The Favorite Child

Overprotection, Anxiety, and Anger

What Kind of Animal Parent Are You?

Family Time & Sleep

Gratitude Builds Grit

Phone Distraction and Attachment Issues

Do you have a favorite child? Probably! Are you a dolphin, elephant, or free-range parent? Do you know? Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James go through some recent research that explain, personality types, conscious and unconscious choices in your parenting. If you question your parenting, or if you're anxious about doing the right or wrong things, you'll learn a lot through this episode.

7 Traits of Effective Parenting

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Do you have a favorite child? Probably! Are you a dolphin, elephant, or free-range parent? Do you know? Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James go through some recent research that explain, personality types, conscious and unconscious choices in your parenting. If you question your parenting, or if you're anxious about doing the right or wrong things, you'll learn a lot through this episode.
<a href="https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect%20Assessments%20Portal">7 Traits of Effective Parenting</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/620tmq">Want To Know Your Parenting Style?</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2hqz4v">Parenting Tools Library</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/pj8jgi">Join the Focus on the Family Parenting Facebook Group</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2vd0ki">Take Our Parenting Assessment</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/pvphbl">Reach Out To Our Team of Christian Counselors</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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Welcome and ADHD Focus

Emotional Regulation and Repair

Relationship First Parenting

Medication and Natural Supports

We're continuing our conversation with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of You, Me & Our ADHD Family, focusing on family communication. She highlights emotional regulation as a key ADHD-related challenges, using a “pool” metaphor for big emotions and encouraging families to develop preplanned self-regulation toolkits. We distinguish defiance from ADHD by responding to patterns once everyone is calm. We address self-medicating and we also take a listener question about using diet and nutrition to help with ADHD symptoms. If you or someone in your family has ADHD, let us know what you think of this program!
You, Me, and Your ADHD Family
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Speak To A Counselor

We're continuing our conversation with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of You, Me &amp; Our ADHD Family, focusing on family communication. She highlights emotional regulation as a key ADHD-related challenges, using a &ldquo;pool&rdquo; metaphor for big emotions and encouraging families to develop preplanned self-regulation toolkits. We distinguish defiance from ADHD by responding to patterns once everyone is calm. We address self-medicating and we also take a listener question about using diet and nutrition to help with ADHD symptoms. If you or someone in your family has ADHD, let us know what you think of this program! <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-practice-makes-parents-2026-09-23?refcd=2534401">You, Me, and Your ADHD Family</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ffpid4">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/g0ue9s">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/sqcss7">Speak To A Counselor</a>

The ADHD Family (Part 2 of 2)

Explaining ADHD

The ADHD Brain & Undiagnosed ADHD

Faith & Monkeys

Q & A

Danny and Rebecca discuss ADHD with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADD Center of West Michigan and author of "You, Me, and Our ADHD Family." If you or your children are having difficulty directing attention, Dr. Rosier has helpful advice that describes ADHD parenting as a “goat rodeo” and offers a “monkeys” naming technique to separate people from symptoms. We also answer a listener's question about too many extra curricular activities.
You, Me, and Your ADHD Family
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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 discuss ADHD with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADD Center of West Michigan and author of "You, Me, and Our ADHD Family." If you or your children are having difficulty directing attention, Dr. Rosier has helpful advice that describes ADHD parenting as a &ldquo;goat rodeo&rdquo; and offers a &ldquo;monkeys&rdquo; naming technique to separate people from symptoms. We also answer a listener's question about too many extra curricular activities. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-practice-makes-parents-2026-09-16?refcd=2531807">You, Me, and Your ADHD Family</a> Call Our Counseling Line at 1800-A FAMILY <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/6zklzb">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/gt16h7">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/nqhhn0">Speak To A Counselor</a>

The ADHD Family (Part 1 of 2) 

 Why Public School Faith Matters

Know Your Rights and Bust Myths

Faith Rights at School

Q&A Staying in Public School

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.
Backpack Faith: Helping Your Child Live Confidently for Jesus in Public School
Bring Your Bible To School Day
Get Your Free Download of Important Decisions That Affect Your Child
ABCDEF Sheet For Parents
Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email
Alliance Defending Freedom
Speak To A Counselor

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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