Kids & Their Character

Character & Mental Health

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How do you raise kids who will have a good attitude? Arlene Pellicane and Jim Daly give some ideas for how to encourage godly character in your kids instead of entitlement. Also, Danny and John discuss how building character in your kids can help improve their mental health. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Parents Rising
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Raising Godly Children in Today's Culture (Digital Download)
8 Strategies PDF
Can a Parent Expect Respect?

How do you raise kids who will have a good attitude? Arlene Pellicane and Jim Daly give some ideas for how to encourage godly character in your kids instead of entitlement. Also, Danny and John discuss how building character in your kids can help improve their mental health. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-09-10?refcd=2528002">Parents Rising</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/stnp4m">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/h77pje">Raising Godly Children in Today's Culture (Digital Download)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/jaeh4b">8 Strategies PDF</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/rvbddt">Can a Parent Expect Respect?</a>

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.

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Keys That Build Your Kid’s Character

Culture tells kids, "If I feel it, it's true." John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta unpack the lies children hear about emotions with Hilary Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics and how parents can help kids keep feelings in the passenger seat, not the driver's seat.

Mama Bear Apologetics

Age and Stage eNewsletter

Helping Your Children Navigate the Culture (Digital)

Culture tells kids, "If I feel it, it's true." John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta unpack the lies children hear about emotions with Hilary Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics and how parents can help kids keep feelings in the passenger seat, not the driver's seat.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2025-04-28?refcd=2538805">Mama Bear Apologetics</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/mykidsage/?refcd=2538805">Age and Stage eNewsletter</a>
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-your-children-navigate-the-culture-digital/?refcd=2538805">Helping Your Children Navigate the Culture (Digital)</a>

Emotions: Great Followers, Terrible Leaders

In this episode of the Focus on the Family Parenting podcast, host John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how parents can encourage their children to take risks responsibly. Young adult Caroline Shankle shares her personal journey with comparison, perfectionism, and learning to embrace failure offering practical insights for families navigating anxiety, decision-making, and the fear of getting it wrong.

The Lion and the Bear 

Fearless Faith: Navigating Anxiety as a Teen

Helping Your Child Approach Anxiety, Bullying, and Identity (Digital Download)

In this episode of the Focus on the Family Parenting podcast, host John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how parents can encourage their children to take risks responsibly. Young adult Caroline Shankle shares her personal journey with comparison, perfectionism, and learning to embrace failure offering practical insights for families navigating anxiety, decision-making, and the fear of getting it wrong.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-05-12?refcd=2537606">The Lion and the Bear&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/fearless-faith/?refcd=2537606">Fearless Faith: Navigating Anxiety as a Teen</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/314a83">Helping Your Child Approach Anxiety, Bullying, and Identity (Digital Download)</a>

Training a Risk Taker

John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta explore the mental health challenges parents face in the exhausting early years, sharing honestly about spousal tension and the need for personal resets. Jim Daly talks with author Jen Babacan about her book Detoured, the importance of moms refueling themselves, and a memorable Target trip gone awry. The conversation wraps up with practical encouragement around self-awareness, community, and small routines that help parents survive the chaos plus a reminder about Focus on the Family's free counseling line.
Detoured
Discovering Your New Identity as a Stay-at-Home Mom (Digital Download)
Speak to a counselor 

John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta explore the mental health challenges parents face in the exhausting early years, sharing honestly about spousal tension and the need for personal resets. Jim Daly talks with author Jen Babacan about her book Detoured, the importance of moms refueling themselves, and a memorable Target trip gone awry. The conversation wraps up with practical encouragement around self-awareness, community, and small routines that help parents survive the chaos plus a reminder about Focus on the Family's free counseling line. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-09-24?refcd=2536001">Detoured</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/d079zn">Discovering Your New Identity as a Stay-at-Home Mom (Digital Download)</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help-now/">Speak to a counselor </a>

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