Practice Makes Parent

In a world that measures success by likes, grades, looks, and popularity, it can be easy for our kids to get caught placing their identity in the wrong thing. This week, join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Bob Smiley & Jesse Florea of "The Official Average Boy Podcast" to talk about how we can help our children see themselves through God's eyes. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can help her kids transition to a new home across the country.   Click here to sign up for Focus on the Family's free Age & Stage resource! [https://sf.fotf.com/fi4btm]   Click here to listen to the Official Average Boy podcast! [https://sf.fotf.com/v122qu]   Click here to purchase Average Boy's Above Average Summer book for your kids! [https://sf.fotf.com/pu03z6]   Click Here to Support the Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24practice-makes-parent-donate-page/?refcd=2193204]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. [https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/]

In today's cultural battleground, your kids need a strong spiritual foundation! Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author Lee Ann Mancini to discuss practical ways to raise we can raise our kids to know and love Christ. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how much of his past he should share with his children.   Click here to receive the book Raising Kids to Follow Christ for your donation of any amount! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-practice-makes-parents-2024-12-04?refcd=2189001]   Click here to sign up for a free six-part video series from Focus on the Family about equipping your kids with a strong spiritual foundation! [https://sf.fotf.com/nojgl6]   Click Here to Support the Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24practice-makes-parent-donate-page/?refcd=2189001]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. [https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/]

Ever feel like screens are taking over your family's life? Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with PluggedIn's Paul Asay to learn practical tips for guiding your kids through entertainment, social media, and screen time. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how she can stop her 3-year-old from repeating inappropriate words.   Click here to receive PluggedIn's guide to technology, Becoming a Screen Savvy Family, for a gift of any amount! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-practice-makes-parents-2024-11-27?refcd=2185703]   Click here to access the PluggedIn website! [https://sf.fotf.com/vciu4u]   Click here to listen to the PluggedIn podcast! [https://sf.fotf.com/hnmekk]   Click Here to Support the Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24practice-makes-parent-donate-page/?refcd=2185703]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. [https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/]

The holiday season is here, and Danny & Rebecca are ready to help you make it meaningful! In this episode, join us as we share tips for navigating the joys and stresses of the season, from family traditions to the purpose behind it all. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how he can help his young son adjust to a newborn in the home.   Click here to sign up for the Focus on the Family Advent Calendar! [https://sf.fotf.com/0l3t21]   Click here to access 7 Days of Gratitude from Focus on the Family! [https://www.focusonthefamily.com/clubhouse/crafts/7-days-of-gratitude/]   Click Here to Support the Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24practice-makes-parent-donate-page/?refcd=2184602]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. [https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/]

Over-protective parenting may feel natural, but it can lead teens to rebellion and entitlement. In this episode, join us as Danny continues the conversation with Ken Wilgus & Jessica Pfeiffer about why handing freedom over to your teen can create a greater sense of responsibility in them, and an easier parenting experience for you! Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she should handle her 13 year old's desire to stop attending church.   Click here to receive Dr. Wilgus' book "Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for a gift of any amount! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-practice-makes-parents-2024-11-06?refcd=2182901]   Click here to learn more about Launch into the Teen Years [https://sf.fotf.com/mic8ve]   Click Here to Support the Show! [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24practice-makes-parent-donate-page/?refcd=2182901]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. [https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-plugged-in-show/]