Parenting

Mothers need to be intentional about creating family moments for their children. Angela Thomas is the author of the book, 52 Things Kids Need from a Mom. And she offers encouragement to make a difference in the lives of kids in practical ways.

Author Kathi Lipp offers suggestions to moms for planning summer activities the whole family will enjoy.

Former Olympian and Congressman Jim Ryun - along with his sons Drew and Ned Ryun - discusses how parents can use the backdrop of the 2012 Summer Olympics to teach children about true heroism.

If you have kids, chances are they compete with each other for attention. Join us today as Jim Daly, Dr. Juli Slattery and John Fuller engage in a roundtable discussion and offer helpful insights for maintaining peace in your home.

Author Melanie Shankle shares her story of the accompanying blessings, transitions, and challenges of becoming a mom, and encourages new mothers to find joy in the everyday moments.

Whether doing some last-minute shopping or making final preparations, take a break and listen in to our special Christmas program. First, have some laughs with author Julie Ann Barnhill and then listening to our Radio Theatre drama Child of Promise.

Focus President Jim Daly discusses his new book The Good Dad and the importance of being a responsible father.

Dr. Kathy Koch helps parents identify and unlock eight intelligences or smarts in their children, and discusses ways to encourage their growth, avoid stunting growth, and understand how they connect with God as a result of their smart.

Dr. Sharen Ford and Kelly Rosati discuss the plight of orphans in the foster care system and ways that listeners can help these children.

Author Jennifer Polimino, a stay-at-home mother with a ministry to moms, describes how she's experienced God's grace and healing from a past characterized by abuse and emotional pain.

Youth experts Kara Powell and Chap Clark provide practical suggestions for parents to better model their faith for their kids and emphasize a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

In a discussion based on her book Surprised by Motherhood, Lisa-Jo Baker tells her touching story of how God changed her heart about becoming a mom after she had vowed to never have children.

What kind of dad does a boy need? In an upbeat recorded message, the late Steve Farrar encourages fathers to invest time and energy into the lives of their sons, in spite of the fact that our culture emphasizes the importance of one's career. Steve...

On this Focus on the Family broadcast, author Cheri Fuller offers encouragement to grandparents as she discusses the important role they play in their grandchildren's lives. She provides creative and fun suggestions for engaging with grandkids and...