Sometimes, what your son or daughter needs is a hug from you. John and Danny discuss the benefits of hugging your child and offer tips for how to respond when he or she doesn't want one. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.

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Sometimes, what your son or daughter needs is a hug from you. John and Danny discuss the benefits of hugging your child and offer tips for how to respond when he or she doesn't want one. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. 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. Get Matt and Lisa Jacobson's book "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" or their book "100 Ways to Love Your Son" for your donation of any amount: <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-07?refcd=1169003" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-07?refcd=1169003</a> Get more episode resources: <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/showing-healthy-affection/#featured-resource-cta" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/showing-healthy-affection/#featured-resource-cta</a> If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: <a href="https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/</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.