There are several Canada goose families with baby geese at the pond near our apartment complex The little goslings are so fluffy and cute it rsquo s hard not to watch them when I go for a walk or run around the pond But I rsquo ve learned to avoid eye contact and give the geese a wide berth mdash otherwise I risk a protective goose parent suspecting a threat and hissing and chasing me The image of a bird protecting her young is one that Scripture uses to describe God rsquo s tender protective love for His children Psalm [... more]

Becky Harling offers practical ways you can intentionally listen to your child From learning to give her a voice to the importance of non-verbal communication to teaching him how to make wise decisions you'll see how listening is one of the most important components of parenting Receive the book How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast listening-to-the-heart-of-your-kids featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Because marketers spend millions of dollars everyday to entice us for views real regular life doesn't always make the cut for our heart's attention Arlene Pellicane shares how this affects our families and what we can do about it Show Notes and Resources Watch Arlene's documentary here https www happyhomeuniversity com film Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

US President Franklin D Roosevelt often endured long receiving lines at the White House As the story is told he complained that no one really paid attention to what was said So he decided to experiment at a reception To everyone who passed down the line and shook his hand he said ldquo I murdered my grandmother this morning rdquo The guests responded with phrases like ldquo Marvelous Keep up the good work God bless you sir rdquo It was not until the end of the line greeting the ambassador from Bolivia that his words were actually heard Nonplussed the [... more]

Author and campus minister Shelby Abbott reminds us that Scripture calls us to something greater and healthier in our relationships with the opposite sex It calls us to love through self-sacrifice communication service and patience How does this apply in the dating phase Shelby now married shares his own dating history and talks about how technology has changed the dating game Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network Have the FamilyLife Today podcast and resources [... more]

Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ Galatians It's difficult to bear one another's burdens if we don't know them or see them Today's show includes three core issues to watch for family caregivers Plus great callers including Tammy from Tennessee discussing her journey as a caregiver for her -year-old daughter with autism [... more]