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What is the value of a stay-at-home mom? Today, Jen Babakhan joins Danny and Rebecca to talk about a stay-at-home mom vs a working mom. Plus, we'll hear a question from one of our listeners who wants to know how she can find purpose as a stay-at-home mom!
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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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Jen Babakhan: Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom

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Danny and Rebecca continue their conversation with Dave Boden about raising Gen Alpha (born 2010–2024) in an AI-shaped world. He describes risks of AI chatbots giving unsafe advice and reducing real-life relationships, and he outlines big data’s influence. Practical guidance includes parents learning AI realities, modeling healthy tech habits, answering teens’ 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.
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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>

Raising Gen Alpha/Gen Anxious ( Part 2 of 2)

Meet Generation Alpha

ALPHA Acronym Explained

Anxiety Tools for Parents

Listener Q&A Gen Alpha Slang

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&A covers Gen Alpha slang terms and points every parent should know.
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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> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/osi4li">Shop our podcast store</a>

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Worldview Part Two Kickoff

Apologetics & Resources

Relational Discipleship at Home

Worldview In Your Home

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James host part two with Billy Hutchinson, director of Colson Educators at the Colson Center on equipping parents to foster a biblical Christian worldview amid cultural pressures. They discuss, building relational “capital,” treating people as image-bearers, and parenting with an authoritative style. Practical take-a-ways include encouraging a safe space for questions about God, serving others, and meaningful liturgies like prayer and blessings.
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Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James host part two with Billy Hutchinson, director of Colson Educators at the Colson Center on equipping parents to foster a biblical Christian worldview amid cultural pressures. They discuss, building relational &ldquo;capital,&rdquo; treating people as image-bearers, and parenting with an authoritative style. Practical take-a-ways include encouraging a safe space for questions about God, serving others, and meaningful liturgies like prayer and blessings. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-practice-makes-parents-2026-08-19?refcd=2516208">A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/t6udjx">Equipping Parents for Back To School Download</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/kk96u8">A Student's Guide To Culture</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vb4bh1">Built For Resilience Webinar</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/nop7wi">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7rtbvq">Parenting Style Quiz</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/n2mcga">Speak To A Counselor</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/pgox0x">Shop our podcast store</a>

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