Navigating the Difficult Parts of the Bible

So many kids and parents are glued to a screen today! How can we do better in this area? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address some alarming statistics on how screens and social media are negatively impacting young kids today. Than, Danny and John will give some pointers on replacing screen-time with more helpful activities.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well   When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone?   Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you teach your kids about the challenging parts of the Bible? Danny and John talk about sections of the Bible they find difficult. Then, Danika Cooley and Jim Daly give some recommendations on when to share the tougher parts of Scripture with your children.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids   Family Reading of Scripture   Studying the Bible as a Family   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Introducing your kids to the Bible is an important task as a parent. John and Danny share how they approached teaching their children about Scripture. Also, Jim Daly and Danika Cooley bring up how you can teach your kids the Bible, based on the stage of life they're in   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids   Family Reading of Scripture   Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the best questions you can teach your kids to ask is, "Has God ever shown up in your life?" Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling talk with Jim Daly on how they've taught their kids to ask their friends that question. Plus, John asks Danny about some of the ways he's tried teaching his kids to pray.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Raising Prayerful Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Building Habits of Prayer with Your Children   Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   How to be a Prayer Warrior for Your Children   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Being thankful is something we all have to learn. It doesn't come naturally. Danny talks with John about how he taught his kids to be grateful. Then, Jim Daly speaks with two mothers, Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom, about something called the grateful game.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Raising Prayerful Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Building Habits of Prayer with Your Children   Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter   How to be a Prayer Warrior for Your Children   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Saying "no," is a struggle for many parents today. John asks Danny about how he's learned to tell good opportunities "no." Also, Jim Daly asks Kristi Clover about ways you as a parent can prioritize the right things in your schedule.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Organizing the Chaos in Your Home   Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family   Contact our Counseling Team   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What if a small adjustment in your schedule could change your life completely? Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about a principle she calls, glean and tweak. Also, John asks Danny about how he's learning to not overcommit, even when he has a busy schedule.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Organizing the Chaos in Your Home   Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family   Clearing Out the Clutter   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Giving your child a phone is an important decision today. Arlene Pellicane talks with Jim Daly about how it's wise to make sure your kids are ready for a phone before they actually get one. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to not be a helicopter parent on your kid's phone usage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Screen Kids for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well   When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone?   Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you trust God if your teen rebels? Jodie Berndt and Jim Daly talk about how you can have hope, even if your teen isn't following Christ. Plus, Danny and John address why blaming yourself is not a good strategy if your teen acts poorly.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Praying for Your Teen’s Heart and Future   Contact Our Counseling Team   Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Teaching your kids about the Bible is one of the most critical things you can do. Danny and John share how they tried teaching their kids about God's Word. Also, Danika Cooley joins Jim Daly to bring up how she's trying to teach her young kids Bible stories.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Listen Now   Family Reading of Scripture   RVL Discipleship: The Study   Support This Show!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.