Practice Makes Parent

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Heidi Lee Anderson shares her encouragement for moms in helping them answer the big questions like, "What If I don't have what it takes?". We cover practical advice on combating parental self-doubt, comparison, and perfectionism. Additionally, Heidi discusses the importance of community, prayer, and prioritizing key aspects of life while managing imperfections. A listener's question about adult children moving out is addressed, providing insights on fostering independence. The episode concludes with encouragement for parents to trust in God’s plan and to seek support through community and counseling.   Check out the 7 Traits of Effect Parenting Assessment to give you some practical ways to grow as a parent. You can also find parenting tips at FocusOnParenting.com   We also have counselors who can help with any parent/child relationship question. Call us at 1800-232-6459.   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta dive into the seven traits of effective parenting inspired by research and biblical principles. They discuss adaptability, respect, intentionality, steadfast love, boundaries and limits, grace and forgiveness, and gratitude. Danny outlines how these traits can be implemented and how the parenting assessment tool can help parents understand their strengths and areas for growth with each child. The conversation emphasizes the importance of modeling these traits, their impact on parent-child relationships, and practical examples of each trait. There's also a Q&A addressing how parents can handle financially dependent adult children while teaching responsibility and gratitude.   Click on the show notes for more information on the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Tool.   We'll put an article in the show notes about Financial Fitness.   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Do you feel like you're failing as a parent? We've all been there! On this episode, Pastor Gary Thomas, the author of Sacred Parenting, breaks down how moms and dads can work through impatience, anger, and exhaustion by understanding how our children see humility and sacrifice. We will also answer a listener question about helping rebellious teenagers learn respect and responsibility.   Click here to ask for Gary Thomas' book, Sacred Parenting, for a gift of any amount.   Call 1800AFAMILY for our counseling department, and we can put more information about that process in the show notes.   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Chances are, if you're a parent, you do battle with parenting anxiety. It's natural (it's your job to keep your kids alive!), but there is a supernatural source of peace that will both settle your mind and protect your children. Join Danny & Rebecca as they talk to Alison Calhoun about her battle with anxiety after a miscarriage, and the dramatic ways the Lord has shown up through it all. Later, we answer a question from a parent who wants to know how she can address her daughter's doubts about the faith.   If you're in need of counseling, Focus on the Family offers a free counseling consultation. Click here for our consultation form, or call our counseling line at 1(800) 232-6459.   Click here to check out the RVL Discipleship series from Focus on the Family!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Did you know that you can use every day moments with your kids to teach them about Jesus? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Gracia Olivas to talk about the practical ways she teaches her kids about Jesus. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to when her and her husband should tell their kids that one of them was previously married.   Click here to receive Danny's book, Seven Traits of Effective Parenting, for a gift of any amount!   Click here to check out Gracia's instagram, @rootedinmore, for great practical ways to teach your kids about Christ!   Click here to sign up for Family Reading of Scripture, for free, from Focus on the Family!   Click here for Launch into the Teen Years from Focus on the Family!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In this special, extended edition of Practice Makes Parent... Rebecca's husband is here! You might know him from the band Foster the People, or as the director of your future favorite Netflix series, but Cubbie is also an excellent husband and father. And they just released a book called Lasting Ever! Join us this week as Danny interviews Cubbie & Rebecca about their new book, their parenting journey, and the Lord's involvement in it all. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can help her 13 year-old deal with anger.   Click here to receive Rebecca & Cubbie's book, Lasting Ever, 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.

Every day presents a new opportunity to model kindness for our kids, whether that's at the grocery store, at home, or with friends and family. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Christina Watkins to discuss the importance of kindness, and how you can model if for your kids. Later, we answer a question from a listener whose daughter recently started displaying OCD behaviors.   Click here to receive Danny's book, Seven Traits of Effective Parenting, for a gift of any amount!   Click here to check out Christina's instagram, @raisingkindbabies     Click here to fill out a free counseling consultation form from Focus on the Family, or call us at 1(800) 232-6459   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

More and more parents are choosing to homeschool their children, and if there's one thing we want to encourage you with, it's that you're capable of doing so! Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with author and mother of nine Rhonda Robinson to discuss the benefits of homeschooling. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how they can balance discipline and independence in their strong-willed child.   Click here to learn the homeschooling laws in your state!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Maintaining your sanity while raising children in our modern world is a daunting challenge! Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with Dr. David Clarke to discuss a biblical strategy for dealing with the challenges of every day parenting. Later, we answer a question from a single mom who needs help with her kids.   Click here to receive Dr. Clarke's book, Parenting is Hard, 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.

Adoption is a beautiful & precious gift for everyone involved, but the new family dynamic can be challenging to navigate, especially for children already in the home. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author Kate Rietema to discuss how you can prepare your children to receive an adopted sibling. Later, we answer a question from a listener who needs help motivating his unmotivated daughter.   Click here to receive Kate's children's book, All the Babies: A First Book About Adoption, for a gift of any amount!   Click here for a list of excellent free adoption & foster care resources from Focus on the Family   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.