

Confronting an Adult Child
25/12/2025 | 9 min
Every parent has had a moment where you didn't agree with a choice your kid made. But how do you handle a time where you need to confront an adult son or daughter? Danny talks with John about how he's seen this be a common problem in his counseling practice. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman address why you must give your adult kids freedom to make their own decisions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child Contact our Counseling Team Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

You Can’t Control an Adult Kid
23/12/2025 | 10 min
One of the more challenging aspects of parenting adult kids is you can't control their choices. Jim Daly and renowned author, Dr. Gary Chapman, will encourage you to focus on being a good influence on your adult son or daughter. Then, John and Danny will remind you that subtle changes to how you interact with an adult child can go a long way. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child Contact our Counseling Team Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Keeping Your Kids’ Attention Through Visuals
18/12/2025 | 10 min
How do you keep your kids' attention in an age that's so distracted? Tim Shoemaker shares with Jim Daly that kids today are hungry for real analogies. Plus, Danny talks about some visual lessons that he taught his children, and how those have stuck with them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons Family Reading of Scripture How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!) Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

The Value of Object Lessons
16/12/2025 | 9 min
When your kids are little, sometimes it's best to teach them spiritual principles through visuals. Tim Shoemaker joins Jim Daly to talk about how he electrocuted a pickle to teach his kids a powerful lesson. Also, Danny offers some thoughts for helping your son or daughter who's not a visual learner. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons Family Reading of Scripture How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!) Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Tell Them Who’s Responsible
11/12/2025 | 9 min
One of the worst things you can do is bail your teen out when they make a poor choice. Danny and John open up about times their kids learned some hard lessons, and how they were tempted to bail them out. Also, Jim Daly chats with Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus on communicating with your teens about their need to take responsibility. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.



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