Focus on the family

Hosted by Jim Daly, President and CEO of Focus on the Family, this half-hour program is the cornerstone of Focus on the Family's home-strengthening outreach. Focus on the Family provides biblically-based advice for marriage and parenting with heart-touching stories and help for families.

Regardless of what momentum your family relationships have taken, here are 5 ways that you can make a change in that momentum starting today.

Can you help me understand what it means to build a family life that is truly founded upon Christian values? My spouse is always talking about the importance of having a "Christ-centered home," but I don't really know what that means. I grew up in a family where people's actions rarely matched their religious words, and I don't want to repeat that pattern. Any ideas?

Based on his book "When to Walk Away," Gary Thomas explains why it's okay to disengage from people who relish negativity, control, and hatred. (Part 2)

If you want to get a realistic picture of what it's like to be a foster parent, the best thing to do is talk with the folks who are living it.

The Focused Homemaker

Having conversations with our kids is critical for building a solid foundation of trust, demonstrating steadfast love, and teaching them how to grow as a young person. These 50 questions to ask your kids are a great starting point for conversations around the dinner table.

Marriage means building a new family. No one has the right to manipulate or hurt that relationship. Ask your husband to help set boundaries.

Kids see themselves as "good" or "bad." Show them how Christ sees them.

Our children need to know that God has a special purpose for them and their family. Help your kids explore this truth and love their family.