How Danny Approached Sports

Kids and Sports Pressure

Don't Add Pressure

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Many kids today feel overly pressured to perform well in sports. Brian Smith and Dr. Ed Uszynski speak with Jim Daly on how parents can have a proper perspective on when their kids play sports. Also, Danny gives you some encouragement if you realize you've been putting too much pressure on your kids in athletics. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Away Game
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Teaching Kids Character Through Sports (Digital)
Sports from a Christian Family Perspective
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Many kids today feel overly pressured to perform well in sports. Brian Smith and Dr. Ed Uszynski speak with Jim Daly on how parents can have a proper perspective on when their kids play sports. Also, Danny gives you some encouragement if you realize you've been putting too much pressure on your kids in athletics. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-07-30?refcd=2510102">Away Game</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/5yes0b">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/teaching-kids-character-through-sports-digital-download/?refcd=2510102">Teaching Kids Character Through Sports (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/h78ex0">Sports from a Christian Family Perspective</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/um4a9a">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster</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.

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Kids & Homework Statistics

Practical Solutions

Don't Falsely Praise

Helpful Tools

Is one of your kids struggling to get his or her homework completed? John and Danny share some statistics on how many kids and parents are battling homework frustrations. Then, Jim Daly talks to Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht about some solutions for what you can do if your child is struggling with homework. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Christian Mama’s Guide to the Grade School Years
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Navigating the Early Grade School Years (Digital)
Schoolwork and Homework Responsibility
Understanding Learning Styles

Is one of your kids struggling to get his or her homework completed? John and Danny share some statistics on how many kids and parents are battling homework frustrations. Then, Jim Daly talks to Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht about some solutions for what you can do if your child is struggling with homework. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-08-11?refcd=2516201">The Christian Mama&rsquo;s Guide to the Grade School Years</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/aq1imi">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/navigating-the-early-grade-school-years-digital-product/?refcd=2516201">Navigating the Early Grade School Years (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/r7f9oo">Schoolwork and Homework Responsibility</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/4jrjm0">Understanding Learning Styles</a>

Getting Kids to do Homework

Introduction

Bonding & Boundaries

Key Boundaries in the School Year

Parenting Resources

Do you lean more towards being a rule-follower or wanting to have fun with your kids? Jonathan McKee and Jim Daly discuss why a healthy parent needs both rules and relationship. Danny will follow that up with some thoughts on having good boundaries with your kids during the school year. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
If I Had a Parenting Do Over
Parenting Resource Page
Balancing Bonding and Boundaries as a Parent (Digital)
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

Do you lean more towards being a rule-follower or wanting to have fun with your kids? Jonathan McKee and Jim Daly discuss why a healthy parent needs both rules and relationship. Danny will follow that up with some thoughts on having good boundaries with your kids during the school year. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-08-06?refcd=2512301">If I Had a Parenting Do Over</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/jm2xmz">Parenting Resource Page</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/balancing-bonding-and-boundaries-as-a-parent-digital-product/?refcd=2512301">Balancing Bonding and Boundaries as a Parent (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/9p83hq">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster</a>

Boundaries to Help You Bond

When Monica Homeschooled

Addressing Socializing Concerns

Resources for You

More parents in the Christian community are trying homeschooling. But how do you know if it's the right move for you and your children? Monica Swanson talks to Jim Daly about some of the things she learned from choosing to homeschool her kids. John and Danny will also address parents who want to homeschool but are concerned about their kids' social lives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Becoming Homeschoolers
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Home Schooling: Giving Your Child a Strong Foundation (Digital)
Resources: Homeschooling
Planning Your Home School

More parents in the Christian community are trying homeschooling. But how do you know if it's the right move for you and your children? Monica Swanson talks to Jim Daly about some of the things she learned from choosing to homeschool her kids. John and Danny will also address parents who want to homeschool but are concerned about their kids' social lives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-08-04?refcd=2512201">Becoming Homeschoolers</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/kv7c41">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/home-schooling-giving-your-child-a-strong-foundation-digital/?refcd=2512201">Home Schooling: Giving Your Child a Strong Foundation (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/piq3d6">Resources: Homeschooling</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ot8zkz">Planning Your Home School</a>

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