Focus on the Family by Jim Daly

Focus on the Family in Advice April 05, 2020

Tips For Dealing With Anxiety

Q: My wife struggles with anxiety. I try to help her, but it's wearing both of us down. I get to the point where I don't know what to say, and sometimes I think anything I do say will be wrong. Do ... continue

Focus on the Family in Advice March 29, 2020

Helpful Guidelines for Healthy Humor

Q: Many of our friends find amusement in things that I personally consider offensive -- movies, TV shows, jokes, etc. We want to enjoy the lighter side of life and encourage laughter in our home bu... continue

Focus on the Family in Advice March 22, 2020

Teaching Perseverance Is Key

Q: My approach to parenting has basically been to let my kids try an activity, and if they don't like it, we just go on to something else. Some of my friends have told me they don't agree. What's y... continue

Focus on the Family in Advice March 15, 2020

Ways to Shift to Positive Thinking

Q: I am SO sick of all the negative news in the world. Day in, day out -- it never ends. I'm trying to find ways to shift my thinking to positive things. Can you offer any suggestions? Jim: It'll p... continue