Is Depression in Kids Real?
Question: Dr. Dobson, our school psychologist said she thinks our son is suffering from childhood depression. My goodness! The kid is only nine years old. Is it reasonable that this could be his probl
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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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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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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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Hope for Your Marriage When Your Partner is Distant
Few things feel heavier than wanting to fight for your marriage when your spouse seems distant and unwilling. You may feel alone, exhausted, and unsure where to begin. It’s tempting to believe that if your mate’s heart has hardened, nothing can change at all. But Scripture offers a different kind of hope. While you can’t control another person, there are some things you can do to influence him or her.
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Actions Earn Trust
The surest way to build trust in marriage is through your actions. Build a record of choices and deeds that proves to your partner you can be trusted at all times.
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When Your Adult Child Is Hurting
When children fall and scrape their knees, parents typically meet their cries of pain with love and attention. Hugs, kind words, and a Band-Aid help soften the blow and ease the discomfort. But what should parents do when their adult sons and daughters experience heartache and anguish? How can parents help them through the difficult times that are sure to come?
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Men’s and Women’s Differences in Sexual Desire
Question: Dr. Dobson, can you be more specific regarding the differences in sexual desire and preferences between males and females? Since I'm getting married next July, I would like to know how my fu
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Is Your Husband Showing Signs of Disinterest?
Suppose that one partner, the husband, begins to show signs of disinterest in his wife. Let's say that their sex life has been rather dull lately, and the sense of emotional togetherness is more of a memory than a reality. (The decline of a marriage is rarely brought by a blowout; it's usually a slow leak.)
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The Single Most Important Key to a Successful Marriage
Some years ago, in an effort to draw on the experiences of those who have lived together harmoniously as husbands and wives, we asked married couples to participate in an informal study. More than six
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
