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Focus on Parenting Podcast

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Apr 3, 2025 • 12min

Quelling Chaos in Single Parent Homes

How does a single parent combat very negative emotions? Jim Daly talks to Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about how things like showing gratitude, generosity and engaging with your kids can go a long way. Also, Danny and John explain why staying focused on God's Word can offer you real strength.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Contact our Counseling Department   Single Parent with Confidence   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 11min

Reaching Orphans, Widows and Kids in Need

When a single parent is trying to raise kids, it's easy for negative emotions to creep in. Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells join Jim Daly to discuss something called the 5 R's that you have to watch out for. Plus, John and Danny share how we can sometimes misinterpret our kids' emotions.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Contact our Counseling Department   Single Parent with Confidence   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 12min

Rules, The Relationship and Cell Phones

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Contact our Counseling Department   Age and Stage eNewsletters   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 13min

Rules, The Relationship and Cell Phones

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Contact our Counseling Department   Cell Phone Etiquette for Kids   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 12min

Ways Your Child Learns Well

Were you a good student in school, or was the classroom a struggle for you? John and Danny open up about if they were responsible with their homework or not growing up. Also, Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias explain how some kids process information very differently from others.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Reclaiming Education for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles   School Choice for Parents   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 11min

What Kind of Learner is Your Child?

How does your child learn things? Danny and John open up about their own learning styles. Then, Jim Daly talks with Cynthia Tobias about analytical vs. global thinkers, and how to discern which one your child might be.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Reclaiming Education for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles   School Choice for Parents   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 12min

Praying for Their Dating Lives and Their Well-Being

Dating and your teen's well-being are two of the greatest areas of potential concern most parents have for their kids. Jodie Berndt shares some helpful perspectives with Jim Daly about how to pray for your teenager in those areas.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Brio Magazine   Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 12min

Praying Over Your Teen’s Insecurities

How do you pray for your teen when he or she feels insecure? Danny and John address how they've tried to do that when their kids were in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly asks Jodie Berndt how she battled insecurities in her own teenage years, and ways the Bible gave her comfort.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Brio Magazine   Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Mar 6, 2025 • 11min

When a Single Mom Comes to Church

How can your church be a safe place for single moms? Danny and John offer some thoughts to that very important question. Also, PeggySue Wells talks to Jim Daly about how it was difficult to attend church after her divorce.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   How To Make Good Decisions As A Single Mom   Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 10min

Joy and Laughter for Single-Parents

How does a single mom find joy even when the world feels chaotic? Jim Daly asks PeggySue Wells on how she learned to laugh again after becoming a single mother. Plus, Pam Farrel describes how she learned to move forward after her parents' divorce. Danny and John will then discuss ways you can help a single mom in your area.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   How To Make Good Decisions As A Single Mom   Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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