biblical question your kid might ask. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Danika Cooley about navigating through some of the edgier parts of the Bible.

 

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Have you ever gotten a question from your kids about the Bible that you weren't sure how to answer? Danny and John address why it's okay to admit if you don't know the answer to a biblical question your kid might ask. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Danika Cooley about navigating through some of the edgier parts of the Bible.
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When Scripture is Difficult

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Doing Family Devotions

If You Can't Have Dinner Together

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Are family devotions a struggle? Do your kids have a hard time paying attention? Jim Daly chats with Pastor Jonathan Evans and his wife Kanika on how they've learned to be flexible with family devotions and young kids through rides to school and dinner conversations. Also, John and Danny will offer you some encouragement if you aren't able to have dinner together often as a family.

 

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Are family devotions a struggle? Do your kids have a hard time paying attention? Jim Daly chats with Pastor Jonathan Evans and his wife Kanika on how they've learned to be flexible with family devotions and young kids through rides to school and dinner conversations. Also, John and Danny will offer you some encouragement if you aren't able to have dinner together often as a family.
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Be Flexible with Family Devotions

The Emotions of Easter

How Your Kids Can Get Easter

Resources for Parents

The story of Easter is quite violent, when you really examine the crucifixion of Jesus. How do you share about that with your kids? Dr. Josh Straub and his wife Christi talk to Jim Daly about how you can help your kids understand the Easter story.

 

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The story of Easter is quite violent, when you really examine the crucifixion of Jesus. How do you share about that with your kids? Dr. Josh Straub and his wife Christi talk to Jim Daly about how you can help your kids understand the Easter story.
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