Parenting

Rob Mitchell recounts his childhood, being abandoned at an orphanage and spending the next 14 years of his life, enduring heartache, shame, loneliness and constant physical abuse. But his life eventually became a story of hope.

Tracey Garrell describes how, as a stay-at-home mom, she helps her children live out their faith in school.

Author Jill Savage offers some practical ideas for how parents can make their family's home a safer and healthier place for their children.

Money expert Mary Hunt shares the stories and mishaps from teaching her kids to be financially responsible and provides insight on the importance of instilling values in your children to give, save and plan ahead.

Author Kay Wyma encourages parents to counter self-absorption in their children with responsibility, life skills and awareness of those in need.

Best-selling author Gary Chapman describes how you can build a strong, loving family in a discussion based on his book The Family You've Always Wanted: Five Ways You Can Make It Happen.

Recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, discuss the plight of orphans and encourage listeners to support orphan-care ministries.

Author Kathy Koch describes how parents can help meet the five core needs of their middle school children: identity, security, belonging, purpose and competence.

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...

Prominent theologian Al Mohler shares biblical principles on leadership and encourages parents to use their enormous influence on their childrens lives as a pivotal starting point to developing future Christian leaders.

rofessional consultant Mary Byers helps busy moms establish boundaries - by learning when to say no - and offers practical encouragement for maintaining a guilt-free schedule.

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

Focus on the Family counselor Daniel Huerta addresses the common, everday fears of children and guides parents toward practical solutions.