How do we respond to our strong willed child? Cynthia Tobias joins Danny and Rebecca to discuss how we can change our parent communication to reach our stubborn kids. Plus, we'll hear a question from a listener who wants to know how she can persuade her daughter to do her chores.



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How do we respond to our strong willed child? Cynthia Tobias joins Danny and Rebecca to discuss how we can change our parent communication to reach our stubborn kids. Plus, we'll hear a question from a listener who wants to know how she can persuade her daughter to do her chores.
 
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/pmp-goaa-2015602"> Get Cynthia's book for a gift of any amount!</a>
 
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Dive into the heart of Christian parenting with "Practice Makes Parent," your go-to podcast for actionable insights, faith-based inspiration, and real-life strategies for every stage of parenthood. From the joyous toddler years to the challenging school-age phase, the perplexities of puberty, and the exhilarating journey of guiding your confident teen, this podcast is your trusty companion. Join hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James as they bring you weekly episodes packed with the wisdom of parenting experts. Uncover Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and a treasure trove of resources designed to empower moms and dads in today's ever-evolving culture in this fun Christian parenting podcast.

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Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss how Christian parents can bring God’s Word into public schools. They talk with Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School and author of Backpack Faith. She explains that First Amendment freedoms protect students’ rights to express faith at appropriate times, including praying, reading the Bible, wearing religious messages, using faith in assignments, and meeting for Bible studies with equal access rules. We also answer a listener's question about taking her kids out of public school.
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Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss how Christian parents can bring God&rsquo;s Word into public schools. They talk with Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School and author of Backpack Faith. She explains that First Amendment freedoms protect students&rsquo; rights to express faith at appropriate times, including praying, reading the Bible, wearing religious messages, using faith in assignments, and meeting for Bible studies with equal access rules. We also answer a listener's question about taking her kids out of public school. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-practice-makes-parents-2026-09-09?refcd=2527202">Backpack Faith: Helping Your Child Live Confidently for Jesus in Public School</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/4trps7">Bring Your Bible To School Day</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/k1ig3c">Get Your Free Download of Important Decisions That Affect Your Child</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/6819x8">ABCDEF Sheet For Parents</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/kg7c0i">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/mjsfbn">Alliance Defending Freedom</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/qz4bos">Speak To A Counselor</a>

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Take Our FREE Parenting Assessment
List Of Words Gen Alpha Says
Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email
Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!
Speak To A Counselor

Danny and Rebecca continue their conversation with Dave Boden about raising Gen Alpha (born 2010&ndash;2024) in an AI-shaped world. He describes risks of AI chatbots giving unsafe advice and reducing real-life relationships, and he outlines big data&rsquo;s influence. Practical guidance includes parents learning AI realities, modeling healthy tech habits, answering teens&rsquo; identity/purpose/belonging questions through faith, family, and church, and prioritizing in-person rhythms. They also highlight SMART tech benefits and discuss balancing tech limits in homeschooling. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-practice-makes-parents-2026-09-02?refcd=2518501">Raising Gen Alpha</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/a27i9k">Take Our FREE Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/gqkqxv">List Of Words Gen Alpha Says</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/v6fcd4">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/akuz7z">Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It&rsquo;s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/8t90au">Speak To A Counselor</a>

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ALPHA Acronym Explained

Anxiety Tools for Parents

Listener Q&A Gen Alpha Slang

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Raising Gen Alpha
Take Our FREE Parenting Assessment
List Of Words Gen Alpha Says
Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email
Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!
Speak To A Counselor

Are you raising Gen Alpha? Danny and Rebecca speak with author Dave Boden on the things that have impacted how this generation sees their lives. They emphasize parental self-regulation, asking for help, reframing thoughts, and teaching kids to face discomfort, while grounding their identity in faith. The Q&amp;A covers Gen Alpha slang terms and points every parent should know. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-practice-makes-parents-2026-08-26?refcd=2516102">Raising Gen Alpha</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/m31wf2">Take Our FREE Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ujnorv">List Of Words Gen Alpha Says</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/yrbw8t">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vm0o61">Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It&rsquo;s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ufhfrr">Speak To A Counselor</a>

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