
Focus on Parenting Podcast
Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.
Latest episodes

Mar 30, 2023 • 14min
When Your Kids See You Argue with Your Spouse
It's embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount. 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Best of Parenting Resources Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback

Mar 28, 2023 • 10min
Expectations for Marriage While Parenting
When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it's easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount. 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Stages of Motherhood Maintaining Your Marriage During the Parenting Years Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback

Mar 23, 2023 • 8min
Good and Bad Ways to Apologize to a Struggling Adult Child
If a young adult child is struggling, it's easy to blame yourself or even apologize for their bad choices. John and Danny discuss why some forms of apology are not helpful, plus, Jim Daly talked with Allison Bottke about when it's good for a parent to apologize to an adult son or daughter.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-21?refcd=1627801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/good-and-bad-ways-to-apologize-to-a-struggling-adult-child/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1627801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 21, 2023 • 11min
Trusting God and Your Instincts
What does it look like to trust God when your child is struggling? John and Danny share about the difference counseling can make for a hurting parent, and Jim Daly speaks with Allison Bottke on how she's learned to trust God with her adult son. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-21?refcd=1627801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/trusting-god-and-your-instincts/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1627801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 16, 2023 • 13min
When Your Kid Doesn't Want to Do Something
How can you motivate your child to do something when he or she doesn't want to? John and Danny discuss that topic, and Jim Daly is joined by Kay Wyma to share about why teaching your kids to take responsibility for assignments is a good thing.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-14?refcd=1624801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-kid-doesnt-want-to-do-something/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1624801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 14, 2023 • 13min
Letting Your Kids Do Chores
Letting your kids do chores is a wonderful thing to help them grow. John asks Danny what chores he taught his kids, and ways you can encourage a child to get chores done, based on his or her personality. Featuring Kay Wyma.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Cleaning House" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-14?refcd=1624801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/letting-your-kids-do-chores/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1624801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 9, 2023 • 9min
When You Haven't Spoken a Child's Love Language
How your respond to a child's misbehavior can make them feel loved or discouraged. But what do you do when time has past, and you wonder if you haven't done the best job of making them feel loved? John and Danny provide some hope to parents who struggled to make your child feel loved as he or she was growing up. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Jean Daly.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-07?refcd=1624701Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-you-havent-spoken-a-childs-love-language/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1624701If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 7, 2023 • 11min
Balancing Love and Discipline
Parents who want what's best for your children will use discipline when it's necessary. But how do respond when you get very mad at your child's behavior? John and Danny share how to keep yourself calm, even if you're upset at your child. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The 5 Love Languages of Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-03-07?refcd=1624701Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/balancing-love-and-discipline/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1624701If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 2, 2023 • 9min
When Your Kid Gets Rejected for Not Fitting In
It's not easy to handle when your kid faces rejection. John and Danny offer some helpful ideas for how to respond when your child gets rejected by his or her peers. Featuring Lisa-Jo Baker and Jean Daly.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-28?refcd=1617902Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-kids-get-rejected-for-not-fitting-in/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-as-a-wife-and-mom-in-the-middle-years-digital-download/?refcd=1617902If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Feb 28, 2023 • 9min
Encouragement for Middle-Age Moms
As your kids get older, your approach to parenting them will change significantly. John and Danny provide some encouragement for moms who are making big transitions as your children grow up. Featuring Lisa-Jo Baker and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-28?refcd=1617902Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/encouragement-for-middle-age-moms/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-as-a-wife-and-mom-in-the-middle-years-digital-download/?refcd=1617902If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/