Why Teaching Joy Matters

How do you teach your kids to have joy, even if your circumstances are rough right now? Danny shares how he learned about contentment from his grandpa. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey on how to find joy, even if you don't consider yourself a joyful person. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Nurturing Joy in Your Child Family Reading of Scripture: Holy Week What is Joy? Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

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Why Teaching Joy Matters is an episode from Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast by Focus on the Family.

This episode is 9:45 long.

This episode was published on Mar 31, 2026.

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