Sadly, many expectant moms and dads are deflated by others' negative comments about child-rearing. John and Danny encourage expectant parents and discuss why children are a blessing. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Suzanne Gosselin's book "Expectant Parents" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-01-14?refcd=1043705 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/staying-positive-as-expectant-parents/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Staying Positive as Expectant Parents

It's frustrating to feel like you can never get your teen to open up. John and Danny offer tips for starting meaningful conversations with your teenager. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Growing With" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-12-15?refcd=1043802 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/win-over-your-teen-with-gentle-questions/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Win Over Your Teen With Gentle Questions

The best thing you can do for your kids is strengthen your marriage. John and Danny offer practical tips for prioritizing your relationship with your spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Dr. David Clarke's book "Parenting is Hard and Then You Die: A Fun But Honest Look at Raising Kids of All Ages Right": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-01-05?refcd=1039502 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/how-strengthening-your-marriage-improves-your-parenting/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

How Strengthening Your Marriage Improves Your Parenting

Parenting is one of the most difficult and demanding jobs, and you can't do it alone. John and Danny describe the benefits of inviting trusted believers to be involved in your child's life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Dr. David Clarke's book "Parenting is Hard and Then You Die: A Fun But Honest Look at Raising Kids of All Ages Right": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-01-05?refcd=1039502 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/it-takes-a-church-to-raise-a-child/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

It Takes a Church to Raise a Child

John and Danny give hope to parents who are discouraged by their child's behavior and offer tips for knowing your child well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Lee Nienhuis' book "Brave Moms, Brave Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1037001 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/know-your-child-deeply/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Know Your Child Deeply

Social media adds even more pressure to teens who are already self-conscious about their appearance. John and Danny describe important conversations to have with teens about beauty and body image. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Lee Nienhuis' book "Brave Moms, Brave Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1037001 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/help-your-teen-value-inner-beauty/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Help Your Teen Value Inner Beauty

One of the most rewarding aspects of parenting is helping your child identify their calling. John and Danny offer tips for knowing your child well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1032201 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/discovering-your-childs-unique-strengths/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Discovering Your Child's Unique Strengths

In a recent study, only 8 percent of parents were confident their teen could schedule a doctor's appointment on their own. John and Danny discuss practical steps to prepare your kids to leave the house. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1032201 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/equipping-your-child-to-succeed-in-college/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Equipping Your Child to Succeed in College

Dr. Kara Powell shares one of her favorite parenting principles: 'As long as you have a relationship, you have influence.' Plus, John and Danny offer advice for parents who are shocked and heartbroken by an adult child's decisions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Growing With" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-12-15?refcd=1028505 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/parenting-with-grace-and-truth//#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Parenting With Grace and Truth

It's good for teens to know you're there when they need guidance. John and Danny offer tips for having meaningful conversations with teenagers. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Growing With" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-12-15?refcd=1028505 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/helping-your-children-build-healthy-relationships/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Helping Your Children Build Healthy Relationships

In the story of the prodigal son in the Bible, the father spotted his son in the distance and ran to meet him. John and Danny help parents prepare for the day their prodigal child returns. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Hope for the Prodigal": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-10?refcd=1025705 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/reconciling-with-a-prodigal-child/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Reconciling With a Prodigal Child

If you're pouring all your energy into parenting a prodigal child, it can be difficult to be present with your other children. John and Danny offer advice for maintaining relationships during difficult parenting seasons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "Hope for the Prodigal": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-10?refcd=1025705 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/caring-for-your-family-while-parenting-a-prodigal/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Caring for Your Family While Parenting a Prodigal

You play a key role in encouraging your child's faith. John and Danny discuss how to embolden your children to stand up for their beliefs. Featuring Lee Nienhuis. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Brave Mom, Brave Kids: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1023007 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/fan-into-flame-your-child%27s-faith/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Fan Into Flame Your Child's Faith

Does watching the news ever make you terrified for your child's safety? John and Danny offer help for parents who frequently struggle with fear. Featuring Lee Nienhuis. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Brave Mom, Brave Kids: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1023007 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-you-fear-for-your-child%27s-safety/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

When You Fear for Your Child's Safety

John and Danny describe the most important life skills to teach your child. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1019405 Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/help-your-child-develop-true-confidence/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Help Your Child Develop True Confidence

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