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Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Raising Successful Kids Without Pressure

Oct 13, 2026 · 15m

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Are parents putting too much pressure on their children to succeed? In this episode, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta explore the growing trend of performance-driven parenting and how it's affecting kids' well-being. Along with Dr. Kevin Leman, they challenge parents to redefine success around character rather than achievement, examine whether their love feels conditional on performance, and model the values they want to see in their children. 8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids Learn about Age and Stage Planting the Seeds of Success in Your Kids (Digital Download)