Practice Makes Parent

Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James

Andrew Pudewa: Instilling a Love for Reading and Writing

July 17, 2024

How do you instill a love of reading and writing in your kids in a screen driven world? Join us as Danny & Rebecca sit down with language arts expert Andrew Pudewa as he fills us in on the secret of how you can help your kids become excellent readers and writers. It's a lot easier than you might think! How and when to teach kids to read and to write? How do you help your child with reading comprehension?

 

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Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with PluggedIn's Adam Holz to discuss bullying, cyberbullying, and what you can do as a parent to stop it. What is cyberbullying? How do you stop bullying in schools? We discuss these topics, and more, on this weeks episode.   Check out PluggedIn from Focus on the Family! A guide to entertainment and culture with a biblical lens.   How to Deal with Bullying   The Bullying Breakthrough   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
July 10, 2024
How can you help your child with ADHD or dyslexia? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with child development expert Danni Gugel to discuss how to treat dyslexia and ADHD without medication and set your child up for success. Later, we hear a question from a mom who wants to know how she can encourage her son who is having a tough time making friends.   Understanding and Loving Your Child with ADHD   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
July 3, 2024
How do you lead your Gen Z, teen children through the craziness of modern culture? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author and parenting expert Jason Jimenez to discuss how you can use biblical knowledge and discipleship to help your children avoid the pitfalls of their generation. Later, we answer a question from a mom who wants to know how she can best give each of her kids quality time. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
June 26, 2024
How can we make family devotions fun for the whole family? Join Danny and Rebecca as they sit down with author and family devotions expert Tim Shoemaker to discuss some really exciting ways you can engage your family in fun biblical learning. Then, we answer a question from a mom who wants to know how she can best divide her attention amongst her attention-needy children.   Age and Stage   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
June 19, 2024
It's our Father's Day celebration on Practice Makes Parent. Danny and Rebecca discuss the importance of Dads in the family and share their favorite Fathers Day memories. Then Blake Brewer joins us to discuss his Legacy Letter and his mission to get a million Dads and Moms to write meaningful letter to their kids.   Dad Portal   Blake Brewer Legacy Letter   Age and Stage   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
June 12, 2024
How do you develop Christian character in your kids and raise your children to be pro-life? Amy Ford joins Danny and Rebecca to discuss what it means to be pro-life and how to raise your children in a pro-life household. Later we answer a question for a listener that wants to know how she can create a better connection with her children.   Receive the book A Bump in Life for your donation of any amount!   Understanding the Myths of Gender Identify   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
June 5, 2024
In this episode we discuss how to have healthy conversations with the girls in our lives about sexuality. Danny and Rebecca are joined by Patti Garibay and she shares her thoughts on gender confusion and talking with your daughter about becoming sexuality active. . Later we get a question from a listener about how to deal with their kids friends that have values that conflict with theirs.   What to do if Your Teenage Daughter is Having Sex   Understanding the Myths of Gender Identify   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
May 29, 2024
We continue our discussion on how we talk to our kids about sex and when to give them "The Sex Talk"? Danny and Rebecca continue their conversation with author John Fort and offers practical advice for parents addressing this important topic with their son or daughter. Later Danny and Rebecca answer a question from a listener whose son saw pornography on the bus.   Receive the Launch Into the Teen years Kit!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
May 22, 2024
How do we talk to our kids about sex and when is the right time to give them "The Sex Talk"? Danny and Rebecca dive into that with author John Fort on this episode. John offers practical advice for parents addressing this important topic with their son or daughter. Later Danny and Rebecca answer a question from a listener about their kids hearing sexual jokes at school.   Receive the Launch Into the Teen years Kit!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
May 15, 2024
This episode is all about celebrating Mom's! It's our Mothers Day special. Danny and Rebecca will chat with Rebecca's Mom Helen Smallbone. Helen shares their story of moving to America and the challenges they faced. She also talks about "Unsung Hero" the new movie on their family. Later Danny and Rebecca answer a question from a listener about how to help his wife thrive while she is struggling.   Receive the Book Behind the Lights for your donation of any amount!   Appreciating Moms   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
May 8, 2024
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About Practice Makes Parent

Dive into the heart of Christian parenting with "Practice Makes Parent," your go-to podcast for actionable insights, faith-based inspiration, and real-life strategies for every stage of parenthood. From the joyous toddler years to the challenging school-age phase, the perplexities of puberty, and the exhilarating journey of guiding your confident teen, this podcast is your trusty companion. Join hosts Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James as they bring you weekly episodes packed with the wisdom of parenting experts. Uncover Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and a treasure trove of resources designed to empower moms and dads in today's ever-evolving culture.

About Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James

Dr. Danny Huerta - Vice President, Parenting and Youth

Daniel Huerta is the vice president of the Parenting and Youth department at Focus on the Family. In this role, he oversees Focus’ initiatives that equip parents to disciple and mentor the next generation, so that they can thrive in Christ.

Rebecca St. James

Rebecca and her husband homeschool their three precious children at their home outside of Nashville, TN. Rebecca attributes much of her success in parenting and homeschooling to what she learns on her podcast, Practice Makes Parent, which she co-hosts with Dr. Danny Huerta for Focus on the Family.

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