Parenting

Parenting can be a fun adventure but it’s also inconvenient at times. Moms and dads need to prioritize what’s most important for their family and be intentional about nurturing the God-given character traits in their children – things...

Justin Earley, a dad of four boys, shares practical ideas for parents, helping you to build good spiritual habits in your families and raise children with a strong faith in Christ. In the midst of chaos in his own busy family, Justin saw the need to...

Monica Swanson sent her two oldest boys to public school for several years until one of them asked to be homeschooled. The idea had never crossed her mind before. Her initial thought was worry, but she states profusely that it was the best decision she...

Based on their book Triggers, Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they...

Screen time is a battle all parents face. While technology is a great tool, it can also be a distraction. And at its worst, it can derail a child’s growth and development as well as family relationships. But we live in a tech-driven world, and we...

With social media and “mom influencers” giving tips on how to feed your children, keep the home clean, be a fun mom, and sustain a relationship with your spouse and with God, motherhood today seems to have a lot of pressure attached to it...

After a successful football career in the NFL, Benjamin Waston has turned his attention to celebrating fatherhood by encouraging first-time dads to be the man their wife and children need them to be. Benjamin speaks into the crisis of fatherlessness and...

Jessica Manfre, author of Never Alone, encourages military spouses, covering topics like finding joy in the little things and overcoming loneliness and isolation. She also helps the Christian community better understand the challenges of military family...

At some point in your parenting journey, you will probably have “The Talk”, with your children. It may come up as soon as they ask, “Where do babies come from?” On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Dr. Justin and Lindsey...

When it comes to instilling character in our kids, the most essential aspect we can teach and model for them is resilience. Dr. Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children. As a...

As a mom, you have a powerful influence in your daughter’s life. The relationship with her takes intentionality and care. On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, mom and author Kari Kampakis offers insight on the world of the teen girl...

Fatherlessness is a huge concern in our society today, affecting millions of children. But what may be worse are the men who are physically present in their homes but still absent emotionally and spiritually. Christian men need to step up to...

Parents can often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully know or understand what struggles our teens are facing and we know the consequences of their decisions and behaviors can be devastating. Jodie Berndt experienced all...

What we consume entertainment-wise shapes who we are and what we believe. On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Adam Holz and Paul Asay from Focus on the Family’s Plugged In team equips you to guide your family to make healthy media...

Leslie Leyland Fields and her husband Duncan have raised six kids on two remote islands in Alaska. In this message, she shares her journey from perfect mother, to fishing-crew mother, to embattled mother, to happy “good-enough” mother...