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Parenting teens is often exciting, chaotic, fun, and stressful. Parents often struggle to communicate effectively during the teen years. Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages moms and dads to relax a little bit, back off from micromanaging, and start treating...

Miscarriage is a traumatic experience for a married couple, but much of the focus and compassion from others is directed toward the wife, often leaving the husband to struggle with his emotions on his own. Dave Deets knows this from personal experience...

Every generation faces its challenges, but today's Gen Z children are having to wrestle with difficult issues in a way not encountered in the past, things like gender identity and severe depression leading to a steep rise in suicides. It's more critical...

Feelings can be confusing for children – both in terms of feeling and expressing them. On this uplifting Focus on the Family broadcast, Joshua Straub offers encouragement and guidance for creating a safe environment in your home, so that your...

What are the traits of a healthy family environment which enables you and your loved ones to thrive? Best-selling author Dr. Gary Chapman believes you can boil them down to these five timeless characteristics: husbands and wives who love one another;...

Dating in our culture has changed dramatically within the course of just one generation. Today's single adults are often less intentional about thinking and planning ahead for a future marriage. And many Christians are no longer strongly committed to...

When you get married, you anticipate that you and your spouse will take on life's challenges together. But what if your spouse becomes the challenge? On this Focus on the Family broadcast, Ted Cunningham describes how you and your mate can improve your...

A former atheist, J. Warner Wallace came to faith in Jesus Christ after he researched the Bible to see if it's true using the investigative skills he acquired during his career as a homicide detective. He now challenges others to explore and better...

On this Focus on the Family broadcast, Ken Swarner offers struggling parents some laughs as he encourages them to hold on to their sense of humor amid the challenges they face. He recounts amusing anecdotes from raising his four children and shares some...

In a culture where more and more people are defining themselves by their sexuality and their gender identity, it can be challenging for parents to help their children navigate these difficult issues as they encounter them in their schools and personal...

As a younger mom, Kari Kampakis was constantly busy doing everything she could for her kids and didn't believe rest was necessary. But over time, she recognized the need for healthy rhythms to bring her life back into balance and observed how the older...

On this Focus on the Family broadcast, Eryn Lynum discusses the value of appreciating God's creation as a spiritual practice and encourages parents and their children to get outdoors so that they can engage in that practice and draw closer to God in the...

As a young couple, Bob and Linda Lotich were in dire financial straits, but by forming a sound financial plan rooted in Biblical wisdom and sticking to it, they went from being broke to being able to give away more than a million dollars before turning...

Screens – they're everywhere! You're obviously using one even now. Here's an important question to consider – is a lot of screen time improving your connections with other people? Or are you becoming more isolated? What about your kids' heavy...

Marriage is a unique gift from God and a beautiful picture of the Gospel. The ups and downs we face together have a purpose – to make us more like Jesus. But how you manage those changes, transitions, and circumstances can either tear you apart or...

Infidelity can destroy a marriage – but it doesn't have to. That marriage can still be saved and the couple's relationship can be healed. Mark and Jill Savage are a testament to this. Mark's affair broke Jill's heart and their marriage was on the...

As a parent, one of your primary responsibilities is to protect your children. As they grow, the stakes get higher as they develop more independence and you have less control over what they see, hear, and experience. So how can you continue to protect...

On this Focus on the Family broadcast, author Jodie Berndt explains why it's necessary to pray for your marriage in order for it to thrive. She offers practical guidance for your how you and your spouse can pray if your personalities are different, if...