# Your Child Needs Affirmation & Discipline

An episode of [Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/261059112), 8 Sep 2026, 12 min.

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Does your child need a word of encouragement or strong discipline? Debra Fileta and Jim Daly explain how to gauge what your child is feeling during a moment of praise or correction. Then, Danny discusses how you can correct your child without discouraging him or her in the process. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Nourish Your Family’s Mental Health Bundle Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Nourish Mental Health in Your Family (Digital Download) Counseling Consultation & Referral Services Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

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