Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries (Part 1 of 2)

Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries (Part 1 of 2)

From Focus on the Family with Jim Daly by Focus on the Family

September 9, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents on setting boundaries with their children across various stages of parenting.

Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights into relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults.   Receive a copy of Boundaries with Kids and an audio download of "Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources  Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Daly

Guest: Dr. John Townsend

Topics covered

  • parenting
  • boundaries
  • child development
  • responsibility
  • family dynamics

Keywords

  • healthy boundaries
  • parenting tips
  • child responsibility
  • family support
  • parenting journey

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Organizations: Focus on the Family

Products: Boundaries with Kids

Books & works: Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries

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