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Good and Bad Ways to Apologize to a Struggling Adult Child

March 23, 2023

If a young adult child is struggling, it's easy to blame yourself or even apologize for their bad choices. John and Danny discuss why some forms of apology are not helpful, plus, Jim Daly talked with Allison Bottke about when it's good for a parent to apologize to an adult son or daughter.


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What does it look like to trust God when your child is struggling? John and Danny share about the difference counseling can make for a hurting parent, and Jim Daly speaks with Allison Bottke on how she's learned to trust God with her adult son. 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-2023-03-21?refcd=1627801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/trusting-god-and-your-instincts/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1627801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 21, 2023
How can you motivate your child to do something when he or she doesn't want to? John and Danny discuss that topic, and Jim Daly is joined by Kay Wyma to share about why teaching your kids to take responsibility for assignments is a good thing.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-2023-03-14?refcd=1624801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-kid-doesnt-want-to-do-something/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1624801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 16, 2023
Letting your kids do chores is a wonderful thing to help them grow. John asks Danny what chores he taught his kids, and ways you can encourage a child to get chores done, based on his or her personality. 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-2023-03-14?refcd=1624801Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/letting-your-kids-do-chores/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1624801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 14, 2023
How your respond to a child's misbehavior can make them feel loved or discouraged. But what do you do when time has past, and you wonder if you haven't done the best job of making them feel loved? John and Danny provide some hope to parents who struggled to make your child feel loved as he or she was growing up. 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-2023-03-07?refcd=1624701Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-you-havent-spoken-a-childs-love-language/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1624701If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 9, 2023
Parents who want what's best for your children will use discipline when it's necessary. But how do respond when you get very mad at your child's behavior? John and Danny share how to keep yourself calm, even if you're upset at your child. 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-2023-03-07?refcd=1624701Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/balancing-love-and-discipline/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-speak-your-child-s-love-language-digital-download/?refcd=1624701If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 7, 2023
It's not easy to handle when your kid faces rejection. John and Danny offer some helpful ideas for how to respond when your child gets rejected by his or her peers. Featuring Lisa-Jo Baker and Jean Daly.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-28?refcd=1617902Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-kids-get-rejected-for-not-fitting-in/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-as-a-wife-and-mom-in-the-middle-years-digital-download/?refcd=1617902If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 2, 2023
As your kids get older, your approach to parenting them will change significantly. John and Danny provide some encouragement for moms who are making big transitions as your children grow up. Featuring Lisa-Jo Baker and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the book "The Middle Matters" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2023-02-28?refcd=1617902Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/encouragement-for-middle-age-moms/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-as-a-wife-and-mom-in-the-middle-years-digital-download/?refcd=1617902If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 28, 2023
Healthy boundaries with an adult child are essential in order for your relationship to function well. John and Danny offer hope to parents who struggle with people-pleasing tendencies, and share why boundaries are a blessing. 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-2023-02-21?refcd=1613802Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-its-time-to-implement-a-boundary/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1613802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 23, 2023
If your adult child is struggling, one of the greatest blessings is having a supportive friend to walk with you. John and Danny share about the value of friends, plus healthy ways to talk about the pain you're experiencing. 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-2023-02-21?refcd=1613802Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/supportive-friends-for-when-a-child-is-struggling/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-digital-download/?refcd=1613802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 21, 2023
One of the best things you can teach your kids is the value of hard work. To help improve your child's work ethic, John and Danny give a few ideas on projects you can teach your son or daughter to do. 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-2023-02-14?refcd=1610805Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/instilling-a-great-work-ethic-in-your-children/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/practical-advice-for-raising-responsible-children-digital-product/?refcd=1610805If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 16, 2023
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About Jim Daly

Jim Daly is President of Focus on the Family. His personal story from orphan to head of an international Christian organization dedicated to helping families thrive demonstrates — as he says — "that no matter how torn up the road has already been, or how pothole-infested it may look ahead, nothing — nothing — is impossible for God."

Daly is author of two books, Finding Home and Stronger. He is also a regular panelist for The Washington Post/Newsweekblog “On Faith.”

Keep up with Daly at www.JimDalyBlog.com.

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