Practice Makes Parent

Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James

Turning Discipline into Encouragement

August 14, 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.

 

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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.
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
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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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