How to Stay Close to Your Kids | Matt and Lisa Jacobson

On this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, Matt and Lisa Jacobson sit down to share timeless, practical wisdom on intentionally loving your children at every stage of life—from toddlers to teens to adult sons and daughters. With eight children of their own, the Jacobsons offer heartfelt stories, hard-earned lessons, and biblical encouragement for parents who want to build strong identities, lasting relationships, and homes marked by affirmation and respect. Whether you're raising boys, guiding daughters, or learning how to relate to adult children, this conversation is full of hope and practical tools. 🔹 How to balance quality time and quantity time 🔹 The power of “messaging” your child’s identity 🔹 Affirming sons and daughters in life-changing ways 🔹 Letting go without losing connection 🔹 Building respect and strong adult relationships Parenting isn’t about control—it’s about influence. And when children feel respected, affirmed, and deeply loved, the fruit lasts for generations. Get copies of the Jacobsons' books, "100 Ways to Love Your Son" and "100 Ways to Love Your Daughter" here: https://bit.ly/3MTGZAN --- Chapters: 00:00 The Power of a Parent’s Voice 00:48 Quality Time vs. Quantity Time 03:17 When One Child Needs Extra Attention 05:29 Loving Your Child vs. Liking Your Child 09:03 The Power of Repeated Messaging 10:34 Raising Adventurous Boys 17:23 Speaking Identity Into Daughters 21:53 Building Identity in a Confusing Culture 24:19 The Jacobson Family Mottos 26:26 Being Your Child’s Biggest Fan 28:20 The Value of Motherhood 33:08 Relating to Adult Children 40:33 The “Blessing Book” Family Tradition 42:46 Parenting on Your Knees --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook:   / focusonthefamily   Instagram:   / focusonthefamily   X:   / focusfamily   --- #FocusontheFamily #JimDaly #MattJacobson #LisaJacobson #ChristianParenting #ParentingAdvice #RaisingKids #FaithBasedParenting #FamilyDiscipleship #BiblicalParenting