Parenting

Kristi Clover had “Martha Stewart goals” for her home and family. But after becoming so overwhelmed that she yelled at a stranger, she began to realize that she needed to create systems to organize her home and family. In this Focus on...

Susan Yates is a grandmother who wanted her grandchildren to love God and love each other. How can you love someone well if you don’t know them? Thus, 'Cousin Camp' was born - growing every year from just five grandkids to 21! Yates has a gift...

Once your child becomes an adult, your relationship will inevitably change. In this dynamic presentation, Dr. Jim Burns helps parents of adult children see how they can help, or hurt, this evolving relationship. As a parent transitions to the role of...

Amy Brown, Sara Clime and Carrie Holt are all raising children with special needs — which means they are lonely, exhausted, fearful and hopeful, and at times deal with doubts in their faith. But all three also acknowledge God is in charge and...

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 –...

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...

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...

As a young man, John Marriott was questioning his Christian beliefs. He began analyzing and “deconstructing” his faith. Then, he RE-constructed his faith, built on the strong foundation of Jesus Christ. In an age where young people are...

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...

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...