Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

When you're caught in the next thing parenting requires of you, it can be difficult to make time to pray. Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about how she made time to pray when doing laundry for her little kids. Then, you'll hear John Fuller and Danny Huerta provide some encouragement to the parents who feel like they keep getting distracted from things like prayer.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Learning From the Prayer Life of Jesus   6 Ways You Make a Difference as a Parent    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the most challenging things for a Christian parent is seeing a child make poor choices. If you or someone you're close to is in that situation, Danny and John will give some ideas for how to pray for a rebellious child. Also, Jim Daly and Brenda Garrison address how she navigated through a time where her young adult daughter made poor choices.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love No Matter What for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Contact our Counseling Department   Hope For Parents of Prodigal Children    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's common for some kids to struggle with cleaning. But how important is it for their overall maturity? Jim Daly chats with Brenda Garrison about how one of her daughters struggled with being a messy child. You'll also hear John and Danny address the myth that says, "cleanliness is next to godliness."   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love No Matter What for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Contact our Counseling Department   Parenting Young Adults: Boundaries and Limits    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What did you dream your child would become when he or she was little? John and Danny discuss some of the aspirations their kids had growing up. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch share about showing your child unconditional love, even when they don't accomplish something you wanted them to.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Resilient Kids for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Core Needs List   How to Raise Adaptable Kids    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you respond when your child messes up? Danny tells John about how he responded to a time he was disappointed in one of his kids. You'll also hear Dr. Kathy Koch and Jim Daly discuss healthy ways to affirm your kids when they're trying.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Resilient Kids for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Core Needs List   5 Emotional and Relational Intelligence Skills    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When difficult circumstances come up, you can choose to respond well or not. Julie Hornok shares with Jim Daly about how she learned to respond well after her daughter's autism diagnosis. Also, John and Danny share how a parent can keep a good attitude in the midst of tough circumstances.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   United in Autism with audio download of "Don't Give Up: Raising a Child with Autism"   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Encouraging Social and Behavioral Development in Children with Special Needs   Contact our Counseling Department    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you stay hopeful when the dreams you had for your child don't happen? John and Danny address why it's good to grieve over your disappointed expectations. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Julie Hornok about how how she processed her daughter's special needs condition.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   United in Autism with audio download of "Don't Give Up: Raising a Child with Autism"   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Hope and Help for Parents with a Child with Autism   Contact our Counseling Department    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How can you teach your kids to recognize God in the ordinary moments of life? Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about ways she's teaching her kids to do just that. Plus, John Fuller and Danny Huerta discuss how to be more engaging with a child who isn't as interested in talking to you.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Who is God: Teaching Kids About God and His Nature   Contact our Counseling Department    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Living in fear about your kids is not a healthy way to parent. To help you face your fears with confidence, John and Danny share why it's good to not be over-protective with your kids. Also, Focus President Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to overcome some of her fears as a mother.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Almost Holy Mama" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Find the Best of Parenting Resources   Visit the PluggedIn Site    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you have adult children, you know how raising mature kids isn't a one-size fits all formula. John and Danny will encourage you to not rely too much on formulas for raising kids. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Brenda Garrison about relying on the Lord when her daughter's needs didn't fit a parenting formula.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book "Love No Matter What" for your donation of any amount!   Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Contact our Counseling Department   When Adult Children Don’t Share Your Values    Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.