Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Simple Planning Steps for Big Results

Are you more of a planner or a spontaneous parent? Danny and John share how they approach planning vs. spontaneity. Then, Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how to balance planning with flexibility as a mom or dad.

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When You and Your Spouse Are the Same Birth-Order

Many couples tend to marry someone outside of their birth-order. But what about the scenario where people of the same birth-order get married? Dr. Kevin Leman talks with Jim Daly about when middle children and babies of the family get married to each other. Then, Erin and John discuss why it's important to not assume your spouse is a certain personality, based on if he or she is a first-born, middle child, or youngest.

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Do You Worry About Being Judged A Bad Parent?

Are you a bad parent? Tim Hawkins weighs in and humorously dances around that question until he comes to a realization about parenting.

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Talking To Your Son About Puberty

Talking to your son about puberty can feel overwhelming. Yet, you can support, encourage, and love your son with this important knowledge.

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How to Fight Fair - I

Do you ever fight with your spouse? Do you turn mean during a conflict? Or do you tend to want “peace at any price”? Marriage experts Les Leslie Parrott share some “red flags” of harmful conflict and encourage you to “fight fair. ”