Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

In the Bible, God is compared to a loving father. But, if a person didn't have a good father in the home, he or she might turn away from the Lord. John and Danny offer hope to parents who have a child who's far from God.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Elizabeth Oates' book "Mending Broken Branches" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-07-27?refcd=1120102Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/how-the-gospel-heals-parental-wounds/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

All of us have baggage from our family of origin. But with God's help, we can overcome a painful past. John and Danny give hope to those who come from a divorced family. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Elizabeth Oates' book "Mending Broken Branches" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-07-27?refcd=1120102Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/overcoming-a-parents-divorce/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The truth is, getting your children to be thankful is easier said than done. It doesn't come naturally, but it's possible. John and Danny offer some ideas for helping your kids to practice thankfulness.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Tricia Goyer's book "The Grumble-Free Year" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-07-22?refcd=1114101Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/teaching-your-kids-not-to-complain/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

One of the greatest blessings as a parent with a daughter is to pray for her. But a big question is, "How do I pray?" John and Danny offer some practical ways to pray for the girl in your home.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Teri Lynne Underwood's book "Praying for Girls" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-05-25?refcd=1113806Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/ways-to-pray-for-your-daughter/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Seeing your child leave home is one of the biggest and sometimes hardest transitions you'll make as a parent. John and Danny willl provide some tips for making that transition well.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "There's a Reason They Call It GRANDparenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-06-15?refcd=1112106 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-child-moves-away/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Encouraging your child is a wonderful thing, but how do you do it when you need to confront him or her? John and Danny offer some tips for responding well when your child disappoints you.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "There's a Reason They Call It GRANDparenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-06-15?refcd=1112106Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/giving-appropriate-affirmation/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

How can parents keep it together when they feel so tired? Danny and John give some encouragement to exhausted moms and dads. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions For Gentle Biblical Responses" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-05-11?try=1&refcd=1111409Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-youre-exhausted-as-a-parent/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

As a parent it's easy to feel tired by the constant demands of raising kids. John and Danny offer some hope to exhausted parents. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-05-11?try=1&refcd=1111409Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/other/consider-it-pure-joy/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

It's easy to celebrate your kid when he or she makes a good grade, but what about when he or she perseveres through something difficult? John and Danny offer some thoughts on how to encourage your children when they show resilience. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-04-06?refcd=1107903Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/encouraging-healthy-learning-habits/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Instructing your kids is part of parenting, but teaching them takes time. John and Danny discuss how to have a healthy perspective when training your kids to learn life lessons. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-04-06?refcd=1107903Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/the-problem-with-do-your-best/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/