Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Is it difficult to get your son to talk? Jim Daly and Molly DeFrank share ways you can engage with your boys in conversation. Then, Danny and John discuss why sharing how you're doing as a parent might be the key to unlocking your boy's heart.

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Eight Critical Needs Every Mother of Young Boys Should Know

13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons

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With the rise of social media, girls are bombarded with messages on what it means to be beautiful. Scarlet Hiltibidal and Jim Daly share how to encourage your daughters that they are enough, even if the world doesn't tell them that. Also, John and Danny offer some great insights on helping your daughter navigate the digital space today.

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Helping Your Daughter Embrace Her Inner Beauty

What is Beauty?

Talking to Your Daughter about Her Worth, Identity, and Beauty

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Rules are good, but when you emphasize them too much, it's not healthy for your relationship. John and Danny discuss how they've learned too many guidelines in parenting isn't a good thing. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why we need to focus more on the relationship with our kids than on rules.

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Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting

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Building Your Discipline Toolkit From a Biblical Perspective

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One of the best replacements for screens is picking up a book. Danny opens up on which of his kids enjoyed reading more than the other. Also, Sarah Mackenzie and Jim Daly discuss some of the ways reading with your kids can create a better connection with them.

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Create Lifelong Memories With Your Kids Through Reading

How to Raise Kids Who Love Reading

5 Positive Effects Reading Has on Child Development

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With how pervasive technology has become, is it possible to unplug and live a real life? Jim Daly talks with Jonathan McKee about how he and his family had to set better boundaries with their tech usage. Plus, Danny shares the need to tell your kids that you want to connect with them in the real world.

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Reconnect In Real Life: Tips To Reduce Screen Time...

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