Thriving Student

Many schools are tragically telling kids that their gender is something they feel, rather than what they're born with. What can you do if and when your child encounters these ideologies? You'll hear part of a powerful conversation Focus President Jim Daly had with Chloe Cole, who shares about the damage she experienced after trying to become a boy. Also, Danny Huerta and Jeff Johnston talk about the devastating impact that promoting things like transgenderism in schools is having on kids today. Finally, John Fuller and Danny Huerta will give hope to parents whose children are struggling to embrace their God-given identity. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Hear Chloe Cole's Story Contact our Counseling Department Launch into the Teen Years Resources: Sex Education

You learn that your child's school is teaching sex ed in a way you strongly disagree with. How do you respond well? John Fuller and Danny Huerta will provide hope to parents about how to navigate sex ed with your kids today. Danny also sits down with public policy analyst Jeff Johnston to discuss how schools are handling sexual education now. He'll also join Counselor Geremy Keeton to share about teaching your kids a biblical view of sexuality. Finally, Danny will talk with Counselor Linda Miller to address the need for good counseling. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Contact our Counseling Department Having The Talk with Your Kids Launch into the Teen Years Resources: Sex Education

As a parent, you have educational authority over your kids. Join John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta as they cover a wide range of topics, that are impacting our school systems, in season 2 of the Thriving Student Podcast. Today, they'll address what it looks like for parents to respond well when your child is taught radical ideologies, such as Critical Race Theory. They'll also encourage you to take a stand for what's right, even when your beliefs are challenged.Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Book: Navigating Public Schools Resources: Schools & Related IssuesHelp Your Kids Discuss Critical Race Theory Through a Christian WorldviewSchool Choice for Parents

Many parents feel overwhelmed with the task of leading their children spiritually. Today, Dr. Tony Evans talks about how parents can equip their children to face the culture, while Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht explain how you can influence your children to follow Christ in school.

Your child's personality was designed by God. Join John Fuller and Danny Huerta as they explore seven different personality types and how each one can connect with God in special ways.

Many parents feel overwhelmed with the task of leading their children spiritually. Today, Dr. Tony Evans talks about how parents can equip their children to face the culture, while Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht explain how you can influence your children to follow Christ in school.

The school year is busy, and taking good care of yourself and your child takes a concentrated effort. Join us as we hear from Dr. Paul Reisser about making good nutritional choices, and from Dr. Arch Hart about how to get a good night of sleep.

What do you do when your child hears or sees something at school that is inappropriate? Today, Dr. Kathy Koch gives solutions for connecting with your child beyond the phone screen, and Mary Flo Ridley offers tips for talking with your children about sexuality.

What do you do when your child is trying to understand a subject in school, and the material just isn't making sense to him or her? Today, Dr. Kathy Koch joins us to discuss the strengths of different learning styles, and Cynthia Tobias gives solutions for getting homework completed.

As a parent you can help your child to become emotionally resilient. Join us on Episode 1 of Thriving Student as Dr. Kevin Leman and Nancy Rue address school violence and bullying, and how you can offer your child hope and emotional support in the midst of traumatic events.