The Compliant Child – Part 2
For the compliant child, be sure to balance your time so dominant siblings aren’t getting all the attention!
Dr. James Dobson
Dr. James Dobson was the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute, a nonprofit organization that produced his radio program, Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and held 18 honorary doctoral degrees. He also was the author of more than 70 books dedicated to the preservation of the family.
Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years, and on the attending staff of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for 17 years in the divisions of child development and medical genetics.
He advised five U.S. presidents and served on eight national commissions.
Dr. Dobson was married to Shirley for just shy of 65 years, and he was the beloved father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.
Content By Dr. James Dobson
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What Remains After Valentine’s Day
The excitement of love is like nothing else in human experience. A couple enters into a kind of ecstasy that is almost indescribable. "This is it!" They've found the perfect human being. They want to be together twenty-four hours a day—to take walks in the rain and sit by the fire and kiss and cuddle. Hooray for love!
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The Compliant Child – Part 1
Whether a leader or a follower, your child is unique. Nurture his or her God-given character and potential.
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He Calls You Beautiful: Hearing the Voice of Jesus in the Song of Songs
Despite the clear romantic themes in Song of Songs, King Solomon’s book in Scripture serves as a great narrative of Jesus’ sacrificial love for the Church.
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Letting Go of Your Grown Child
We come now to the final task assigned to mothers and fathers, that of releasing grown children and launching them into the world of adulthood. It is also one of the most difficult.
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Talk About Self-Esteem With Your Kids
Illustrate what confidence–and the lack of it–looks like with your kids, so they will understand the importance of self-esteem.
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Abraham Lincoln’s Perseverance
In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Dr. Dobson shares about his perseverance that eventually led to him becoming President of the United States.
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Learning From Our Children
We sometimes learn the most from our children. Love, joy, kindness, generosity… What is your child teaching you?
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Who’s At Fault When Teens Misbehave?
Christian parenting involves praying for your kids and doing the best job you can, and then trusting God with the outcome.
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8 Steps to Communicate More Effectively with Your Teen
Pry open the door of communication. But how can you talk to someone who won't talk—someone whose language consists of seven phrases: I dunno. I don't care. Leave me alone. I need money. Can I have the car? My friends think you're unfair. And, I didn't do it. Prying open the door of communication with an angry adolescent can require more tact and skill than any other parenting assignment.
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