Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Family psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman and parenting expert Jean Daly discuss replacing fear with love in parenting. They explore transitioning from fear-driven control to love-based guidance, navigating parental anxiety, and fostering maturity through responsibilities.

Child psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman discusses effective discipline for misbehaving kids. Emphasizes importance of clear expectations and balance in parenting styles. Avoid being too strict, seek professional help if needed.

Dr. Meg Meeker discusses the power of saying 'No' to kids. Explore balancing boundaries with love, fostering trust in mother-daughter relationships, and empowering children by setting limits. Learn the importance of assertiveness and self-control in parenting.

If we're honest, we all have some kind of unhealthy pattern in our parenting. But after we notice one, we can start to move forward in a new direction. John and Danny share common patterns that dads struggle with. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-04-28?refcd=1413702Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/four-unhealthy-parent-types/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/navigating-a-toxic-culture-with-your-daughter-digital-product/?refcd=1413702If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Author Jodie Berndt discusses the importance of prayer in parenting, drawing parallels between God's love for us and love for our children. The podcast explores the power of prayer groups like Moms in Prayer and highlights how prayer strengthens relationships with God and loved ones.

You try to be a godly parent. Yet, when the demands of raising your kids leave you feeling exhausted, finding time to pray and read Scripture can be hard. John and Danny offer a helpful tool that will benefit your home environment. Featuring Jodie Berndt.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive Jodie Berndt's book "Praying the Scriptures for your Children" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-17?refcd=1410904Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/praying-scripture-over-your-childs-life/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/praying-scripture-over-your-child-s-life-digital/?refcd=1410904If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Your kids are growing up in a screen saturated world. With so many distractions, is real connection still possible? John and Danny share how if you want to be connected with your children, you need to start by modeling self control with your phone. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Faith for Exiles" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-05-12?refcd=1410903Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/getting-technology-under-control/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-kids-retain-their-faith-digital-product/?refcd=1410903If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When your child is learning about God, it may be that he or she doesn't enjoy going to church. John and Danny offer some thoughts on how to encourage them that church is important. Featuring Natasha Crain.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive "Keeping Your Kids on God's Side" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-15?refcd=1410902Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/training-your-kids-to-love-god-church/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/answering-your-kids-tough-faith-questions-digital-product?refcd=1410902If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

All of us have wrestled with fears about our kids. Sometimes, the best solution is to find someone who will encourage us along the journey. John and Danny share about how they've been helped by other parents. Featuring Connie Albers.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Parenting Beyond the Rules" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-10?refcd=1410504Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/conquering-fears-and-finding-mentors/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/parenting-the-heart-of-your-teen-digital-product/?refcd=1410504If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

While some kids enjoy following rules, you might have a child who loves to break them. To help encourage a rule-breaker child's personality, John and Danny offer some ideas for leading your son or daughter in a godly direction. Featuring Connie Albers.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "Parenting Beyond the Rules" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-10?refcd=1410504Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-child-is-a-rule-breaker/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/parenting-the-heart-of-your-teen-digital-product/?refcd=1410504If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/