Good parents aren’t perfect. And that’s okay. There’s no formula to follow, but there are ways you can grow every day. Focus on the Family’s 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment gives parents an honest look at their unique strengths, plus some areas that could use a little help.

What can you expect from this assessment?

  • Knowledge about areas where you are strong as a parent
  • Learning more about areas where you can grow as a parent
  • Resources to help you become the parent God is calling you to be
  • Support for being an intentional parent
Take the Assessment Today!

What are the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting?

It’s a simple framework of seven powerful traits that will help you grow in your parenting journey, and be the most effective parent you can be. As you grow in these seven traits, you can impart these same traits to your kids.  The seven traits of effective parenting are well researched, based on the foundations provided through Scripture, enriched by years of application in family counseling settings, as well as the great research surrounding the authoritative style of parenting.

The flexibility of the mind to adjust to the emotional and situational demands of day to day living.

Children and teens are worthy of respect because God created them and loves them.

Guiding, teaching and influencing children toward personal growth and healthy relationships.

Provision creates the foundation for boundaries which leads to an identity as a child of God.

Providing proper limits to help children learn balance and self-control.

Gifts of freedom that help us experience God’s deep love.

An attitude that leads to thankfulness and appreciation.

What can you expect from this assessment?

  • Knowledge about areas where you are strong as a parent
  • Learning more about areas where you can grow as a parent
  • Resources to help you become the parent God is calling you to be
  • Support for being an intentional parent
Take the Assessment Today!

1) Take the Assessment

Take the assessment and learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a parent.

2) Dive Deeper

Get your results! Dive deeper into the ‘how’ and ‘why’ and start on a path of growth as a parent.

3) Continue Growing

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Meet the Author

Danny Huerta Psy.D., LCSW, LSSW

As Vice President of the Parenting and Youth department, Danny oversees Focus’ initiatives that equip parents to disciple and mentor the next generation, so that they can thrive in Christ. He is a bilingual, licensed clinical social worker. For many years, he has provided families with practical parenting advice. He specializes as a counselor and spokesperson in the treatment of ADHD, conflict resolution, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, media discernment, the brain, and healthy sexuality.
In his book 7 Traits of Effective Parenting, Huerta presents a collection of seven powerful character traits designed to help parents grow and thrive as they take on the task of raising children. Using the same exhaustive research, Danny also created the 7 Traits Assessment for parents.

Read the reviews

In 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Daniel Huerta hits that rare sweet spot of “deep and wide.” Like a skilled conductor he orchestrates the big sound of seven key movements, but then spotlights numerous small instruments of practical, easily understood applications that make creating our own family symphony seem possible. You’ll be inspired and equipped as you listen to and then apply this fine work.

Gary Thomas

With personal anecdotes and applicable scripture, Daniel Huerta lays out useful and realistic guidelines to better parenting. Not just another book on parenting, it looks deeper while providing practical ways to apply the wisdom that is at times, right in front of our eyes. Great job, Daniel!

Mark Hancock

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Buy the book! Learn more about the study and research that went into creating the 7 Traits Assessment and gain a better understanding of each trait from the author of The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting, Danny Huerta.