Practice Makes Parent

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  Q & A Session 22.07.2026 36m

  It's another Q & A Show where Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James answer your parenting questions. This time, we advise a single mom in Compton, address a worried mom about her 17-year-old pursuing entertainment, and we respond to a child who dislikes spanking, We also help a mom whose 12-year-old is cutting, and counsel a dad of a sensitive 5-year-old to affirm his temperment and sexuality. Have you sent your questions in? Just click on the show notes and you can be a part of our next Q & A Show.7 Traits of Effective ParentingCheck Out Our Parenting Assessment Tool!Here's Some Support For Single ParentsHere Are Tips About SpankingAsk Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailHere's a Helpful Article Regarding Self-HarmSpeak To A Counselor
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  Teaching Children Values 15.07.2026 38m

  Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss concerns about declining patriotism among younger Americans with Dr. Ben Carson, who shares his childhood story of poverty, his mother’s emphasis on reading and personal responsibility, and how it shaped his trajectory. There are lots of resources mentioned for parents to help their children learn about history in this one. We know you'll enjoy it!The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture's War on the American FamilyBring Your Bible To School Day Sign Up!God Bless Our CountryAsk Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailEnjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!
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  Fun Ways to Teach Theology 08.07.2026 40m

  What are ways to teach your children about the Glory of God? Ryan Frederick, co-founder of FierceMarriage.com and author of the Adam and Iota series, explains vocabulary and theology to help children build discernment and strengthen their identity in Christ. We also answer a listener question from an overwhelmed mom with three young kids. Meet Atom & IotaCheck Out Our Parenting Assessment Tool!Simple Ways To Start Family DevotionsAsk Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailEnjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!  
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  Understanding Adaptability in Parenting 01.07.2026 35m

  In this episode of 'Practice Makes Parent,' Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the significance of adaptability in effective parenting. They share personal anecdotes and strategies for being flexible with children. They also introduce concepts like psychological flexibility, maintaining a bigger picture mindset, continuous learning, and creating a de-stress menu. We also help a listener with her question on when to start disciplining a child. They conclude with the '7, 7, 7 Parenting Technique' for fostering stronger family bonds through focused attention. Pass this link on to your friends and family!   7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Take the FREE Parenting Assessment   Sign up for the FREE Age & Stage Resources   Questions To Support Adaptability In Parenting   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Dealing with Anger In Parenting 24.06.2026 53m

  Anger is common and contagious in families. How do you handle anger in parenting? Janel Breitenstein, author of "How to Stop Yelling Up the Stairs" shares her story with Danny and Rebecca. They explore how anger can reveal stress, deeper emotions, and heart issues. We'll give you some ideas to work on. We also answer a listener question on whether outsiders should confront disrespectful teens. Send us your thoughts, too!   How To Stop Yelling Up The Stairs   Built For Resilience   Check Out Our Age & Stage Resources   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Enjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Launching Into the Teen Years 17.06.2026 48m

  Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss Launch Into the Teen Years curriculum, and Rebecca’s daughter Gemma shares how she felt as a young girl going through it. You'll hear flexible ways families use the six-session resource, and we share how to have relational, age-appropriate conversation about bodies, boundaries, identity in Christ, peer pressure, and God’s design for sex within marriage with kids. We also take a listener question about what to do when your kids walk in on you and your spouse having sex.   Launch Into The Teen Years   Who Gets A Vote? Conversation Starter   Check Out Brio Magazine For Your Teen!   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Legacy of Courage 11.06.2026 9m

  This is a special bonus feature to let you know about our Legacy of Courage podcast series celebrating the role of fatherhood. Special guests include retired New England Patriot football player Benjamin Watson, Pastor Carey Casey, Jay & Laura Laffoon, Joni Ereckson Tada, Dr. Meg Meeker, and many others.   Check out the Legacy of Courage Podcast series!   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Legacy Parenting for Dads 10.06.2026 43m

  In celebration of Father's Day, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss legacy parenting, focusing on the evolving role of dads in modern culture with Pastor Jeffrey Hamilton, founder of Dad Academy. Dad, are you present? Prayerful? Purposeful? This conversation advocates for intentional and hands-on approaches to parenting. Then, we address a listener's concern about her husband needing decompression time after work, suggesting strategies for balancing work and family life. The episode is filled with practical advice for fathers and mothers alike, aimed at improving parenting skills and fostering deeper family connections.   Dad Academy   Take The Free Parenting Assessment Tool   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Teaching Your Kids To Read The Bible 03.06.2026 48m

  Do you want to help your kids internalize the Word of God? Today, we talk about the tools and techniques that can help your children with Mary Wiley, author of Discovering The Bible. She explains building a home culture of curiosity where questions are welcomed, parents can say “I don’t know,” and the Bible is seen as one redemptive story about Jesus. You'll learn four fun study steps and hear advice for handling difficult passages in an age-appropriate way. We also answer a listener's question on preparing kids for secular school by role-playing responses, emphasizing kindness, confidence, and compassion.   Discovering The Bible   Family Reading Of Scripture   Match Your Parenting To What Your Kids Need   Look Into Our Parenting Resources   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Listen to Adventures In Odyssey   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Principles Over Prescriptions in Parenting 26.05.2026 49m

  This is a longer episode, but it's WORTH IT! Danny and Rebecca welcome Melissa Krueger, author of “Parenting with Hope” about four parenting styles—authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and negligent. Is your parenting full of warmth, boundaries, curiosity, and validating teens’ experiences? We're challenging you to take a look at you family habits that may have shaped your parenting. We also have a listener Q&A that addresses disciplining a disrespectful 7-year-old by teaching better language, requiring repair and apology, and probing underlying needs and insecurities. This is a great show!   Parenting With Hope   Parenting Quiz Check In   Family Personality Quiz   Set Some Rhythms In Your Home   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Uncomfortable Conversations With Your Kids 20.05.2026 52m

  Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James welcome authors Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark Shoemaker to discuss practical strategies for uncomfortable conversations with kids, especially preteens and teens, covering respect, emotions, dating, and household rules. Key do’s and don'ts are shared, and they even talk about how teen pushback can be healthy engagement that builds conscience! We'll also answer a listener question about a 6-year-old who obeys only with threats. This is a great episode for parents with children of any age. Make sure you share it with your friends.   What to Say and How to Say It To Your Teen   Check Out The Seven Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   The Very Best Hands-on Kind of Dangerous Family Devotion Vol.3   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Q & A Session 13.05.2026 43m

  Danny and Rebecca welcome your questions on this episode of Practice Makes Parent. We'll talk about everything fro naming a child’s guardian; deaking with a 12-year-old refusing an annual trip; a rebellious 16-year-old seeking an ungodly tattoo by prioritizing connection; and a 4-year-old hitting; plus several other parents' questions. They also share a family game (reverse charades). We look forward to getting your questions for our next Q & A episode. Click the show notes and send us your questions!   7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Listen to Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast   Check Out Clubhouse Magazine!   Who Gets A Vote Conversation Starter   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Your Best Mom Life 06.05.2026 43m

  In recognition of Mother's Day, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss cultural pressures that leave many moms overwhelmed, burned out, and lonely, including perfectionism and social media comparison. They talk with Jamie Erickson, the author of Overwhelmed Mom, about finding hope and purpose in motherhood. Jamie emphasizes “one another” support in the church, embracing hidden, mundane tasks as God-seen work, and setting boundaries through a personal vision statement to filter commitments. Practical tips include creating a “10-minute power task list,” reducing screen time by “analoging” life, and prayerfully realigning priorities. In a Q&A, they advise a first-time mom that saying “no” appropriately  —helps children learn resilience and boundaries.   Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, Enjoy Your Life Again   Is Mother's Day Unhappy For You? This Article May Help.   Want to get involved in our social media challege for Mother's Day?   Call our Counseling Line at 1-800-A-FAMILY   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Want to get involved in our 7-day social media challenge for Mother's Day?   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Legacy of Love Mother's Day Sneak Peak 30.04.2026 15m

  This special edition encourages moms on their journey of motherhood, and it's hosted by Whitney Lowe and Erin Smalley. We're covering why becoming a mom is a gift, finding your identity in Christ, hope for tired moms, and ways to celebrate Mother's Day!   Praying The Scriptures For Your Children: Discover How To Pray God's Purpose For Their Lives   Take the Mom Appreciation Social Media Challenge   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Who You Are Becoming As A Parent 29.04.2026 49m

  Think about the importance of spiritual and emotional transformation rather than perfection in parenting. What would it look like and where do you start? Danny and Rebecca speak with Kerry Hasenbalg about submitting to God's plan and dealing with prolonged struggles and emotional pain in parenting (and in life). At the end of this show, you'll understand how to surrender broken pieces to God, and the impact of spiritual practices such as asking, remembering, and trusting. We also take a question from a listener on how to handle situations when one spouse is not spiritually leading.   The Way of Becoming   Check Out The Built For Resilience Webinar   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  The Daddy Daughter Connection 22.04.2026 44m

  The conversation highlights how a father's treatment of his daughter can shape her understanding of love, worth, and identity. Danny and Rebecca speak with Pastor Freddie Prado and they address societal pressures on young girls related to appearance and popularity, which can lead to anxiety and low self-confidence. This is practical advice on connecting with daughters through intentionality, play, and spiritual guidance. Mom - send the link to this program to every man in your daughter's life!   Daughters of The King   Subscribe to Brio Magazine for Teen Girls   Check out Clubhouse Magazine   Launch Into The Teen Years   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Spiritual Habits for Your Family 15.04.2026 52m

  Do you want your family to do more "spiritual" things? This is the show for you! Danny and Rebecca welcome Pastor Chris Papao and Clayton Green, authors of 'Building Spiritual Habits in the Home.' They share easy-to-implement steps parents can take to cultivate a spiritual environment in their homes. These are simple, tangible, timely, playful, and community-oriented habits that you're family will love. We also answer a listener's question on dealing with a teenager's rebellion against the faith, offering advice on curiosity, consistent engagement, and the importance of prayer.   Building Spiritual Habits   Here are the CAR-techisms   Check Out the Built for Resilience Webinar!   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Feeling Like a Failure as a Parent 08.04.2026 45m

  We always say, "parenting is more about transformation than perfection." The discussion explores feelings of failure, shame, fear, and regret that many parents experience. Lauren Whitman, author and counselor, shares insights, and talks about the importance of naming deeper emotions, repairing relationships through apology, and maintaining a gospel-shaped identity to combat negative self-talk. We also take a listener question about parental overwhelm and reactive behavior, offering compassionate guidance to a struggling mother.   When Parents Feel Like Failures: How Jesus Quiets Our Distress   Take The Free Parenting Assessment Tool   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Parenting Your Child's Heart 01.04.2026 44m

  Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the challenges and philosophies of faith-based parenting. Dr. Juan and Janine Sanchez share insights and emphasize the importance of shepherding a child's heart, setting positive biblical instructions, and maintaining a home of repentance. The Sanchez's advise on dealing with discipline, boundary setting, and building strong relationships with children of all ages. They also highlight the necessity of prayer, Godly examples, and church community support. We also answer a question about boundary setting with children in a loving but authoritative way.   Reaching Your Child's Heart   Sign Up For Our Built For Resilience Webinar   Take The Free Parenting Assessment Tool   Support the show!   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 
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  Effective Parenting with Dr. Randy Schroeder 25.03.2026 39m

  If you're looking for simple habits to up your parenting game, this is the episode for you! Dr. Danny and Rebecca hear from parenting expert, Dr. Randy Schroeder. The discussion focuses on the importance of building strong relationships with children through small, consistent actions and positive reinforcement. Dr. Schrader highlights the 'three Rs': relationship, rules, and responsible decision-making, and introduces 'three T's': talk, touch, and time together. The conversation emphasizes the power of compliments and cautions against the four Cs to avoid: correction, criticism, complaining, and condemnation. We also answer a listener question about grandparents who are parenting again.   Simple Habits for Effective Parenting   Sign Up For Our Free Built For Resilience Webinar   Check Out Clubhouse & Clubhouse Jr. Magazines For Your Kids!   Here's The Study Guide For Dr. Schroder's Book   Support the show!   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.