Perfectly Imperfect Parents

Is one of your kids more emotional than the others? Danny opens up about the ways his kids expressed their emotions. Plus, Jim Daly talks to professional counselor Debra Fileta who gives some helpful insights on the popular verse, "Jesus wept." Find us online at focusonthefamily. ...  Show more

Do you tend to be an optimist or a pessimist in your parenting? John and Danny answer that question for themselves. Then, Jim Daly talks to Katherine Hill about how our thought patterns impact our brain chemistry, and why it's good for you to think positively. Find us online at f ...  Show more

Every parent wants to control and fix their kids but this approach typically backfires. When parents don’t get their way they feel frustrated and upset. Dr. Shefali coaches two parents through their control issues and helps them return to a place of inner empowerment and peace.  ...  Show more

This is not your typical parenting podcast. It is a podcast about raising the parent as much as it is about raising our children.  Join Dr. Shefali, the pioneer of conscious parenting, New York Times bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and Oprah’s favorite parenting expert ...  Show more

Parenting is tough, especially when it comes to giving teens the space they need to grow! It goes against our parental instincts to “back off,” but if we don't, we risk raising an adult who's not prepared to face the real world. In today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepher ...  Show more

Janel Breitenstein explores spiritual life skills like identity and discernment and offers practical ways to help your child develop those. You’ll learn to equip your child to become a disciple who is “on fire” for Jesus.   Receive the book "Permanent Markers" and an audio downlo ...  Show more