Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights on relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults.
Boundaries with Kids
Age and Stage eNewsletters
Speak to a counselor 
For more great parenting content, check out our Practice Makes Parent podcast 

Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He&rsquo;ll provide insights on relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-08?refcd=2516412">Boundaries with Kids</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/age-and-stage-learn-about/?refcd=2516412">Age and Stage eNewsletters</a> <a href="https://www.christiancounselorsnetwork.com?refcd=2516412">Speak to a counselor </a> <a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/practice-makes-parent/?refcd=2516412">For more great parenting content, check out our Practice Makes Parent podcast </a>

In less than an hour, catch up on the “best-of” Christian parenting and marriage insights from Focus on the Family. The Weekend bundles the highlights from five shows into a weekly segment you can listen to at home or on the go. Join hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller for the encouragement and resources your family needs to thrive together in Christ.

Focus on the Family Weekend

Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries 

British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God’s perspective by looking up, looking in, looking back, looking around, and looking ahead. Then Pastor J. D. Greear shares practical insights and real-life stories to help believers reach our broken culture with the love of Christ. Hear his encouragement to meet people where they are, live as authentic examples of Jesus in everyday life, and make a lasting impact for the gospel.
Jesus Christ – The Truth
J.John Audio Collection
Everyday Revolutionary
ReFOCUS with Jim Daly

British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God&rsquo;s perspective by looking up, looking in, looking back, looking around, and looking ahead. Then Pastor J. D. Greear shares practical insights and real-life stories to help believers reach our broken culture with the love of Christ. Hear his encouragement to meet people where they are, live as authentic examples of Jesus in everyday life, and make a lasting impact for the gospel. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-13?refcd=2509002">Jesus Christ &ndash; The Truth</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/j-john-collection-signup?refcd=2509002">J.John Audio Collection</a> <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-06?refcd=2509002">Everyday Revolutionary</a> <a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/refocus-with-jim-daly/?refcd=2509002">ReFOCUS with Jim Daly</a>

How to Change Your Perspective on Life /How to Represent Christ in Today's Culture

What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Because as Jessica reminds us, “Your family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong.”
Come on Home
Age and Stage eNewsletters
Parents' Guide to Technology 2026
BePresent – Plugged In App Review

What&rsquo;s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it&rsquo;s not perfection &ndash; it&rsquo;s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You&rsquo;ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Because as Jessica reminds us, &ldquo;Your family doesn&rsquo;t have to be perfect to be strong.&rdquo; <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-15?refcd=2502703">Come on Home</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/age-and-stage-learn-about/?refcd=2502703">Age and Stage eNewsletters</a> <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/?refcd=2502703">Parents' Guide to Technology 2026</a> <a href="https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/bepresent-screen-time-app-review/?refcd=2502703">BePresent &ndash; Plugged In App Review</a>

Tiny Habits Can Build a Stronger Family 

Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Hear their stories of sharing and processing their origin stories to better understand their emotions and know each other deeply.
The Fight for Us
Hope Restored
Fight for a Stronger and Deeper Marriage
How to Stop Fighting Your Spouse: Seven Steps to Win-Win Solutions in Marriage

Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Hear their stories of sharing and processing their origin stories to better understand their emotions and know each other deeply. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-09?refcd=2502902">The Fight for Us</a> <a href="https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com">Hope Restored</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/fight-for-a-stronger-and-deeper-marriage/">Fight for a Stronger and Deeper Marriage</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/how-to-stop-fighting-your-spouse-seven-steps-to-win-win-solutions-in-marriage/">How to Stop Fighting Your Spouse: Seven Steps to Win-Win Solutions in Marriage</a>

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