Reflecting on Middle School

Jonathan's Sons on Middle School

When a Kid Does Something Bad

Teen Resources

Middle school is a challenging time for many, but it doesn't have to be wasted. Jonathan Catherman and his sons Reed and Cole join Jim Daly to share a positive way for you and your kids to approach middle school. Then, John and Danny share how to respond well if your child makes poor choices in the middle school years. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Manual to Middle School
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Braving Middle School Like a Boss (Digital)
Launch into the Teen Years 
How to Prepare Your Child for Middle School

Middle school is a challenging time for many, but it doesn't have to be wasted. Jonathan Catherman and his sons Reed and Cole join Jim Daly to share a positive way for you and your kids to approach middle school. Then, John and Danny share how to respond well if your child makes poor choices in the middle school years. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-08-18?refcd=2518405">The Manual to Middle School</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/6t5q41">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/braving-middle-school-like-a-boss-digital-product/?refcd=2518405">Braving Middle School Like a Boss (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/zzsqn8">Launch into the Teen Years </a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7mnv04">How to Prepare Your Child for Middle School</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

Working Through Middle School Challenges

What are the underlying reasons behind your child's misbehavior? Linda Ranson Jacobs tells Jim Daly a story about when her son was misbehaving at school, and how they worked through it. Plus, Danny and John explain how taking time to pray will help you better relate to your kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Single Parent
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Finding Hope and Joy While Single Parenting (Digital)
Speak to a counselor 
Listen to Focus Live on the Godcaster app

What are the underlying reasons behind your child's misbehavior? Linda Ranson Jacobs tells Jim Daly a story about when her son was misbehaving at school, and how they worked through it. Plus, Danny and John explain how taking time to pray will help you better relate to your kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-08-13?refcd=2515602">The Single Parent</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/mh5x9c">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/finding-hope-and-joy-while-single-parenting-digital/?refcd=2515602">Finding Hope and Joy While Single Parenting (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/z797d5">Speak to a counselor </a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3xhae2">Listen to Focus Live on the Godcaster app</a>

If a Kid Misbehaves at School

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>

Working Through Middle School Challenges

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