Equipping Parents for Back to School
September 4, 2024
Are you concerned with the radical changes being made to public school curriculum? On this weeks episode, join us as we sit down with policy experts Jeff Johnston and Autumn Lema to discuss how you can stand up for your child against the increasing indoctrination they face at school. Later, we hear a question from a dad who wants to know when it's appropriate to have "the talk" with his son.
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Marriage experts, and hosts of the wildly popular podcast Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley join us to discuss if you can attain balance between parenting, marriage, and work. Spoiler alert - you can't! But you can find ways to integrate them with each other; listen to find out how. Later, we'll hear a question from a parent who wants to know how they should go about choosing a babysitter. Click here to receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage for a gift of any amount! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
August 28, 2024
Did you know that's it's possible for your child to enjoy their chores? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with home organization expert Kristi Clover to discuss implementing a fun and effective chores system that engages the whole family. Later, we hear a question from a mom who wants to know when it's appropriate for her children to start cooking on their own. Click here to receive Kristi's book, M.O.M. - Master Organizer of Mayhem, for a gift of any amount! Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
August 21, 2024
On this episode, we continue our look at a biblical approach to discipline with parent coaches Chad Hayenga and Lydia Rex. Learn how you can turn moments of discipline into opportunities to call out the strengths in your child. Later, we hear a question from a parent who wants to know how to respond to emotional outbursts from their toddler. Click here to receive Jim & Lynne's book, Discipline That Connects With Your Childs Heart, for a gift of any amount! Check out this great, free Focus on the Family resource for age appropriate discipline strategies, and much more! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
August 14, 2024
On this episode, Jim & Lynne Jackson join Danny & Rebecca to discuss the four essential messages behind their biblical discipline model. What messages are you sending your child when you discipline them? Later, we hear a question from a mom who wants to know if her 13-year-old is too young to have social media. Click here to receive Jim & Lynne's book, Discipline That Connects With Your Childs Heart, for a gift of any amount! Check out this great, free Focus on the Family resource for age appropriate discipline strategies, and much more! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
August 7, 2024
On this episode, Dr. Ken Wilgus walks us through how to navigate "control battles" with your teen! Did you know that most teens want to tell their parents everything? Dr. Wilgus outlines the behavior in parents that causes their teens to keep things to themselves. Later, we hear a question from a mom who worries she's not equipped to raise her daughter well. Pre-order Feeding the Mouth That Bites You Help prepare your teenager to thrive! Check out Launch into the Teen Years. Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
July 31, 2024
Launching your teen into independence can be a tricky task! But have no fear.. Dr. Ken Wilgus is here to discuss his approach that gradually introduces adolescents to freedom and responsibility. Join Danny & Rebecca as they learn about Ken's excellent framework for launching successful adults. Later, we hear a question from a mom who feels like her teenager daughter is drifting away from her. Pre-order Feeding the Mouth That Bites You Take our free Parenting Assessment! Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
July 24, 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? Read the Bible as a Family! What Kids Read: How Stories Develop Us Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
July 17, 2024
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.
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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.
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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