Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

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=1317406 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/raising-teen-boys-today/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When you try to form a new habit in your parenting, it doesn't happen overnight. The truth is, it takes time and patience. John and Danny offer some helpful insights on how to form new habits in your home. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Yerkovichs' book "How We Love Our Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-28?refcd=1314705 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-you-make-a-change/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you try to be the perfect parent, sooner or later you will fall short. But when you mess up, how you respond can make or break a situation. John and Danny share how you can practice healthy vulnerability with your children, even when you've made a mistake. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Yerkovichs' book "How We Love Our Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-28?refcd=1314705 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/practicing-vulnerability-as-a-parent/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As your child becomes a teenager, it's very common for him or her to pull away, which can lead to a lot of tension in the relationship. In this discussion, you'll hear about how boys tend to pull away from their mothers, and John and Danny share about how fathers can connect with a teen daughter as she becomes more independent. 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=1311602 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/tension-with-your-teen/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Even from a young age, boys want to be respected. As a mom, you have a unique and wonderful opportunity to show him a healthy version of what that looks like. But what if you feel like you've missed some opportunities? John and Danny offer hope to parents who feel like they didn't teach their sons healthy respect. 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=1311602 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/mothers-respecting-their-sons//#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As your child grows, he or she will make mistakes. But instead of shielding them from all their errors, it's best to let them try and learn. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who are afraid to let their kids make decisions for themselves. Featuring Crystal Paine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Crystal Paine's book "Love-Centered Parenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-12-09?refcd=1311201 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/letting-them-make-mistakes/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When your child wants to tell you something, your first instinct might be to try and solve the problem. But what if one of the most effective things you can do is listen? John and Danny discuss how listening to your child can help improve the relationship with him or her. Featuring Crystal Paine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Crystal Paine's book "Love-Centered Parenting" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-12-09?refcd=1311201 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/listening-with-humility/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you have a child who's far from God, you are not alone. While it can be one of the most heartbreaking things a parent may face, your child's story is not over. John and Danny offer hope to parents who have a child who's not walking with the Lord. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Jacobsons' book "100 Ways to Love Your Son" or their book "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-07?refcd=1307402 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-child-is-far-from-god/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Raising a child takes an extraordinary amount of time and commitment. At some point, you'll have to give up something in order to spend time with your son or daughter. John and Danny share about how they wrestled with balancing their careers and raising kids. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Jacobsons' book "100 Ways to Love Your Son" or their book "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-07?refcd=1307402 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/parenting-or-your-career-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You get home after a long and exhausting day at work. But instead of coming home to a peaceful environment, your kids are at odds with each other. Sound familiar? Danny and John offer some ideas for listening to your child's emotions, even when you don't feel like it. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Yerkovichs' book "How We Love Our Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-28?refcd=1304407 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/parenting-or-your-career/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/