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Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

By: Focus on the Family
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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
  • 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.

    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

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    10 mins
  • You Can’t Control an Adult Kid

    You Can’t Control an Adult Kid
    Dec 23 2025

    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.
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    10 mins
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