Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Sometimes, your kids' fears might be a reflection on something you're struggling with. John and Danny offer hope to parents who are struggling with fear, and how to bring your worries to God. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Josh and Christi Straub's children's book "What Am I Feeling?" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-31?refcd=1604601Get more episode resources: http://http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-you-have-fears-as-a-parent/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-navigate-worry-in-healthy-ways-digital-download/?refcd=1604601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Empathy is one of the best gifts you can give your child when he or she shares a fear with you. John and Danny talk about common fears of little kids, and the types young girls typically have to work through. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Josh and Christi Straub's children's book "What Am I Feeling?" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-31?refcd=1604601Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/are-you-holding-on-to-a-worry-bird/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-navigate-worry-in-healthy-ways-digital-download/?refcd=1604601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

How do you trust God when a child has gone completely off the rails? Danny and John discuss drawing healthy boundaries with a young adult child, and when it's good to tell your son or daughter, "no." Featuring Allison Bottke.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-2023-01-24?refcd=1602102Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/stop-the-bad-stuff/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1602102If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

One of the worst things a parent could face is to learn a child is struggling with a serious addiction. John and Danny provide some helpful responses for if your child is struggling with substance abuse or another type of addiction. Featuring Allison Bottke.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-2023-01-24?refcd=1602102Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/s-a-n-i-t-y-for-struggling-parents/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1602102If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Letting your child learn from his or her mistakes is one of the best gifts you can give as a parent. Spoiling them won't be good for their long-term maturity. John and Danny offer hope to parents who struggled with spoiling their kids as they were growing up. 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-2023-01-19?refcd=1600904Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/the-dangers-of-an-entitlement-mentality/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1600904If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Vacations and special trips can be some of the best ways to make memories with your kids. John and Danny recount fun times they've had with their children, and share why it's good to prioritize those times together. Featuring Julie Lavender.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-19?refcd=1600904Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/enjoying-travel-with-your-kids/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1600904If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Time spent with your son or daughter is a precious gift. John and Danny discuss the love language known as quality time, and provide an insightful perspective on how introverted parents can still enjoy it. 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-2022-11-08?refcd=1599201Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-child-wants-quality-time/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1599201If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Words spoken by a parent can have a lasting impact on a child. John and Danny talk about why words are important and address what to do if your mom or dad said something harsh to you. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.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-2022-11-08?refcd=1599201Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/the-lasting-impact-of-words-spoken/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1599201If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When your child reaches the pre-teen and teen years, his or her fears will change quite a bit from the early years. John and Danny share how they've seen this in their own parenting and provide some insights for what do to if you have an emotional child. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Josh and Christi Straub's children's book "What Am I Feeling?" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-03?refcd=1599101Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/combating-pre-teen-teen-fears/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-navigate-worry-in-healthy-ways-digital-download/?refcd=1599101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It's very common for little children to wrestle with fear. To help your kids find peace of mind, John and Danny share how they worked with their own kids when they were young. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Josh and Christi Straub's children's book "What Am I Feeling?" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-01-03?refcd=1599101Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-little-kid-worries/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-navigate-worry-in-healthy-ways-digital-download/?refcd=1599101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/