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Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

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Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.2025 Focus on the Family Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Appropriate Praise for Managing Their Emotions

    Appropriate Praise for Managing Their Emotions
    Jan 1 2026

    How much praise should you give your kids? Danny talks with John about how to know if the ways you're praising your kids are helpful. You'll also hear from Michelle Nietert, who talks to Jim Daly about why proper forms of praise can encourage them to process their emotions.

    Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

    Receive the book Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount!

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    Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children

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    Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions?

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    15 mins
  • When Your Kid Has an Emotional Meltdown

    When Your Kid Has an Emotional Meltdown
    Dec 30 2025

    How do you respond well when your child has a meltdown? Michelle Nietert tells Jim Daly about a time she navigated an emotional outburst with her young daughter. Plus, Danny gives you some tips for how to deal with a whining child.

    Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

    Receive the book Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle for your donation of any amount!

    Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

    Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children (Digital)

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    Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions?

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    13 mins
  • Confronting an Adult Child

    Confronting an Adult Child
    Dec 25 2025

    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.

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    How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child

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    Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children

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    10 mins
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Practical and encouraging information for parents of any age. They are short and packed with content I enjoy. I also enjoy their marriage podcast.

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