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>

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.

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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Introduction & Nicki's Story

Caregiver Challenges & Angel Tree Ministry

Trauma-Informed Parenting

Forgiveness, Healing & How to Help 

Listener Q&A & Closing

Hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James speak with Betsy Wright and Nikki Mattison from Angel Tree Ministry about children who have absent parents. If you know any grandparent raising their grandchild -- no matter if their incarcerated or not -- make sure to send them this podcast episode! We talk about how kids mask their shame, various trauma-informed approaches, and how to rebuild relationships. In the Q&A, theres advice for a grandmother raising teens to keep praying, encourage consistent communication, prioritize emotional safety, and seek counseling resources.

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Hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James speak with Betsy Wright and Nikki Mattison from Angel Tree Ministry about children who have absent parents. If you know any grandparent raising their grandchild -- no matter if their incarcerated or not -- make sure to send them this podcast episode! We talk about how kids mask their shame, various trauma-informed approaches, and how to rebuild relationships. In the Q&amp;A, theres advice for a grandmother raising teens to keep praying, encourage consistent communication, prioritize emotional safety, and seek counseling resources.
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ixq6gp">Contact Prison Fellowship and Learn More About Angel Tree</a>
Call Our Counseling Line at 1800-A FAMILY
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/tm9kdz">Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email</a>
Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/nfmeim">Focus Live,</a> powered by Godcaster. It&rsquo;s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!
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When Parents Are Incarcerated

Welcome & Introducing Nick Vujicic

Growing Up Without Limits

	Faith Through the Fire

Marriage, Fatherhood & Legacy

If you've ever felt that you "can't" or that the obstacles in your life are too insurmountable, you've GOT to listen to Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James' conversation with Nick Vujicic! This will encourage you and your children to understand that there's purpose, no matter the pain and setbacks we may encounter. This is an inspiring podcast that will challenge your faith and give you confidence that you can have a life without limits. Share this with your friends and family!

Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life

Love Without Limits

If you've ever felt that you "can't" or that the obstacles in your life are too insurmountable, you've GOT to listen to Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James' conversation with Nick Vujicic! This will encourage you and your children to understand that there's purpose, no matter the pain and setbacks we may encounter. This is an inspiring podcast that will challenge your faith and give you confidence that you can have a life without limits. Share this with your friends and family!
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Learning To Be Limitless with Nick Vujicic

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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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

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>

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