When your son or daughter faces something challenging, one of the greatest blessings you can give him or her is reassurance. Danny shares with John about the different ways he's learned to encourage and connect with his son and his daughter. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Matt and Lisa Jacobson's book "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" or their book "100 Ways to Love Your Son" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-07?refcd=1169003 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/the-power-of-a-parents-perspective/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

The Power of a Parent's Perspective

Sometimes, what your son or daughter needs is a hug from you. John and Danny discuss the benefits of hugging your child and offer tips for how to respond when he or she doesn't want one. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Matt and Lisa Jacobson's book "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" or their book "100 Ways to Love Your Son" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-07?refcd=1169003 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/showing-healthy-affection/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Showing Healthy Affection

The family you came from has a huge influence on the ways you raise your own kids. In this profound conversation, John and Danny will encourage you to examine how your family of origin has impacted your parenting. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Milan and Kay Yerkovich's book "How We Love Our Kids" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-28?refcd=1164201 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/parenting-and-love-styles-part-1-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Parenting and Love Styles (Part 1 of 2)

When your son or daughter is young, it's common for him or her to cry a lot. But the tears are typically pointing to something deeper. John and Danny offer some helpful tips for talking to your kids about their true feelings. Featuring Josh and Christi Straub. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Josh and Christi Straub's book: "What Am I Feeling?" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-26?refcd=1163103 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/when-your-child-cries/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When Your Child Cries

Raising kids is an exhausting journey. At times, you might even think to yourself, "I can't do this!" If you feel that way today, you are not alone. John and Danny will offer ideas for staying encouraged, even when you're exhausted as a parent. Featuring Heidi St. John. Get Heidi St. John's book "Becoming MomStrong" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-09-21?refcd=1159303 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/i-cant-do-this/‎#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

"I Can't Do This!"

There are many overwhelming moments in your parenting. Even when it feels challenging, one of the best gifts you can give your child is to pray he or she will follow God. John and Danny encourage you to keep being a godly influence for your kids, even when it's hard. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Heidi St. John's book "Becoming MomStrong" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-09-21?refcd=1159303 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/seeing-yourself-as-a-warrior/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Seeing Yourself as a Warrior

We all make mistakes as parents. But what do you do when a series of mistakes becomes an unhealthy pattern? The fact is, healing can take a long time. John and Danny describe how reconciliation is a process when you're trying to overcome the damage done by negative patterns. Featuring guest Mike Berry. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Mike Berry's book "Winning the Heart of Your Child" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-12?refcd=1154801 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/breaking-patterns-of-dysfunctional-parenting/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Breaking Patterns of Dysfunctional Parenting

You ask your child to do something, but instead of hearing "yes, Mom" or "yes, Dad," you get a negative response. Sound familiar? John and Danny explain why bad behavior is typically rooted in something much deeper that's going on in your child. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Mike Berry's book "Winning the Heart of Your Child" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-12?refcd=1154801 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/the-root-of-the-behavior/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Root of the Behavior

You want to provide for your kids' needs, but at the end of the day, what your child really wants is quality time with you. John and Danny share how they struggled to balance work with kids, and how they learned to make time for their families. Featuring guests Matt and Lisa Jacobson. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get the book "100 Ways to Love Your Son" or the book "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-10-07?refcd=1151302 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/truly-providing-for-your-family/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Truly Providing for Your Family

"Clean you room." "Do the dishes." "Don't punch your brother!" These are basic parenting instructions. But what do you do when your child isn't listening? John and Danny explain how big changes in your child's behavior start by focusing on one area at a time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Cynthia Tobias' book "You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded)" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2021-08-12?refcd=1151802 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/training-for-adulthood/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Training for Adulthood

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