

“Where Do I Send My Kids to School?”
1/06/2026 | 11 mins.
Is there a truly best option for where to send your kids to school? What if one environment works well for one child, but doesn't pan out for another child? Danny and John open up about how they made the best education choices for their own kids. Jim Daly then chats with Dr. Ken Wilgus on how parents can help a kid who's struggling in school. 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 Schooling Options Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Appropriate Praise for Managing Their Emotions
1/01/2026 | 14 mins.
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! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions? Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

When Your Kid Has an Emotional Meltdown
12/30/2025 | 13 mins.
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) Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter Do Your Kids Know How to Handle Their Emotions? Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Confronting an Adult Child
12/25/2025 | 9 mins.
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
12/23/2025 | 10 mins.
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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