Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Every child needs encouragement, but what do you do when your child's primary love language isn't words of affirmation? John and Danny share how to make your kids feel appreciated in other ways besides compliments. 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.https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-20?refcd=1518101Get more episode resources: http://http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/creative-ways-to-encourage-your-kids/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/showing-love-to-your-child-every-day-digital-download/?refcd=1518101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is it possible to still make time for your kids, even when it seems like the duties of life never end? John and Danny discuss times they played with their kids during busy seasons, and why those moments are so special. 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.https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-20?refcd=1518101Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/can-you-come-outside-and-play/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/showing-love-to-your-child-every-day-digital-download/?refcd=1518101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

While many young kids have a great relationship with their grandparents, some are deeply strained. Danny and John give some encouragement to parents who don't want their children around the grandparents because of past family hurts. Featuring Chrys Howard and Shellie Tomlinson.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Recieve the book "Rocking It Grand" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-09-13?refcd=1514904Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-parents-grandparents-arent-talking/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/pouring-into-the-lives-of-your-grandkids-digital-download/?refcd=1514904If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As you're teaching your kids or grandkids about God, it's good sometimes to make it fun for them. John and Danny share fun ways to teach your kids about God, and provide encouragement to grandparents who feel like their teenager is pulling away from them during the teen years. Featuring Chrys Howard and Shellie Tomlinson.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Recieve the book "Rocking It Grand" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-09-13?refcd=1514904Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/making-your-faith-fun/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/pouring-into-the-lives-of-your-grandkids-digital-download/?refcd=1514904If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It's been observed that in communication, it's not always about what you say, but it's also what the other person hears you say. The same principles applies for when you try to make your child feel loved. Danny and John share some of the common ways boys and girls tend to express love. 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=1511201Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/making-your-child-feel-loved-part-2/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1511201If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You may be doing all you can to make your child feel loved, but what do you do when your son or daughter isn't receiving it? John and Danny discuss how to discern what makes your kid feel loved, even if he or she isn't talkative. 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=1511201Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/making-your-child-feel-loved-part-1/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1511201If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Regardless of what age your kids are, it's critical for dads to always strive to be a healthy father figure. John and Danny offer some encouragement on how to be a father figure in someone's life who doesn't currently have one. Featuring Carey Casey.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Championship Grandfathering: How to Build a Winning Legacy" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-09-27?refcd=1509003Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/never-stop-being-a-father-figure/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/being-a-champion-to-your-grandkids-digital-product/?refcd=1509003If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Whether you have grown kids or even grandchildren, you should never stop trying to help the next generation. John and Danny give some fun ideas for how you can keep investing in young kids. Featuring Carey Casey.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Championship Grandfathering: How to Build a Winning Legacy" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-09-27?refcd=1509003Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/i-cannot-just-coast/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/being-a-champion-to-your-grandkids-digital-product/?refcd=1509003If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If your adult child is about to make a bad decision, your reaction might be to step in and stop them. However, sometimes, the most loving thing you can do is let them face the consequences of their choices. John and Danny share why enabling bad behavior is never good for your parenting. 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-2022-10-25?refcd=1503505Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/helping-vs-enabling/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1503505If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When a son or daughter struggles to launch well into adulthood, it can be heartbreaking for the parent. John and Danny share common reasons why kids have a hard time launching into maturity, and offer an opportunity to get help if your child is having trouble. 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-2022-10-25?refcd=1503505Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-child-struggles-to-launch/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1503505If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/