Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Nurturing Joy in Your Child

Apr 8, 2025
Marcus Warner, President of Deeper Walk International, and Chris Coursey, an ordained minister and pastoral counselor, share insights on nurturing joy in children. They discuss the difference between fleeting happiness and lasting joy rooted in faith. By introducing the ABC (and D!) habits—attunement, bounce-building, caring correction, and relational disciplines—they offer practical strategies for fostering deep connections with kids. The duo also emphasizes that parents must cultivate their own joy to elevate family happiness, even in the face of challenges.
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