Yes and No

Yes and No

From Focus on the Family Commentary by Focus on the Family

April 16, 2026 · 2 min

About this episode

Jim Daly discusses the importance of balancing the words 'yes' and 'no' in parenting.

If you’re a parent, you already recognize that the word “no” is a vital parenting tool. But it can be over-used. Jim Daly explains why the word “yes” is just as important as the word “no.”   Support Family Ministry   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Daly

Topics covered

  • parenting
  • communication
  • family dynamics
  • child development
  • positive reinforcement

Keywords

  • parenting
  • yes
  • no
  • communication
  • family

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