Parenting

Our guests take a compassionate and knowledgeable approach to the topic of mental illness, discussing its medical, psychological and spiritual aspects as well as the challenges it poses for families.

Author Erin Davis encourages women to embrace their identity in God's high calling to motherhood, rather than become distracted by the difficulties that accompany it.

In remembrance of Gary Smalley, we present this recorded interview in which the best-selling author and relationship expert explains how parents can help their children internalize the truths of the...

Mary Beth Lagerborg, co-creator of Once-A-Month-Cooking, discusses the importance of hospitality and how families can prioritize dinner time by cooking a month's worth of healthy meals in one session.

Author Jeannie Cunnion encourages moms and dads to teach their children about God's love by focusing on a grace-based rather than a rules-based approach to parenting.

Education expert Cynthia Tobias explains what parents can do to reduce the amount of conflict between their children and create a more peaceful home environment.

As a parent, you can instill virtues in your children with laughter instead of lectures! On this Focus on the Family broadcast, author Courtney DeFeo describes how you can teach your kids important...

Authors and speakers Elyse Fitzpatrick and her daughter Jessica Thompson offer parents age-appropriate and biblically-based responses to some of their children's most challenging life questions.

Pastor Lon and Mrs. Brenda Solomon describe how God has sustained them through the emotional and spiritual challenges they've faced in raising their disabled daughter, and encourage listeners to...

Dr. John Trent explains the concept of the biblical blessing and why receiving that blessing helps children thrive. Our guest also offers parents practical suggestions for bestowing blessings on...

In a riveting story of hope and redemption, Carolyn Koons tells how she, as a single woman, felt led by God to adopt a young boy she encountered in a harsh children's prison during a mission trip to...

Best-selling author Gary Chapman helps parents maintain a loving relationship with their adult child despite disagreeing with their choices, as well as the importance of communicating household rules...

Author Jill Savage advises parents on ways to connect with and mentor their teenagers by allowing them the decision-making freedom needed to transition into adulthood.

Pastor Ted Cunningham urges parents to escape the traps of perfectionism, comparison and achievement in our children by pointing them toward the future God intends for their lives. If you'd like a CD...