Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Is one of your kids struggling to get his or her homework completed? John and Danny share some statistics on how many kids and parents are battling homework frustrations. Then, Jim Daly talks to Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht about some solutions for what you can do if your child is struggling with homework. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Christian Mama’s Guide to the Grade School Years
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Navigating the Early Grade School Years (Digital)
Schoolwork and Homework Responsibility
Understanding Learning Styles

Do you lean more towards being a rule-follower or wanting to have fun with your kids? Jonathan McKee and Jim Daly discuss why a healthy parent needs both rules and relationship. Danny will follow that up with some thoughts on having good boundaries with your kids during the school year. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
If I Had a Parenting Do Over
Parenting Resource Page
Balancing Bonding and Boundaries as a Parent (Digital)
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

More parents in the Christian community are trying homeschooling. But how do you know if it's the right move for you and your children? Monica Swanson talks to Jim Daly about some of the things she learned from choosing to homeschool her kids. John and Danny will also address parents who want to homeschool but are concerned about their kids' social lives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Becoming Homeschoolers
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Home Schooling: Giving Your Child a Strong Foundation (Digital)
Resources: Homeschooling
Planning Your Home School

Many kids today feel overly pressured to perform well in sports. Brian Smith and Dr. Ed Uszynski speak with Jim Daly on how parents can have a proper perspective on when their kids play sports. Also, Danny gives you some encouragement if you realize you've been putting too much pressure on your kids in athletics. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Away Game
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Teaching Kids Character Through Sports (Digital)
Sports from a Christian Family Perspective
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

Many young parents feel very overwhelmed by the demands they face. Christi Straub talks to Jim Daly about how she felt exhausted with young children. Also, John and Danny offer hope to dads who feel tired. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Famous at Home
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
8 Ways To Cultivate Relationships And Joy With Your Kids (Digital Download)
Counseling Consultation and Referrals
Slow Down to Create Margin for Family Time