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December 20, 2022

Appreciating What Your Child Enjoys

It's very common for each child in your family to have different likes and interests. John and Danny share things their kids enjoy, and how you can still connect with your child, even if you don't enjoy something he or she likes. Featuring Julie Lavender.

Original Air Date: December 20, 2022

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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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Equipping Your Child to Succeed in College

In a recent study, only 8 percent of parents were confident their teen could schedule a doctor’s appointment on their own. John and Danny discuss practical steps to prepare your kids to leave the house. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson.

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When Multitasking is Too Much

Activities with your children can be fun, but also very exhausting! What do you do when all the things you’d planned become too much to handle? John and Danny offer some ideas for lightening your schedule. Featuring Amber Lia and Wendy Speake.

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“When You Need Me, I’m Here”

With so many changes happening in our world, it can sometimes be challenging for grandparents to feel like they’re truly connecting with their grandchildren. John and Danny discuss how a simple phrase, “When you need me, I’m here,” can go a long way in helping grandparents relate to their grandkids. Featuring Chrys Howard and Shellie Tomlinson.

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Having Fun and Serving Others

Teaching your kids to be good servants is a wonderful gift you can give them. Yet, how do you get started? John and Danny discuss ways they’ve learned to teach their kids how to serve others. Featuring Julie Lavender.

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Don’t Walk Away

When your child is going through something difficult, you long to help. However, there are times when your efforts are not enough. In those situations, how do you respond? John and Danny provide some encouragement for when your child is struggling. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe.