Focus on Parenting Podcast

Focus on the Family
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Jul 29, 2025 • 13min

Confronting the Dark Side of Social Media

Social media can help you stay in touch with friends, but it also has many issues. Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share about the dangers kids face on social media. Then, Danny and John will encourage you to respond well if your child is getting inappropriate messages online.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well   When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone?   Contact Our Counseling Team   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 10min

Do Your Kids See You Reading the Bible?

Do your children see you read your Bible? John and Danny address how they tried setting a good example for their kids by reading God's Word. Then, Jim Daly and Danika Cooley give some thoughts on ways you can teach your children to appreciate Scripture.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids   Family Reading of Scripture   Leading Your Child to Christ   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 11min

How You Both Teach Your Kids About God

How do you and your spouse try to teach your kids about God? Even if you have very different methods, it's good for your kids to learn from both of you. Danny and John share how their methods of training their children to love Jesus were different from their spouses. Also, Danika Cooley talks with Jim Daly about how her and her husband used their unique gifts to help their kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids   Family Reading of Scripture   Leading Your Child to Christ   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 10min

Stepping Up Your Prayer Game

Feeling awkward about praying with your kids? You're not alone! The hosts discuss the challenges many parents face and offer encouragement to nurture vibrant prayer lives. They highlight the transformative power of family prayer in building bonds and boosting spiritual growth. Personal stories reveal how prayer can positively impact children's development. Plus, the episode provides practical resources to help parents instill meaningful prayer habits in their little ones. Tune in for insights that could change your family's prayer practices!
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Jul 15, 2025 • 12min

Teaching Your Kids to Love Prayer

Discover how to nurture a love for prayer in your children, even when their attention wavers. Gain insights from personal parenting journeys that highlight the importance of prayerful habits. Learn creative ways to integrate faith discussions during family meals, fostering emotional expression. Explore the impact of modeling spirituality in everyday life, and find encouragement for parents facing challenges in their kids' spiritual growth. This lively conversation is packed with actionable strategies to deepen your family's connection with faith.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 13min

When You’re Tempted to Procrastinate

Every mom or dad has had moments where you felt like sitting on the couch, and not doing something. John and Danny open up about times they felt tempted to procrastinate. Plus Kristi Clover talks with Jim Daly about how procrastination is usually a symptom of stress.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Organizing the Chaos in Your Home   Contact Our Counseling Team   Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 11min

Simple Planning Steps for Big Results

Are you more of a planner or a spontaneous parent? Danny and John share how they approach planning vs. spontaneity. Then, Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how to balance planning with flexibility as a mom or dad.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Organizing the Chaos in Your Home   Contact Our Counseling Team   Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 12min

How Screen-Time Affects the Brain

Parents often find themselves losing track of time on their devices, setting a poor example for their kids. Discussions highlight how parental phone use can distract from family moments and affect children's sleep patterns. The mental health repercussions of excessive screen time, particularly among kids, are explored in detail. Strategies for a successful screen-time detox are shared, emphasizing the need for family bonding and alternative activities. Valuable resources, including the book 'Screen Kids,' offer guidance for managing screen time effectively.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 11min

Replacing the Negative Effects of Screen-Time

So many kids and parents are glued to a screen today! How can we do better in this area? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address some alarming statistics on how screens and social media are negatively impacting young kids today. Than, Danny and John will give some pointers on replacing screen-time with more helpful activities.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well   When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone?   Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 12min

Navigating the Difficult Parts of the Bible

How do you teach your kids about the challenging parts of the Bible? Danny and John talk about sections of the Bible they find difficult. Then, Danika Cooley and Jim Daly give some recommendations on when to share the tougher parts of Scripture with your children.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids   Family Reading of Scripture   Studying the Bible as a Family   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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