Chores and Allowance

Today's episode comes with a heavy heart as I share a very personal update. My beloved father, Papa, recently passed away after a three-year battle with cancer. For those who knew him or followed my posts, you know he was my steadfast parenting partner and confidant, truly embrac ...  عرض المزيد

Do you ever feel like you're constantly battling your kids, trying to "make" them do what you want? Are you tired of using punishments or rewards, but unsure how else to get them to listen? If you're longing for a deeper connection with your child and a more peaceful home without ...  عرض المزيد

Here's a little episode for parents about our coronavirus schedule (spoiler: it's not changing), our patreon tiers and new reward (read-along ebooks at the $3/month level!) and also an idea for an art project you and your family can do while you're stuck at home :) Link mentioned ...  عرض المزيد

Using the analogy of a shepherd, Dr. Kevin Leman describes how your role as a parent is critical. Listen to the full program: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/game-plan-for-raising-well-behaved-children-part-2-of-2 Receive Kevin Leman's book "Making Children Min ...  عرض المزيد

Childcare doesn’t just happen out in the world. It also happens in each and every home where a child lives. In this bonus episode, we hear from Eve Rodsky, the author of Fair Play (Reese’s Book Club October ‘19), about how to create more cooperative homes and families. “While we' ...  عرض المزيد

Even though it wasn’t easy, Brant Hansen worked to prioritize his family over his career. Listen to the full program: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/being-the-man-your-family-needs-part-1-of-2 Receive the book "The Men We Need" and the audio download of the br ...  عرض المزيد