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Debra Fileta and Jim Daly discuss how to balance affirmation and discipline in parenting.

Does your child need a word of encouragement or strong discipline? Debra Fileta and Jim Daly explain how to gauge what your child is feeling during a moment of praise or correction. Then, Danny discusses how you can correct your child without discouraging him or her in the process. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Nourish Your Family’s Mental Health Bundle Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Nourish Mental Health in Your Family (Digital Download) Counseling Consultation & Referral Services Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

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