Listening to Parents or Peers?

Dr.’s Les and Leslie Parrott suggest there is such a thing as healthy complaining Listen to the Full Program Receive the Parrotts' book The Good Fight and a free audio download of “How to Fight Fair” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when yo ... Show More

Les and Leslie Parrott remind us that during a fight, it's all too easy to say something you'll soon regret Listen to the Full Program Receive the Parrotts' book The Good Fight and a free audio download of “How to Fight Fair” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member- ... Show More

Amber Lia shares about a time she got honest with herself about her eating habits Listen to the Full Program Receive Amber's book Food Triggers plus a free audio download of “Breaking Free From Unhealthy Eating Habits” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusi ... Show More

Focus on the Family Vice President of Parenting and Youth Danny Huerta and popular author Jessie Minassian offer parents practical advice for teaching their kids about sex, puberty, and the many changes they'll experience during their teen years. (Part 2 of 2)   Receive the Launc ... Show More

It's a convicting question to ask, "What if my kids become like me?" John and Danny share how their kids have sometimes tried to imitate them, and Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman discuss how to ask God to help us change for the better.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/paren ... Show More

What are some ways you've prayed for your children? John and Danny explain how they have prayed for their own kids. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss the need to model godly behavior in front of our kids, if we want them to be people of integrity.   Find us online at focu ... Show More

What do you do when your child isn't open to hearing the gospel? It might be that God will use a mentor to help bring your son or daughter back to the faith. John asks Danny about someone who had a huge influence on his own faith growing up. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matl ... Show More

In this children’s story, Jones stages a race between three of his most competitive toys. Will they choose glory or friendship when disaster strikes? Support Maked Up by subscribing in your favorite podcast app (it’s free!), rating and reviewing, and sharing with friends and in p ... Show More

Have you ever wanted to say what was on your mind, but you knew you shouldn't in front of your kids? John and Danny share times that's happened in their own parenting. Also, Dr. Kathy Koch tells Jim Daly a funny story about a time she held her tongue, even when it was difficult s ... Show More

Happiness can be fleeting, but joy is rooted in faith and our confidence in Jesus. Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share the ABC (and D!) habits of raising joy-filled kids—attunement, building “bounce”, correcting with care, and developing disciplines relationally. By diving ... Show More

It's difficult to process when your teen misbehaves. John and Danny open up about times their kids didn't behave well, and what they learned as dads. Plus, Jim Daly and Jodie Berndt address why trying to control your teenager's behavior is a poor parenting strategy.   Find us onl ... Show More

Every parent has had a moment where you say, "God please help me!" Danny and John open up about times they felt overwhelmed. Then, Jim Daly talks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling. Sarah shares about a stressful situation with her young kids, and what she learned. Find ... Show More

How do you and your spouse keep your relationship strong, even when you are busy raising children? Jim Daly speaks with Courtney Ellis about the need for couples to stay committed to each other. Also, John and Danny give a word of encouragement to parents who feel distracted by t ... Show More