Prioritize Relationship Over Performance

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of prioritizing relationships with children over strict adherence to rules in parenting.

Rules are good, but when you emphasize them too much, it's not healthy for your relationship. John and Danny discuss how they've learned too many guidelines in parenting isn't a good thing. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why we need to focus more on the relationship with our kids than on rules.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting     Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Building Your Discipline Toolkit From a Biblical Perspective   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

People in this episode

Hosts: John, Danny

Guests: Jim Daly, Dr. Randy Schroeder

Topics covered

• parenting
• relationships
• guidelines
• discipline
• effective parenting

Keywords

• parenting
• relationships
• guidelines
• discipline
• effective parenting
• Focus on the Family
• parenting podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Focus on the Family, focusonthefamily.com

Products: Simple Habits for Effective Parenting

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