October 5, 2021
"Clean you room." "Do the dishes." "Don't punch your brother!" These are basic parenting instructions. But what do you do when your child isn't listening? John and Danny explain how big changes in your child's behavior start by focusing on one area at a time. Featuring Cynthia Tobias.
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John Fuller is Vice President of the Audio Division and co-host of the daily “Focus on the Family” radio program. He speaks and writes about family, faith, media and business. John and his wife, Dena, reside in Colorado Springs, Colo., and have six children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In a discussion based on her book The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers, Dr. Meg Meeker offers practical advice to help women avoid unhealthy behaviors so they can experience greater joy and fulfillment in their role as a mother. (Part 1 of 2)
There are moments where your child will encounter disappointment. While those situations can be tough, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to train your child to respond with gratitude. John and Danny discuss why it’s good to teach your son or daughter to give thanks to God in all circumstances. Featuring Sheila Erwin.
It’s common for a firstborn child to be a rule follower while younger kids tend to be more free-spirited. Yet sometimes, a child will break out of that paradigm. John asks Danny about times he’s seen kids not follow the birth-order pattern. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly.
Raising a child takes an extraordinary amount of time and commitment. At some point, you’ll have to give up something in order to spend time with your son or daughter. John and Danny share about how they wrestled with balancing their careers and raising kids. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.
Author Susie Larson shares practical ways for parents to teach their children gratitude, especially during tough times. (Part 2 of 2)
