Parenting

Author Dannah Gresh speaks candidly about God's design for sexuality and offers a biblical perspective on why physical intimacy is reserved for a committed marriage. She also offers advice for how parents can talk to their kids about sex.

Dr. Kathy Koch helps parents identify and unlock eight intelligences or "smarts" in their children, and discusses ways to encourage their growth, avoid stunting growth, and understand how they connect with God as a result of their smart.

Robert Glover shares the remarkable story of how God orchestrated seemingly random events so that he was invited by the Chinese government to help them deal with orphan problem in China.

Dannah Gresh describes how today's culture tends to expect boys to be "bad" and even celebrates their bad behavior. Dannah has identified several ways moms (in particular) can help their boys strive toward "goodness" instead.

Dr. Greg Smalley offers encouragement to parents who are struggling with the challenges of raising teens.

Popular blogger Sarah Mae offers encouragement to moms in a discussion based on her book Longing for Paris: One Woman's Search for Joy, Beauty and Adventure ... Right Where She Is. Focus on the Family broadcast producer Eva Daniel joins the conversation.

Parenting can be intense, especially raising young children. Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom are two moms who readily admitted their desperate need for God every single day. Sarah shared a hilarious story about a 911 call where her children went...

Patrick Schwenk and his wife, Ruth, offer help for maintaining a thriving marriage amidst the demands of parenthood in a discussion based on their book, For Better or For Kids: A Vow to Love Your Spouse With Kids in the House.

Dr. Michelle Watson offers fathers advice and encouragement in a discussion based on her book, Dad, Here's What I Really Need From You: A Guide for Connecting With Your Daughter's Heart.

Educator Cynthia Tobias offers further parenting wisdom for single parents, blended families and grandparents, as well help for navigating the strong-willed teenager.

Your child longs to find their place in the world—what they’re good at, where they shine, where they belong. On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, mom of three Lucille Williams equips you with ways you can nurture your...

Boys don't grow up and automatically become good men. They need training, and parents need to be intentional about conducting this training and cultivating masculinity in their sons. On this Focus on the Family broadcast, author Jonathan Catherman...

Adolescence. If you're a parent with young kids, the very thought of that word might stir up anxiety and fear. It doesn't need to, though. With some guidance and support, both you and your children can thrive during that turbulent season. On this Focus...

Chrys Howard gives us an inside look at her rockstar grandparenting. Lovingly referred to as 2-mama by her grandchildren, Chrys encourages grandparents to learn to step back and allow their adult children to be the parent, which means knowing when to...

Based on Focus on the Family's "Launch into the Teen Years" initiative, Danny Huerta and Jessie Minassian equip parents to prepare their preteens for puberty and adulthood. Topics discussed include identity, boy-girl relationships, bullies and social...