When your son or daughter reaches the teen phase, it's common for him or her to want independence and to speak his or her mind. John and Danny open up about times their kids became more opinionated in the teen years. Plus, Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer address the main battle that parents of teens face.

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Every parent makes mistakes, but the key is owning them when you make one. John and Danny share about times they messed up as parents, and how they learned from those situations. Then, Melissa Hannigan talks to Jim Daly about how volunteering in a correctional facility helped her let go of perfectionism.

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To be a great parent, you need to be focused. Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly explain why not being intentional is bad for your parenting. Also, John and Danny bring up why you also need God's wisdom to help you parent well.

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Forming new habits with your family can be quite a challenge. John and Danny open up about how they tried new things with their kids. Also, Jim Daly and Justin Earley encourage parents to follow God's leading with trying to form new routines. Then, Justin will tell a story of comforting his son after a nightmare.

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What if the moment you put your kids to bed is a wonderful chance to point them to God? Justin Earley talks with Jim Daly about how he implemented something called a "Bedtime Liturgy," with his sons. Plus, Danny Huerta and John Fuller will encourage you to check and see if your kids are really comprehending the love of Jesus.

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Like it or not, screens have a huge impact on your child's brain-development. Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share some statistics that expose the downside of phone addiction. Also, Danny and John offer some insights for parents on how to reign in screen-time with your children.

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Even many little kids today are addicted to a screen. How do we as parents do a better job of managing our screen-time? John talks with Dr. Danny Huerta about how he encouraged his kids to set boundaries with technology. Also, Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane discuss rules you can establish to help your kids not waste time on their phones.

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What are ways to avoid getting discouraged when your plans get interrupted? John asks Danny about how he handled a family trip that got interrupted. Jim Daly then talks to Danika Cooley about a time she felt ill and couldn't read Scripture to her kids. She'll share how she made adjustments as well in that situation.

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