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Dec 11, 2024 • 33min

Helping Your Child Find Identity In Christ

In a world that measures success by likes, grades, looks, and popularity, it can be easy for our kids to get caught placing their identity in the wrong thing. This week, join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Bob Smiley & Jesse Florea of "The Official Average Boy Podcast" to talk about how we can help our children see themselves through God's eyes. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can help her kids transition to a new home across the country.   Click here to sign up for Focus on the Family's free Age & Stage resource!   Click here to listen to the Official Average Boy podcast!   Click here to purchase Average Boy's Above Average Summer book for your kids!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 34min

Building a Strong Foundation in Christ

In today's cultural battleground, your kids need a strong spiritual foundation! Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author Lee Ann Mancini to discuss practical ways to raise we can raise our kids to know and love Christ. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how much of his past he should share with his children.   Click here to receive the book Raising Kids to Follow Christ for your donation of any amount!   Click here to sign up for a free six-part video series from Focus on the Family about equipping your kids with a strong spiritual foundation!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 35min

Becoming a Screen Savvy Family

Ever feel like screens are taking over your family's life? Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with PluggedIn's Paul Asay to learn practical tips for guiding your kids through entertainment, social media, and screen time. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how she can stop her 3-year-old from repeating inappropriate words.   Click here to receive PluggedIn's guide to technology, Becoming a Screen Savvy Family, for a gift of any amount!   Click here to access the PluggedIn website!   Click here to listen to the PluggedIn podcast!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 38min

Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions with Your Kids

The holiday season is here, and Danny & Rebecca are ready to help you make it meaningful! In this episode, join us as we share tips for navigating the joys and stresses of the season, from family traditions to the purpose behind it all. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how he can help his young son adjust to a newborn in the home.   Click here to sign up for the Focus on the Family Advent Calendar!   Click here to access 7 Days of Gratitude from Focus on the Family!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 31min

Equipping Teens for Adulthood pt. 2

Over-protective parenting may feel natural, but it can lead teens to rebellion and entitlement. In this episode, join us as Danny continues the conversation with Ken Wilgus & Jessica Pfeiffer about why handing freedom over to your teen can create a greater sense of responsibility in them, and an easier parenting experience for you! Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she should handle her 13 year old's desire to stop attending church.   Click here to receive Dr. Wilgus' book "Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for a gift of any amount!   Click here to learn more about Launch into the Teen Years   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 33min

Equipping Teens for Adulthood pt.1

As we guide our teens into adulthood, it's essential that they learn the responsibility that comes with independence. One of the best ways we can do that, as parents, is through "planned emancipation," which gradually grants them freedom to make their own choices before they leave the home. Join Danny as he sits down with Dr. Ken Wilgus & Jessica Pfeiffer to discuss planned emancipation. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she should handle her strong-willed 5th grader.   Click here to receive Dr. Wilgus' book "Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for a gift of any amount!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Oct 30, 2024 • 31min

How to Disciple Your Kids Like Jesus

Children are rapidly developing a worldview, so it is important that parents disciple them in such a way that their children are prepared to establish a biblical worldview that is resilient to the resistance of the world around them. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Barrett Johnson to talk about discipling your children to follow Christ. Later, we'll listen to a question from a listener who has concerns about their child's separation anxiety.   Click here to receive Barrett's book, Disciple Them Like Jesus, for a gift of any amount!   Click here to take Focus on the Family's free parenting assessment!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 34min

Teaching Your Child Confidence, Humility, and Other Foundational Traits

In a culture that throws lies at your child from every direction, it's important for them to have a confident heart that stands strong on the Word of God. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Jill Garner to talk about what it looks like to raise your child to have a strong heart. Later, we'll listen to a question from a listener who has concerns about their anxious child.   Click here to receive StrongHeart by Jill Garner for a gift of any amount!   Want to know where you can improve as a parent? Click here to take our free assessment!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 33min

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

As a Christian parent, you might be asking the question, is it okay to participate in Halloween? Join Danny & Rebecca as they discuss October 31st and it's implications for you and your kids. Later, we answer a question for a listener who how she should handle dishonesty from her 13-year-old daughter.   Click here to read the 'Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?' article from Focus on the Family   Pass out free trial memberships to the Adventures in Odyssey Club this Halloween!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 30min

The Power of Family Prayer

As parents, prayer is one of the most essential tools we have to guide, nurture, and protect our children. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with prolific Christian songwriter Tony Wood to discuss how intentional, heartfelt prayer can shape your child's spiritual growth and strengthen your relationship with them. Later, we answer a question from a mother who wants to know how she can help her daughter overcome suicidal ideation.   Click here to receive a copy of Lord, Help Me Pray For My Kids for your donation of any amount!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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