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Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute. He has an earned Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and holds 18 honorary doctoral degrees.

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Dr. Del Tackett

Dr. Del Tackett

Dr. Del Tackett is the architect and teacher of The Truth Project—a worldwide small group initiative designed to instill a Christian worldview within the body of Christ.

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Joe Waresak

Joe Waresak

Joe Waresak is the president of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI). Previously, he served as JDFI’s chief operating officer for five years.

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July 9, 2024

Leading Children Through Tough Years

Question: Dr. Dobson, I understand the strong-willed child better than I did. But tell me how to get our son through these tough years. He is tough as nails. What specific suggestions do ...

July 10, 2023

Most Common Disciplining Errors

Question: Dr. Dobson, what is the most common error made by parents in disciplining their children? Answer: I would have to say it is the inappropriate use of anger in attempting to manage ...

April 5, 2023

5 Tips to Help Moms Cope with Stress

Even with a clear game plan in mind, raising kids properly is one of life's richest challenges. It is not uncommon for a mother, particularly, to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of her ...

June 3, 2022

How to Raise a Brat

The late Dr. Benjamin Spock, who wrote the perennial best seller, Dr. Spocks Baby and Child Care, was severely criticized for his laissez-faire approach to child-rearing.

August 25, 2021

3 Steps to Taming Your Child’s Tongue

Author: Ginger Hubbard

"Mooooomy, I want some juuuiiice!" Whining "She was mean to me first!" Blaming "You're stupid!" Disrespecting "Tommy's not doing what you told him to do!" Tattling "No, I'm not going to ...

May 25, 2018

Calm and in Control

My wife and I made a trip to the supermarket to pick up a few items. When we arrived, we noticed that a woman shopper and her five-year-old boy were engaged in a clash of wills. He demanded ...

September 13, 2017

Disciplining a Teenager

Question: Dr. Dobson, I would like to hear your views about disciplining a teenager, especially since you say spanking him is neither wise nor productive. Answer: Your only tool of ...

July 5, 2017

Why Rules Alone Dont Work

The culture is at war with parents for the hearts and minds of their children. I dont need to describe this battle because you see it, too. Parents in decades past would not have believed ...