Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

A healthy confidence is one of the best things you teen son can develop. But how can you help him get it? John and Danny share how teaching your son to serve others can help him embrace confidence. Featuring Jonathan McKee.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive Jonathan's book "The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-02-22?refcd=1332303Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/your-teen-sons-self-esteem/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/championing-your-son-through-his-battles-digital-product?refcd=1332303If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Our culture is saturated with distractions. Many parents are asking, "How can I get my child to focus on real-life instead of a screen?" John and Danny share how you can encourage your child to put away distractions and focus on things that matter. Featuring Jonathan McKee.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive Jonathan's book "The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-02-22?refcd=1332303Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/teaching-your-child-to-cut-out-distractions/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/championing-your-son-through-his-battles-digital-product?refcd=1332303If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

God welcomes us to ask Him questions. When you have open and honest conversations about Jesus with your kids, it can help their faith to grow. John and Danny address questions their kids have asked about God. 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=1328306Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/addressing-important-faith-questions/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/answering-your-kids-tough-faith-questions-digital-product?refcd=1328306If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sharing your faith with your children is one of the greatest privileges as a parent. The key is to share it in way they can understand. To help you do that, John and Danny give some helpful ideas for telling your kids about Jesus. 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=1328306Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/sharing-your-faith-on-their-level/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/answering-your-kids-tough-faith-questions-digital-product?refcd=1328306If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Having rules in your home is part of being a parent. But too much emphasis on rules can lead to rebellion. John and Danny address how being a cheerleader for your child might influence him or her to be less rebellious. Featuring Connie Albers.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive Connie's book "Parenting Beyond the Rules" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-10?refcd=1325406Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/parenting-beyond-the-rules/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/parenting-the-heart-of-your-teen-digital-product/?refcd=1325406If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A mother has a special capacity to show love and affection to her kids. To encourage mother's in their great work, John and Danny share how they've seen their wives love on their children. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Rhonda Stoppe's book "Moms Raising Sons to be Men" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-11-16?refcd=1324602Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/how-a-mom-reflects-gods-heart/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/mothers-and-sons-being-a-godly-influence-digital-product?refcd=1324602If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Every child is uniquely designed by God with special talents. The key is in recognizing what your son or daughter is good at. John and Danny share how you can engage with your kid, even if your dreams and desires are very different from each other. Featuring Shelia Erwin.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Shelia's book "Raising Up Dreamers: Find and Grow Your Child’s God-Given Talents" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-01?refcd=1324802Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/encouraging-different-gifts-dreams/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/dreaming-with-your-child-digital-download?refcd=1324802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As a parent, it's fun to see your child dream about who he or she wants to become. But what do you do when a child's dream doesn't work out? John and Danny discuss how to be an encouragement to your son or daughter even when his or her dream falls apart. Featuring Shelia Erwin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Shelia's book "Raising Up Dreamers: Find and Grow Your Child’s God-Given Talents" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-03-01?refcd=1324802Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/encouraging-your-childs-dreams/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/dreaming-with-your-child-digital-download?refcd=1324802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A common question parents of teen boys will ask is, "Should I let my son play video games?" John and Danny offer some help to parents whose sons are playing too many video games. Featuring Jonathan McKee. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive Jonathan's book "The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-02-22?refcd=1317406Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/teen-boys-video-games/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Raising teen boys today is a challenging task. But with God's help, it's still possible to guide your teen son when he faces a challenge. John and Danny offer ways to encourage a teen son to replace bad behaviors with good ones. Featuring Jonathan McKee.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive Jonathan's book "The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2022-02-22?refcd=1317406Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/raising-teen-boys-today/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/