Joannie DeBrito

Joannie DeBrito, Ph.D., LCSW, LMFT, is the director of parenting and youth at Focus on the Family in the U.S. She draws from over 30 years of diverse experience as a parent educator, family life educator, school social worker, administrator and registered mental health professional.

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Written by Joannie DeBrito

Parenting
Hope for parents of prodigal children
Written by Joannie DeBrito

Over the past several years, I’ve listened as many parents of...

Parenting
When mothers and grandmothers parent children together
Written by Joannie DeBrito

Nine-year-old Daniella and her six-year-old brother, Jesse, are...

Parenting
Helping to care for grandkids?
Written by Joannie DeBrito

After the birth of our first grandchild, my daughter and son-in-law asked us to consider...

Parenting
Parenting young adults: Adaptability
Written by Joannie DeBrito

Recently, I was talking with a friend of mine. We were catching up on the changes in society and...

Parenting
Parenting young adults: Grace and forgiveness in their changing world
Written by Joannie DeBrito

Parenting our young adult...

Parenting
Parenting young adults: Boundaries and limits when kids move back home
Written by Joannie DeBrito

Recently, my husband and I...

Parenting
Staying sane while working from home with kids
Written by Joannie DeBrito

Working from home comes with its own set of challenges....

Parenting
Showing grace to your family in close quarters
Written by Joannie DeBrito

This article was written during the global COVID pandemic,...

Parenting
Talking with kids about the coronavirus
Written by Joannie DeBrito

We’ve all heard healthcare providers tell us how to...

Parenting
Parenting a child affected by a traumatic incident
Written by Joannie DeBrito

Nearly two decades later, the sights, sounds and smells...