Be a Good Influence, Not a Controller

Be a Good Influence, Not a Controller

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Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies

Bullying can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how to recognize the signs, respond with compassion, and help your child heal. Plus, Focus on the Family president Jim Daly talks with author Nancy Rue, who shares a heartbreaking st ...  Show more

Parenting Scripts: Responding Well When Your Child Disobeys

John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta hear from authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake to discussing replacing reactive, knee-jerk parenting responses with thoughtful, biblically grounded scripts—covering how to set consequences ahead of time, self-regulate in heated moments, and keep con ...  Show more

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