Staying Optimistic in Your Parenting

Why are some kids deconstructing their faith? Danny shares some of the reasons why teens who grew up Christian have drifted from the faith. Also, Dr. John Marriott tells part of his own story with Jim Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A- ...  Show more

Do you remember the time in life when your faith in Jesus made sense? John and Danny recount the times they decided to put their faith in Christ after asking good questions. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Natasha Crain share how you can respond well when your kids ask you hard que ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2221: Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids.com explains how parents can build their child's self-esteem through ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2214: Jen of This Time of Mine shares valuable insights on raising optimistic kids, emphasizing the importance of looking f ...  Show more

We all aspire for our children to grow up with a positive self-image and an abundance of self-confidence. When life throws our child a dilemma, it’s our natural instinct to want to fix it, or at least work them through the uncomfortable feelings with a pep talk. In this episode, ...  Show more