Jim Daly

Happy Memorial Day!

On Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, we’re airing a recorded message by US Army Colonel Allen West, a retired military officer who received honors for valor, including a bronze star. He also served as a US Congressman and now works as a conservative media commentator.

Colonel West shares how to teach your children and grandchildren what it means to be an American. Instead of backyard barbecues, pool parties, or picnics in the park, take them to a National Cemetery or a celebration honoring the military.

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One of the most popular questions we get here at Focus on the Family is, “How do I pass my values on to my children?”

First and foremost is you, mom and dad. Your presence is the most important influence in your kids’ lives. They’re watching you. Everything you say and do makes a profound impression on what your children say and do. Model the values you hope your children will adopt as their own. If you want them to be loving, then be loving.

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Technology continues to make incredible, often unimaginable, strides. Much of it is well-intended. Communication technology and social media have transformed life, connecting us with people anywhere in the world. And, yet, according to the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is an epidemic. Half of all adults feel significantly isolated.

How can the most connected generation in history suffer from isolation? Because God has wired us for face to face, heart to heart connection that nothing digital can replicate.

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As the saying goes, “Laughter is good for the soul.” It’s good for your soul as a parent as well.

Studies show that families who laugh are healthier, happier and more connected to each other. Even little giggles between you and your family play a meaningful part in creating bonds that you’ll share forever.

Laughter is a powerful connector. In fact, at its heart, laughter is mostly about connection, only partially about humor. We laugh more when we’re with other people than when we’re alone.

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