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How does a single parent work through discipline challenges with his or her kids? Linda Ranson Jacobs spent years as a single mother, and she talks with Jim Daly about a concept called step-back parenting. Then, Danny and John share a few insights on helping single parents work through technology concerns with their children.

 

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Finding Hope and Joy While Single Parenting 

 

PluggedIn

 

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How does a single parent work through discipline challenges with his or her kids? Linda Ranson Jacobs spent years as a single mother, and she talks with Jim Daly about a concept called step-back parenting. Then, Danny and John share a few insights on helping single parents work through technology concerns with their children.
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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

Single Parents & Discipline

Introduction

When Kids See You Fail

Get Off the Screen

Resources for You

What if your kids seeing you fail was actually a good thing? Jay and Laura Laffoon and Jim Daly discuss times they didn't succeed while doing activities with their kids, and why that led to some great discussions. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to get off the screens and replace them with fun, interactive things with your children.

 

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

Receive the book Ultimate Dad Night for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to Do with Their Kids 

 

Match Your Parenting to Your Kid's Needs

 

Download the Godcaster App

 

Support This Show!

 

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What if your kids seeing you fail was actually a good thing? Jay and Laura Laffoon and Jim Daly discuss times they didn't succeed while doing activities with their kids, and why that led to some great discussions. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to get off the screens and replace them with fun, interactive things with your children.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-06-18?refcd=2495503">Receive the book Ultimate Dad Night for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/sgwh5m">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/fun-and-faith-based-activities-for-dads-to-do-with-their-kids-digital-download/?refcd=2495503">Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to Do with Their Kids</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/yxzmqq">Match Your Parenting to Your Kid's Needs</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/j3dirz">Download the Godcaster App</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2495503">Support This Show!</a>
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If You Fail at an Activity

What Manhood Is & Is Not

Get Your Son to Open Up

Sharing Our Thoughts & Struggles

Resources on Boys

Is it difficult to get your son to talk? Jim Daly and Molly DeFrank share ways you can engage with your boys in conversation. Then, Danny and John discuss why sharing how you're doing as a parent might be the key to unlocking your boy's heart.

 

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Receive the book Mothering Boys for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Eight Critical Needs Every Mother of Young Boys Should Know 

 

13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals

 

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Is it difficult to get your son to talk? Jim Daly and Molly DeFrank share ways you can engage with your boys in conversation. Then, Danny and John discuss why sharing how you're doing as a parent might be the key to unlocking your boy's heart.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-06-16?refcd=2495303">Receive the book Mothering Boys for your donation of any amount!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ok6hr6">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/eight-critical-needs-every-mother-of-young-boys-should-know-i-ii-digital-download/?refcd=2495303">Eight Critical Needs Every Mother of Young Boys Should Know</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/emi1mk">13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/bx1kuj">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2495303">Support This Show!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/hflpj3">If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.</a>

Getting Boys to Open Up

Pressures on Girls Today

Encouraging Your Daughter

Social Media & Comparison

With the rise of social media, girls are bombarded with messages on what it means to be beautiful. Scarlet Hiltibidal and Jim Daly share how to encourage your daughters that they are enough, even if the world doesn't tell them that. Also, John and Danny offer some great insights on helping your daughter navigate the digital space today.

 

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

Receive the book He Numbered the Pores on My Face for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Helping Your Daughter Embrace Her Inner Beauty 

 

What is Beauty?

 

Talking to Your Daughter about Her Worth, Identity, and Beauty

 

Support This Show!

 

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With the rise of social media, girls are bombarded with messages on what it means to be beautiful. Scarlet Hiltibidal and Jim Daly share how to encourage your daughters that they are enough, even if the world doesn't tell them that. Also, John and Danny offer some great insights on helping your daughter navigate the digital space today.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-06-11?refcd=2495302">Receive the book He Numbered the Pores on My Face for your donation of any amount!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/k09ar4">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-your-daughter-embrace-her-inner-beauty-digital-download/?refcd=2495302">Helping Your Daughter Embrace Her Inner Beauty</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/xvu1h4">What is Beauty?</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/pp449a">Talking to Your Daughter about Her Worth, Identity, and Beauty</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2495302">Support This Show!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/hflpj3">If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.</a>

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