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February 25, 2020

What You Need to be a Happier Mom, Part 1

If mom’s upset, chances are others in the house will be upset as well. John and Danny discuss ways for moms to stay happy and enjoy themselves at home, which will help keep the kids happy.

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When Your Kids See You Argue with Your Spouse

It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.

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Expectations for Marriage While Parenting

When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it’s easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.

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Good and Bad Ways to Apologize to a Struggling Adult Child

If a young adult child is struggling, it’s easy to blame yourself or even apologize for their bad choices. John and Danny discuss why some forms of apology are not helpful, plus, Jim Daly talked with Allison Bottke about when it’s good for a parent to apologize to an adult son or daughter.

When Your Kids See You Argue with Your Spouse

It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Expectations for Marriage While Parenting

When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it’s easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.

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Parenting With Grace and Truth

Dr. Kara Powell shares one of her favorite parenting principles: ‘As long as you have a relationship, you have influence.’ Plus, John and Danny offer advice for parents who are shocked and heartbroken by an adult child’s decisions.

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Finding Freedom as a Grace Based Mom, Part 4

God disciplines those He loves and He does so with plenty of grace while implementing boundaries for our good. John and Danny explain how parents can do the same with their children, without using shame.

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Finding Hope and Joy While Single Parenting

Linda Ranson Jacobs, who specializes in ministry to single parent families, offers encouragement, hope, and practical guidance to single moms and dads so that they and their children can thrive.

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Thriving in Your Role as Dad

Author and filmmaker Rob Stennett offers encouragement and advice to fathers who feel insecure in their parenting role in a lighthearted discussion based on his book The Perfect Dad: A Totally Achievable Guide to Not Messing Up Your Kids.

Questions to Ask When Your Child Disobeys

It can be difficult to teach young kids to slow down and acknowledge their sinful behavior. John and Danny offer helpful questions to ask to reach your child’s heart.