Parenting

Listen in as Jill Savage explains why it's so important for moms to make their marriage - and their faith - a top priority in a discussion based on her book Real Moms... Real Jesus: Meet the Friend Who Understands.

Kay Wyma believes too many parents "prepare the path of life for their kids," meaning they do too much for their kids, and in the process, communicate a subtle message of "You can't do it." On this Focus on the Family broadcast, Kay explains why parents...

Marriage and family therapist Ron Deal helps single parents navigate the numerous challenges of dating while raising children.

Dr. Jim Burns advises parents on balancing their teenager's natural desire for freedom with realistic discipline, navigating the media landscape, offering dating advice, and helping them wade through the culture.

On this special Mother's Day program, Jim Daly, Dr. Juli Slattery and John Fuller share some of the best listener-submitted stories expressing their appreciation for moms.

Carey Wickersham, author of The Wonder Within You, encourages the expectant mom to celebrate every week of her pregnancy by marveling at the amazing changes happening with her growing baby.

Author Vicki Courtney encourages parents of prodigals to develop an authentic faith by allowing God to meet them in the midst of the emotional and relational challenges they face with their children.

Author and speaker Ron Deal offers couples in blended families advice on how they can assess the strengths of their marriage and improve on areas of weakness in light of the particular challenges they face in parenting stepchildren.

Author Gary Thomas describes how God has created us each with different spiritual pathways - from quiet prayer to musical worship to intellectual study - and how these temperaments uniquely impact family relationships.

Popular blogger and author Tracey Eyster helps moms overcome the common pitfalls in the daily routine of life that distract and discourage.

In this recorded presentation, Comedian Dennis Swanberg pays tribute to his dad as he shares amusing stories about his father's frugality, church involvement and more.

Young women are enthralled by the vampire love stories that are having an influence on impressionable minds. Listen in as authors Beth Felker Jones and Kimberly Powers examine the cultural phenomenon and its negative effects on teen girls.

Focus on the Family's Paul McCusker and Kelly Rosati discuss the impact of Charles Dickens's tale Oliver Twist during an age when orphans were largely disregarded, and reiterate today's need for orphan protection and care.

Dr. John Townsend offers parents practical advice and encouragement in a discussion based on his bookBoundaries With Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No.

Listen in as we present Christmas stories shared by Focus listeners and broadcast guests. Some of the stories are humorous and some are touching, but all will help fill you with the Christmas spirit.